Vietnamese community hit hard by oil spill

In this edition: the Vietnamese and Cambodian fishermen threatened by the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico; the American lawyer hunting paedophile priests from his base in Minnesota; and the favela in Brazil that pays its bills in its very own currency.

THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Programme prepared by Laure Manent and Gregory White

Laura Baines

Presenter

23/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Quebec's students take to the streets over rise in tuition fees

We start in Canada, where peaceful protests turn riotous as students take to the streets to voice their opposition to government plans to hike university tuition fees. Next, in the US, we look at a case that has touched a nerve among gay rights activists - a man is jailed for 30 days for filming his college roommate's gay kiss. Finally, we get up close with Hawaii's lava hunters - a few intrepid tourists in search of Hawaii's active volcano Kilauea.

15/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Obama supports same-sex marriage

In the United States, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are on opposite sides of the debate on gay marriage. It’s an issue that divides the whole country. In Mexico, Monterrey residents are shocked by the latest gruesome discovery in the seemingly never-ending drugs war. Finally, in Brazil, our team reports on the race to force out the gangs from Rio de Janeiro’s slums ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

09/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Quebec: Students vow to continue unrest

In Montreal, a bitter fight between the government and students looks set to continue as Quebec's plan to raise tuition fees is met with fierce opposition. Next, the United States begins to try five men accused of plotting the September 11 terrorist attacks. Finally, Facebook goes to market for a whopping 100 billion dollars, but will investors "like" Mark Zuckerberg’s business plan?

01/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mexico: Immigration to US slows significantly

There is no place like home. A new study reveals more Mexicans are now returning to their home country than migrating to the US. We also discover the new rules for the US secret service after the recent prostitution scandal in Colombia. Finally, we focus on the lighter side of President Obama.

25/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Black and Republican

In the US, can Republicans convince black conservatives to vote against President Obama? We take a look. Next, we discover a company offering tours of the US-Mexican border. Finally, there is hope for the grey whale - thousands of them are thriving in the Pacific Ocean. We bring you some fantastic images as breeding season gets underway.

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Vietnamese community hit hard by oil spill

In this edition: the Vietnamese and Cambodian fishermen threatened by the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico; the American lawyer hunting paedophile priests from his base in Minnesota; and the favela in Brazil that pays its bills in its very own currency.

Quebec's students take to the streets over rise in tuition fees

Obama supports same-sex marriage

Quebec: Students vow to continue unrest

Mexico: Immigration to US slows significantly

Black and Republican

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