A century ago, the Panama Canal was an unparalleled feat of human engineering. Today, Panamanian authorities are facing new challenges posed by human-made climate change and the deforestation in the surrounding areas. Because of changing weather patterns and extreme precipitations and droughts, t...

Chile is ahead of other countries in the region when it comes to its technology sector. Lately, it’s focus has turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase productivity, especially in the job sector.

The initiative has already spawned some fascinating new concepts. But digging deeper, yo...

Migration has slowed down during the pandemic but it hasn’t stopped. Thousands of migrants from places as far away as Africa have stopped in a small town in Southern Mexico. It’s their temporary home as they try to figure out what to do next.

For thousands of years Llamas have played an important role in Andean life and culture. These relatives of camels have been used for transport, food, clothing, even companionship. Current scientific research suggests that antibodies found in llama’s blood could offer a defense against COVID-19.

Many countries have approved the use of plasma from COVID-19 survivors as a treatment. But in Argentina scientists are looking into something else. They’ve developed a serum from antibodies produced by horses. It’s said to have the ability to reduce the severity of effects caused by the new disease.

We’ve seen them all over the world risking their lives trying to save other often putting their families at risk as well. Stephen Gibbs followed a medical doctor in Brazil to observe the “day-to-day" experiences of a front-line fighter during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil is the world’s largest producer of beef, coffee and sugar. And it will soon become the top producer of soybeans. The rapid devaluation of the Brazilian real has made all these exports more attractive on the international market. But at the same time, food insecurity has increased.

Approximately one million people are expected to fall into poverty this year in Guatemala, according to estimates revealed by the World Bank.  Indigenous women are the most vulnerable as only one in 10 indigenous do paid work and they normally get paid less than men and non-indigenous women. Harr...

Costa Rica’s Epsy Campbell-Barr is proud of her roots.

As the first female Vice-President of African descent in the Americas, she leads an agenda of inclusion and opportunities in her country.

We sat down and spoke about her vision for the future and the challenges ahead.

Becoming a singer was not in her plans for the future. But while studying in China, Daniela Rojas, entered a TV talent show. She won after capturing the hearts of millions of fans who voted for her.

Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan found out what she’s doing next.

According to the World Bank, half of the 10-year-olds attending school in low and middle-income countries can't read or understand a simple text. They call it “learning poverty” and it’s believed to undermine sustainable growth and poverty reduction.

America’s Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, met with...

Mexico is one of the largest countries in Latin America. It also has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the region. 10 to 13 million Mexicans are suffering either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the principal causes of death in country. And it hasn’t just impacted urban areas. ...

He’s also the author of some of the most controversial magazine covers in recent memory. You may not know who Edel Rodriguez is but you've probably known his art work. The Cuban-born, New York based artist has made a global name for himself illustrating magazine covers from “Time” to "Der Spiegel...

Julian Assange spent seven years at the Embassy of Ecuador in London until his asylum was revoked in 2019. Now, he faces extradition to the U.S. for conspiracy. Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, sat down with Ecuador´s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Valencia, to talk about Assange´s case and ...

Living rooms have become offices and bedrooms have become classrooms. With the spread of COVID-19, computers are essential for productivity and learning, now more than ever. But how are parents and children adapting to this new dynamic?

A second of inspiration changed an athlete's life in Brazil. Wendell Lira was a struggling footballer. Then his life changed in one split second. With one spectacular goal.

Some love this beach town for the waves and others for the fresh seafood. Sayulita is considered a secret gem among tourists traveling to the Pacific coast of Mexico. But when coronavirus showed up, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the town. Correspondent Alasdair...