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January 12, 2020

The first motion picture filmed in the US with an all-Latino cast

Mike Kirsch has this report about “inclusion” in the U.S. film industry.

January 12, 2020

Alicia Barcena explains why 2020 will be a hard year for the Americas

Latin America faced a tough year in 2019 and 2020 isn’t looking great either. Elaine Reyes talks with Alicia Barcena, the head of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.

January 12, 2020

Chile reveals a serious failure in wealth distribution

Chile’s economy grew but it didn’t reflect all segments of society. Harris Whitbeck went to Santiago in a moment when Chileans were re-thinking their country’s priorities.

December 15, 2019

Skyrocketing Insulin prices push people to ration life-saving drug

Seven and a half million people in the United States suffer from type 1 diabetes and depend on insulin to survive. But in the last five years, the cost of the life-saving drug in the U.S. has doubled reaching prices up to $300 a vial.

December 15, 2019

Sargazo algae attacks Mexico’s pristine beaches

A seaweed invasion is threatening Mexico’s pristine beaches and coral reefs. And tourism is taking a hit, as inhabitants and authorities look for innovative solutions to fight the ubiquitous algae.

December 15, 2019

“Champion of Earth” Costa Rica leads the “green” agenda

Costa Rica was named “Champion of the Earth” by the United Nations for fighting climate change. President Carlos Alvarado explains what is next on the country’s green agenda.

December 15, 2019

A Colombian family’s long ride on the Pan-American Highway

It’s a highway that connects Alaska with Tierra del Fuego, in the Southern Cone. “Americas Now” follows a family on a two year-long road trip along the longest road in the world.

December 11, 2019

Up close and personal with one of Mexico’s most surprising stars – Yalitza Aparicio

Yalitza Aparicio made headlines for her leading role in Alfonso Cuaron’s celebrated film “Roma.” And she very nearly won an Oscar for her acting debut.

December 9, 2019

Statelessness in Colombia has left thousands of children without a nationality

Venezuelans relocate to Colombia according to the country’s Migration Director. Among those migrating are pregnant women.

December 8, 2019

A conversation with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria

Angel Gurria is the head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD. Elaine Reyes sat down with him to ask about global economy and the possibility of a global recession.

November 23, 2019

Ecuador fiscal deficit threatens dollarization

Ecuador is not in the best shape economically. The government tried to eliminate gasoline and diesel subsidies — but it didn’t go well. After 11 days of violent protests, the government was forced to look for alternatives.

November 23, 2019

Latinos taking over punk-rock music

They’re crossing over into a musical genre that some say isn’t meant to be theirs: punk-rock music. Usually dominated by Anglo-American bands, these groups are of Latino descendant.

November 22, 2019

A program reunites undocumented migrants with elderly relatives

In the U.S., a broken immigration system has resulted in thousands of immigrants living in the country undocumented. But a new program is trying to alleviate that burden by facilitating a brief family reunion in the U.S..

November 22, 2019

Girls in El Salvador are choosing suicide over a life of misery

El Salvador, labeled as one of the most violent countries in Latin America, also has the highest rates of femicides in the region. With a third of its population living in extreme poverty, a high percentage of women do not have access to higher education

November 18, 2019

Amazon deforestation remains a concern even after the fires

Correspondent Stephen Gibbs reports on how a variety of factors are contributing to the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.

November 18, 2019

Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade Marcos Troyjo discusses BRICS

“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes met with Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Trade Marcos Troyjo to ask him about Brazil’s exports and how being part of BRICS is contributing to the country’s economy.

November 17, 2019

BRICS nations meet in Brazil to discuss global issues and accelerate trade

The leaders of Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa (BRICS) convened in Brasilia, for the 2019 BRICS Summit. “Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes is on location in Brazil.

November 17, 2019

Billionaires give a boost to Brazil’s luxury market

Brazil’s currency exchange rates and lower taxes have triggered a very successful luxury market. “Americas Now” Anchor Elaine Reyes went window shopping on some chic streets to check out Brazil’s luxury lifestyle.

November 3, 2019

Panama’s most well-known hat is originally from Ecuador

Panama hats are finely-woven by hand, made of straw and intended to protect those who wear them from the strong sun. But if you ever go to Panama, look up the “Pintado hat.” That is actually the hat originally from Panama. John Zarrella reports.

November 3, 2019

Gender violence survivor becomes voice for Me Too in Peru

A victim, whose case went public, has unintentionally become the face of the Me Too movement in Peru. Dan Collyns reports.

November 3, 2019

A conversation with former Mexican ambassador Arturo Sarukhan on the US-Mexico border wall

Is the wall being used to push a political agenda? That’s one of the questions “Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes asked former Mexican ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan

November 3, 2019

Lack of water disrupts lives and creates a threat to public health In Venezuela

Lack of water has also been behind the massive wave of migration from Venezuela affecting the entire South American region. Stephen Gibbs reports.

October 27, 2019

A talented clay artist gives animated lessons on Colombia’s history

His short films have become a hit on social media. And his goal is to take his project live and on the road across the country.

October 27, 2019

Cannabis business in Uruguay still grows six years after legalization

In Uruguay the cannabis industry, from plantation to market, is growing and diversifying steadily.

October 27, 2019

Former presidential advisor in Venezuela discusses the nation’s political dynamic

Temir Porras was chief of staff for Maduro’s government and a highly-ranked official in the Chavez administration.

October 27, 2019

Conservationists fight for the survival of the ocean’s most imperiled porpoise

A group of environmentalists, from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has set out on a mission to save the vaquita. Franc Contreras travelled with them on the Sea of Cortez to report on this tangled tale.

October 20, 2019

Leaving a street gang can be difficult and deadly

Mike Kirsch reports on the fear and uncertainty of those trying to leave gangs.

October 20, 2019

Text messages lead to political scandal and turmoil in Puerto Rico

Leaked text messages from ex-Governor of Puerto Rico led to his resignation.

October 20, 2019

An all-female Samba group shows a commitment to music and the Women’s Movement

Americas Now recently visited one of Brazil’s most popular circles of Samba Women.

October 20, 2019

Chile’s Easter Island uses the wisdom of its ancestors to help develop its future

The natives of the island, the Rapa Nui have implemented what some consider a model for sustainable development. Harris Whitbeck has the story.

October 20, 2019

An Ecuadorian entrepreneur is the country’s new Minister of Foreign Trade

Ecuador has been significantly changing in the last two years. It made a decision to alter its economic and production model. And its investment model.

October 13, 2019

Chef rescues the flavors of Brazil’s “favelas”

Chef Edson Leite is bringing social transformation by promoting traditional food from the “favelas”, Brazil poorest neighborhoods. He is also training hundreds of apprentice cooks so they can spread their flavors to a wider audience.

October 13, 2019

Venezuelan women lured into prostitution in Mexico

Many young Venezuelan women hoping for a better future in Mexico have ended up dead. Some of the cases have been linked to prostitution and human trafficking.

October 13, 2019

Battling coca production in Colombia

Americas Now host Elaine Reyes interviews Colombia ambassador to the US Francisco Santos about his country’s strategy on the war on drugs.

October 13, 2019

Panama still wounded after US invasion 30 years ago

Nearly three decades ago, Panama suffered a shock as US troops deployed to outs dictator Manuel Noriega. The fact the country had to be invaded to return to democracy wounded its national pride, as correspondent John Zarrella reports.

August 11, 2019

Chile’s latest artistic destination

Check out some images of Valparaiso’s street art.

August 11, 2019

A musician from Ecuador who has a spiritual connection with the land

In his studies of ancient cultures he came across thousands of musical instruments made from raw materials. It helped him see a connection between music and nature. Meet Shubert Ganchozo.

August 11, 2019

Brazil’s Marta broke down barriers to become one of football’s best players

Brazilian legend Marta Vieira da Silva is the most accomplished footballer in the world.

August 11, 2019

Social media helped fuel the “Me Too” movement in Mexico

The “Me Too” spread around the world and brought sweeping change especially in Mexico. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.

August 4, 2019

The creator of one of the longest murals in the world

In Washington, D.C. Americas Now had the chance to go to an art exhibit featuring one of the longest murals in the world. It took 400 brushes and 900 pounds of paint to make. Our Urban Voice is Uruguayan artist – Carlos Paez Vilaro.

August 4, 2019

Migrants from El Salvador pay the ultimate price for the American Dream

Migrants leave without knowing if they will ever make it to their destination. Some get detained; some get discouraged and go back, while others lose their lives trying to cross the border. Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

August 4, 2019

Voices from the Wall

Dan Williams traveled extensively along both sides of the border in order to speak to those whose lives have been impacted by “the wall.”

August 4, 2019

The oldest Chinatown in Latin America makes a comeback

At one point Havana was home to the largest Chinatown in Latin America.

July 28, 2019

A lack of migrant labor is forcing farmers in the US to stop growing crops

U.S. farmers who depend on migrants as “guest workers” for their harvest are facing considerable financial losses. It’s the result of migrants being detained and deported at the U.S. – Mexican border. Mike Kirsch reports.

July 28, 2019

A Colombian student helps stop blast fishing to protect the environment

Blast fishing is a form of fishing in which explosives are used to increase a fisherman’s catch. Meet Our Game Changer Yassandra Barrios.

July 28, 2019

Puerto Rico’s Pedro Capo carries on his family’s musical legacy

Our featured artist was born into a family who left a mark in the world of music. Pedro Capo is our Urban Voice.

July 28, 2019

Venezuelans are using their country’s currency to create art

In Colombia, where many Venezuelans relocated to flee their country’s economic crisis, artists set up stalls to sell their creations made from the colorful banknotes.

July 21, 2019

Raging wildfires engulf forests across Chile

Extreme weather conditions cause many threatening situations across the globe. Intense forest fires have consumed tens of thousands of hectares throughout Chile. Harris Whitbeck reports.

July 21, 2019

Peru’s Potato: A starchy spud that adapts to every eco-system

In Peru, the potato was cultivated during the Inca Empire for thousands of years. Today it’s grown almost everywhere and considered a top food staple along with rice, corn and wheat. Dan Collyns reports from the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

July 21, 2019

Former FARC fighters getting “back-on-track” creating backpacks

In Colombia, one community of former guerrillas is using the skills they acquired in the jungle as tailors – making uniforms and tents – to launch a new enterprise. And their business is taking off. Our Game Changer is Andres Zuluaga.

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