Cuban rivers run clean

Text messages lead to political scandal and turmoil in Puerto Rico

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Firefighters work for third week to contain fires in Bolivia

Brazil is not the only South American country battling raging wildfires. A large area of Bolivia is coping with vast fires burning out of control.

Cooperative in Cuba turns plastic waste into lumber

Like other countries, Cuba is dealing with plastic pollution that has washed up on its beach shores and river basins.

Colombian President Ivan Duque marks first year in office

Colombia’s president has just marked his first year in office. But many Colombians don’t consider that something to celebrate.

Alejandro Giammattei to serve as Guatemala’s next president

President-elect Dr. Alejandro Giammattei takes office in January.

Chile’s latest artistic destination

Check out some images of Valparaiso’s street art.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

The oldest Chinatown in Latin America makes a comeback

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Puerto Rico official’s leaked chats among various issues sparking protests

Judge issues warrant for cellphones of officials linked to controversy sparking protests in Puerto Rico. But it’s not the only issue helping to fuel unrest on the island.

Entrepreneurs deliver mail in Brazil`s biggest favela

Delivering mail in Rio de Janeiro’s slums, or ‘favelas’ as they are known in Brazil, is harder than one can imagine. They are informal neighborhoods that the government has never mapped. But entrepreneurs found a solution to provide this service.

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.

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.

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.

A Mexican man using famous personalities to make pinatas

Coming in all shapes and sizes, party guests take turns hitting the pinata with a stick in order to break it open and grab the candies and gifts hidden inside. Meet our Urban Voice, Dalton Ramirez.

Macaws add a colorful contrast to the chaos of Caracas

Macaws are a vibrant diversion to residents whose lives have lost luster from Venezuela’s economic crisis.

Trek to US-Mexico border proves just as dangerous to asylum seekers

Some Central American migrants are facing terrible circumstances such as persecution, rape, incest, extreme poverty that no wall, no detention center could possibly scare them. Maria Zenaida paid the ultimate price for chasing the American Dream.

US House votes to condemn President Trump’s racist remarks

The U.S. House of Representatives condemns the president’s remarks targeting four lawmakers of color. Four of his Trump’s party back it but he denies being racist.

Chinese-built trains on first public run through Cuba

Cuba opens to the public a new train built by China. Part of revamp of island’s rail system that’s been deteriorating.

A ride-sharing service catering to Brazil’s favelas

Sao Paulo, Brazil has the highest number of Uber users worldwide. But there are certain areas in Brazil’s biggest city where the ride-sharing service refuses to go.

The legacy of Cuban musician Compay Segundo and his unusual guitar

The group of elderly musicians who recorded the album included Francisco Repilado, also known as Compay Segundo. His son has carried on his legacy since Francisco’s death in 2003.

Breeding exotic frogs to curb illegal animal trafficking in Colombia

In Colombia, the international trafficking of rare frogs is threatening the survival of some species. Our Game Changer has come up with a way to save them from that fate.

Reckless dumping causes trash troubles for Tulum, Mexico

One of Mexico’s most popular beach resorts has a waste problem. So a chef from a local restaurant devised a way to use it to make compost.

Chilean salmon industry faces opposition from environmentalists

In 2018, several hundred thousand salmon escaped from their pen. Environmental groups and local communities labelled it a disaster. Joel Richards traveled to the southern part of Chile to find out more.

UNSC in Colombia to examine challenges of FARC peace deal

A UN Security Council delegation visits Colombia for firsthand look at challenges of peace process. Since a deal was reached in 2016, there have been the killings of former FARC members.

Brazil’s Nature Museum exhibits evidence of man’s arrival in the Americas

A Brazilian archaeologist journeyed to an area of ancient rock and thorn forests in the remote, northeastern part of the country. Niede Guidon has achieved her life’s ambition by opening a museum to display those discoveries.

50th anniversary of Apollo Moon Landing coincides with renewed interest in space

Fifty years ago, on July 20th 1969, man first walked on the moon.

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