This Week on Americas Now: Meet Colombia’s Cowgirls
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Colombia is one of South America’s top cattle producers, and much of that industry is rooted in the vast plains of Los Llanos, in the northeast of the country. Traditionally dominated by male cowboys, ranching is now seeing a quiet but powerful shift. Correspondent Michelle Begue introduces us to Colombia’s cowgirls — women who are deeply embedded in ranching culture, challenging gender norms, preserving tradition, and reshaping what life on the plains looks like today.
When Music Meets Diplomacy: American Marching Bands in China
As the United States and China mark 47 years of diplomatic relations, correspondent Chen Yilin follows three American high school marching band students on a journey across China.
What begins as a musical exchange becomes something deeper — a story about cultural connection, youth diplomacy, and the unexpected bonds formed when young people march, play, and experience another country together.
Mental Health Crisis in the Americas: Suicide, Depression & COVID’s Impact
Mental health is a fundamental part of overall well-being — yet across the Americas, challenges are growing.
In this interview, Americas Now’s Elaine Reyes speaks with Renato Oliveira, Chief of Mental Health and Substance Use at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about rising suicide rates, depression, alcohol consumption, and the lasting mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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