Americas

Brazillian actress Morena Baccarin writes, America may be the land of possibilities but she’ll never forget their roots.

Mexico’s war on drugs has not been effective. In just the last three years, more than 15,000 people have died – often on Mexico’s streets in broad daylight. The government has tried to stop the violence by sending 4500 soldiers and federal police to Ciudad Juarez – the most violent zone. Yet Juarez remains a lawless city with the highest murder rate in the world.

Indigenous community of Mayas find imaginative and resourceful solutions to visitors’ plastic refuse.

Erline Vendred feels lucky to be alive today. Having survived the earthquake that struck Haiti (Jan. 12) Vendredi said that the massive loss of life could have been prevented.

The threat of a nuclear disaster occurring somewhere in the world is more real today than ever before. But today also presents a unique moment in history when a nuclear weapons free world is possible.

By Elizabeth McDermott and Thomas Hare – September 2006
            Under a blistering sun, flies swarm around sweaty bodies and fresh food – vendors scream out what they have found for sale – children cling to their mothers’ sides, barely avoiding the enormous buses that roar down the narrow streets, and emaciated dogs pace around piles [...]

What happens when political self interest supersedes the interests of the people of the world? People get left behind and sometimes die.

Professional mountain biker Jimena Florit has competed in two Olympics, three Pan-American Games and nine World Championships. But her latest challenge is working to stop the genocide in Darfur.

Hoping to help lift 45% of the country’s population out of poverty, Peru is banking on an economic boost by exporting its multicultural award-winning cuisine.

A 20 year old Mexican woman is exchanged for a cow and it’s considered dowry. She is beaten by her husband and it’s considered “education.” Her response must have global impact