Understanding Peru’s beloved alpacas
Learn more about why Peruvians prize their alpacas and how the animal has been a vital part of its economy.
Read More...Learn more about why Peruvians prize their alpacas and how the animal has been a vital part of its economy.
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Read More...Expo-Favela Innovation has just concluded its three-day event in Rio de Janeiro highlighting the role of favelas in development.
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Read More...Thousands of diplomats, business leaders, and journalists are converging on Lima for the APEC meetings. Many are visiting the Peruvian capital for the first time, including our Jim Spellman. We asked him to be a tourist for a day and explore the city.
Read More...As more than 200 countries prepare to meet at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan next week, the United Nations is sounding the alarm that the world is on course for a cataclysmic rise in temperature.
Read More...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 […]
Read More...“Jardim Angela” in Sao Paulo, Brazil was considered one of the most violent neighborhoods on the planet. So, two brothers decided to turn to music to use as a tool for social change. Once they got peoples attention with their program, they incorporated other tools […]
Read More...CGTN’s Mark Niu sat down with Technologist David Yang in Silicon Valley to discuss the trend of hiring digital employees and the future of AI technology.
Read More...As Peru prepares to host the APEC Leaders’ Meeting next week, the country’s domestic issues are creating security concerns for authorities. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
Read More...China has emerged as the primary business partner for numerous Latin American countries. They include some of the largest economies in the region, such as Brazil and Chile. Since 2005, China has entered into free trade agreements with five countries, with Ecuador being one […]
Read More...CGTN America visited with Mexican rancher Sergio Hernandez as part of its “Portraits of Latin America” series. See what he has to say about Mexico’s bullfighting culture. Bullfighting has been a part of Mexico’s culture for nearly five centuries despite several legal fights and […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...In Silicon Valley, thousands of engineers and tech employees seemingly live and breathe AI. That’s especially true for one technologist who for years has been experimenting with AI and its impact not only on business, but also on his own home and daily life. […]
Read More...The Mountain Fire that broke out on Wednesday, Nov. 6, has destroyed more than 130 structures in southern California’s Ventura County. Learn more.
Read More...Follow our series Portraits of Latin America exploring their careers and life journeys, highlighting their achievements and contributions in their respective fields.
Read More...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.
Read More...See what Bolivia’s President Luis Arce on Bolivia’s hopes for in future foreign investment.
Read More...Peru will host the 2024 APEC meeting in Lima. Learn more.
Read More...CGTN America visited with Chilean-American writer Isabel Allende as part of its “Portraits of Latin America” series. See what the famous writer has to say about her craft. CGTN America presents the series “Portraits of Latin America” to share stories of outstanding Latin American figures […]
Read More...Residents in Texas county that flipped to Trump discuss what they hope will be President-elect Donald Trump’s policies on immigration.
Read More...Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC is a leading forum that promotes trade, investment, economic growth, and regional cooperation. Its 21 member Pacific Rim economies account for almost half of the world’s trade, nearly 40% of the global population, and about 60% of the world’s GDP. […]
Read More...The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, known as UNICEF, says nearly two million children who are severely malnourished are at risk of dying because of funding shortages for therapeutic food. UNICEF is appealing to member countries for an additional $165 million to treat children […]
Read More...In Michigan, large numbers of Arab Americans switched their votes from Democrat to Republican following the Biden administration’s support for Israel in it’s war in Gaza. Many say their actions illustrate the community’s growing political voice.
Read More...Although we’ve heard plenty about the incredible advancements of generative AI, many technologists still feel it’s not reaching its potential. CGTN’s Mark Niu recently visited a special Silicon Valley summit seeking to bridge the gap between AI and the common user.
Read More...America has voted, and Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. His historic win makes him only the second Republican presidential candidate since 1992 to win not only the electoral college but also the popular vote. With a new Trump administration […]
Read More...Chinese and Peruvian readers met in the Peruvian capital to discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s book: The Governance and Administration of China, on Tuesday, Nov. 5. CGTN Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.
Read More...Historians are fond of saying that Peru is one of the most Chinese countries in South America. That originates from the time when the first Chinese laborers arrived in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, their descendants have made their mark on […]
Read More...At COP16, experts hoped to get more clarity on policies to include indigenous voices in the discussions, here’s how indigenous people feel about their issues and concerns. CGTN Correspondent Michelle Begue reports.
Read More...In a CGTN interview with musical artist Kid Cudi, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, reveals his expansion into the fashion world with his latest collection, Members of the Rage, showcased at New York Fashion Week. Known for his bold creativity, Mescudi brings vibrant colors, distinctive patterns, […]
Read More...The U.N. Biodiversity Summit, also known as COP16, is underway in Cali, Colombia. For more than two years, China held the position of COP15 president, leaving behind a legacy of a historic global agreement that commits nations to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. CGTN […]
Read More...Over 1.7 million Indigenous people reside in Brazil, with half living in the Amazon rainforest. This area is significantly impacted by climate change, illegal logging, and ranchers seeking to expand their lands. To delve into these issues, we talked with Sonia Guajajara, the Minister of […]
Read More...China has emerged as the primary business partner for numerous Latin American countries, including some of the largest economies in the region, such as Brazil and Chile. Since 2005, China has entered into free trade agreements with five countries, Ecuador being one of the latest. […]
Read More...Migration has been an issue for Central American governments for years, as hundreds of thousands have left their countries to escape violence and poverty. In the last decade, government officials have also had to deal with large flows of migrants coming from South America on […]
Read More...Thousands of men along the Miskito Coast in Honduras depend on lobster fishing to make a dangerous living. They dive deep into the sea and return to the surface multiple times, often rapidly and with inadequate equipment. Because of this, many end up paralyzed or […]
Read More...When it comes to the environment, the UN hosts three major gatherings: New York Climate Week, the UN Biodiversity Conference, and the UN Climate Conference. The last two are called COPs, which stands for “Conference of the Parties.” The UN Climate Conference…COP-29 will be held […]
Read More...Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries, is hosting the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, COP16, in Cali this year. We begin in the Llanos, a vast tropical grassland east of the Colombian Andes. It floods for four months of the year and is temporarily transformed […]
Read More...As the U.S. 2024 general election nears its end, CGTN’s Eden Soto traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, a key swing state where the Latino vote will be a key decider. See where many stand.
Read More...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.
Read More...Israel has notified the UN that it is cutting off ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees also known as UNRWA. The organization has been a critical source of humanitarian aid for Palestinians over the last several decades. The move […]
Read More...In Brazil, São Paulo film buffs recently had the opportunity to sample Chinese productions at the city’s 9th Chinese Cinema Festival. Paulo Cabral reports.
Read More...Millions of Americans will head to the polls tomorrow, Nov 5th, to cast their ballot in the presidential election. Besides the issues, security is a top concern for many. The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI recently warned of the potential for political violence, […]
Read More...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.
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Read More...A new law took effect Friday, Nov. 1, in Texas, requiring hospitals to ask patients about their immigration status. It’s part of a mandate from the state’s Republican Governor, who wants to know exactly how much Texans are paying to treat undocumented migrants. But […]
Read More...Despite conflicts raging in Europe, the Middle East, Sudan and beyond, foreign policy has not featured prominently in the U.S. presidential campaign, but that does not mean that it will not make a difference. From Arab Americans in Michigan, angry at a perceived lack […]
Read More...The global gaming market is booming. It’s expected to exceed 300 billion dollars in the coming years. Half of gamers are women and girls. As the number of women and girls who game grows, so has online harassment. Mike Walter speaks with Verta Maloney, co-founder of GameHERs, […]
Read More...Uruguay will hold a second round of presidential elections in late November. While the two candidates seek to win over voters on issues concerning the economy, crime and social security, there is a broad consensus that the country must continue working toward closer commercial […]
Read More...The U.S. presidential election is now just days away. And while there is a lot of uncertainty over who will be the country’s 47th commander-in-chief, one thing remains crystal clear; the economy has consistently remained the principal issue on voters’ minds throughout this contentious […]
Read More...The United Nations Biodiversity Conference ends in Cali, Colombia. World leaders and government officials met with experts and civil society over the course of two weeks to agree on how to take action to conserve the world’s most prized possession: biodiversity. CGTN’s Michelle Begue […]
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