Amazon deforestation remains a concern even after the fires

Drones help indigenous oversee oil spills in Peru’s Amazon jungle

Generations of indigenous people have used the knowledge passed down from their ancestors to monitor their territory and the well-being of their community.

The Sol Project raises awareness of Latinos on stage in NYC

A new endeavor to bring Latino artists and writers more visibility is happening in New York. Despite decades of trying, Latinos have made only modest gains in the world of professional acting. Correspondent Gerry Hadden reports for “Americas Now.”

Mexico eliminates electronic waste from the environment

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a silent and growing problem in the modern world. Consumption levels are rising fast and traditional waste management cannot keep up.

Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, Colombia is an underground treasure

An hour outside of Colombia’s capital city is one of the country’s architectural wonders. It’s a series of underground chambers located in a former salt mine.

This Week on Americas Now: Amazon Contamination

More than half of Peru’s Amazon jungle has been leased to the international oil industry. And oil pollution is leaving a toxic legacy.

Protecting a Caribbean wonder from disappearing in Belize

The largest coral reef in the Americas is under siege. Correspondent John Zarrella went to Belize to see what’s being done to save the reef from ruin.

From Peruvian street acrobats to dance professionals

Ballerina Vania Masias is making a big difference in the lives of young Peruvians with artistic talent. Vania got her inspiration for the dance school when she saw kids doing acrobatics on the streets of Lima.

A Mexican family whose life is a three-ring circus

In Latin America, one family has been entertaining the masses under the Big Top for five generations. They’ve faced challenges in recent years because of a new law that forbids the use of animals in their shows.

Ballooning in Leon, Mexico is an uplifting event

Each November in Mexico, hot-air balloons ascend into the sky in a dazzling display of color.

Illegal firearms flowing into Mexico are made in the US

The gun laws in Mexico are among the toughest in the world. And there’s only one gun store in the entire country which is run by the military. But each year 250,000 firearms are being sold on the black market. Mike Kirsch reports from Mexico City.

This Week on Americas Now: Illegal firearms flowing into Mexico are made in the U.S.

The sale of illegal guns is big business in Mexico. And they’re being sold by an unknown source in the U.S.

Habitat destruction threatens South America’s spectacled bear

South America’s only wild bear species is endangered. The Spectacled Bear is in peril as a result of hunting and habitat destruction.

Mompox: A colonial town in Colombia pulled from the pages of a book

Along Colombia’s longest river there sits an historic town that has been described as being trapped in time.

Mexico breathes new life into a “classic” love affair

The vehicle – known in Germany as “the people’s car” – was such a hit, VW opened a production plant for it in Puebla, Mexico in the 1960’s.

Could a new tech startup kick the corner store to the curb?

The bodega is a place for last-minute, late-night shopping and a warm spot where you greet neighbors. But now a small device may threaten them. It’s also called bodega but it’s not exactly a store.

A town in Colombia is mastering the art of Arab filigree

The colonial city of Mompox , craftsmen make jewelry using Arabian designs and techniques.

A photographer from Argentina captures “gaucho” life

Aldo Sessa’s latest exhibition centers on the Argentine cowboy called the “gaucho,” which includes photographs taken in both black and white and color.

A favela in São Paulo is using music to combat crime

Claudio Miranda, a musician who grew up in one of Brazil’s most violent neighborhoods, has changed his hometown for the better by building a recording studio.

Millennials in Belize suppressed by gangs and crime

The vast majority of its citizens are under the age of thirty – many of whom are susceptible to joining gangs.

New technology is changing the way Guatemala views its ancient past

Modern technology has allowed scientists to uncover an ancient city in the rainforest of Guatemala.

Oldest pandas outside of China can be found in Mexico

Pandas named Shaun Shaun and Xin Xin reside at The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City.

Musicians from the Middle East keep their culture alive in Sao Paulo

A new bar and restaurant called Al Janiah has become a big draw in Brazil for anyone interested in exotic flavors and sounds.

Coral reef restoration becomes crucial in Cozumel

Marine biologist German Mendez has devoted himself to protecting the reef in Mexico. He started an organization called the “Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program.”

A declining bee population in Guatemala could be hurting coffee crops

Many coffee growers believe pollination from bees is critical to the cultivation of their crops. But in Central America, climate issues are affecting the relationship between bees and coffee.

Survivor Roberto Canessa relives 1972 plane crash in the Andes

On December 21, 1972, two members of a rugby team from Uruguay – who had been walking through the snow-capped Andes mountains in search of civilization – encountered a shepherd. Forty-five years later, survivor Roberto Canessa remembers their agonizing ordeal for “Americas Now.”

Argentina invests billions of dollars in nuclear energy

Americas Now correspondent Joel Richards traces the history and the debate surrounding nuclear energy in Argentina.

Crowdfunding movement makes its way through Mexico

In the last year alone, almost 35 billion dollars in person-to-person loans were made, worldwide. It allows lenders to bypass banks to open small businesses or bring their creative dreams to life. Mike Kirsch reports.

Building communities through baseball in the Dominican Republic

For Caribbean teenagers baseball is often seen as a ticket out of that poverty. One man guiding kids in the Dominican Republic in their effort to “join the majors” is our Game Changer this week.

A conversation with playwriting success story Karen Zacarias

Karen Zacarias tells us about her upbringing as the granddaughter of a famous Mexican movie director, she explains why creating Latino characters is important to her work.

A parade of clowns celebrate laughter in El Salvador

Take a look at these images of “The Festival of Laughter.”

Peru’s passion for chocolate creates world’s largest bar (with nuts!)

Pastry chefs in Peru have concocted a colossal sweet treat. And it’s now even in the Guinness Book of World Records.

A contemporary art promoter puts Mexico on the map

Our Urban Voice is a woman some consider a pioneer in the promotion of contemporary art. Meet Kerstin Erdmann director of the OMR gallery in Mexico City.

An inmate who took poetry classes in prison teaches others

Liliana Cabrera was imprisoned for eight years. During that time she produced books of poetry written by inmates with help from the organization, “It Wasn’t Me.” Today, Cabrera runs those same workshops for others in similar circumstances.

A FARC baby boom follows the Colombian peace deal

Correspondent Michelle Begue travels to a demobilization camp in Icononzo. She tells us why the babies of the former FARC rebels are being called “products of peace.”

The fate of aging, undocumented day laborers in the United States

Many “day laborers” come from Latin America for what they think will only be a few years and endure strenuous work in construction or landscaping to earn cash. Gerry Hadden reports from New York on the lives of some of these aging immigrants.

Real life ‘Narcos’ recount capture and killing of Pablo Escobar

The two DEA agents who hunted down drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and are featured on the Netflix hit series ‘Narcos’, sit down with CGTN to share their story.

This Week on Americas Now: Aging Latinos

What happened to these aging Latinos? This week on Americas Now.

Colombia’s Pacific celebrates the “Petronio Festival”

Every year Colombia welcomes those who want to celebrate African heritage at the “Petronio Festival,” the world’s largest Afro-Latino festival.

An interview with Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ecuador’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, on Ecuador’s commitments to regional integration and development.

A traveling cinema in the Brazilian Amazon

Correspondent Stephen Gibbs joined an inspired project to share the simple pleasures of cinema, with indigenous communities.

A former military-training site that made an island sick

The U.S. Navy used Puerto Rico’s nearby island Vieques as a bombing range for decades, which severely impacted the health of its residents.

This Week on Americas Now: The Island of Vieques

Today, the island’s population is experiencing high rates of cancer. Is it the result of environmental contamination?

Cuban businesses hurting after US imposes new travel restrictions

The new restrictions imposed on communist Cuba are aimed at preventing the island’s government and in particular the military, which controls large segments of the Cuban economy, from benefiting from American tourism and trade.

An interview with Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Trade

The new Minister of Foreign Trade of Ecuador hopes his competitive spirit and his understanding of the global environment plays on his favor.

This Week on Americas Now: FARC’s New Party

CGTN has this report on why the former fighters are trading combat for campaigning.

The entrepreneurs behind a technology boom in Argentina

Correspondent Joel Richards met with some entrepreneurs in Buenos Aires who are creating a regional hub for innovative technology in a variety of fields.

Murals in San Salvador inspire the community and banish fear

In El Salvador public walls serve as a form of communication.

An interview with Peru’s Minister of Commerce and Tourism

Anchor Elaine Reyes had the chance to speak to Ferreyros in New York where they discussed the goals of the government and the future of Peru.

Migrants trying to enter the U.S. are trapped in Tijuana

Tens of thousands of migrants from around the world are stranded in Tijuana, Mexico as they try to make it across the border to the United States. Correspondent Mike Kirsch travels to Tijuana to tell us about their life in transition.

“Los Topos” volunteers in Mexico save victims of natural disaster

They are armies of civilian rescuers in Mexico who drop everything to go on a laser-focused mission to save others when natural disasters strike. Even if it means risking death themselves. Watch Mike Kirsch’s report here.

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