PBS
Guatemalan citizens fleeing conflict.
This video looks at the harsh reality of Guatemalan citizens fleeing conflict.
PBS
What asylum-seekers meet when they try to cross legally
U.S. officials have maintained that potential asylum-seekers entering at legal border crossings will not be prosecuted and will be processed in turn. But the process isn't always that easy. In a cross-border report from Juarez and El...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler
His face is recognized all over the world _ the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che Guevara a heroic champion of the poor, or a ruthless warlord who left a legacy of repression? Alex Gendler puts this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of bananas | John Soluri
In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of reclaiming power by whatever means necessary. Bonilla had a powerful backer: the notorious organization known...
TED Talks
TED: Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing | Almudena Toral
TEDmakes a documentary films that explore trauma
SciShow
To Study Ancient Humans, Archeologists Are Using... What?!
When you think about archaeology, space technology probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But from satellites to cosmic rays, archaeologists actually look to space a lot more than you might think!
TED Talks
Fredy Peccerelli: A forensic anthropologist who brings closure for the "disappeared"
In Guatemala's 36-year conflict, 200,000 civilians were killed — and more than 40,000 were never identified. At the Forensic Anthropology Foundation of Guatemala, Fredy Peccerelli and his team use DNA, archeology and storytelling to help...
Crash Course
What is Geography Crash Course Geography
So, what is geography? In our first episode of Crash Course Geography, we will endeavor to answer this seemingly simple question with the help of a similarly simple factoid: that the US imports more than 3 billion pounds of bananas from...
Curated Video
Mexico Geography
New ReviewMexico is one of the most populous countries in the world. At four times the size of Spain, it’s one of the largest. Geographically, it’s also one of the most diverse countries. It includes nearly every geological formation found in the...
Curated Video
Businesses with 'B.C.-first' focus say tariffs will still hit hard
People in Kamloops have a head start on shopping local. While U.S. tariffs just came into effect, some neighbourhood businesses have been catering to a "B.C.-first" clientele since they opened. Still, as Shelley Joyce reports, that's not...
Curated Video
Mexico-Guatemala border: Mass kidnapping and extortion await migrants
Migrants in Mexico fall prey to drug cartels, held for ransom and stamped for control amid authorities' collusion
Curated Video
Drone Views Of Guatemala: From Antigua to Ancient Tikal
Fly over the stunning landscapes of Guatemala and take in the beautiful views from above. This captivating drone footage reveals the ancient ruins of Tikal, the vibrant streets of Antigua, and the serene beauty of the mountains and...
Curated Video
Politeness and Civility
In this video, Quim the Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala, discusses the importance of politeness and civility. Through a story about a girl named Anna Paula, Quim teaches the audience about the impact of our actions on others and...
Curated Video
Tikal: Mayan Ruins, Spanish Colonization, and Guatemalan Coffee
Exploring Guatemala's Mayan Heritage:Embark on an adventure through the lush forests of Guatemala as we journey to the ancient Mayan temples. Prepare to uncover the secrets of tombs and explore the remnants of an ancient city, where...
Great Big Story
Transforming lives with pedal-powered machines in Guatemala
In San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala, bicycles are changing lives. Learn how Maya Pedal’s eco-friendly pedal-powered machines help locals like Marta earn a living and improve their daily work.
Curated Video
Fair Trade
Find out the principles underlying some of the most prominent Fair Trade schemes and how these can redress unequal relationships between small producers and global buyers. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The...
Curated Video
Honduras - Geography & Departments | Countries of the World
Learn the geography of Honduras -- the historical home of the Maya and other Mesoamerican cultures -- including its 18 Departments and capital of Tegucigalpa with this Countries of the World video by KLT!
Curated Video
Football Shorts - Episode 89 - MARADONA IN GUATEMALA
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL LEGEND DIEGO MARADONA JOINED THE ARGENTINE TEAM IN GUATEMALA CITY FOR A FRIENDLY "SHOWBOL" EVENT. MARADONA'S SHOWBOL IS A 6-A-SIDE FOOTBALL GAME WITH TWO, 25-MINUTE HALVES PLAYED ON A 42 X 22-METRE PITCH. FANS WERE...
Hip Hughes History
The Border Crisis Explained: Illegals or Refugees? You Decide.
A quick primer on the current illegal immigrant / refugee crisis occurring on the Southern border.
SWPictures
USNS Comfort: Bringing Medical Relief to Central America
The video showcases the US Navy's humanitarian mission through their hospital ship, the USNS Comfort. The crew, consisting of military doctors, nurses, and health workers, provide medical relief and surgical care to local communities in...
SWPictures
US Navy Ship Performs Cataract Surgeries in Guatemala
This video showcases the USNS Comfort, a military hospital ship that has been deployed to Latin America on a humanitarian mission to provide advanced medical care to those in need. The focus of the video is on the treatment of cataracts,...
Financial Times
Mexico's migrant crackdown
The FT's Central America correspondent Jude Webber travels to the Mexico-Guatemala border to meet migrants desperate to make it to the US and the 'coyote' people smugglers profiting from their pain. Has Mexican president Andrés Manuel...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Institutions, Democracy, and Economic Development
Without access to experiments as natural scientists do, economists sometimes rely upon "natural experiments” to exploit the effect of democracy on various economic outcomes. University of Chicago professor and the co-author of Why...
Curated Video
Exploring the Wonders of Guatemala
Discover the adventure and natural beauty of Guatemala, from exploring ancient Mayan pyramids hidden in the rainforest to hiking up an active volcano. Visit the beautiful Caribbean coast and wander through the bustling capital.