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July 16, 2019

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.

July 15, 2019

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.

July 14, 2019

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.

July 14, 2019

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.

July 14, 2019

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.

July 14, 2019

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.

July 14, 2019

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.

July 12, 2019

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.

July 8, 2019

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.

July 8, 2019

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.

July 8, 2019

A biologist protecting Peru’s Giant Manta Rays from being at risk

Giant manta rays can live up to 40 years and weigh over 2200 kilograms. They’re under threat from getting entangled in fishing nets or being caught for their gill plates, which are used in Chinese medicine. Meet biologist Kerstin Forsberg.

July 8, 2019

Dancers wait all year to celebrate Carnival in Oruro

The town of Oruro is a city best known for its Carnival which brings together tens of thousands of dancers and an even greater number of spectators along the three-kilometer-long parade every year.

July 8, 2019

A stadium in Bolivia is the highest above sea level

Home to the football club “Always Ready,” the professional stadium is more than 4,000 meters above sea level.

June 30, 2019

La Reyna y La Real shows female rappers and rhyming are on the rise in Cuba

Our Urban Voice is “La Reyna y La Real.” They’ve dedicated their lyrics to the empowerment of other women while covering their struggles and triumphs.

June 30, 2019

American football helps rehabilitate prisoners in Mexico

One man began coaching a football team in unusual circumstances and today the team is generating buzz in the local leagues. Formed by prison inmates, the team is called “The Evil Machine.” Meet our Game Changer Coach Mateo Zambrano.

June 30, 2019

Brazil’s president relaxes restrictions on gun possession

Gun clubs in Brazil have reported a surge in interest ever since Jair Bolsonaro was elected President in October of 2018.

June 25, 2019

Argentine satellite company outsources launches to China

Argentine satellite company Satellogic has out-sourced its product launches to China. It’s goals, provide vital information for sectors such as forestry, agriculture and energy, at an affordable price.

June 23, 2019

Hispanics in Texas are becoming the majority in an historic population shift

Within the next few years, Texas will make history as it will become the first state with a majority Hispanic population. John Zarrella went to south Texas and tells us why.

June 23, 2019

Bolivia’s high altitude helps produce “high-quality” wine

As Bolivian wines become more familiar to the international market the challenge is finding the right way to sell them. Whitbeck traveled to Bolivia’s wine region to tell us more.

June 23, 2019

A social experiment in a Bogota school helps eliminate prejudice

A doll in a Bogota classroom is behind one of the country’s most successful program’s against racism. Our Game Changer is Colombian teacher Carmenza Novoa.

June 23, 2019

Los Jathas mixes ancestral melodies from the Andes with non-traditional sounds

A group in Bolivia is continuing with the tradition of playing folkloric tunes but with a modern approach. The Bolivian band known as “Los Jathas” is this week’s Urban Voice.

June 23, 2019

A cannabis-infused drink introduced in Uruguay

Yerba mate is a plant grown in South America. Some in Uruguay have added another plant to the popular brew…cannabis.

June 21, 2019

Venezuela farmers struggle to get food to markets

Shortages of gasoline and diesel are making it difficult for Venezuela’s farmers and cattle ranchers to get their goods to market.

June 17, 2019

A coach in El Salvador helps put young people on the right path with fencing

A coach in El Salvador started a school to teach kids and young adults how to fence with the hope of keeping them from getting into trouble on the streets.

June 17, 2019

“Femina” is a female band from Patagonia focused on peace, love and “harmony”

Femina’s new album is called “Perlas and Conchas” which means “Pearls and Shells” in English. The album includes a musical collaboration with the “Godfather of Punk”… Iggy Pop. Check out our Urban Voice on the Urban Fusion trio… “Femina.”

June 17, 2019

A 14 year-old bank CEO from Peru teaching kids how to save

Jose’s bank serves over 2,000 clients and offers a variety of financial services. Today he is 14 and the CEO of the Bartselana Student Bank in Peru. Meet Game Changer Jose Quisocala.

June 17, 2019

A controversial new airport in Peru will bring more visitors to Machu Picchu

Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas has survived five centuries of conquest, earthquakes, landslides and mass tourism. Now, archaeologists and historians are asking if it can withstand the building of an international airport. Dan Collyns reports.

June 17, 2019

Expanding the rights of domestic workers in Mexico

Despite recent reforms, domestic workers remain a part of the informal labor sector in several Latin American countries. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez shows us what the Mexican government is doing to change the status quo of domestic workers.

June 16, 2019

In Guatemala 19 candidates vying for 4-year presidential term

Guatemalans voted for a new president Sunday following an electoral process that generated widespread disillusion and distrust, and came as tens of thousands were fleeing poverty and gang violence to seek a new life in the United States.

June 16, 2019

Breeding of rare Colombian frogs undercuts illegal traffickers

Colombia is home to more than 700 frog species But, that abundance has attracted animal traffickers. One man is breeding the rare frogs to undercut illegal traffickers and it’s paying off.

June 16, 2019

Power failure affects millions in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

A massive blackout left tens of millions of people without electricity in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay on Sunday after an unexplained failure in the neighboring countries’ interconnected power grid.

June 16, 2019

Uruguay among the favorites to win COPA America 2019 trophy

This year the Uruguayan team commonly referred to as the Celeste, or Sky Blue, is considered one of the favorites to challenge for the Copa America in Brazil.

June 15, 2019

Guatemala prepares to elect a new president & congress

Guatemala prepares to vote for a new president and congress in an election tainted by allegations of misconduct.

June 14, 2019

Museums in Caracas strained by hyperinflation and power outages

Museums deteriorate and struggle to stay in operation under Venezuela’s economic crisis. Inflation and blackouts affect preservation of historic art pieces.

June 13, 2019

Deal or no deal: Making sense of Trump’s Mexican trade battle

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Today’s episode of The Heat Podcast breaks down U.S. – Mexican trade negotiations and the role U.S. foreign policy and military intervention has played in Latin American migration.

June 9, 2019

Work camps in Ecuador prompt allegations of modern-day slavery

News of horrifying conditions at plantations along Ecuador’s Pacific coast recently made headlines. They were described as instances of modern slavery. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck traveled to the region to assess the situation first-hand.

June 9, 2019

Kids sacrifice their school vacations trying to build the world’s best robot

Once a year, thousands of kids from dozens of countries gather in Louisville, Kentucky to show off their ability to build a robot. And hopefully demonstrate theirs is the best. Correspondent John Zarrella takes us to the World Robotics Championship.

June 9, 2019

Prisoners receiving therapy in a new rehab program in Colombia

According to Colombian authorities in Bogota, 75 percent of imprisoned youth return to a life of crime once they complete their sentence. It’s a validation that receiving effective rehabilitation can be a challenge.

June 9, 2019

A hit movie boosts guitar sales in Paracho, Mexico

Our Urban Voice is a guitar maker or luthier in the city of Paracho. Meet Salvador Meza.

June 9, 2019

Harvesting honey becomes big business in Cuba

For years Cuba was unable to import pesticides and learned to produce its honey without using chemicals.

June 2, 2019

An ancient Mexican ceremony involving acrobats and a pole

A school in central Mexico is trying to preserve an ancient ceremony. It’s called “Danza de los Voladores” or the Dance of the Flyers.

June 2, 2019

A ‘free town’ formed by Africans who escaped slavery in Colombia

Our Urban Voice is Kombilesa Mi, a hip hop group from San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia who is preserving history with their music.

June 2, 2019

Love Futbol gives at-risk kids in Mexico safe places to play

Cartel violence in Mexico has made outdoor recreation dangerous for children. Our Game Changer is someone who is very aware of the social impact a healthy upbringing can have on society.

June 2, 2019

Peru’s ‘Treasure of Names’ is a treasure trove of indigenous history

Many indigenous people have both a public name and a private one used at home.

June 2, 2019

Mexico offers economic incentives to keep its citizens from migrating to US

Mexico’s newly elected president says he’s responded aggressively to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to stop undocumented immigrants from crossing into the United States.

May 28, 2019

Horseback riding therapy in Mexico for children with disabilities

Program in Mexico offers horseback riding as therapy for children with disabilities. A joint effort of child psychologists and police officers in suburb of Mexico City.

May 26, 2019

Improving the nutrition of Guatemalan children with goat milk

Nutritional deficiencies can hinder physical and mental development in children. But an organization started a program to help eliminate malnutrition. Their idea was to provide families with a goat.

May 26, 2019

Latin America’s largest open dump closes in Brasilia

Thousands of people lived and worked Brasilia’s dump, pulling from the waste anything that could be reused or resold.

May 26, 2019

Mexicans finding fame, fortune and “followers” on YouTube

In Mexico, more children have access to the internet than ever. It’s not only helping them find their own voices, its opening up new career paths for them as well.

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