This Week on Americas Now: Rising Dengue Cases Across South America
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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 epicenter in Brazil. Miuda Valls reports. #DengueFever #SouthAmerica #ClimateChange #features
Life in Northern Haiti Amidst Rising Challenges | Americas Now
While much of Port-au-Prince is overwhelmed by violence, northern Haiti has largely been spared. However, since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, the reduced state presence has made life tougher for residents in Cap-Haitien. Dan Collyns reports. #Haiti #CapHaitien #PoliticalCrisis #features.
Celebrating Nancy Morejon: Cuba's Iconic Poet | Americas Now
Meet Nancy Morejon, the best-known and most widely translated female Cuban poet of the last 70 years. Elaine Reyes explores her journey, achievements, and the profound impact of her poetry reflecting her African heritage. #NancyMorejon #CubanPoetry #features.
An Interview with Isabel Allende | Americas Now
Join Mike Kirsch as he visits Chilean best-selling author Isabel Allende at her home in California. Together, they discuss her illustrious career, cherished memories, and vision for the future. #IsabelAllende #ChileanAuthor #Literature #features.
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