Latin America

Colombian teen seeks out treatment to combat social media addiction

Annual festival serves up a taste of Chinese culture in Mexico City

The 2017 International Friendly Cultures Fair is underway in Mexico City. The annual event offers visitors a taste of culture and cuisine from more than a 100 countries. One country’s cuisine has food lovers craving seconds.

Urban Voice Melissa Torres masters the art and sport of horse ballet

Melissa Torres leads “Escaramuza,” a horse ballet performed by Mexican women who carry on their ancestor’s cattle tradition.

Cuba honors Colombia with a statue of Garcia Marquez

A sculpture of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez was recently unveiled in Old Havana, to immortalize the lover of the island.

Game Changer Nestor Tello Arboleda helps students surf their way through school

A surfing school in Colombia’s northwest coast is motivating students to become pros in the water and in the classroom.

Brazilian mechanic lights up the world with a powerful invention

Brazilian mechanic Alfredo Moser creates a unique, easy-to-make and inexpensive lamp that is enabling millions to see light.

El Salvador declares war on gangs

In one of the most violent countries in Latin America, a new crusade by police is finally starting to reduce the number of murders and violent crime against innocent civilians.

Hashtag goes viral in Mexico following murder of young woman

A murder took place a few weeks ago on the campus of Mexico City’s well-known National Autonomous University. Until now, it was considered a sanctuary for young women.

Guyana discovers massive oil and with it, uncovers huge challenges

Guyana’s recent oil strike can mean big business or big problems for the coastal nation.

Bolivia’s lakes are drying up and threatening entire populations

Bolivia’s water is disappearing and what’s left of it, is getting dirtier. Nowhere is the water crisis being felt more than at Bolivia’s two largest lakes, world-renowned Lake Titicaca and Poopo.