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Portraits of Latin America

Follow the CGTN America series Leaders of Latin America which focuses on interviews with important political leaders in Latin America, exploring their insights and visions for promoting national development, international cooperation, and addressing global challenges.

Leaders of Latin America

Black Friday changes as in-store shopping adapts to e-commerce Web: In the U.S., Black Friday remains a crucial time to attract shoppers to retail stores. But the annual sales event has changed in recent years, moving away from the midnight doorbusters chaos to a more […]

Black Friday changes as in-store shopping adapts to e-commerce

Canadian officials are stepping up border security following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Friday dinner with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on Canada and other countries over concerns about the number of illegal migrants and drugs coming into the United States. […]

The Heat: U.S. Politics

Venezuela has become the first country in Latin America to lose all its glaciers. The final one was downgraded to an icefield earlier this year. The change, blamed on global warming, has altered the landscape markedly. CGTN’s Stephen Gibbs reports from the city of Merida.

Venezuela’s last glacier

President-elect Donald Trump is selecting his cabinet picks for his second term as as the Jan. 20 inauguration approaches. Most cabinet nominees, excluding the White House Chief of Staff, must gain a majority of support from the Senate to approve their new roles. Read more […]

Who are Trump’s cabinet picks?

Digital Originals
Dearborn’s Arab-Americans emerge as key voice in 2024 election

CGTN traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, outside of Detroit to talk to voters ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Many have been frustrated with both parties for their stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. CGTN’s Laith Fadel reports.

Disaster-hit North Carolina heads to the polls

North Carolina is still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene that took more than 100 lives and ruined whole communities. CGTN’s Carson Minow traveled to Buncombe County ahead of the 2024 presidential election to see how people are voting as they deal with the impacts of natural disaster.
2024 Presidential Election

Everything to know and follow about the 2024 U.S. Election.
Global Opportunities in Deepening China’s Reform in the New Era

The 20th CPC Central Committee recently adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. It is described as a wide-ranging blueprint that will guide China’s reforms and opening-up for years to come. The communique also draws a clear path for China’s […]
The Heat
The Heat: U.S. Military Industrial Complex

The U.S. foreign military sales or FMS are expected to reach $100 billion by the end of 2024, far surpassing the total amounts raised in each of the previous three years. Much of this surge is a result of weapons flowing to Ukraine and Israel […]
The Heat: Climate Crisis

Industrial nations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP 29, agreed to fund 300 billion dollars annually to help developing countries with climate adaptation and building green economies but failed to address phasing out fossil fuels. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries […]
The Heat: China’s New Energy Vehicles

2024 has been a big success for China’s new energy vehicles or NEVs, which include plug-in electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and hybrids. While the boom in sales is largely being driven by the domestic market, international demand is also strong.  China is now the […]
The Heat: Middle East Conflict

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could be in jeopardy as both sides have exchanged fire in recent days and blamed each other for the violence.  Joining the discussion: Sahar Aziz is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University. Joost Hiltermann is […]
World Today
Chinese New Year recognized as part of Humankind’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

The traditional celebration of the Chinese New Year has now been recognized as part of Humankind’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The distinction was awarded at the United Nations Scientific, Cultural, and Educational Agency – UNESCO – during a meeting in Paraguay’s capital, Asunción. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral […]
Chinese companies face visa issues ahead of CES

CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, will kick off in January in Las Vegas. While Chinese companies have always been a big part of the show, there are concerns that this year may be different. CGTN’s Mark Niu explains.
U.S. failure on UN plastics treaty

After negotiating for more than two years, UN members could not find an agreement on what would have been the first-ever global legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. One of the main points of divergence was a possible clause on “mandatory caps on plastic […]
Trump’s tariff threats may spur de-dollarization
Trump’s tariff threats may spur de-dollarization

Some experts are warning that Donald Trump’s threat to slap 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations trying to move away from the U.S. dollar in international trade – could backfire. The nine-member alliance, which includes China, Brazil, Russia, and India, has discussed such a move […]
Global Business
Outdoor recreational vehicles showcased at Los Angeles Auto Show

Some of the biggest names in the auto industry are revealing their newest models and concept cars. Compared to previous years, this year’s show features more outdoor recreational vehicles than ever before.
Leaders of Latin America: Enrique Reina discusses cooperation with China on improving education

China and Honduras established diplomatic relations in March of 2023. A few months later Honduras President Xiomara Castro met with China´s President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Honduras Minister of Foreign Affairs Enrique Reina explains how Honduras’s cooperation with China is helping his country improve in […]
Drought in Brazil leads to rapid inflation

However, projections show that a good harvest next year will only partially reverse the price hikes and hold inflation down.
Chinese tourism to U.S. surges over National Day holiday

There’s been a surge in long-haul travel booking during China’s National Day holiday, with the U.S. a key destination, according to the 2024 Eleven Holiday Travel Trend Report from China’s Tongcheng Travel Group.
Big Story
BIG STORY – Nurture

‘Nurture’ explores powerful stories of environmental and agricultural resilience in Latin America. All of them touch on a common theme: the way that communities are managing the challenges they are facing, whether it is through the use of technology, the return to traditional practices, or even updating old models to adapt to the circumstances and demands of the present time.
Big Story – Dead End, Drug Overdoses in the U.S.

‘Portland, Oregon, is an epicenter of the deepening opioid crisis in the United States, where a life is lost to drug use every eleven minutes.

Americas Now
G20 Special Edition – Interview with Maximo Torero, FAO’s Chief Economist

Elaine Reyes spoke to Maximo Torero, chief economist of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.
G20 Special Edition – Argentinian Corn to Be Exported to China

A change in Chinese legislation means a huge market will open its doors to GMO Corn from Argentina. Joel Richards reports.

G20 Special Edition – Oceans 20 Debut

Elaine Reyes spoke with Caroline Verne, a marine biologist who’s been deeply involved in the efforts behind the Oceans 20 group in the G20 summit.

G20 Special Edition – Guarani Podcast

The G20 is amplifying the voices of Brazilian Indigenous communities through a new partnership: a series of radio bulletins in the Guarani language.
Full Frame
Full Frame: APEC Leaders’ Meeting

This week leaders from 21 economies gathered for the leaders’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in Lima, Peru. They set an agenda that will have reverberations for the global economy.  Peruvian Vice Minister of Foreign Trade Teresa Mera Gómez discusses her country’s […]
Full Frame – Conservation in Action

By protecting nature and ecosystems, we can significantly combat the climate crisis. Meet some of the dedicated individuals leading the fight for conservation.   Deforestation is the second largest contributor to climate change. Nature can play more of a role in reducing emissions.  Host Mike Walter […]
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