A lawmaker from a right-wing party in Peru has put forward a parliamentary bill that would dismantle Amazon reserves created for indigenous people living in isolation. The controversial move has sparked pushback from Indigenous Amazon groups who want to protect the vulnerable tribes. CGTN’s Dan […]
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China has lifted a temporary ban on imports of Brazilian beef, imposed in February, after an isolated case of mad cow disease was identified.
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A recent report by Human Rights Watch shows that access to drinking water and sanitation declined from 2021 to 2022 in Venezuela, with some 4.4 million people in dire need of drinking water.
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The 28th Ibero-American Summit is underway in the Dominican Republic.
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More than 64,000 people have been arrested over the past year in El Salvador for alleged connections to gangs.
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Economists in Venezuela fear the country may be slipping back into a cycle of hyperinflation, just a year after it emerged from a four-year period of crippling high prices.
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The Andean Community also known as CAN is a free trade are comprising of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. The main export destination for the block is China.
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“A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.” That is the theme for this year’s UNGA 77 th meeting.
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One of the concerns addressed here at UNGA 77 is that discrimination and racism could lead to violence.
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Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, met Bolivia’s President Luis Arce at the Bolivia’s UN mission office in New York.
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Brazilian Quilombos were communities formed by runaway slaves between the 17th and 19th centuries. Today, Brazilian law grants these population rights over the lands they occupy. Paulo Cabral reports.
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In the Cauca Valle, in central west Colombia, a research facility was designed to guard one of mankind’s most important treasures; seeds. Michelle Begue reports.
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In 2021 Argentina became the world´s second largest producer of corn. It also remained in the top three main exporters of beef and soy. So why are food prices so high for locals? Joel Richards reports.
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A historic day in Chile as the Constitutional Convention submitted its final draft of the new constitution to President Gabriel Boric. The document would potentially transform the traditionally conservative country. Citizens will vote on whether to replace the Pinochet-era constitution in a referendum on September 4th. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports.
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With another above-average season predicted for Atlantic hurricanes this year, one of Mexico’s most vulnerable regions is doing what it can to prepare. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Central America’s gangs are some of the most notorious in the world, long having terrorized countries where migration has been a result of the violence.
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Mexico has recently decriminalized abortion, while further south in El Salvador, some of the most hardline laws are causing problems for society.
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As western hemisphere leaders meet in Los Angeles this week, one major issue facing the region is migration.
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Venezuela’s government and opposition are about to resume talks after the U.S. proposed easing sanctions. But there are still challenges ahead to returning to the negotiating table.
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Historically, indigenous people in the Americas have faced extraordinary challenges, from social and cultural discrimination to physical attacks. The long legacy of struggle means these communities not only face social exclusion, but also high levels of poverty.
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An elaborate scheme of bad actors with networks stretching over the territories of multiple countries, including El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, controls the illegal passage of people to the U.S., preying on their desperate circumstances.
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This record label in Buenos Aires is exploring the sounds of the ‘Barrio’ and connecting its emerging artists to a wider public and, also, brands.
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According to data collected by the CDC, between 2019 and 2020 the murder rate in the country went up by 30%, the largest increase in more than a century. Out of the 10 more dangerous neighborhoods in the country, 7 are in or around Los Angeles.
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The tour takes place as Mexico tries to help contain an irregular wave of migrants through Central American countries toward the U.S.-Mexico border.
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One hundred years after the completion of the Panama Canal, Panamanian authorities are facing new challenges posed by human-made climate change and the deforestation in the surrounding areas.
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Competing rallies were held across Brazil on this Labor Day, fueled by passion on both ends of the political spectrum.
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In the Mexican town of Escolásticas about 300 people dedicate their lives to transforming colorful sedimentary stones, Cantera,into pieces of art. The sculptures freeze time, and provide a livelihood in a region besieged by widespread unemployment and migration.
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Brazil is seeing a spike in E-Bike sales, as more people turn to electric-powered vehicle.
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El Salvador adopted the U.S. dollar as its own currency. Now the Central American nation is embarking on another bold change. Bitcoin. Harris Whitbeck explains.
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Peru has one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. But in Chimbote, the city at the heart of the fishing industry, people say the industry pollutes the air and water, is making their children sick. Dan Collyns reports.
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Two decades ago Ingrid Betancourt was abducted by FARC guerillas. Today, she’s running for the highest political position in Colombia. Michelle Begue reports.
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Laron Syndrome is such a rare disorder that only a handful of people have been diagnosed with it worldwide. Gerry Hadden reports from Ecuador.
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A study in Brazil suggests climate change may be having an impact on people’s kidney health, as temperatures rise and dehydration becomes a bigger problem. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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Costa Rica’s presidential elections have come to an end, with a former executive at the World Bank, Rodrigo Chaves, as the President-elect. And as the country celebrates its new president, Costa Ricans are also looking to the next four years. CGTN correspondent Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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What kind of impact do the United States, Mexico and Canada make on the finances of their southern neighbors? What are the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in this region? In this episode of Full Frame, we explore two unique perspectives about the current […]
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The Peruvian Andes is home to one of the most diverse food systems in the world. Dan Collyns tells us about the importance of Peru´s agro-bio-diversity.
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Española in the Caribbean. Its increasingly dire economic situation has caused a rise in migration to the Dominican Republic.
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Northern Mexico and the west coast of the United States are suffering from an historic drought. The lack of rain is drying up reservoirs and rivers. Correspondent Xu Dezhi has the story.
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Mexico is suing weapon manufacturers in the U.S. for what has become an out of control crisis within its borders. Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Literacy is a vital form of basic education that’s still lacking in many developing countries. Mexico is one such example, and as Alasdair Baverstock reports, the country’s authorities see tackling the issue as an important way to get the country moving.
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The situation at Mexico’s southern border hasn’t eased up at all. Central American migrants continue to flee their home countries, and with the return of the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, the U.S. border region is seeing more migrants forced to wait than ever before. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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The Western world has imposed a wide range of sanctions in order to try to deter and punish Russia in the wake of its military operation in Ukraine. Sanctions are widely used by governments – a non-military strategy to try to affect behavior of other nations. But […]
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Rescue teams are still trying to find survivors five days after floods destroyed parts of Petropolis, a historic mountain city in Brazil. The trail of devastation is shocking, wreckage everywhere, and cars look as if they have been flipped like toys. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco reports on rescue […]
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Venezuela has emerged from a four-year cycle of hyperinflation, but there’s still a long way to go before its economic crisis ends. The country’s central bank says annual inflation hit almost 690 percent in December 2021. The previous year it reached almost 3000 percent. For […]
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2022 has been declared the “Year of Friendly Cooperation” between China and Argentina as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. The anniversary comes as the two nations are expanding economic ties, formalized during the recent presidential meeting between Alberto Fernandez and Xi Jinping in China. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports.
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More than 120 people have been killed in the historic mountain city of Petropolis, in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. On Tuesday the city was hit by deadly flash floods and landslides. New and heavy downpours have disrupted efforts to find more survivors. CGTN’s […]
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According to some scientists, the severe drought conditions observed across most of the U.S. and northern Mexico in 2021 are forecasted to get worse in the years ahead.
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Illegal migration to the United States was on the rise during the pandemic. Michelle Begue has the story.
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When it comes to the Winter Games, Latin America hasn’t won any. A veteran bobsledder in Brazil hasn’t given up trying to win one, and his teammates say they’re ready for Beijing 2022.
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