Arms trafficking is a “Big Business” in Central America
In El Salvador gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?
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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.
Read More...A victim, whose case went public, has unintentionally become the face of the Me Too movement in Peru. Dan Collyns reports.
Read More...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
Read More...Lack of water has also been behind the massive wave of migration from Venezuela affecting the entire South American region. Stephen Gibbs reports.
Read More...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.
Read More...On Day of the Dead, Mexicans believe their dead loved ones return on Nov 1 and 2 to spend some time with the living.
Read More...As Mexico’s wine culture grows, it’s providing economic stability to a region positioning itself as North America’s next big wine country.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...In Uruguay the cannabis industry, from plantation to market, is growing and diversifying steadily.
Read More...Temir Porras was chief of staff for Maduro’s government and a highly-ranked official in the Chavez administration.
Read More...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.
Read More...Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touring Asia, as he eyes up several trade deals for Latin America’s largest economy.
Read More...Mike Kirsch reports on the fear and uncertainty of those trying to leave gangs.
Read More...Leaked text messages from ex-Governor of Puerto Rico led to his resignation.
Read More...Americas Now recently visited one of Brazil’s most popular circles of Samba Women.
Read More...The natives of the island, the Rapa Nui have implemented what some consider a model for sustainable development. Harris Whitbeck has the story.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
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