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March 17, 2019

A Cuban artist renowned for his paintings of the sea

Reynaldo Villamil is a Cuban artist famous for his paintings of the ocean. His work often depicts historic battles and shipwrecks that took place in the waters surrounding Cuba.

March 17, 2019

Venezuelans cross the Colombian border desperately seeking healthcare

Venezuelans have fled their country by the thousands to go to neighboring Colombia. A large number have been pregnant or chronically ill and hope to receive medical treatment. Toby Muse filed this report before the Venezuela closed its border.

March 12, 2019

Venezuelans struggle to survive in nationwide power outage

The lights went out last week, and officials have said they’re working hard to put the power back on across the country. At least 20 people have died as a result of the outage.

March 11, 2019

Power station blast as Venezuela’s outages enter fifth day

Transformers burned up in Caracas during Venezuela’s days-long mass power outages. Maduro’s government blames the U.S. as Washington enacts a new sanction on Moscow-based bank.

March 10, 2019

Fireworks industry helps drive economy of small Mexican town

When it comes to fireworks, one of the best displays you’ll witness anywhere in the world is in a tiny town close to Mexico City. It’s the little town of Tultepec, and it runs on pyrotechnics.

March 10, 2019

Colombian wrestling that’s a combination of martial arts and a comedy show

“Lucha Libre” shows were very popular in 1970s-Colombia and fans want a comeback. Take a look at these images of the masked fighters at a recent Lucha Libre match.

March 10, 2019

Medellin becomes Colombia’s musical capital

For more than a century Colombia’s second largest city has taken music not native to the country, like Tango and Reggaeton, and made them their own.

March 10, 2019

Former Dreamer lends a hand to U.S. deportees arriving in Mexico

Israel Concha was taken to Texas by his Mexican parents when he was just four years old. Thirty years later he was deported. Our Game Changer is former Dreamer Israel Concha and his organization, New Beginning.

March 10, 2019

Will lands given to the ancestors of slaves be affected by Brazil’s new government?

Brazil was the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery. Thirty years ago the government started granting land titles to communities of people descended from runaway slaves. Stephen Gibbs visits a quilombo in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.

March 10, 2019

Orphans of Mexico’s drug war could be susceptible to a life of crime

Since 2006, the War Against Drugs in Mexico has left more than 150,000 people dead. Alasdair Baverstock reports from the U.S. – Mexico Border.

March 3, 2019

Beautiful but deadly lionfish disrupt the Caribbean coast

The predatory lionfish are endangering the existence of hundreds of species of native marine life from Panama to Honduras to Cuba. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

March 3, 2019

Transgender actress helps Chile win its first Oscar with ground-breaking film

The Academy Award winner for “Best Foreign Language” film in 2018 was “A Fantastic Woman” from Chile. Our Urban Voice is Daniela Vega.

March 3, 2019

A doctor of Chinese medicine improves the lives of ill children in Peru

For the last eleven years, a doctor has led a non-profit organization to help such citizens. For our “Game Changer” meet Doctor Ricardo Pun Chong.

March 3, 2019

El Salvador celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

In El Salvador, the country pays tribute to the indigenous tribe called the Nahuat Pipil.

March 3, 2019

Life is a struggle for former gang members deported back to El Salvador

Prisons in countries like El Salvador are packed with deportees. A number of them are young men who have been part of a murderous gang war that has claimed thousands of lives. Correspondent Mike Kirsch reports.

February 25, 2019

Three Oscar wins for “Roma” resonates across Latin America

Oscar wins for “Roma” add to a night of big firsts and increasing diversity. Success comes as fans in Mexico City and rest of the Americas are touched by film’s story.

February 25, 2019

Majority of Cubans vote “yes” on new Socialist constitution

Cubans have overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new constitution. It guarantees the development of the island’s socialist system, but with a new model.

February 17, 2019

Eyes of Oaxaca: Deaf surveillance analysts set sights on crime

Some of them are counted by many in their own community as disabled on the streets, but they have found a new lease of life in Oaxaca City’s police force.

February 17, 2019

Allegations of bribery, kickbacks and extortion in Ecuador

In Ecuador a series of corruption scandals have prompted a clampdown from the top down. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.

February 17, 2019

A defiant women’s movement rises up in Argentina

2018 saw a historic debate in Argentina over abortion. The Senate blocked the bill that would loosen one of the region’s strictest abortion laws. Correspondent Joel Richards reports.

February 17, 2019

Teaching kids how to “ride” high so they don’t “get” high in Colombia

It’s called rollerblading in some countries, inline speed skating or simply “blading” in others. or a group of kids in Colombia it’s become an athletic activity that has changed their lives. Meet Game Changer Johann Carvajal.

February 17, 2019

Brazil’s Bossa Nova turns 60

“Bossa Nova,” which translates into “new fad” has proven its longevity by continuing to seduce audiences with its dreamy, syncopated melodies.

February 17, 2019

Blind sculptor in Mexico inspires with clay art of indigenous people

In Mexico, folk art is as varied as it is popular. However, it’s one artist that’s setting himself apart by breaking past serious adversity, and breaking past the mold.

February 13, 2019

Sao Paulo thrives with growing Chinese community

Brazil has welcomed in Chinese immigrants for more than 200 years, but no Brazilian city is more popular with Chinese migrants than Sao Paulo.

February 13, 2019

Welcome to Mexicali: Home to the largest ‘Chinatown’ in Mexico

Their legacy endures in La Chinesca – the largest “Chinatown” in Mexico.

February 12, 2019

Rival protests fill streets of Venezuela on national Youth Day

The self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela has said humanitarian aid will enter the country later this month. Juan Guaido made the announcement during a big anti-government rally in the capital.

February 11, 2019

Venezuela’s Maduro facing growing pressure over humanitarian aid

Venezuela’s President is facing growing pressure, at home and abroad, to allow humanitarian aid into the country. Nicolas Maduro continued to block the border crossing with Colombia where tons of food and medicine has been piling up.

February 10, 2019

The legendary rock musician from Argentina who still inspires audiences

Singing in Spanish, dozens of popular bands provided the soundtrack for turbulent decades in Latin America, which are still heard on the radio today. One of the most influential and respected musicians of that generation is Pedro Aznar.

February 10, 2019

Sumo wrestlers get noticed in Venezuela

Venezuela is getting recognition for an ancient athletic activity practiced professionally in Japan, Sumo Wrestling.

February 10, 2019

A man in Mexico conducts artistic workshops while using recycled rubbish

The trash millions of people discard each day is being collected to create opportunities. An artist has opened a workshop to turn the trash into art. Meet Thierry Jeannot.

February 10, 2019

Colombia becomes a more competitive exporter by adopting new technologies

Over the years, Colombia made important economic adjustments, including multiple trade agreements. This helped bring more business to the country. Correspondent Michelle Begue reports.

February 10, 2019

An “organ donation” law saves lives in Ecuador

Organ donation is one of the most aggressive forms of medical treatment available. Ecuador’s National Registry states that 98% of the country’s citizens have agreed to be organ donors. Harris Whitbeck reports from Guayaquil.

February 7, 2019

Former member of the Sinaloa Cartel tells of his life as a gangster in Tijuana

El Ivan is a former Tijuana gangster. A member of the Sinaloa Cartel. He began at age 15. He tells about the evolution of his life of crime and how he escaped.

February 4, 2019

Decisive win for Nayib Bukele in El Salvador’s presidential vote

Anti-corruption outsider wins big in election for El Salvador’s presidency. Avoided a run-off with 54% of vote and vows to reduce corruption, crime, and poverty.

February 3, 2019

Sculpture goes organic at an artist’s studio in Mexico

Using all kinds of organic materials from tree trunks to coconuts and even shells, he gives a new face to the treasures of nature. Our Urban Voice is art dealer Carlos Miller.

February 3, 2019

A dangerous neighborhood in Bogota becomes a center for cultural activities

Just two and a half years ago, a neighborhood called The Bronx in Colombia’s capital was infested with crime. But today, it has become the center of an ambitious urban renewal project that brings culture and art to those once-dangerous streets.

February 3, 2019

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans find a new home in Peru

The U.N. estimates more than three million Venezuelans have left since 2015. Peru is one of the most favored destinations for those migrants seeking new lives.

February 3, 2019

CEPR’s Alex Main offers insight into Venezuela’s presidential face-off

The economy has fallen into massive hyperinflation rising to almost a million percent. Could this political turmoil worsen Venezuela’s situation?

February 3, 2019

Timeline: Why two men both claim to be the President of Venezuela

In Venezuela, a series of events ended with the swearing-in of the constitutionally re-elected president Nicolas Maduro. But now another man has held his own swearing-in ceremony as Venezuela’s new president.

February 2, 2019

Global demonstrations increase pressure in Venezuela’s political crisis

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro turn out in Caracas, but his opponents stage demonstrations around the world, as European leaders call for new elections.

February 2, 2019

Polls suggest anti-corruption candidate favored to win in El Salvador

El Salvador votes for its president on Sunday. Its the smallest country in Central America, and known for it’s high murder rate and mass emigration.

February 1, 2019

Heatwave envelopes southeastern Brazil

Southeastern Brazil is enduring a second month of unusually hot weather, with temperatures spiking above 40 degrees Celsius, The heat wave has forced residents and tourists alike to seek relief.

February 1, 2019

US immigration policy leaving impact on children

Last year, thousands of children were separated from their parents and detained by authorities after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy. Six months on, some children are still showing signs of psychological trauma.

January 31, 2019

Brazil dam disaster sparks fears in areas with similar structures

The recent dam disaster in Brazil devastated a community. It also prompted the government to promise inspections and safety measures across the country. Even so, there’s a growing sense of fear for those living close to similar mining dams.

January 30, 2019

Dozens dead and hundreds missing in Brazil dam collapse

At least 99 were killed in a dam collapse last week. Officials have said the chances of finding survivors is unlikely, and some bodies may never be recovered.

January 29, 2019

Maduro plans Venezuelan militia expansion as US sanctions Caracas’ oil giant

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wants to expand civilian militia to 2 million people and. This while Maduro’s government tries to pressure opposition and the U.S. sanctions Venezuela’s state-owned oil company.

January 29, 2019

Migrant caravan has negative impact on businesses at US-Mexico border

The migrant crisis is impacting lives across cities at the U.S.-Mexico border. That’s especially true for locals relying on tourism.

January 28, 2019

Haitian cuisine find popularity in Mexican border city of Tijuana

CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports on Tijuana’s talent for absorbing migrant culture.

January 27, 2019

Coffee growers leave the fields of Guatemala to improve their quality-of-life

Most of the coffee consumed worldwide is grown in Latin America. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports from Guatemala.

January 27, 2019

Robberies on the rise in Lake Chapala – a community in Mexico popular with expats

Most of Mexico’s worst crime has been restricted to certain areas like the southern part of the country or along its border with the United States. Alasdair Baverstock traveled to Lake Chapala to take a closer look at the escalating tension.

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