Americas Now
Join us in uncovering the untold tales that influence our collective future in "Americas Now." Discover the richness, variety, and vitality of the Americas in a whole new way. Every story is a journey, and every journey is an adventure.
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Infected deportees sent back to Guatemala cause a rise in COVID-19 cases
In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. But those infected aren’t tourists, expats or visitors. They are deportees sent back from the United States. Some have become the target of bullying and rejection for allegedly spreading the disease to their hometowns.
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COVID-19 Anti-vax movement
Scientists around the world are working against the clock to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But hundreds of thousands of people in the US oppose it. They believe immunization is not always a good thing. So where do they stand “now” and why?
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Applying for asylum in the U.S. during the pandemic
According to U.S. law, someone eligible for asylum may be permitted to remain in the country for the duration of the process. But that can take years and most asylum seekers are not allowed to obtain a work permit.
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Ex-pats riding out COVID-19 in Mexico
Lake Chapala, in Mexico's Jalisco state, used to be a place to go for a quick, seasonal trip in Mexico for thousands of Canadian and European tourists. But many of them fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of the place and decided to stay forever and call it home.
With COVID-19 ending...
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Indigenous in Peru fear COVID-19 pandemic
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world, indigenous groups are especially worried.
They tend to be more susceptible than the general public to viral infections.
And often they have little or no access to modern healthcare.
They fear COVID-19 could decimate their...
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COVID-19 forcing Venezuelan immigrants to return home
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought huge economic uncertainty to countries across the globe. And for many Venezuelan migrants it has presented them with a tough decision: To leave the place where they have re-located or return home to a country that is broken.
Venezuelans migrated to neighborin...
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Voices from The Wall
‘The wall’ between the United States and Mexico has become as divisive politically and socially as it is literally. A key platform during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, ‘the wall’ has continued to make global news. But as construction continues to reinforce sections of the barrier, the num...
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Seattle: The first US COVID-19 Epicenter
It all began at a nursing home in Washington state. Or at least that is what it was known at the time. When the first deaths from the coronavirus took place researchers began testing and scientists sounded the alarm. But the invisible enemy was already spreading throughout the community.
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Arms trafficking is a “Big Business” in Central America
MS-13 is one of the most dangerous gangs in Central America.
In El Salvador, almost one out of every 10 people is involved in gangs and criminal activity. The gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?
Correspondent Mike Kirsch went to San Salvador looking for answers.
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A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans
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Rural hospital closures impact communities in the U.S.
Rushing to the hospital has become a familiar scene during the pandemic. But for those living in rural areas, getting to the closest medical center can be a “big” challenge. It’s true all around the world including the United States where dozens of hospitals in the countryside have been shut down...
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Federal Forces Deployed to Control Protests
2020 has been a year of demonstrations and political turmoil in the US. The answer from the White House to the protests has been a “law and order” campaign that included the deployment of federal forces. Mike Kirsh went to Kenosha, Wisconsin during an explosive week of riots.
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COVID-19 aggravating Brazil’s Jails Crisis
As the largest and most inhabited country in South America, Brazil has also the largest population of people in jail. The number of inmates rises so fast, that the prison system can't properly accommodate them, leading to overcrowding and violence. Correspondent Maria Vals explain why hundreds ar...
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COVID-19 Has Hit Undocumented Immigrants Hardest
Among those most severely impacted by Covid-19 in the United States are Hispanic migrants who’ve been losing their jobs in significant numbers A few months ago just five percent of them were unemployed. Today nearly 20 percent are out of work.
Perhaps suffering the most are undocumented workers...