Alasdair Baverstock is CGTN’s Mexico correspondent, based out of Mexico City, and covering the entire country and wider region.
A British journalist who began his career in print, Alasdair reported previously from Madrid and Caracas, before his role in Mexico.
As Mexico correspondent, Alasdair’s mission is to paint a wider and more in-depth picture of the region, bringing stories of success, innovation and cultural nuance to a country that is so-often reduced to drug cartels, violence and corruption through international coverage.
China’s construction and development prowess is improving life in other countries around the world – not least in Central America, where the country of Costa Rica boasts one of the region’s primary event venues. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports. Read More...
As the Two Sessions happens, countries around the world are following China’s example for development and poverty elimination. In Mexico, a federal congressman says his country has a lot to learn from its Pacific Rim trading partner. He spoke to CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock. For more, […] Read More...
The China-CELAC Forum is celebrating 10 years since its founding in 2014. CELAC is the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, comprised of nearly three dozen countries. It provides a direct diplomatic link between China and the Latin America and Caribbean region and […] Read More...
Migration is a dangerous undertaking these days, as refugees arriving in unfamiliar places can fall victim to those who seek to take advantage of them. That’s where some self-defense skills can come in handy, and in Mexico City, one migrant aid organization is teaching […] Read More...
Haiti is in crisis, as criminal gangs and national security forces are battling on the streets of the capital for control of the Caribbean nation. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports. Read More...
Nearly four thousand prisoners have broken out of Haiti’s two largest jails, after days of violence on the streets of the country’s capital resulted in the jailbreak. Haiti’s ongoing issues with gang rule have now become far more difficult as a result, leading to greater […] Read More...
Latest government figures out of Mexico show around 60 percent of the country is experiencing moderate to severe drought, with conditions expected to get even worse. Read More...
Mexico’s beach resort of Acapulco is still picking up the pieces, following the most devastating hurricane in its history that hit last fall. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports on the long road to recovery. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe […] Read More...
As shoppers increasingly turn away from brick-and-mortar stores relying on e-commerce to meet their consumer needs, more online options are becoming available. In parts of the Americas, those options now include a major player from Asia. Alasdair Baverstock reports on the impact of Chinese retailer […] Read More...
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