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.
Colombia’s health care system is at risk of a major upheaval. President Gustavo Petro tried to pass a reform bill this month, but it did not make it through Congress. Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the […] Read More...
Latin America is facing escalating strife over a diplomatic row between Ecuador and Mexico. Ecuador is accused of overstepping international diplomacy laws when it raided the Mexican Embassy. While some South American countries are divided on this, Brazil and Colombia stand united. Learn more […] Read More...
Colombians will be celebrating the 27th edition of their Astronomy festival in the town of Villa de Leyva this month. Their special guest is China, with a celebration of space exploration. Michelle Begue reports from Bogota. Read More...
Colombians in Bogota celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival this weekend. The event was hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Colombian and Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Read More...
This fall, Colombia will host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP16. The high-level ministerial meeting is meant to guide global action to halt and reverse the loss of nature by protecting the planet and restoring lost ecosystems. But the host […] Read More...
The Colombian government and the guerrilla group known by its acronym EMC have announced they will extend their ceasefire by another six more months. The two parties are holding a third round of peace talks in the capital, Bogota. Our correspondent in Colombia, Michelle Begue, […] Read More...
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