Conflict and crime in Colombia spread into Ecuador
It’s a shock to Ecuador, a country long considered an oasis of calm in South America. Correspondent Toby Muse traveled to the region to report on what’s behind the increase in crime.
Read More...It’s a shock to Ecuador, a country long considered an oasis of calm in South America. Correspondent Toby Muse traveled to the region to report on what’s behind the increase in crime.
Read More...A new Chinese ambassador has been sent to Chile. His name is Xu Bu and he sat down to speak with Correspondent Joel Richards in Santiago.
Read More...Natural disasters make access to meals difficult and in some cases almost impossible. One chef has made it his mission to feed all of them. Meet our Game Changer Chef Jose Andres.
Read More...Dr. Molina is widely known for convincing world leaders back in the 1980’s to stop chemical pollutants from destroying the ozone layer.
Read More...Nicaragua had stood out for its growing economy and safe environment in recent years, but all of that has changed recently as the economy tanked and social problems surfaced.
Read More...The graveyard is also one of the largest in the Americas and filled with marble figures and spiritual symbols.
Read More...The young people of Cuba are some of the most educated in the world. Many have more than one college degree. Correspondent Michael Voss sat down with some of them to ask them about their lives and the challenges ahead.
Read More...More than 700 students from at least 50 different countries have graduated from the school. Many of their works have received awards at various international film festivals.
Read More...Cuba’s National Assembly agreed on changes to its Constitution this week. It updates the version that was approved back in 1976. Here’s a discussion on the changes.
Read More...Thousands of Cubans living outside the country have returned home to Cuba since 2016. Correspondent Michelle Begue tells us about the economic policies that brought them back.
Read More...Illegal immigration occurs on a daily basis in south Texas. Many residents favor President Trump’s proposed wall even though its construction would be life-altering. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock took a closer look from beside the wall itself.
Read More...The disposal of trash, particularly plastics, has been an issue in Latin America for decades. But in Central America’s Northern Triangle, it has become a matter of tension between Guatemala and Honduras. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck explains.
Read More...Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” invented a clean alternative for cooking. It’s called the Glatt Stove.
Read More...In Washington, DC a young couple have been introducing the Bachata dance to a new audience. For our Urban Voice segment meet the founders of DCBX Lee Smith and Kat Smith.
Read More...Outside of Lima, Peru is an impressive example of the country’s coastal desert. Adventure sport enthusiasts use it for sand-boarding.
Read More...In Latin America, a girl’s fifteenth birthday is considered a momentous occasion. The country’s National Police Department has been arranging “Sweet 15” birthday parties for girls who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read More...Our “Urban Voice” is knife master and bladesmith Guillermo Mendoza.
Read More...It’s nicknamed “The Magic Tree” because its nutritious fruit has many uses and its sap possesses medicinal qualities.
Read More...People of Chinese descent have been relocating to the DR in waves since the mid-1800’s. In the mid-2000’s the capital, Santo Domingo, officially launched the nation’s first “Chinatown.”
Read More...One of the countries with the highest rates of underage marriage has been Honduras. But in 2017 lawmakers passed a landmark ruling which raised the marital age from 16 to 18. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
Read More...“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes had the opportunity to sit down with President Varela. They discussed Panama-China relations and Latin America’s current political and economic situation.
Read More...Peru is becoming a global example in the fight against chronic childhood malnutrition.
Read More...The melting of Andean glaciers has turned this area into lush farmland along with the help of an $825 million dollar irrigation project that covers 40,000 hectares.
Read More...Chicha art came along reflecting the music with bright colors of the country’s social history. Our Urban Voice is one of the pioneers of that art form once deemed uncultured.
Read More...Peru is the world’s largest producer of Pisco, a brandy-like spirit distilled from grapes.
Read More...It’s in the historic “Parque de la Reserva” or “Reserve Park” and it’s one of Peru’s most-visited tourist attractions.
Read More...In 1978 Argentina hosted a World Cup that was shrouded in controversy. hat journey to glory is now told for “Americas Now” by a member of the team’s coaching staff Roberto Saporiti.
Read More...Some U.S.-born children living in Mexico now cross the border into the U.S. each day to continue their education.
Read More...Migration remains one of President Donald Trump’s political pressure points, as he promises to crack down on illegal immigration like never before.
Read More...Mexico’s outgoing President Enrique Pena Nieto is building what he claims will be the world’s most sustainable airport on the outskirts of Mexico City.
Read More...Guatemala is part of a zone known as “The Ring of Fire” – a seismically- active region in which both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent.
Read More...Colombia’s Nevado de Ruiz brought on devastation in 1985 when it unleashed a flood of lava and mud that engulfed the town of Armero. Correspondent Michelle Begue has the story.
Read More...A rising star known as “Brazil’s Graffiti Queen”, was once a victim of domestic violence. Meet our Game Changer Panmela Castro.
Read More...he violent eruption of Guatemala’s “Volcano of Fire” has left hundreds dead, injured and missing.
Read More...The 2022 World Cup is scheduled to be played in Qatar. It’s the first time an Arab nation will host the games. Despite the FIFA Corruption Scandal there have been no plans announced to alter the location for 2022.
Read More...It hasn’t been since 1982 that Peru’s national team has played in the World Cup. The euphoria of loyal fans has led to retail madness as sales of football jerseys and wide-screen tv’s have hit record levels. Dan Collyns reports on the football fever.
Read More...Venezuelan society didn’t pay much attention to female football teams. That quickly changed in 2016 when the country’s under-17 women’s national team surpassed all expectations. Correspondent Stephen Gibbs tells us more about their tale of triumph.
Read More...Two-thirds of migrants from Latin America live in the United States. One of the countries that receives the most is Haiti, where the money accounts for almost 35 % of the GDP. Correspondent John Zarrella reports.
Read More...The pressure to attain the perfect face or body has led to a booming plastic surgery industry. Correspondent Michelle Begue reports from Bogota on some plastic surgeries that have gone wrong.
Read More...These “money transfers” are known as “remittances.” And for countries in Latin America they can amount to billions of dollars each year.
Read More...Lake Atitlan in Guatemala has become such a popular destination for bird watchers, the region has seen an increase in local residents becoming bird guides.
Read More...San Juan Cosala, a small village in Mexico, attracts a lot of North American retirees. About 30 years ago a couple set up a program called Operation Feed to provide nourishment to the poorest families in the area.
Read More...Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” is an activist from Buenos Aires who was forced into prostitution. She currently works at a university organizing events and giving speeches about her experience.
Read More...In Venezuela a young boy lived through a musical boom. Porfi Baloa grew up to become a Salsa icon and took the genre to a whole new level.
Read More...Before Chilean President Michelle Bachelet left office in 2018, she signed into law protections for several areas of land and ocean.
Read More...Part of U.S. President Donald Trumps’ “get-tough” policy is expected to include more deportations of undocumented citizens to their home countries. Mexico is one of the nations that might face the largest number of returnees. Harris Whitbeck reports.
Read More...“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes had the rare opportunity to sit down with Bolivian President Morales. He looks back at the past and answers questions about Bolivia’s future.
Read More...Mexico could face a large number of returning migrants if they are deported from the U.S.
Read More...The resignation of Peruvian President Kuczynski over graft allegations resulted in political turmoil that turned the country’s government upside down.
Read More...A fire exposed a disturbing reality about the Guatemala’s youth. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck tells us more about the country’s kids at risk.
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