Doctor Leonardo Suárez, who practices general medicine with an emphasis on general, obstetric and gynecological surgery, talks to us about some of the most commonly seen diseases in his local population in Otavalo, Ecuador, as well as some of their causes.

Open Europe covers such diverse stories as the Mediterranean Corridor, the death of Gaddafi and European poverty.

The European Parliament's decision not to extend the fishing agreement with Morocco comes as a hard blow to the Andalusian fishing industry, whose workers are left jobless for months and demand compensation from the European Union.

As Spain celebrates its 25-year anniversary as a member of the European Union, let's take a look at its evolution over those years.

Meet the volunteers of Faithful Friend Patrol, a dog rescue organization in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Xochitl from Monterrey, Mexico tells us about how the recent surge in violent crime in Mexico and in her area in particular affects the way that Mexican citizens live their lives.

Poor waste management is one of the main environmental problems in most of the world’s nations, including Spain and Mexico, one that has many negative repercussions. While it is not the only solution, this series shows us how recycling can help.

Transgenic, or genetically modified, crops are a marginal issue for most people in the United States. This is not the case in Europe, where the issue of transgénicos is very much in the forefront of the public's mind.

Reducir, reutilizar, y reciclar: most of us have heard it in English, and here we hear it in Spanish. These women explain to us the “three R's” to combat the excessive amount of waste that we generate.

Is organic farming still ecological when excessive resources are spent to ship goods halfway around the world? Why are ecologically-oriented producers more subject to government oversight than those using environmental contaminants?