As international aid disappears, Haiti faces the collapse of systems it depended on for decades. Jason Motlagh reports from the ground on how the loss of foreign funding is gutting health, education, and infrastructure programs — and what it means for ordinary Haitians caught between a deepening political crisis and a vanishing safety net. #Americas Now takes you inside a nation forced to confront development on its own, with no lifeline left.

On the Front Line: Mexican Mayors Battling the Cartels
In parts of Mexico, becoming mayor can be a death sentence. Alasdair Baverstock investigates how local leaders are caught in the crossfire of cartel violence, as criminal organizations fight for control of territory, economies, and political power. This is the untold story of the officials risking — and losing — their lives just to govern. #Americas Now goes inside Mexico's most dangerous political frontier.

Priced Out: Inside California's Cost-of-Living Crisis
Gas, groceries, taxes, housing — Californians say prices have doubled or even tripled in recent years. Mike Kirsch breaks down why California has become the most expensive state in America, and what it's doing to the people trying to build a life there. #Americas Now looks at the real numbers behind the sticker shock.

Latin America's Aging Crisis: A Conversation with Luis Gallegos
Latin America is aging faster than nearly any other region on Earth — and by 2050, the number of people over 65 is expected to nearly double to 140 million. I sat down with Luis Gallegos, head of the Global Initiative on Aging and Longevity, to discuss what this demographic shift means for elderly rights, healthcare, and policy across the region. #Americas Now examines a quiet crisis with a massive human cost.