Joel Richards

Joel Richards

Joel Richards covers the Southern Cone region for CGTN America. He joined the channel in April 2013 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

After starting out as a sports reporter in Spain, he moved to Argentina in 2008. Joel has worked in print, radio and television reporting on politics, social issues, culture and sport. From across Europe, Africa and South America, he has covered a range of stories, from earthquakes, presidential elections and major international tournaments, to tango world championships.

He graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Hispanic Studies.

Follow Joel Richards on Twitter @joel_richards

STORIES BY JOEL RICHARDS

January 25, 2024

Argentina’s trade unions take to the streets to protest reforms

Hundreds of thousands of union workers marched on Wednesday to protest unpopular economic reforms put in place by Argentinian President Javier Milei.  The far-right leader aims to transform Argentina and tackle the country’s economic crisis. CGTN’s Joel Richards has more from Buenos Aires. Read More...
December 27, 2023

Argentina’s trade unions march in capital

Argentina’s powerful trade unions marched on Wednesday December 26 in protest at the Javier Milei government’s plans to usher in sweeping economic reforms by presidential decree. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires. Read More...
December 19, 2023

Latin America economy wrap up 2023

The International Monetary Fund expects global growth will rise about three percent in 2024, despite inflation and concerns about the conflict in Ukraine. The nations of Latin America, with some exceptions, grew more than predicted in 2023 as the region faces challenges and opportunities in […] Read More...
December 16, 2023

Tax hike raises concerns for Argentina’s grain exports

  Last year’s drought devastated Argentina’s agricultural production, wiping out an estimated $20 billion of the country’s exports.  After improved rainfall, producers are optimistic about this coming harvest, and the country recently signed protocols to begin exporting wheat to China. But Argentina’s economy continues to give producers […] Read More...
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