Tourist are spending more than ever in Brazil

June 30, 2019

Brazil’s president relaxes restrictions on gun possession

Gun clubs in Brazil have reported a surge in interest ever since Jair Bolsonaro was elected President in October of 2018.

June 25, 2019

Argentine satellite company outsources launches to China

Argentine satellite company Satellogic has out-sourced its product launches to China. It’s goals, provide vital information for sectors such as forestry, agriculture and energy, at an affordable price.

June 23, 2019

Hispanics in Texas are becoming the majority in an historic population shift

Within the next few years, Texas will make history as it will become the first state with a majority Hispanic population. John Zarrella went to south Texas and tells us why.

June 23, 2019

Bolivia’s high altitude helps produce “high-quality” wine

As Bolivian wines become more familiar to the international market the challenge is finding the right way to sell them. Whitbeck traveled to Bolivia’s wine region to tell us more.

June 23, 2019

A social experiment in a Bogota school helps eliminate prejudice

A doll in a Bogota classroom is behind one of the country’s most successful program’s against racism. Our Game Changer is Colombian teacher Carmenza Novoa.

June 23, 2019

Los Jathas mixes ancestral melodies from the Andes with non-traditional sounds

A group in Bolivia is continuing with the tradition of playing folkloric tunes but with a modern approach. The Bolivian band known as “Los Jathas” is this week’s Urban Voice.

June 23, 2019

A cannabis-infused drink introduced in Uruguay

Yerba mate is a plant grown in South America. Some in Uruguay have added another plant to the popular brew…cannabis.

June 21, 2019

Venezuela farmers struggle to get food to markets

Shortages of gasoline and diesel are making it difficult for Venezuela’s farmers and cattle ranchers to get their goods to market.

June 17, 2019

A coach in El Salvador helps put young people on the right path with fencing

A coach in El Salvador started a school to teach kids and young adults how to fence with the hope of keeping them from getting into trouble on the streets.

June 17, 2019

“Femina” is a female band from Patagonia focused on peace, love and “harmony”

Femina’s new album is called “Perlas and Conchas” which means “Pearls and Shells” in English. The album includes a musical collaboration with the “Godfather of Punk”… Iggy Pop. Check out our Urban Voice on the Urban Fusion trio… “Femina.”

June 17, 2019

A 14 year-old bank CEO from Peru teaching kids how to save

Jose’s bank serves over 2,000 clients and offers a variety of financial services. Today he is 14 and the CEO of the Bartselana Student Bank in Peru. Meet Game Changer Jose Quisocala.

June 17, 2019

A controversial new airport in Peru will bring more visitors to Machu Picchu

Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas has survived five centuries of conquest, earthquakes, landslides and mass tourism. Now, archaeologists and historians are asking if it can withstand the building of an international airport. Dan Collyns reports.

June 17, 2019

Expanding the rights of domestic workers in Mexico

Despite recent reforms, domestic workers remain a part of the informal labor sector in several Latin American countries. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez shows us what the Mexican government is doing to change the status quo of domestic workers.

June 16, 2019

In Guatemala 19 candidates vying for 4-year presidential term

Guatemalans voted for a new president Sunday following an electoral process that generated widespread disillusion and distrust, and came as tens of thousands were fleeing poverty and gang violence to seek a new life in the United States.

June 16, 2019

Breeding of rare Colombian frogs undercuts illegal traffickers

Colombia is home to more than 700 frog species But, that abundance has attracted animal traffickers. One man is breeding the rare frogs to undercut illegal traffickers and it’s paying off.

June 16, 2019

Power failure affects millions in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

A massive blackout left tens of millions of people without electricity in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay on Sunday after an unexplained failure in the neighboring countries’ interconnected power grid.

June 16, 2019

Uruguay among the favorites to win COPA America 2019 trophy

This year the Uruguayan team commonly referred to as the Celeste, or Sky Blue, is considered one of the favorites to challenge for the Copa America in Brazil.

June 15, 2019

Guatemala prepares to elect a new president & congress

Guatemala prepares to vote for a new president and congress in an election tainted by allegations of misconduct.

June 14, 2019

Museums in Caracas strained by hyperinflation and power outages

Museums deteriorate and struggle to stay in operation under Venezuela’s economic crisis. Inflation and blackouts affect preservation of historic art pieces.

June 13, 2019

Deal or no deal: Making sense of Trump’s Mexican trade battle

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Today’s episode of The Heat Podcast breaks down U.S. – Mexican trade negotiations and the role U.S. foreign policy and military intervention has played in Latin American migration.

June 9, 2019

Work camps in Ecuador prompt allegations of modern-day slavery

News of horrifying conditions at plantations along Ecuador’s Pacific coast recently made headlines. They were described as instances of modern slavery. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck traveled to the region to assess the situation first-hand.

June 9, 2019

Kids sacrifice their school vacations trying to build the world’s best robot

Once a year, thousands of kids from dozens of countries gather in Louisville, Kentucky to show off their ability to build a robot. And hopefully demonstrate theirs is the best. Correspondent John Zarrella takes us to the World Robotics Championship.

June 9, 2019

Prisoners receiving therapy in a new rehab program in Colombia

According to Colombian authorities in Bogota, 75 percent of imprisoned youth return to a life of crime once they complete their sentence. It’s a validation that receiving effective rehabilitation can be a challenge.

June 9, 2019

A hit movie boosts guitar sales in Paracho, Mexico

Our Urban Voice is a guitar maker or luthier in the city of Paracho. Meet Salvador Meza.

June 9, 2019

Harvesting honey becomes big business in Cuba

For years Cuba was unable to import pesticides and learned to produce its honey without using chemicals.

June 2, 2019

An ancient Mexican ceremony involving acrobats and a pole

A school in central Mexico is trying to preserve an ancient ceremony. It’s called “Danza de los Voladores” or the Dance of the Flyers.

June 2, 2019

A ‘free town’ formed by Africans who escaped slavery in Colombia

Our Urban Voice is Kombilesa Mi, a hip hop group from San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia who is preserving history with their music.

June 2, 2019

Love Futbol gives at-risk kids in Mexico safe places to play

Cartel violence in Mexico has made outdoor recreation dangerous for children. Our Game Changer is someone who is very aware of the social impact a healthy upbringing can have on society.

June 2, 2019

Peru’s ‘Treasure of Names’ is a treasure trove of indigenous history

Many indigenous people have both a public name and a private one used at home.

June 2, 2019

Mexico offers economic incentives to keep its citizens from migrating to US

Mexico’s newly elected president says he’s responded aggressively to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to stop undocumented immigrants from crossing into the United States.

May 28, 2019

Horseback riding therapy in Mexico for children with disabilities

Program in Mexico offers horseback riding as therapy for children with disabilities. A joint effort of child psychologists and police officers in suburb of Mexico City.

May 26, 2019

Improving the nutrition of Guatemalan children with goat milk

Nutritional deficiencies can hinder physical and mental development in children. But an organization started a program to help eliminate malnutrition. Their idea was to provide families with a goat.

May 26, 2019

Latin America’s largest open dump closes in Brasilia

Thousands of people lived and worked Brasilia’s dump, pulling from the waste anything that could be reused or resold.

May 26, 2019

Mexicans finding fame, fortune and “followers” on YouTube

In Mexico, more children have access to the internet than ever. It’s not only helping them find their own voices, its opening up new career paths for them as well.

May 26, 2019

An oil painter from Mexico specializing in “hyper-realism”

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.

May 26, 2019

A “conservative” island off the Chilean coast named after Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe Island is part of a national park and a leader in ocean and wildlife conservation.

May 21, 2019

Wildfires force evacuations in Mexico

For the past two weeks, large parts of Mexico have been going up in flames.

May 20, 2019

FARC leader hospitalized in Colombia as US seeks his extradition

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.

May 19, 2019

Cuba’s cigar industry finds a massive market in China

Hand-rolled cigars are one of Cuba’s leading exports. And the island nation has recently witnessed record sales for their premium product.

May 19, 2019

A visit to the studio of the fastest painter in the world in Ecuador

One maestro in Ecuador completes his works in a matter of minutes. Our Urban Voice is Carlos Ortega.

May 19, 2019

“Could you spare an hour?” gives medical treatment to those in need in Argentina

A doctor is donating his time to give medical attention to Argentina’s most vulnerable. Our Game Changer is Doctor Mariano Masiocchi.

May 19, 2019

Mezcal: A sought-after-spirit that originates in Mexico

In Mexico, alcohol is big business. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock takes us to the birthplace of Mezcal.

May 19, 2019

Property owners in Texas could see their land taken away for the wall with Mexico

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.

May 13, 2019

Cuba bets on tourism amidst struggling economy and US sanctions

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.

May 12, 2019

Water contaminated by pesticides causes fear in Brazil

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.

May 12, 2019

An interview with President of Ecuador Lenin Moreno

Correspondent Stephen Gibbs traveled to Ecuador’s presidential palace to sit down with President Moreno.

May 12, 2019

The downfall of a civilization that existed in Mesoamerica for 500 years

One of the major civilizations of Mesoamerica was an indigenous population called, the Mixteca. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.

May 12, 2019

A fossil hunter in Colombia who offers his private collection to the world

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.

May 12, 2019

Legendary music shop Casa Latina keeps the beat alive in New York’s Spanish Harlem

Our Urban Voice is the owner of Casa Latina…Vicente Barreiro.

May 12, 2019

A Mexican hotel serving up rooms made out of tequila barrels

A hotel using giant tequila barrels located in the town where the elixir was invented.

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