Humberto de la Calle is a Colombian lawyer, politician and diplomat, who will be most-remembered for his role as a peace negotiator. In 2016, Colombia signed a peace agreement with Latin America’s oldest and largest rebel group, the FARC. De la Calle was at the head of the government […]
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A year ago, Mexican president Manuel Lopez Obrador promised that military forces, then highly criticized by Human Rights advocates, would leave the streets. The newly-created National Guard, a sort of alternative to the police and the military, were tasked with the protection of the Mexican people. The goal was to reduced criminality within the first year of its inception. Instead, […]
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Well-educated Venezuelans who left the country seeking better opportunities frequently find themselves performing odd jobs to get by. That includes thousands of Venezuelans trained in the medical field. According to reports, more than 22,000 physicians have left the country in the past five years. […]
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Jamaica was a country that learned about inflation and turned around its economy by using a powerful tool, Music. But in 2012, Jamaica’s economy was so weak it couldn’t even afford to keep the streetlights on. For several decades, Jamaica struggled with levels of debt so high that they couldn’t service it without […]
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Lake Chapala, in Mexico’s Jalisco state, used to be a place to go for a quick, seasonal trip in Mexico for thousands of Canadian and European tourists. But many of them fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of the place and decided to stay forever and call it home. With COVID-19 ending tourism […]
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The fight against COVID-19 in the most overwhelmed areas of the United States, put a huge strain on the resources of hospitals in the country’s poorest areas. Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, was already tending to a community plagued with a myriad of poverty-related diseases, like asthma, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The hospital was almost at full capacity before the arrival of COVID-19. The peak of the pandemic found Roseland […]
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The death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis Police triggered a wave of activism around the world.
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Correspondent Toby Muse takes a closer look at what it means to take to the streets and stand up for rights.
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Archeologists have found smaller geoglyphs in the southern province of Nazca.
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When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.
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In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
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Scientists around the world are working against the clock to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But hundreds of thousands of people in the US oppose it.
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As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world, indigenous groups are especially worried. They tend to be more susceptible than the general public to viral infections. And often they have little or no access to modern healthcare. They fear COVID-19 could decimate their […]
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The city of New Orleans became one of the earliest hot zones for COVID-19. Consider this sobering statistic. More people have now died from the Coronavirus than were killed by Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. While the crisis is abating, doctors and nurses are worried […]
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The Coronavirus pandemic has brought huge economic uncertainty to countries across the globe. And for many Venezuelan migrants it has presented them with a tough decision: To leave the place where they have re-located or return home to a country that is broken. Venezuelans migrated to neighboring countries seeking to […]
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Wendell Lira was a struggling footballer. Then his life changed in one split second. With one spectacular goal.
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With the spread of COVID-19, computers are essential for productivity and learning, now more than ever. But how are parents and children adapting to this new dynamic?
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Julian Assange spent seven years at the Embassy of Ecuador in London until his asylum was revoked in 2019. Now, he faces extradition to the U.S. for conspiracy.
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Mexico has managed to have a good partnership with the United States. But in recent years the rules for trade have changed.
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Every year, California is engaged in an epic “Man versus Nature” battle against thousands of wildfires that rage across the land, claiming lives and inflicting billions of dollars in damage. With the dreaded fire season approaching, there is a new element to be fearful of, COVID19 spread. Authorities in California […]
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Crocodiles, no matter where they exist in the world, are an endangered species. Their habitat is being lost and they are being poached for their meat which in some cultures is seen as a delicacy. The state of the crocodile is no different on the Caribbean Island […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic took the spotlight away from Earth Day’s 50-year celebration on April 22nd. Though environmentalists and climate activists see this as a demonstration that when there is enough political will, strong and rapid actions can be taken to mitigate a problem. The northern triangle of Central America is one of the poorest regions in […]
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How can we save the Amazon rainforest? It’s a question that is becoming increasingly urgent as concern grows that the world’s largest original forest – a key defense against global warming – risks being destroyed by farming, logging and climate change. One solution may lie partly […]
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A lack of access to clean drinking water has caused a generation of people in Mexico to become addicted to sugary drinks. And one step closer to diabetes. Mexico is one of the largest countries in Latin America. It also has one of the highest rates […]
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He’s both a designer and a provocateur. He’s also the author of some of the most controversial magazine covers in recent memory. You may not know who Edel Rodriguez is but you’ve probably known his art work. The Cuban-born, New York based artist has made […]
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It all began at a nursing home in Washington state.Or at least that is what was known at the time. When the first deaths from the coronavirus took place researchers began testing and scientists sounded the alarm. But the invisible enemy was already spreading throughout […]
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Polo is called the “sport of kings” and Argentina’s players are considered royalty ranking among the world´s best.
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Three decades ago, in California, a group of scientists released a list of predictions on the future effects of climate change on the United States’ West Coast. They mentioned droughts, fires and floods.
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The World Bank estimates half of the 10-year-olds attending school in low and middle-income countries can’t read or understand a simple text. They call it “learning poverty.”
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Colombia ended a 5-decade armed conflict with the FARC. But dozens of them were shot and killed under mysterious circumstances.
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They call Jamaica “The Sprinter Factory.” Two of the three fastest men in history come from this country.
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In early 2019, thanks to a large “land” donation, Chile was able to unite multiple national parks in the south of the country.
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Commercial surrogacy has become big business in places like Mexico. Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Manuel Patarroyo developed a partial vaccine against malaria and became one of Latin America’s most renowned scientists.
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In El Salvador gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?
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As the first female Vice-President of African descent in the Americas, Epsy Campbell-Barr leads an agenda of inclusion and opportunities in her country.
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In 1995 Quito was the first city in South America to incorporate hybrid buses connected to electrical grids, but Ecuadorians are now incorporation fully electric vehicles. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
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Daniela Rojas is a young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China. Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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Roughly 2,000 years before ancient Egyptians, the Chinchorro civilization developed a mummification process in northern Chile and southern Peru.
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Mexican food has the distinction of being one of the world’s most popular cuisines. Famous from Texas to Tokyo for its tacos and burritos. The authentic dishes have conquered minds and palates.
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As water scarcity becomes a growing concern around the world, community leaders and scientists in Colombia are leading the way in preserving water resources.
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Narco-trafficking cartels in Mexico are finding new markets without smuggling drugs across the border. Alasdair Baverstock reports on how crystal meth is in high demand.
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Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.
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The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.
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Latin Vox Machine is an orchestra of Venezuelan musicians based in Argentina’s capital.
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Former president of Ecuador Jamil Mahuad remembers why and how Ecuador adopted the U.S. dollar as its own currency in January 2000 on the 20th anniversary of dollarization in the country.
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Every year, Buenos Aires hosts the largest tango festival and competition in the world. Dancers from around the globe come to Argentina’s capital to compete in what has been called the “Tango World Cup.”
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Acapulco, a beach resort town located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is known for its beautiful vistas and beaches. It became famous during Hollywood’s Golden Age when famous entertainers would head across the border for a glamorous escape. But in recent years, it’s become […]
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Chile is making its mark in the world, and specifically in the Latin America, with its focus on technology. But as the the country moves closer to its goal, it sees the need for more coordinated policies. That and the desire to build a more […]
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A new process, successfully tested in laboratories and on the fields, has the potential to extract hydrogen from abundant underground resources, like the Oil Sands in Canada, while leaving the carbon monoxide emissions below the surface.
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