An archeological discovery that continues to puzzle scientists in Peru

June 14, 2020

A Mexican village known for its beaches calls for self-isolation

When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.

June 14, 2020

Infected deportees sent back to Guatemala cause a rise in COVID-19 cases

In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

June 14, 2020

Anti-vaccine groups fear immunization against COVID-19

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.

May 18, 2020

The Faces of Unemployment

COVID-19 has shattered lives and hit global economies hard. Businesses are cutting back or closing, leaving employees without jobs and worried about surviving. Here are some of the Faces of Unemployment.

May 10, 2020

Wendell Lira – The goal getter

Wendell Lira was a struggling footballer. Then his life changed in one split second. With one spectacular goal.

May 10, 2020

Teleworking and E-learning, the new reality during the days of COVID-19

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?

May 10, 2020

Ecuador reflects on Julian Assange

Julian Assange spent seven years at the Embassy of Ecuador in London until his asylum was revoked in 2019.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.

May 10, 2020

A long business relationship reshaped by politics

Mexico has managed to have a good partnership with the United States. But in recent years the rules for trade have changed.

April 30, 2020

Peru food markets are hotspots for COVID-19

Peru’s COVID-19 lockdown is in its seventh week as the country grapples with the pandemic. One hot spot for coronavirus infections is turning out to be food markets especially in the country’s capital Lima.

April 24, 2020

Good Neighbors deliver food to seniors in Venezuela

Venezuela is under a strict quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so a community of volunteers have joined together with a program called Good Neighbor, to help support the elderly living alone.

April 19, 2020

World experts argue that attending school does not guarantee learning

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.”

April 19, 2020

FARC killings haunt peace efforts in Colombia

Colombia ended a 5-decade armed conflict with the FARC. But dozens of them were shot and killed under mysterious circumstances.

April 14, 2020

The Argentine Cooperative making safety equipment

Argentina has entered its third week of lockdown, and the halt in activity is hitting the economy hard. Faced with a slump in orders for magazines, one factory has switched to making basic protective equipment.

March 25, 2020

Cuban rivers run clean

The rivers in the central Cuban province of Cienfuegos were the subject of tests for water quality by a joint expert team of Cuban and U.S. scientists, who collected water and sediments samples in 25 local river basins only to find out that they were relatively free of pollution.

March 15, 2020

A tiny island in the Caribbean is home of some of the world’s fastest

They call Jamaica “The Sprinter Factory.” Two of the three fastest men in history come from this country.

March 15, 2020

Chile’s ambitious plan to preserve its natural patrimony

In early 2019, thanks to a large “land” donation, Chile was able to unite multiple national parks in the south of the country.

March 15, 2020

Commercial surrogacy surging in Mexico

Commercial surrogacy has become big business in places like Mexico. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

March 15, 2020

Is Latin America ready for COVID-19? A conversation with epidemiologist Manuel Patarroyo

Manuel Patarroyo developed a partial vaccine against malaria and became one of Latin America’s most renowned scientists.

March 9, 2020

Arms trafficking is a “Big Business” in Central America

In El Salvador gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?

March 9, 2020

A conversation about opportunities with a Champion of women

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.

March 9, 2020

Ecuadorian bus drivers took the highway to innovation by travelling to the other side of the world

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.

March 9, 2020

The young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China

Daniela Rojas is a young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China. Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.

February 18, 2020

Cuba warns citizens of cooking gas shortage stemming from U.S. sanctions

The Cuban government has issued a warning to citizens. The country is experiencing a shortage of cooking gas — the result of U.S. sanctions.

February 7, 2020

Environmentalists and activists work to boast bee population in Mexico

Environmentalists and activists are working to boost bee numbers in Mexico.

February 5, 2020

Colombia expands visa regulations for Venezuelan migrants

There were approximately 4.6 million Venezuelans living outside of their country and that number is growing rapidly. Neighboring countries are receiving an influx of refugees but Colombia is leading the way with efforts to regulate their status.

February 2, 2020

A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

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.

February 2, 2020

Latin America and the Olympic movement

Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.

February 2, 2020

Activists fight HIV and AIDS in Peru’s Amazon rainforest

The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.

February 2, 2020

Latin Vox Machine: The sound of music in a home away from home

Latin Vox Machine is an orchestra of Venezuelan musicians based in Argentina’s capital.

January 23, 2020

Dollarization in Ecuador turns 20 years old

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.

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.

January 8, 2020

Rio’s hidden man-made beach

When people think about Rio de Janeiro, what comes to mind are its beautiful famous postcard beaches. But hidden away, almost like an oasis among Rio’s slum favelas, is one beach not even most Brazilians know about.

January 1, 2020

Rio’s New Year Celebrations draws almost 3 million to Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro’s New Year Celebration is only the city’s second biggest party after Carnival.And this year’s $2.5 million bash rang in 2020 with the usual revelry superstition and religious traditions.

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 25, 2019

New law in Bolivia paves way for new elections without Evo Morales

After a turbulent month, a degree of normality has returned to the streets of La Paz.

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

Havana celebrates 500 years since its founding

Cuba’s capital is celebrating 500-years since its founding.

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 8, 2019

Group works to stop children soldiers in Colombia

In Colombia, recruiting minors into illegal armed groups has reportedly risen since the peace agreement with FARC rebels. Now, one Colombian foundation is helping children from conflict ridden regions rebuild their lives.

November 7, 2019

The history of tea and how it travelled from China to Brazil

Tea is a popular drink worldwide, though it took thousands of years for the beverage to make its way from China to the West.

November 6, 2019

Brazil to tout success of its breast milk bank network at BRICS Summit

The 2019 slogan: “Donate breast-milk, nourish Life”.

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.

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