The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, or PREPA, says electrical service has returned to all homes. But is that actually true? And is the island’s grid repaired? Nitza Soledad Perez went to Puerto Rico to search for answers.
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The year was 1973. A rookie Finnish diplomat named Tapani Brotherus gave refuge to hundreds of Chileans as the army took over the streets and hunted down opponents.
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Mexico City is notorious for its congestion and air pollution. But one man is convinced the tide can change. For our Game Changer meet the founder of the Via Verde program Fernando Ortiz.
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Sao Paulo suffers from vast economic inequality, which drives poor families to occupy and squat in empty abandoned buildings throughout the Brazilian municipality. Maria Valls reports on why the city is not able to keep up with housing needs.
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During the 20th century, Ecuador and Peru fought over territory in the Amazon Rainforest three different times. In 1998 Ecuador´s President Jamil Mahuad and his Peruvian colleague Alberto Fujimori decided to change their history of dispute.
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A social leader in one of Colombia’s national parks is using ecotourism to benefit her community. Meet our Game Changer… Josefina Klinger.
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The month of November marks the time of year when Mexicans honor their loved ones who have died. One of the celebrations is the Catrina Parade.
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Ancient mansions and public squares, cobblestone streets and the famous esplanade – the Malecon – all make Havana an enchanting destination.
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Russian dancers beat hundreds and become tango champions in Buenos Aires.
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In Colombia, beekeeper Jairo Velandia says he’s not going to sit back and let bees die.
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Oscar Arias was a brash, young politician in Costa Rica who was recently elected President (in 1986). Bringing peace to Central America was one of his main campaign promises.
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Latinos are being closely watched during the 2018 midterm elections, which could transform the country’s future.
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November 6th will mark a big day in U.S. politics. That’s when voters head to the polls for the midterm elections. Take a look at John Zarrella’s report to see how Latinos in Florida are feeling.
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Cubans celebrate their Carnival on the streets of Havana in August.
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Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, sat down with the Uruguayan Chancellor during the 73rd session of the United Nations’ General Assembly.
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Just outside of Mexico’s capital you’ll find Bosque de Agua, or the Water Forest. The dimensions of both the forest and the city it neighbors make it a crucial battleground in the decades-long debate between development and environmental sustainability.
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One of the most Catholic countries in Latin America, perception of the church in Chile has been challenged by revelations of widespread sexual abuse dating back decades.
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At the age of 15, Brisa de Angulo was raped by a member of her extended family. She is the founder of “A Breeze of Hope,” and our Game Changer.
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In 2017, 14.5 million people were living below the poverty line in Colombia, according to a recent article from the non-profit news publication “Colombia Reports”. That translates into living on less than $88 dollars a month. Michelle Begue reports.
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Beauty competitions may be going out of fashion in many parts of the world, but not in Venezuela. The country has won a record seven Miss Universe and six Miss World titles.
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Our Urban Voice is Music Therapist Ceci Juno. Since she started her music therapy practice, Ceci has helped dozens of patients overcome the barriers that come with developmental challenges.
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The mayor of a town in Guatemala has ordered a ban on single-use plastics.
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The ongoing crisis is taking place along the border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico. Correspondent John Zarrella traveled to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas where he witnessed the situation first hand.
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For the island of Cuba erosion is jeopardizing their coasts and its most iconic attraction…the Havana boardwalk, El Malecon. Correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez tells us more from Havana.
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Our Game Changer is from Guatemala but is now living in Japan. And he’s making a difference for the small producers of coffee. Meet Carlos Melen.
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After a successful summer of dancing ballet at traffic lights in the capital city, Reyna Perez and her dancers say they’re working on new locations in Mexico to keep their show outdoors.
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A prison in El Salvador is offering a rehabilitation program for ex-gang members and it’s showing signs of success. The program is called “I Change.”
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A new treatment for serious skin burns is being tested by researchers in Brazil. They are applying the skin of the tilapia fish directly onto the wounds of burn victims.
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In the past 25 years U.S. Border Patrol has found the bodies of 7,000 migrants from Mexico. Most of them died from either heat exhaustion or by drowning. Correspondent Mike Kirsch visits a cemetery in California where some of them are buried.
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The topics discussed include President Morales’ stand on Venezuela and Bolivia’s strengthening partnership with China.
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Ghetto Kumbe formed only two years ago, but they are already touring. Their next stops are France, Turkey, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and Belgium.
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On September 19th 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City. It killed hundreds of people and caused panic and mass destruction. Correspondent Mike Kirsch traveled to Mexico City for the anniversary of the quake to find out more.
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A massive fire destroyed Brazil’s National Museum and most of its 20 million relics on September 2nd. Correspondent Lucrecia Franco tells us about some of the priceless treasures that were lost and why the museum was so vulnerable to this disaster.
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Mexico’s capital wasn’t the only area affected by the September 2017 earthquakes. Political Analyst Laura Carlsen joins anchor Elaine Reyes on the set of “Americas Now” to discuss the accusations of corruption.
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The inventor of a new building material is offering housing solutions to Mexicans made homeless by earthquakes. Meet the founder of “Echale a tu Casa”… Francesco Piazzesi.
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A Bolivian designer used to making fashion statements. But in taking the clothes of her indigenous ancestors and turning them into high fashion, she’s also making a “political” statement.
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Over a thousand locals came together for a week to build the massive floral structure that was designed to resemble a pyramid from pre-Inca times.
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Meet Pati Ruiz Corzo, founder of the Sierra Gorda Ecological Group, who was a music teacher before becoming a conservationist.
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It’s a challenging and dangerous journey through a jungle between Colombia and Panama called the Darien Gap.
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The United Nations estimates that 2.3 million Venezuelans have left the country since 2014.
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It is the largest mass exodus South America has experienced in recent history. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
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Rising gas prices have led to the increased use of charcoal by civilians for cooking in Brazilian homes. Correspondent Paulo Cabral tells the effect it has had on the charcoal market.
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Hurricane Irma damaged or destroyed almost every structure in Barbuda in 2017. The island’s entire population evacuated to neighboring Antigua.
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of people attempt the month-long, 500-mile hike. It’s a spiritual journey for some, a touristic trek for others and also a path of adventure.
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Cuban ballerina Daniela Gomez is our Urban Voice.
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Federico Bianchi created an exhibit that features images that use the form of the female bod
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Colombia is home to almost 2,000 species of birds. That’s the largest number of bird types on earth.
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One man realized the key to a better future lies in educating future generations and instilling a culture of environmental awareness.
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2018 marks 70 years since Costa Rica abolished its Army.
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Americas Now Correspondent Mike Kirsch travelled to the border towns to remember the Battle of Ambros Nogales.
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