Michelle Begue has been reporting for CGTN from Bogotá, Colombia since August 2010. Michelle has brought us in depth coverage on top issues that affect Central America, the Caribbean and South America. Politics, economics, culture, sports and social issues are just some of the topics she has covered for our viewers.
CGTN has sent her to the frontline of some the largest natural disasters in Latin America such as the landslides in Brazil and the inundations in Colombia.
In Haiti, Brazil, Peru and Venezuela, Michelle reported on the latest results during elections. From the Andes Mountains she brought us stories of the Coca Leaf in Peru. She has traveled to the heart of the Colombian conflict to show us the hopes and fears of the displaced.
As a correspondent, Michelle Begue hopes to give viewers a better look at Latin America so they can understand the culture and history of the region. Through her coverage she hopes the audience can connect, learn and feel they have visited these places along with her. Michelle´s dream as a journalist is to reach and change people with unique stories.
In Colombia, national reforms on healthcare and labor brought tens of thousands of citizens to the streets in support of President Gustavo Petro’s proposed changes. He proclaimed Tuesday, March 18, “Civic Day” and encouraged workers to make their voices heard. However the reforms face […] Read More...
At least 80 people lost their lives in those clashes, and more than 50,000 were displaced. More than a month later, the government is still trying to quell violence between armed groups.
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In January 2025, violence erupted in Colombia’s Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border. It has long been the epicenter for rebel guerrillas and paramilitary groups who have financed themselves through cocaine production and narcotrafficking. The latest available data shows around 100 people were killed in […] Read More...
Colombians in Bogota celebrated the start of the Chinese Spring Festival the weekend of Jan. 25. An event hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Colombian and Chinese Chamber of Commerce also marked the holiday. Michelle Begue reports. Read More...
For decades the United States has been Colombia’s primary trading partner, but in the last few years the number of imports from China has grown to compete for the top slot. Read More...
Tackling food insecurity around the world is a top concern for APEC economies. As Peru hosts this year’s leaders’ meeting, the Global Hunger Index has published a study showing that the host country continues to battle hunger. Correspondent Michelle Begue shares the details from […] 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...
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