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Americas Now

CGTN America
Haiti
Port-Au-Prince
Isabel Allende
Peace Agreement
U.S. Deportations
Colombia
United Nations
Migrant Remains
Chicago
Tijuana
Migration
FARC
Falfurrias, Texas
World Food Programme
Unicef
Panama City
Bogota
Sanctuary City
Darien Gap
United States

The Americas Now Podcast features the stories behind the news headlines and current events, directly from our correspondents on the ground. Hosted by CGTN anchor Elaine Reyes, listeners will get both thoughtful analysis and the human stories about the changing social, economic and political landscape in the Americas. This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional ... more

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For many years, Mexico City has been a premier hub for renowned writers—like Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez—due to its vibrant cultural scene and thriving publishing industry. It's also an affordable alternative to other intellectual communiti... more

In November 2016, Colombia signed a historic final peace agreement to end over 50 years of conflict with the FARC guerrilla group. The agreement, ratified by Congress, set a framework for disarmament and political participation for former rebels. On ... more

One in four children in Haiti suffers from chronic malnutrition. It’s the leading cause of death for children under 5 years old. In early 2024, CGTN correspondent Jason Motlagh deployed in Haiti and visited refugee camps and hospitals to uncover why ... more

Haiti has been gripped by increasing gang violence ever since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Nearly 1.3 million people have been forced to flee and seek refuge. More than half of them are women and children. Over a dozen UN entiti... more

For years, countless migrants have risked everything trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. But some never make it and meet a tragic ending. A number of those who die during the journey do not carry ID. But there is a group of scientists devoted to ... more

Hispanic communities in the U.S. are on edge, bracing for raids by federal authorities looking to deport undocumented immigrants. For decades, the flow of migration in the Americas has followed a familiar direction: North. Fueled by dreams of safety,... more

Her debut novel “The House of the Spirits” sold over 70 million copies and was translated to more than 20 languages. Chilean best-selling author Isabel Allende has enchanted readers around the world since the early 1980s. CGTN correspondent Mike Kirs... more

Since 1989, over 3,000 people have been exonerated from prison sentences in the United States after evidence proved they were innocent. But how hard is it for those who are wrongfully convicted to rebuild their lives? Americas Now Podcast host Elaine... more

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Juan Manuel Santos
Former President of Colombia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Government of Colombia
Episode: 10 Year Anniversary of Peace Agreement in Colombia
Jason Motlagh
Correspondent for The Americas Now Podcast; reporter on the Haiti situation
CGTN/ The Americas Now
Episode: Malnutrition In Haiti
Dukens Francois
Camp spokesperson for a displacement camp in Haiti
Unknown (Camp Authority)
Episode: Malnutrition In Haiti
Tanya Birkbeck
World Food Programme spokesperson featured in interview
World Food Programme (WFP)
Episode: Malnutrition In Haiti
Maria Isabel Salvador
Special Representative for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
United Nations
Episode: UN Insider: The UN’s Work In Haiti
John Zarrella
Florida-based correspondent who reported on unidentified migrants at the U.S.–Mexico border
Americas Now (CGTN)
Episode: The Nameless
Kate Spradley
Director of Operation ID; forensic anthropologist
Texas State University
Episode: The Nameless
Victoria Swenson
Postdoctoral scholar
Texas State University (associated with research on the identification process)
Episode: The Nameless
Nora Salinas
Staff at Human Rights Center in Falfurrias; advocate for families
Human Rights Center, Falfurrias
Episode: The Nameless

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Elaine Reyes
Host of Americas Now and related programs; CGTN / Americas Now

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The Nameless
Q: What are the main hurdles to identifying remains and repatriating them to families?
Challenges include lack of identification on remains, legal and bureaucratic delays, DNA and consular processes, and the high cost of repatriation, which can extend the process for years.
The Nameless
Q: What drives the scientists and volunteers to continue this work after so many years?
A combination of compassion, solidarity with families, and a commitment to serving the community motivates them, along with a belief that dignity and identification prevent the remains from becoming administratively lost again.
10 Year Anniversary of Peace Agreement in Colombia
Q: Has reconciliation worked? What could have been done better after the peace agreement to eradicate violence?
He argues reconciliation is ongoing and has yielded positive examples like former combatants and victims collaborating in economic and community projects, but notes failures in fully implementing the agreement and addressing rural poverty and lingering criminal violence.
10 Year Anniversary of Peace Agreement in Colombia
Q: 10 years later, what are your regrets and what are your moments of pride regarding the peace process?
Santos expresses pride in the decision to sign the peace agreement and in the completion of a transition from war to civil reintegration, while acknowledging regrets about underestimating the impact of fake news during the referendum and the difficulty of maintaining public support for peace.
UN Insider: The UN’s Work In Haiti
Q: What has been the result of foreign forces that were recently deployed in Haiti?
Despite the deployment, the situation remains dire with organized criminal groups asserting influence in Port-au-Prince, and gangs expanding their reach; the international force is intended to support security efforts and enable humanitarian work, but stabilization remains fragile.

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The show frequently features on-the-ground reporting from the Americas combined with expert analysis on political, humanitarian, and security issues. Recent episodes center on peace processes in Latin America, large-scale humanitarian crises and migration (notably in Haiti and the U.S./Mexico corridor), and the role of international organizations in crisis response. Guests range from former heads of state and senior UN officials to field reporters and subject-matter experts, offering both strategic context and intimate human stories. A notable strength is the blend of hard-edged news coverage with personal narratives that illuminate the human impact behind policy debates, which can help listeners understand complex events and the people aff... more

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Recent guests on Americas Now include:

1. Juan Manuel Santos
2. Jason Motlagh
3. Dukens Francois
4. Tanya Birkbeck
5. Maria Isabel Salvador
6. John Zarrella
7. Kate Spradley
8. Victoria Swenson

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