The people of the Chapare region are harassed by military coca-eradication patrols that not only destroy their crops of coca but also frequently injure, insult, and even commit atrocities. But the will of the people and the culture fight on.

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.

Meet Paulino from Paraíso in the Dominican Republic, who gives an inside look into the homes, food, education and lifestyle of his community's locals.

The conclusion of this series further explains how the last of the three R's- Reuse and Recycling- can contribute to improving the environment as well as adding on an additional two: Rethinking and [taking] Responsibility.

Poor waste management has led to a multitude of environmental problems. Learn how to help with the three Rs: "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle."

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.

The report regarding couples younger than thirty years old continues. In this episode, two Colombian fathers share their ideas: one about education and the legacy he hopes to pass on to his children, and the other regarding his concern for the safety of his family living in Colombia.

Sub30 examines the extent to which having children can help parents to understand their own parents and also introduces us to Ricardo and Eduardo, a homosexual couple living in Bogotá.

Sub30 continues with Jimmy, who tells us about some of the challenges and rewards of being a single parent.

Meet Yimmy, who grew up on the streets and in a children's home, and his daughter Karen Dayana, who almost met the same fate as her father. They make up one of the many types of families we see today.

Twenty-two year old Estefanía García, the spokeswoman for a company in Cali, tells us her perspective on why it does not make sense to her to have children in today's society.