Latin America

A visit with one of the last private doctors in Cuba

Atacama Desert has Chilean astronomers seeing stars

Correspondent Harris Whitbeck takes us to the Atacama Desert to behold the mysteries of the Milky Way from the driest desert on earth.

Kite enthusiasts come through with flying colors at Colombia festival

In Colombia, one colonial town from the 16th century decided to take advantage of the blustery conditions. And for three days, they fly kites.

At Embassy Chef Challenge the world’s chefs battle for best dish

Embassies throughout the U.S. capital are asked to select a chef to serve as a “Food Ambassador” for their country.

Healthcare was a crisis in Puerto Rico even before Hurricane Maria

Correspondent Gerry Hadden traveled to San Juan before Hurricane Maria to report on the crisis that had doctors leaving Puerto Rico in droves.

Santos’ legacy defined in his last year in office

If the peace agreement signed in Colombia holds in time, Juan Manuel Santos will be remembered as the person who ended an armed confrontation that began in 1964. Michelle Begue sits down with President Santos to discuss the future of Colombia.

FARC’s new political party launches to both excitement and doubt

Michelle Begue explores what’s next for the FARC, as it seeks its new seat in government.

Professor Marc Chernick discusses the price and prize of peace in Colombia

Georgetown University Professor Marc Chernick joins Elaine Reyes to discuss conflict, peace and the future of a Colombia in transition.

Chile advances solar capacity technology, leading much of Latin America

Despite being the leader in solar capacity in Latin America, the government in Santiago is pushing for even more. CGTN’s Joel Richards explains.

Chilean economy stalls as election nears

As the Chile nears its presidential election in November, there are new concerns about the state of the country’s economy.

Residents of Mexico’s poppy country fight back to reclaim their peace

The drug cartel war has made Guerrero the deadliest region in Mexico, where the number of homicides each month has never been higher. It’s also forced residents to form their own community police forces, to protect themselves.