The scenes from the Halloween crowd crush that killed more than 150 people in Seoul on Oct. 29 are gut-wrenching. As investigators continue to fault for an inadequate response, the reality is that any time large numbers of people gather in a confined space, there […]

How to survive a crowd crush

Join our correspondents, on-air and online, as they cover all angles of the U.S. 2022 Midterm elections.

Justice in America

Long COVID sufferers share what it's like living with these symptoms for weeks, months and even years after an initial infection.

BIG STORY – Long COVID

The concept of purchasing pre-owned goods has been growing in popularity.

Consumers shop luxury “re-commerce” brands for holidays

Both of these statements are true: An overwhelmingly majority – nearly two-thirds — of Latino voters supported Democratic candidates in the 2022 midterms, exit polls showed. Latino support for Democrats in 2022 fell 9 points overall compared to the 2018 midterms, and specifically fell 21 […]

Latinos – the most sought after voters for elections to come?

Airbnb recently struck a deal with Mexico City to make the city one of twenty global destinations for so-called digital nomads. But residents worry are being priced out of certain neighborhoods.

Airbnb works with Mexico City to lure more digital nomads

For many decades the yellow shirt symbolized Brazilian football unity, particularly during the World Cup period. But this, this color came to be part of the deep polarization seen in Brazilian politics. Find out more.

Brazilian football tries to reclaim jersey from politics

It’s one of America’s biggest auto markets and car makers are introducing new models, technology, and more at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

CGTN on the floor of the LA Auto Show

Latest COVID-19 Coverage
July 10, 2022 | 5:09 pm
More Brazilian babies are dying of COVID-19

Young children are the only major group of Brazilians left unprotected against COVID-19. This has left many young children vulnerable to the virus. Find out more.
June 16, 2022 | 3:32 pm
FDA approves COVID vaccine for youngest children

COVID cases are leveling off in the U.S., following a spring surge. And there is hope for the latest group that children ages 6 months to 5 years may be able to get vaccine soon.
June 13, 2022 | 6:37 pm
U.S. drops COVID-19 testing requirement for international travelers

    Traveling into the United States from abroad has just become a lot easier, as its requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to take-off was dropped on Sunday. The restriction, introduced to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, had been in place since […]
June 8, 2022 | 2:11 pm
The Heat: COVID-19 and Mental Health

The coronavirus pandemic has killed millions across the globe including over one million here in the United States.
June 4, 2022 | 6:05 pm
China develops inhaled COVID-19 vaccine

  The COVID-19 virus has changed the way many people around the world think about vaccinations.  The pandemic raised questions about treatment and health care.  Mexico played a key role in testing a Chinese-made vaccine.  Vaccine technology will most certainly be an important part of […]
June 2, 2022 | 5:32 pm
Would you still be contagious 10 days into COVID​-19 isolation?

While the ​U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least five days of isolation for COVID-19 patients, some people continue to test positive beyond those five days, raising questions about whether they may still be contagious. According to a Wall Street Journal special report, researchers […]
May 20, 2022 | 3:21 pm
Impact of COVID-19 on Latin America

See how COVID-19 pandemic has changed people’s life in Latin America.
May 18, 2022 | 3:00 pm
White House warns of COVID surge this winter

The White House says the United States has seen a threefold increase in COVID-19 cases over the past month. Health officials say more support is needed to make sure there isn’t a new even worse spike in the coming months. CGTN’s Caroline Malone reports from […]
Digital Originals
Latinos – the most sought after voters for elections to come?

Both of these statements are true: An overwhelmingly majority – nearly two-thirds — of Latino voters supported Democratic candidates in the 2022 midterms, exit polls showed. Latino support for Democrats in 2022 fell 9 points overall compared to the 2018 midterms, and specifically fell 21 […]
How to survive a crowd crush

The scenes from the Halloween crowd crush that killed more than 150 people in Seoul on Oct. 29 are gut-wrenching. As investigators continue to fault for an inadequate response, the reality is that any time large numbers of people gather in a confined space, there […]
Chinese cuisine thrives in Peru

The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru more than 170 years ago. The long history between China and Peru is being celebrated in the 21st century as the Chinese community attracts more people with the help of tasty food.
Voters divided in 2022 U.S. midterm elections

Democrats and Republicans in the United States are gearing up for the 2022 midterm elections on November 8. How the voting turns out could lead to a shift of power in the U.S. Congress. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center showed that voters […]
The Heat
The Heat: World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Who is going to win it all?
The Heat: World Population Reaches 8 Billion

Eight billion people and counting, Planet Earth reaches a milestone. What are the challenges of a growing population and the impact on sustainability? 
The Heat: U.S. Politics

With a U.S. Congress divided, former President Donald Trump is in campaign mode and allowed back on Twitter. What can we expect for the next two years in U.S. politics? 
The Heat: Ukraine Conflict

As winter approaches the deadly and destructive conflict in Ukraine continues with no end in sight.
The Heat Podcast
Is the Modi government to blame for India’s second COVID surge?

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The coronavirus pandemic is battering India with nearly 20 million people infected and close to 220,000 dead. Anand Naidoo spoke with journalist Asad Ashraf who’s on the ground covering the pandemic in India.

Oliver Stone on the history of U.S. intervention

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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the failed CIA-led Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba. It was a plot to oust Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Anand Naidoo spoke with acclaimed film-maker Oliver Stone about U.S. foreign policy over the past 60 years.

World Today
Hurricane season in Central America

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season may nearly be at an end, but torrential rains in Central America remain a serious concern. See how hurricane season hits Central America.
Venezuelan government resumes talks with opposition in Mexico
Venezuelan government resumes talks with opposition in Mexico

After more than a year of political deadlock, the Venezuelan government and opposition met this weekend to resume crisis talks in Mexico City for the oil-rich nation. Find out more.
‘Bitcoin Lake’ in Guatemala
‘Bitcoin Lake’ in Guatemala

Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, a popular tourist destination, and a region that visitors can pay for most services in the cryptocurrency. But not everyone has swallowed the ‘orange pill’, a Bitcoiner community term for those who adopt the cryptocurrency.
Victims of gender-based crimes fight for prevention in Colombia
Victims of gender-based crimes fight for prevention in Colombia

Colombia and other Latin American nations have been fighting for greater protections to end violence against women. But the rate of gender-based hate crimes in this region remains high. Find out more.
Global Business
U.S. investors’ interest in Chinese companies cools

U.S. investors remain wary of investing in Chinese companies that trade on New York’s stock exchanges.

Consumers shop luxury “re-commerce” brands for holidays

The concept of purchasing pre-owned goods has been growing in popularity.
Colombian peso hits record low
Colombian peso hits record low

Colombia’s currency depreciated 1.6% on Tuesday and closed at a record low below 5,000 against the dollar. Over the past month, the peso has lost 8% of its value. Find out what affected the value of peso.
Californians worry about spike in inflation

While some state residents are grateful for the one-time payments, others say it won’t be enough.

Big Story
BIG STORY – Long COVID

Long COVID sufferers share what it’s like living with these symptoms for weeks, months and even years after an initial infection.
A long range picture of the city of Kabul
BIG STORY – Abandoned: Afghanistan After The U.S. Occupation

One year after the U.S. withdrawal, Afghanistan’s dark past haunts the present — and the future looks bleaker by the day.
Americas Now
Preserving the Garifuna Language

The Garifuna people are descendants of mixed African-Indigenous ancestry from a few Central American and Caribbean countries. Their population is small, and their traditions are fading away. Harris Whitbeck went to Belize to report on a movement to protect the Garifuna’s most important cultural legacy: […]
An Interview with Maria Brown, Minister of Education in Ecuador

Modern education, especially after the pandemic, is about technology, globalization, and learning at least one foreign language. But how do you tackle that in rural areas in Latin America where connectivity is not always available, and there are few native languages? During the United Nations […]
Francia Marquez: First Woman of African Descent to Become Vice President in Colombia

She went from being an environmental activist to the first woman of African descent to become Colombia’s Vice-President. Francia Marquez was sworn in last August and immediately began touring the country. Colombia has the second-largest black population in Latin America after Brazil. Michelle Begue tells […]
Underage Drivers to Smuggle Undocumented Migrants into the U.S.

According to US Customs and Border Protection, over 2.3 million migrants were detained between September 2021 and September 2022 while trying to cross the border with Mexico illegally. This brings the number of crossings to the highest level ever recorded. Alasdair Baverstock explains what new […]
Full Frame
Full Frame: Latino Art

Latin American artists look deep in their roots to express their emotions and culture through art in its various forms. 
Full Frame: Being Black In the Americas

The summer of 2020 was a moment of racial reckoning in the United States. Full Frame speaks to activist Tyler McMillan, educator Tonija Navas and community leader, Roland Roebuck, about the issue of racism in the Americas.

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