It began as a prison gang in Venezuela — but “Tren de Aragua” has become one of Latin America’s most feared criminal organizations. Operating across Colombia and beyond, the group controls smuggling, extortion, and trafficking networks across the continent. Americas Now correspondent Toby Muse investigates the reach of this powerful gang and its impact on border communities.
Undocumented Farmworkers in California: Living and Working in Fear
California’s multi-billion-dollar agricultural industry depends on migrant labor — but many workers now live in fear. Immigration sweeps by U.S. federal agents have made it harder for farmworkers to show up for work, threatening harvests and family livelihoods. Americas Now’s Mike Kirsch reports from the fields on how the crackdown is affecting one of the nation’s essential industries.
Turning Shipping Containers into Art: Brazil’s Mobile Theatre in São Paulo
A group of artists in São Paulo transformed shipping containers into a traveling theatre — bringing art to communities that rarely experience live performances. Americas Now’s Stephen Gibbs explores how this innovative cultural project is redefining creativity and accessibility in Brazil’s biggest city.

Juan Diego Flórez: The Peruvian Tenor Changing Lives Through Music
Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez is one of opera’s most celebrated voices — but his mission extends far beyond the stage. Through his foundation, Flórez helps children in underserved communities discover music as a path to opportunity and hope. Americas Now’s Dan Collyns reports from Lima on how the acclaimed singer is changing lives one note at a time.