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March 21, 2022

A relentless drought on the Colorado River

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.

March 21, 2022

Mexico launches an historic lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers

Mexico is suing weapon manufacturers in the U.S. for what has become an out of control crisis within its borders. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

March 14, 2022

At least 5% of Mexico inhabitants are illiterate

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.

March 7, 2022

Lawsuit filed against ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

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.

March 1, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Do sanctions work?

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 […]

February 19, 2022

“It looks like a war zone”: Rescue efforts continue in Brazil

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 […]

February 19, 2022

Hyperinflation has ended in Venezuela, but economic crisis remains

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 […]

February 19, 2022

China-Argentina mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

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.

February 19, 2022

Chaos in Brazil as floods and landslides complicate rescue efforts

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 […]

February 6, 2022

Creative solutions to cultivating crops during severe drought

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.

February 6, 2022

One of the world’s most dangerous human smuggling corridors

Illegal migration to the United States was on the rise during the pandemic. Michelle Begue has the story.

January 24, 2022

A bobsled champion from Brazil inspires his teammates

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.

January 23, 2022

Mexico’s first Olympic figure skater in decades

While Mexico is not a country traditionally associated with winter sports, it will be sending one of its largest teams ever to Beijing 2022.

January 16, 2022

The passion behind the best female chef in the world

On the list of the 10 best restaurants in the world for 2021, two were from Peru. Maido and Central, which was also named the best restaurant in the Americas. Dan Collyns reports.

January 16, 2022

Payday in the U.S. could also mean payday in Mexico

2021 was a record year for remittances in Mexico with tens of billions wired from workers in the U.S. Alasdair Baverstock has more.

January 16, 2022

Erratic rainfall in Honduras

During the last few years, it’s been a challenge for residents of Honduras to identify the “rainy season.” Rainfall in the country has become so unpredictable. Gerry Hadden reports.

December 24, 2021

Mexico’s Poinsettia flower tradition

Brightly colored Poinsettias with their characteristic red and green leaves are used as decorations around the world during the December holiday season. Very famous in the U.S., many people don’t know where they actually originate from. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.

December 24, 2021

Fighting hunger in Brazil

Nearly 60 million people across Latin America are currently not getting enough to eat, according to a recent United Nations report. In Brazil, the region’s largest and most populous country, the number of people enduring hunger is dramatic. Against this backdrop, a Christmas food donation […]

December 23, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Recapping Cuba

As the year ends on the island of Cuba, citizens will continue to face challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and a weak economy in the new year. More than eight thousand Cubans have died from COVID-19. In 2021, the pandemic continued to spread while negatively impacting the economy on the island. CGTN’s […]

December 23, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Brazil’s handling of COVID-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has been heavily criticized in his country and abroad for his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. And a probe by Brazil’s Senate brought to light scathing details of the alleged misdeeds – expected to weigh heavy on Bolsonaro’s bid for reelection next year. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

December 20, 2021

Why are some in Mexico unhappy with the abortion decision?

This past September, Mexico’s Supreme Court took a historic step toward legalizing abortion, decriminalizing the practice nationwide. It’s a ruling being watched closely by the rest of the region. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

December 20, 2021

Chile gets its youngest president ever

Gabriel Boric will become Chile’s youngest president ever after the student leader won election on Sunday by a wide margin. The leftist defeated far-right Jose Antonio Kast in an unexpected result that signals a major shift to the left. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports from Santiago.

December 5, 2021

Mexico’s Modern Mayans

Mayan descendants still inhabit the Yucatan Peninsula in southeast Mexico and they defend their roots and culture. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock paid them a visit.

December 5, 2021

Peru continues to battle COVID-19

During a large portion of 2021 Peru had the highest COVID-19 death rate per capita in the world. New variants of the deadly virus have emerged as the country races to vaccinate its population.

December 5, 2021

Colombia’s Peace Is Unfinished Business

During Colombia’s internal armed conflict more than 6,000 people were murdered, that’s according to the country’s Justice Department. Michelle Begue reports.

November 23, 2021

Chile presidential elections head to a second run-off

Chile’s presidential elections are headed for a second round run-off in December after there was no outright winner in Sunday’s first round. Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast took the most votes and he will now face leftist Gabriel Boric, as Chilean voters break with the […]

November 16, 2021

Cuba reopens borders to international travels

Cuba reopened its air border to international travels under eased COVID-19 protocols. The move aims at recovering the tourist sector hard hit by the pandemic. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.

November 14, 2021

A unique cell phone carrier in Mexico

The Oaxaca Sierra is one of the poorest regions in Mexico. They decided to incorporate technology into their daily lives, as an agent of change. Harris Whitbeck reports.

November 14, 2021

Close and personal with Bolivia’s president

From accounting to banking, public service to politics and from academia to Bolivia’s leader. Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, sat down with him to talk about the pandemic, climate change and, of course, Bolivia´s economic situation.

November 14, 2021

Pirates in the Gulf of Mexico

Pirates and robbing ships at sea may seem like a thing of the past. But in Mexico, a region famous for pirates, the practice continues. Alasdair Baverstick reports.

November 12, 2021

This is Latin America’s potential “super app”

Finding an untapped market is the dream of many entrepreneurs and one that often ends in disappointment. But a group of investors is placing a big bet on what they think might have the potential to become a Latin American “super app.” It is a […]

November 8, 2021

Hike in Brazil’s energy prices 

The extended drought in Brazil has been putting pressure on the reservoirs of the country’s hydroelectric plants, leading to a hike in energy prices. Families and businesses alike are feeling the hit. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

November 1, 2021

Remembering loved ones lost to COVID-19 during Day of the Dead

People across Mexico are commemorating one of that country’s most traditional holidays, Day of the Dead, when people remember their loved ones who have died. Last year, because of the pandemic, all public celebrations were cancelled. This year, Mexicans are able to get out of quarantine […]

November 1, 2021

Cuba’s initiative to create greener spaces

Cuba is sharing its experience and plans to deal with the impact of climate change as the COP-26 conference gets underway in Glasgow. Climate change has had an impact on Cuba. Coastal erosion, flooding, saline intrusion, drought, and sea-level rise have left communities vulnerable and […]

September 28, 2021

China’s Sinovac plays a key role in Mexico’s vaccinations

Mexico’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign is focusing more and more on younger adults, as the country’s third wave appears to be slowing down. China’s Sinovac vaccine has played a key role in Mexico’s nationwide efforts — and CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports – health authorities continue to […]

September 28, 2021

Brazil’s rising inflation

Inflation is on the rise in Brazil, touching double digits for the first time since 2016. A severe drought has affected food and electricity production, weakened the currency and caused price spikes in fuel and food. Millions of Brazilians are feeling the impact, particularly drivers […]

September 28, 2021

Snake Venom may be a promising COVID-19 treatment

Brazilian researchers are looking into the venom of a South American poisonous snake as a potential treatment against COVID-19. The research is in its early stages but initial results seem promising. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

September 8, 2021

Colombia’s efforts to revive tourism

In Colombia, the tourism industry has seen difficult days before because of its on-going Armed Conflict.

September 1, 2021

Mexican President marks three years of his term

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador delivered his country’s state of the union speech Wednesday, marking the halfway point of his presidency. The president painted a positive picture of the country in 2021 while acknowledging more work needs to be done. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

August 20, 2021

Venezuela’s robotics summer camp

Playing goes hand in hand with learning at this Venezuelan summer camp. The theme of the camp is technology. “It is a reality that technology is everywhere. It is not something that excludes young children,” said Renata Petrillo, Tecnikids Camp Teacher. “They already know how […]

August 9, 2021

Brazil’s multidisciplinary Olympian

The Pentathlon comprises five different events: fencing, horseback riding, swimming, shooting and cross-country running.

August 9, 2021

A Colombian Olympian found his passion by accident

There’s a Colombian athlete competing in this year’s Summer Olympics who found his calling accidentally. He’s a diver who had a disorder that you could say led to his destiny.

August 9, 2021

COVID-19 and the new traveling trend

COVID-19 vaccinations are starting to increase in most Latin American countries. But for months there was a scarcity of vaccines. Thousands traveled north looking for inoculations. Airports were full and airfares rose to pre-pandemic levels.

August 9, 2021

Using ancient Asian techniques to grow food in the rainforest

Brazil is trying to accelerate its food production without causing damage to the Amazon. A small town in the country’s northern region has become a prototype to follow. Maria Valls reports.

July 25, 2021

Becoming an urban gardener in Argentina

Between the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and high food prices, more and more people are rethinking the way they eat and produce.

June 24, 2021

The Heat: Latin America turning to the left

Latin America is moving back to the left, politically speaking. We will take a look at the latest developments and what that could mean for the region.

May 14, 2021

Even with increase in minimum wage, Venezuelans still struggle

While many welcome a minimum wage increase, in Venezuela, it’s dreaded. That’s because increasing salaries also mean an increase in the prices of products and services in a country that has battled hyperinflation and recession for years.

May 8, 2021

From farmers to entrepreneurs in the middle of the Andes

In the middle of the Ecuadorian Andes, a group of farmers realized that unity creates strength.

May 8, 2021

Mexico’s vaccination challenge

Alasdair Baverstock visited the state of Chiapas, in the south of Mexico, to look at the vaccination efforts on a local, and national scale.

April 25, 2021

How bad has the COVID-19 lockdown impacted Colombia’s economy?

In March 2020 most countries in the world went into lockdown as the COVID-19 outbreak turned into a pandemic. In Colombia the confinement lasted almost six months. Michelle Begue brings us a story of struggle and resilience.

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