Most of the time, artists like to detach themselves from reality. But in Mexico, reality is the source of inspiration for one painter. Omar Ortiz stands out as one of the most promising hyper-realistic painters in the art world.
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Robinson Crusoe Island is part of a national park and a leader in ocean and wildlife conservation.
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For the past two weeks, large parts of Mexico have been going up in flames.
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Concern that U.S. request for extradition of FARC leader might affect peace accord in Colombia. Former commander remains in hospital after last week’s sudden re-arrest in Bogota.
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Hand-rolled cigars are one of Cuba’s leading exports. And the island nation has recently witnessed record sales for their premium product.
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One maestro in Ecuador completes his works in a matter of minutes. Our Urban Voice is Carlos Ortega.
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A doctor is donating his time to give medical attention to Argentina’s most vulnerable. Our Game Changer is Doctor Mariano Masiocchi.
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In Mexico, alcohol is big business. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock takes us to the birthplace of Mezcal.
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The U.S. government has started giving notice to many homes and businesses in the Rio Grande Valley telling them that it wants to acquire their land. John Zarrella traveled to Texas to tell us some of their stories.
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Cuba announced new investment and business opportunities in its tourist sector during an international tourism fair held in Havana last week. It’s an attempt to make up for lost dollars from U.S. sanctions.
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A recent study found high levels of pesticides in the drinking water of about 25% of Brazil’s cities. These results have activists worried, with Brazilian agriculture heavily dependent on one chemical component.
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Correspondent Stephen Gibbs traveled to Ecuador’s presidential palace to sit down with President Moreno.
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One of the major civilizations of Mesoamerica was an indigenous population called, the Mixteca. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.
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Andres Felipe Vanegas became a full-time explorer with a collection of hidden treasures so large that he was able to open his own Natural History Museum. He is our Game Changer.
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Our Urban Voice is the owner of Casa Latina…Vicente Barreiro.
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A hotel using giant tequila barrels located in the town where the elixir was invented.
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Anemia is a blood disorder that results from a lack of iron which is needed to carry oxygen to the blood. And in Peru it affects 2-in-5 children under the age of 3, slowing their development.
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Salvador da Bahia is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. It’s located along the country’s coast. Also known as Salvador, it’s been called the blackest city outside of Africa.
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Rodrigo has created workshops in Ecuador with his partner from Netflix’s “Final Table.” He and Charles Michel teach their method of sustainable cooking and show participants how to transform overlooked local ingredients into fine cuisine.
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In Miami, Florida, a new generation of Flamenco aficionados is pushing the boundaries of the intimate music.
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Panama to select it’s next president this weekend. The current head of state leaves legacy of increased ties between Panama and China.
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While events play out on the streets of the Venezuelan capital more than three thousand kilometers north, in Washington, the Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on the government of Nicolas Maduro.
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White House wants overhaul of asylum system amid jump in Central American migrants.
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On Sunday, Colombia’s Defense Ministry issued a million dollar reward that would lead to the arrest of the fugitive FARC leader.
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Brazil’s president seeks government budget cuts in funding for science and tech research. Scientists warn it may weaken nation’s ability to produce innovations.
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The trees have been described as “living fossils” and were proclaimed to be part of Chile’s National Heritage in 1976.
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One Colombian artist started singing in churches at age 6 and by 10 he mastered the guitar. He is now taking his “creole vibration” to international crowds. Meet our Urban Voice, Elkin Robinson.
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In Colombia, a rugby player has been teaching the sport to kids from a working-class town and is seeing the same results. For our Game Changer on “Americas Now” meet Lucas Marroquin.
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The desire for good Public Relations has led narco-traffickers to recruit some of the best talent to speak out – or “sing out” – on their behalf.
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The Argentina Forensics and Anthropology team is an independent organization that’s been lending its experience to investigations for more than 30 years.
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Illegal gold mining has been having a devastating effect on forests across South America for years. The Peruvian government recently launched a formidable operation to stop the epidemic. It’s called “Operation Mercurio.” Dan Collyns reports.
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In the rural highlands of Guatemala education is considered sub-standard. A non-profit organization is enriching the education system by providing classrooms with smart computer tablets. Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” is Profuturo.
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Throughout his political career, Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has made his view on the country’s indigenous population clear. He believes they were given too much land and too many concessions over the decades. Paulo Cabral reports.
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Chile Peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago and are one of the oldest crops in the Americas. Today, more than 25% of the world’s population consumes chile peppers. Take a look at our Urban Voice on New York’s Annual Chile Pepper Festival.
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Archaeologists are working to learn the true story of the demise of ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza. A cave uncovered last year within the city is revealing a treasure trove of ancient Maya artifacts,
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In Roma, Texas there’s no fencing, no barbed wire, no barriers of any kind. And illegal immigration is continuous. Mike Kirsch was there as it happened and shows us what he saw in this report.
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In Bolivia traditional farming has been a way of life for thousands. And now some are looking to the past to deal with changing climate patterns. Harris Whitbeck reports from La Paz.
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More than 50% of the population is indigenous in Guatemala. Karla Rax is trying to provide underprivileged girls with the knowledge they need to move forward.
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Leticia Armijo is the founder of Yolotli, an all-female choir singing songs in languages that could become extinct.
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Supporters and opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rallied Saturday, as news of that millions of dollars worth of humanitarian aid is on the way and the third blackout to strike the country within the past month crippled the capital.
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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro begins a three-day visit to Israel Sunday. It’s part of the new government’s push to strengthen bilateral ties. It’s led to concerns in Brazil that a shift toward Israel could threaten relations with Arab states.
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The 2018 eruption of the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala decimated entire villages. Whitbeck travelled to Los Lotes, Guatemala to bring us an update on the region’s recovery.
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Two former Ford executives have been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. They were convicted for assisting in the torture of union workers in Argentina over forty years ago.
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Drivers put their lives on the line for an eight thousand long kilometer race across South America. It’s called, the Dakar Rally and it spans from Argentina to Bolivia. Christian Cajica is our Urban Voice on “Americas Now.”
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Mexico has the largest number of stray dogs in Latin America.
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Yoga has diversified from working out with goats and horses to doing a downward dog with a beer. Beer Yoga has been gaining global popularity and is now being practiced in Mexico City.
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Mexico has closed down a prison on an island some 100 kilometers off its Pacific Coast. More than 500 inmates living there were either transferred to other prisons or set free.
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits the White House on his first official U.S. visit. He’s welcomed by President Donald Trump who promises backing for NATO membership bid.
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The number of children travelling with relatives to cross the U.S. border has increased. Harris Whitbeck reports on the circumstances surrounding from one of the families from Guatemala.
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He makes a living entertaining commuters at traffic lights in a costume he created himself.
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