Billed to be the gateway to Asia, a new mega port is nearing completion on Peru’s Pacific coast. Built by a Chinese state-owned company, the multi-purpose Chancay port is located north of Peru's capital, Lima, and is expected to transform trade between South America and Asia.  Dan Collyns reports...

Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, is hosting COP16 in Cali this year. Michelle Begue takes us through the country's vital conservation efforts, from the Llanos’ fragile ecosystems to sustainable ranching efforts.
Colombia’s Take On Biodiversity 
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Thousands of men along the Miskito Coast in Honduras depend on lobster fishing to make a dangerous living. They dive deep into the sea and return to the surface multiple times, often rapidly and with inadequate equipment. Because of this, many end up paralyzed or even dead. Toby Muse has the stor...

Explore the unique Mennonite community in Chihuahua, Mexico, where a legacy of agricultural innovation has turned the deserts of northern Mexico into a key agricultural hub. Alasdair Baverstock provides a rare look into their way of life, revealing how this resilient community continues to influe...

From George Floyd to Breonna Taylor, police brutality in the U.S. is an escalating crisis, particularly for African American victims. Dan Williams reports on cases in Louisiana and Mississippi that ended in tragedy.

Mexico's Boxing Legacy:
Mexico has produced legendary boxers like Julio Cesar C...

Coca is one of the oldest cultivated plants in South America. It’s been consumed by natives in the Andes for hundreds of years. But coca is also the raw material used to produce cocaine. And coca farmers are now in the middle of an illegal global business and the war against drugs.
Vanilla: A F...

Argentina's President Javier Milei is taking drastic steps to fix the economy. Learn more about his approach! #Economy #Argentina #JavierMilei #features

Colombia Love and Peace
Michelle Begue shares the remarkable love story of a couple whose political views were shaped by Colombia’s 40-year civ...

Rethinking Retirement in Florida
Warm weather, sunny days, and beautiful beaches have attracted retirees to Florida for decades. But with rising taxes and living costs, many are looking for alternatives. John Zarrella has the story. #FloridaRetirement #GoldenYears #CostOfLiving #features  

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Rising Dengue Cases Across South America | Americas Now
Hot temperatures and high humidity create the ideal environment for mosquitoes to transmit viral infections. In the first half of 2024, extreme weather triggered the largest dengue fever outbreak on record in South America, with the epicente...

Every year, Canada´s thriving tech sector attracts thousands of software engineers, AI developers, and entrepreneurs. Toronto is the epicenter of this movement.
We are at Collision, one of the world’s largest tech conferences, with over 40,000 attendees from 130 countries. Some of the big attr...

Combating Climate Change with Urban Reforestation In Medellin
In Colombia, Medellin is known as "the city of eternal spring." However, climate change has recently brought summer temperatures to the country's second-largest city. The response from the local government is working: an aggressive urb...

In 2022, El Salvador's students scored among the lowest in the region on the PISA academic international test by the OECD. However, the government has taken a bold step to change the future of education by constructing the largest and most modern public library in Central America. Now open to the...

The Bridgetown Initiative on Climate Change.
Join us as we explore Barbados' innovative approach to tackling climate change. Mike Kirsch takes us on a journey through this Caribbean nation and its efforts to combat the effects of a warming planet. From groundbreaking initiatives to bold policies,...

Fintech entrepreneur Juan Pablo Ortega discusses the future of electronic banking security in developing economies in the Americas with @ElaineReyesTv #Features #fintech #WebSummit
Gaston Irigoyen talks to Elaine Reyes about the future of traditional banking and digital transactions. 2024 Rio Web...

Dive into the heartbreaking reality of the Guna Yala archipelago in Panama, where rising ocean waters threaten the very existence of the Guna indigenous people. Follow Armando Guerra as he reports on their struggle for survival and the challenges of starting anew.

Turning the Tide: Brazil's Plas...

Glaciers worldwide are melting due to climate change, leaving the central highlands’ snow-peaked mountains in Mexico increasingly bare. Alasdair Baverstock reports from the highest mountain.
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Cryptocurrencies have existed for a short time, but their rise has been rapid and, at times, very vo...

The Amazon Rainforest is one of the world’s largest producers of oxygen. However, a record-setting drought has been occurring across Brazil, which has caused researchers to worry that the rainforest may soon reach a point of no return. Miuda Valls has reported on the impact of this historic droug...

Join journalist Alasdair Baverstock as he uncovers the harsh realities faced by undocumented migrants in the United States. From extreme measures to sanctuary movements, explore the evolving landscape of immigration policies and their impact on vulnerable individuals.

Join us as we delve into the ongoing struggles of Haiti and the brave battle that its people are fighting for stability. In recent years, Haiti has faced countless challenges, from political unrest to natural disasters. But despite it all, the Haitian people remain resilient and determined to cre...

The harvests of crucial crops like potatoes and corn in Peru have taken a severe hit due to a drought in the Peruvian Andes. Scientists have linked this situation to the El Niño weather and climate change. According to Dan Collyns, Junin, a mountainous region in Peru, is one of the worst affected...

Lithium is critical in developing advanced batteries crucial for the clean energy movement. As a result, the price of this metal rises every year, and Argentina is a significant source of it. The question is, can Argentina capitalize on this opportunity to maximize its economic potential? Joel Ri...

Student Crossing

Every morning dozens of kids in western Venezuela leave their homes before 5:00 AM to embark on an adventurous journey to school. And it’s not just any school it’s on the other side of the border, in Colombia. Michelle Begue takes us along on their daily trek.

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The Wayuu People's Struggle for Clean Drinking Water in the Guajira Peninsula
The Guajira peninsula, facing the Caribbean Sea, is shared by Colombia and Venezuela. It is also home to the Way indigenous people, who are the largest indigenous group in both countries. The Wayuu face numerous challen...

Experts Warn: Climate Change Triggers Poverty and Migration in Rural Central America
In the mountains of rural Central America, the rainy season has become shorter and more unpredictable. Farmers cannot produce like they used to a decade ago. The situation is causing poverty and migration. Alasda...