Leaving a street gang can be difficult and deadly

Colombian town has high number of residents with Fragile X Syndrome

For decades the rural town called Ricaurte had developed a reputation for having ‘offbeat’ citizens who exhibited strange conduct. Correspondent Michelle Begue traveled to the Colombian town to bring us this report.

Chinese board game GO experiences wide popularity in Cuba

The Chinese board-game GO has been played since ancient times, but it remains popular around the world even today.

Venezuelan zoo protects endangered animals from economic meltdown

Workers at a Venezuelan zoo manage to keep endangered manatees fed despite an economic crisis that has left many people without food.

Mexico’s notorious drug lord “El Chapo” Guzman faces justice in a US courtroom

U.S. government prosecutors claim “El Chapo” Guzman smuggled billions of dollars in illegal narcotics to the United States. He’s also charged with ordering the murders of those standing in his way. Mike Kirsch tells us more from New York City.

Using clean energy to transform transportation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the only country in the Americas that has formally pledged to go zero-carbon. Harris Whitbeck reports from San Jose, Costa Rica.

Dancing dressed as an ox at the Bumba-meu-boi festival in Brazil

Our Urban Voice is the tale of Sao Luis. It’s a surreal, theatrical performance of a story that originated in the 18th century and features both human and mythological characters – and an ox.

An ancient crop brings sweet rewards to residents in Guatemala

Our Game Changer is teaching women in her community how to cultivate chocolate. It’s a way to stabilize the land and provide extra income to their families.

Legitimacy of Venezuela presidency questioned as Maduro enters second term

The United States, European Union, and a bloc of Latin American countries are refusing to recognize the election results.

Amazon’s indigenous people live off income from Brazil nuts

Many know them as “Brazil nuts”, but they also come from Bolivia and Peru. These seemingly simple seeds serve a greater purpose than just nutrition, providing an income for the indigenous people who collect them in the Amazon.

Colombia increases air connectivity to help grow tourism

Air routes reaching the Andean nation from abroad tripled over the last two years. Seventeen new international routes began operation only in 2018, the same number as in 2016 and 2017 combined.

3-D technology allows immigrants to visit loved ones they left behind

Throughout the U.S. there are thousands of immigrants whose status makes it virtually impossible for them to leave the country and visit their homelands. Now, one young man is using virtual reality to make what has been virtually impossible…possible.

Scientists help prevent further destruction of Peru’s Amazon forest

The most bio-diverse ecosystem in Peru’s Amazon region is the Madre de Dios. It’s also one of the most under threat from deforestation. Correspondent Dan Collyns visited the area to survey the damage.

Bogota may not hold Carnival, but it does have a spectacular theater festival

Audience members experience a full range of emotions as they enjoy spectacles on twenty different stages. Our Urban Voice is the Ibero-American Theatre Festival in Bogota.

Lack of regulation in Mexico’s fireworks business has an explosive outcome

One community outside of Mexico City is built around the fireworks industry. And it’s lost dozens of people in explosions. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock traveled to the town of Tultepec to tell us more.

Jair Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s president

Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as Brazil’s president Tuesday, taking the reins of Latin America’s largest and most populous nation.

Brazil’s new president could send the country on a new course

The country of Brazil has a new president. His name is Jair Bolsonaro and in addition to being a former Congressman, he’s also a former army captain.

An interview with Brazil’s newly-elected Congresswoman Joice Hasselmann

From political commentator to Congress. A journalist who gained popularity as a conservative commentator has been elected to Brazil’s Congress. And she won by a record number of votes.

Empowering kids with Down Syndrome through photography

Several years ago a photographer in Sao Paulo had an innovative idea. She gave her son a camera and brought him along on one of her shoots. Her son has Down Syndrome and the camera boosted his confidence and helped him discover a new world.

Math genius turned Congresswoman addresses education inequality in Brazil

Tabata Amaral is a math prodigy who grew up on the peripheries of Sao Paulo. Now she’s become a politician who has just been elected to the National Congress.

Defeated Worker’s Party takes firm stance against Brazil’s President-elect Bolsonaro

From the day Bolsonaro won the election, leftist politicians and activists have opposed his policies. Rhetoric has been strong amid a polarized nation, with the loudest voices coming from the defeated Worker’s Party. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

A 2015 dam break in Brazil that covered villages in toxic mud

Three years ago, a dam filled with mining waste burst in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

Antivenom from Costa Rica could help snake bite victims in poor regions

There are scientists who believe climate change is responsible for affecting every living species on earth. And they have launched research projects on several fronts. One that might at first seem unexpected is taking place in Costa Rica. It involves a species that is among […]

A Bolivian boy with “special abilities” proves nothing is impossible

A boy born with one hand who created his own prosthesis is now making artificial hands for others.

Canto Llano: Songs sung by cowboys on the plains of Colombia

Cowboys have graced the grasslands of Colombia and Venezuela for centuries. Their unique traditions and culture have even been admired and recognized by UNESCO — the United Nations Cultural Agency.

White lions charm visitors at zoo in Peru

A pair of rare white lion cubs were born in Mexico in 2018. They have since been transferred to Peru.

An interview with legendary rock star Fito Paez

Fito Paez is one of Latin America´s best-known classic rock stars. Today he continues to sing about life, the inevitability of change, and what we as a society can do about it.

Steeped in literary tradition, Buenos Aires is a book lover’s dream

Hundreds of bookstores still line the streets in Argentina’s capital and many consider it to be one of the “literary” capitals of Latin America. The metropolis boasts more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world.

Fighting food waste in Argentina by delivering it to those in need

Reducing food waste is also important to achieving food security. Food loss is a big problem for Argentina. Forty percent of the food produced in the country is thrown away.

The plunge of the peso in Argentina triggers a financial crisis

A year ago the future looked bright for Argentina. President Mauricio Macri had helped the country dodge a recession and the stock market was booming.

Peru voters back anti-corruption in referendum

Peru has spoken. They strongly backed anti-corruption reforms in a referendum.

Peru votes on anti-corruption law that could increase power of the presidency

A vote in Peru could empower the president to reshape the entire political system. This referendum comes in the wake of corruption scandals that have rocked the country, and left citizens with little-to-no faith in their elected officials.

Scientists leaving Mexico cause a “brain drain” for the country

he Mexican government is reporting that in the last 30 years more than a million Mexican scientists, researchers and intellectuals have left Mexico to find work in the United States and other countries. Correspondent Mike Kirsch tells us more in his report.

Epsy Campbell: Costa Rica’s first female Vice President of Afro-descent

Economist Epsy Campbell-Barr became Costa Rica’s first woman, of Afro-descent, to reach Vice Presidency. Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, sat down with her during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York.

A Mexican fishing village becomes a top destination for biodiversity

Cabo Pulmo is a small fishing village in Mexico that almost disappeared. The cause of its demise was actually “too much” fishing. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock explains from Mexico.

Birdwatcher in Brazil uses webcams to raise awareness of the rainforest

A Brazilian birdwatcher switched on the country’s first wildlife streaming webcam, so that enthusiasts all over the world could watch the extraordinary wildlife in the Atlantic rainforest, from the comfort of their homes. Meet Luciano Breves.

Former presidents of Latin America reflect on the significance of the G20 Summit

“Americas Now” asked some former Latin American presidents if summits like the G20 really are useful to Latin America.

Argentina in the spotlight on world’s stage at 2018 G20 Summit

Devaluation of the local currency in Argentina and inflation have taken an enormous toll. Correspondent Correspondent Joel Richards tells us more about the G20 host country, and the role it played during the talks.

Original NAFTA agreement may have caused an obesity epidemic in Mexico

It has been a very productive ride for Mexico during the 24 year NAFTA agreement. For example, its GDP per capita jumped up over 20 percent. But there have been some downsides too. Especially in the way Mexicans consume and eat.

Mired in a financial crisis, Argentina becomes a hotbed for cryptocurrencies

Argentina has considerable experience in bitcoins and similar tokens and, increasingly, blockchain technology.

Vice president of Ecuador resigns amid corruption investigation

Vicuna’s case is part of a wider corruption scandal in the seat of power.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador,Enrique Pena Nieto

Mexico’s new president Lopez Obrador inaugurated

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador took the oath of office Saturday as Mexico’s first leftist president in over 70 years, marking a turning point in one of the world’s most radical experiments in opening markets and privatization.

Homelessness and hunger widespread in Venezuelan capital of Caracas

Years of economic hardship have led to rising homelessness in Venezuela.

Some migrants turning away from US border to go home

Growing feelings of despair are being reported among the thousands of Central American migrants camped out on the U.S-Mexico border. The asylum seekers are faced with long waits and are now reconsidering asylum in Mexico or abandoning their dreams altogether and going home.

Mexico President-elect prepares for office as US relationship sours

Mexico’s next president takes office Saturday. While tensions remain with the country’s northern neighbor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been restrained in criticizing president Donald Trump.

China and Argentina to bolster bilateral trade, investment at G20

Argentine President Mauricio Macri is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit. They are expected to agree on a five-year plan and a series of trade and investment pacts.

Migrants rush border in Tijuana with no US-Mexico asylum deal in sight

Tensions at the U.S. border with Mexico have escalated, with some Central American migrants trying to breach the crossing between Tijuana and California. Observers say it’s a bid to pressure the U.S. to hear their asylum claims.

Brazil’s president-elect criticizes Chinese investment in country

China is Brazil’s biggest trading partner. Over the years, the two countries have increased their bilateral relations. However, the latest remarks from the incoming President Jair Bolsonaro are raising questions about the future of those ties.

Colombia battles corruption within healthcare system

In Colombia, corruption has infected the nation’s healthcare program. The system has lost $160 million from fraud and corruption probes have led to 200 people being arrested.

An interview with Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Valencia

The United Nations estimates that some 2.6 million Venezuelans have left their homeland in the last couple of years. But experts believe that number may be double. Elaine Reyes interviews Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Valencia.

Some Puerto Ricans still in the dark after island’s long blackout

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, or PREPA, says electrical service has returned to all homes. But is that actually true? And is the island’s grid repaired? Nitza Soledad Perez went to Puerto Rico to search for answers.

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