An archeological discovery that continues to puzzle scientists in Peru
Archeologists have found smaller geoglyphs in the southern province of Nazca.
Read More...Archeologists have found smaller geoglyphs in the southern province of Nazca.
Read More...When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.
Read More...In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Wendell Lira was a struggling footballer. Then his life changed in one split second. With one spectacular goal.
Read More...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?
Read More...Julian Assange spent seven years at the Embassy of Ecuador in London until his asylum was revoked in 2019.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.
Read More...Mexico has managed to have a good partnership with the United States. But in recent years the rules for trade have changed.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.”
Read More...Colombia ended a 5-decade armed conflict with the FARC. But dozens of them were shot and killed under mysterious circumstances.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...They call Jamaica “The Sprinter Factory.” Two of the three fastest men in history come from this country.
Read More...In early 2019, thanks to a large “land” donation, Chile was able to unite multiple national parks in the south of the country.
Read More...Commercial surrogacy has become big business in places like Mexico. Alasdair Baverstock reports.
Read More...Manuel Patarroyo developed a partial vaccine against malaria and became one of Latin America’s most renowned scientists.
Read More...In El Salvador gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Daniela Rojas is a young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China. Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.
Read More...The Cuban government has issued a warning to citizens. The country is experiencing a shortage of cooking gas — the result of U.S. sanctions.
Read More...Environmentalists and activists are working to boost bee numbers in Mexico.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.
Read More...The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.
Read More...Latin Vox Machine is an orchestra of Venezuelan musicians based in Argentina’s capital.
Read More...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.
Read More...Mike Kirsch has this report about “inclusion” in the U.S. film industry.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Venezuelans relocate to Colombia according to the country’s Migration Director. Among those migrating are pregnant women.
Read More...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.
Read More...After a turbulent month, a degree of normality has returned to the streets of La Paz.
Read More...Correspondent Stephen Gibbs reports on how a variety of factors are contributing to the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
Read More...“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.
Read More...Cuba’s capital is celebrating 500-years since its founding.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Tea is a popular drink worldwide, though it took thousands of years for the beverage to make its way from China to the West.
Read More...The 2019 slogan: “Donate breast-milk, nourish Life”.
Read More...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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