Full Frame: Town of Letters

October 20, 2019

An Ecuadorian entrepreneur is the country’s new Minister of Foreign Trade

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.

October 18, 2019

Mexico’s President defends releasing El Chapo’s son

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.

October 13, 2019

Mandarin classes in Venezuela on the rise

Mandarin classes run by the Chinese government are gaining popularity across Latin America. Especially in Venezuela, where the economic crisis is pushing more and more people to learn new skills.

October 9, 2019

China forges deeper ties with Latin America amid trade war

At a time when the trade war between Beijing and Washington is rippling across the world economy, China has been working to strengthen its economic ties with Latin America.

October 8, 2019

Former Colombian President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe sat in court, his supporters took to the streets across the country. In Bogota’s national park, these Colombian citizens insisted on Uribe’s innocence.

October 7, 2019

Colombian coffee growers find sustainable ways to make profit

An estimated 25,000 families, whose livelihoods depend on coffee cultivation, have opted to leave the industry or use their land for something else as the price of coffee drops.

September 28, 2019

Mexico cracks down on illegal migration

Mexico is living up to its promise to the U.S. by cracking down on irregular migration. It’s set up new detention and deportation centers.

September 18, 2019

Cuba uses comprehensive plan to fight cancer

Officials with the World Health Organization say cancer is one of the major killer diseases in Cuba. Every year, thousands of people die of cancer on the island. In response, Cuba put in place a comprehensive plan more than a decade ago.

September 6, 2019

Protesters in Peru call for early elections proposed by president

Demonstrators show their support for a proposed start of snap elections in Peru. Country’s president wants to end his term early and take congress with him.

September 2, 2019

Brazil’s National Museum tries to recover one year after devastating fire

The massive fire that destroyed Brazil’s National Museum one year ago has been repeatedly called a tragedy that could have been avoided. Housing 20 million artifacts, it was one of the most important natural history and anthropological museums in the Americas.

September 2, 2019

Infectious diseases creeping back into Venezuela amid economic crisis

Venezuela once led Latin America in the battle against malaria and other diseases. But the country’s economic crisis has sparked a resurgence of several illnesses, which are creeping across the country’s borders into Colombia, Brazil, and beyond.

August 29, 2019

Former FARC commander threatens landmark peace agreement

A potential setback for the landmark peace agreement Colombia signed with FARC rebels. Key members of the group say they’re taking up arms again.

August 29, 2019

Bolivians blame government for not doing enough to put out fires

The Bolivian government says wildfires have destroyed around 12,000 square kilometers of forest and grasslands. But environmentalists say the real figure is higher. Many blame the President for not doing enough.

August 28, 2019

Firefighters work for third week to contain fires in Bolivia

Brazil is not the only South American country battling raging wildfires. A large area of Bolivia is coping with vast fires burning out of control.

August 25, 2019

Cooperative in Cuba turns plastic waste into lumber

Like other countries, Cuba is dealing with plastic pollution that has washed up on its beach shores and river basins.

August 13, 2019

Colombian President Ivan Duque marks first year in office

Colombia’s president has just marked his first year in office. But many Colombians don’t consider that something to celebrate.

August 12, 2019

Alejandro Giammattei to serve as Guatemala’s next president

President-elect Dr. Alejandro Giammattei takes office in January.

August 11, 2019

Chile’s latest artistic destination

Check out some images of Valparaiso’s street art.

August 11, 2019

A musician from Ecuador who has a spiritual connection with the land

In his studies of ancient cultures he came across thousands of musical instruments made from raw materials. It helped him see a connection between music and nature. Meet Shubert Ganchozo.

August 11, 2019

Brazil’s Marta broke down barriers to become one of football’s best players

Brazilian legend Marta Vieira da Silva is the most accomplished footballer in the world.

August 11, 2019

Social media helped fuel the “Me Too” movement in Mexico

The “Me Too” spread around the world and brought sweeping change especially in Mexico. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.

August 4, 2019

The creator of one of the longest murals in the world

In Washington, D.C. Americas Now had the chance to go to an art exhibit featuring one of the longest murals in the world. It took 400 brushes and 900 pounds of paint to make. Our Urban Voice is Uruguayan artist – Carlos Paez Vilaro.

August 4, 2019

Migrants from El Salvador pay the ultimate price for the American Dream

Migrants leave without knowing if they will ever make it to their destination. Some get detained; some get discouraged and go back, while others lose their lives trying to cross the border. Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

August 4, 2019

Voices from the Wall

Dan Williams traveled extensively along both sides of the border in order to speak to those whose lives have been impacted by “the wall.”

August 4, 2019

The oldest Chinatown in Latin America makes a comeback

At one point Havana was home to the largest Chinatown in Latin America.

July 28, 2019

A lack of migrant labor is forcing farmers in the US to stop growing crops

U.S. farmers who depend on migrants as “guest workers” for their harvest are facing considerable financial losses. It’s the result of migrants being detained and deported at the U.S. – Mexican border. Mike Kirsch reports.

July 28, 2019

A Colombian student helps stop blast fishing to protect the environment

Blast fishing is a form of fishing in which explosives are used to increase a fisherman’s catch. Meet Our Game Changer Yassandra Barrios.

July 28, 2019

Puerto Rico’s Pedro Capo carries on his family’s musical legacy

Our featured artist was born into a family who left a mark in the world of music. Pedro Capo is our Urban Voice.

July 28, 2019

Venezuelans are using their country’s currency to create art

In Colombia, where many Venezuelans relocated to flee their country’s economic crisis, artists set up stalls to sell their creations made from the colorful banknotes.

July 23, 2019

Puerto Rico official’s leaked chats among various issues sparking protests

Judge issues warrant for cellphones of officials linked to controversy sparking protests in Puerto Rico. But it’s not the only issue helping to fuel unrest on the island.

July 21, 2019

Entrepreneurs deliver mail in Brazil`s biggest favela

Delivering mail in Rio de Janeiro’s slums, or ‘favelas’ as they are known in Brazil, is harder than one can imagine. They are informal neighborhoods that the government has never mapped. But entrepreneurs found a solution to provide this service.

July 21, 2019

Raging wildfires engulf forests across Chile

Extreme weather conditions cause many threatening situations across the globe. Intense forest fires have consumed tens of thousands of hectares throughout Chile. Harris Whitbeck reports.

July 21, 2019

Peru’s Potato: A starchy spud that adapts to every eco-system

In Peru, the potato was cultivated during the Inca Empire for thousands of years. Today it’s grown almost everywhere and considered a top food staple along with rice, corn and wheat. Dan Collyns reports from the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

July 21, 2019

Former FARC fighters getting “back-on-track” creating backpacks

In Colombia, one community of former guerrillas is using the skills they acquired in the jungle as tailors – making uniforms and tents – to launch a new enterprise. And their business is taking off. Our Game Changer is Andres Zuluaga.

July 21, 2019

A Mexican man using famous personalities to make pinatas

Coming in all shapes and sizes, party guests take turns hitting the pinata with a stick in order to break it open and grab the candies and gifts hidden inside. Meet our Urban Voice, Dalton Ramirez.

July 21, 2019

Macaws add a colorful contrast to the chaos of Caracas

Macaws are a vibrant diversion to residents whose lives have lost luster from Venezuela’s economic crisis.

July 20, 2019

Trek to US-Mexico border proves just as dangerous to asylum seekers

Some Central American migrants are facing terrible circumstances such as persecution, rape, incest, extreme poverty that no wall, no detention center could possibly scare them. Maria Zenaida paid the ultimate price for chasing the American Dream.

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

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

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

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.

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