Football makes a long-awaited comeback to a land of champions

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.

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.

November 2, 2019

Day of the Dead culture alive and well

November 2 is Day of the Dead in Mexico, and hundreds of thousands of people are spending the day in cemeteries. Mexicans take food and drinks and pass the time with their dearly departed.

November 2, 2019

Mexicans greet their dead during day two of national ceremonies

On Day of the Dead, Mexicans believe their dead loved ones return on Nov 1 and 2 to spend some time with the living.

October 28, 2019

Failing farms in Mexico find new life in winemaking

As Mexico’s wine culture grows, it’s providing economic stability to a region positioning itself as North America’s next big wine country.

Second round of Uruguay’s presidential election to be held on Nov. 24, 2019

October 28, 2019

Second round of Uruguay’s presidential election to be held in November

Uruguay is heading to the second round of presidential elections in November. That’s after no candidate reached a 50% plus 1 majority in Sunday’s vote. It was one of the tightest races since the center-left Broad Party came into power more than a decade ago.

October 28, 2019

Alberto Fernandez wins presidential election in Argentina

Alberto Fernandez will be the next president of Argentina and former President Cristina Fernandez vice president. Fernandez will face soaring inflation and a currency crisis when he takes office in December.

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 23, 2019

Brazilian President eyes up investment in Asia

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touring Asia, as he eyes up several trade deals for Latin America’s largest economy.

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 18, 2019

Mexico’s President defends releasing El Chapo’s son

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is defending a decision by security forces. They captured the son of drug kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. But then after a gun battle they released him back into criminal hands.

October 13, 2019

Mandarin classes in Venezuela on the rise

Mandarin classes run by the Chinese government are gaining popularity across Latin America. Especially in Venezuela, where the economic crisis is pushing more and more people to learn new skills.

October 9, 2019

China forges deeper ties with Latin America amid trade war

At a time when the trade war between Beijing and Washington is rippling across the world economy, China has been working to strengthen its economic ties with Latin America.

October 8, 2019

Former Colombian President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe sat in court, his supporters took to the streets across the country. In Bogota’s national park, these Colombian citizens insisted on Uribe’s innocence.

October 7, 2019

Colombian coffee growers find sustainable ways to make profit

An estimated 25,000 families, whose livelihoods depend on coffee cultivation, have opted to leave the industry or use their land for something else as the price of coffee drops.

September 28, 2019

Mexico cracks down on illegal migration

Mexico is living up to its promise to the U.S. by cracking down on irregular migration. It’s set up new detention and deportation centers.

September 18, 2019

Cuba uses comprehensive plan to fight cancer

Officials with the World Health Organization say cancer is one of the major killer diseases in Cuba. Every year, thousands of people die of cancer on the island. In response, Cuba put in place a comprehensive plan more than a decade ago.

September 6, 2019

Protesters in Peru call for early elections proposed by president

Demonstrators show their support for a proposed start of snap elections in Peru. Country’s president wants to end his term early and take congress with him.

September 2, 2019

Brazil’s National Museum tries to recover one year after devastating fire

The massive fire that destroyed Brazil’s National Museum one year ago has been repeatedly called a tragedy that could have been avoided. Housing 20 million artifacts, it was one of the most important natural history and anthropological museums in the Americas.

September 2, 2019

Infectious diseases creeping back into Venezuela amid economic crisis

Venezuela once led Latin America in the battle against malaria and other diseases. But the country’s economic crisis has sparked a resurgence of several illnesses, which are creeping across the country’s borders into Colombia, Brazil, and beyond.

August 29, 2019

Former FARC commander threatens landmark peace agreement

A potential setback for the landmark peace agreement Colombia signed with FARC rebels. Key members of the group say they’re taking up arms again.

August 29, 2019

Bolivians blame government for not doing enough to put out fires

The Bolivian government says wildfires have destroyed around 12,000 square kilometers of forest and grasslands. But environmentalists say the real figure is higher. Many blame the President for not doing enough.