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Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge
April 16, 2025

Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge

Cuba is coping with a severe energy crisis with residents often experiencing power outages and fuel shortages. But that could change with the help of China. The island expects to increase its power generation by 1000 megawatts this year thanks to 50 planned solar parks […]

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U.S. court blocks deportation of over 500,000 migrants
April 16, 2025

U.S. court blocks deportation of over 500,000 migrants

A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting over half a million Caribbean and Latin American migrants previously shielded from removal. These migrants arrived legally under a Biden program that offered temporary reprieve for those fleeing certain countries. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

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Argentina shops struggle as inflation soars
April 16, 2025

Argentina shops struggle as inflation soars

Argentina received the first chunk of a $20-billion IMF loan this week to help stabilize the country’s economy. The government says it’s already controlling rampant inflation, but many people and businesses say prices are still rising. Joel Richards reports.

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April 15, 2025

Remittances from U.S. to Mexico benefitting both countries

Mexico received some $68 billion dollars last year from Mexicans living abroad, most in the United States. That makes Mexico the world’s second largest recipient of migrants’ remittances, behind India, which receives $129 billion. New studies indicate the flow of funds to Mexican households is […]

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April 13, 2025

Ecuadoreans head to the polls in tight election

Amid surging violence and a stagnant economy, Ecuadoreans head to the polls to choose between presidential candidates incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist Luisa Gonzalez in the runoff vote today. Voters are tightly split between the two options.

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April 12, 2025

Venezuelan artist exhibits immigrant stories in New Jersey

Amid renewed turmoil surrounding the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the United States, one Venezuelan artist is choosing to shine a light on the individual stories behind migrants coming to the U.S. Her new exhibit gives voice to their individual journeys and how they’ve navigated […]

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Mexico launches energy reforms to boost sustainability
April 11, 2025

Mexico launches energy reforms to boost sustainability

A major shift is taking place in Mexico when it comes to the energy sector. The country has recently passed sweeping new reforms designed to keep the state-run oil and electric companies public, and power Mexico’s economy toward cleaner energy. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from […]

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U.S. plans new fees for ships linked to China
April 11, 2025

U.S. plans new fees for ships linked to China

The U.S. may be reconsidering a plan to impose additional fees on Chinese shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Following a backlash from five unions representing dozens of U.S. trade groups across multiple sectors, officials are reportedly softening their proposed measures to mitigate what could […]

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Colombia plans to end social class system based on neighborhoods
April 11, 2025

Colombia plans to end social class system based on neighborhoods

Colombia’s president has promised to battle economic segregation, a geographical separation where wealth is concentrated in certain areas. The South American country has had a system of subsidizing certain neighborhoods for decades. But did the remedy become part of a greater problem? Michelle Begue reports.

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April 10, 2025

Argentina’s unions hold nationwide strike

  Trade unions in Argentina staged a 24-hour nationwide general strike on Thursday, Apr. 10. It is the third strike President Javier Milei has faced since taking office in December 2023, just as the country is finalizing a new $20 billion loan from the International […]

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April 10, 2025

Asian supermarkets thrive in Colombia

  Chinese food has become a popular cuisine in Colombia, where there are some 1,500 Chinese restaurants. Some Colombians have even adapted the flavors and techniques of authentic Chinese cooking. Our Correspondent Michelle Begue reports on a growing Asian supermarket chain in Bogota.

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April 10, 2025

Mexico ramps up crackdown on undocumented migration

  As the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues its crackdown on undocumented immigration, Mexico is also ramping up its efforts to remove undocumented migrants trying to reach the two countries’ shared border. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more from Mexico City.

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Universities protest Trump’s freezing of U.S. Federal research funding
April 9, 2025

Universities protest Trump’s freezing of U.S. Federal research funding

Two U.S. universities have become the latest to have research funding frozen by the Trump administration. Cornell and Northwestern have both confirmed a pause in federal funding, similar to actions implemented or threatened at other universities following student protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in […]

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More Colombians choose a child-free life
April 9, 2025

More Colombians choose a child-free life

Birth rates around the world are declining with some observers even calling it apocalyptic. Colombia is one of the countries seeing a steep downward trend. According to official data, in 2024, the number of births went down nearly 14% compared to a year earlier. Why […]

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April 7, 2025

Nationwide protests erupt over Trump’s economic policies

Thousands of Americans rallied across the U.S. this past weekend, as they protested President Donald Trump’s economic policies, including federal job cuts and growing financial instability. Demonstrators gathered in major cities, with a large crowd assembling at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. CGTN’s Poppie […]

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AI offers hope as Mexico’s small businesses struggle for credit
April 4, 2025

AI offers hope as Mexico’s small businesses struggle for credit

In Mexico, artificial intelligence is helping streamline the financial sector and reduce costs by automating credit scoring, fraud detection and risk management. Introducing greater efficiency in lending should help small, and medium-sized businesses. They constitute the overwhelming majority of Mexican businesses but have had a […]

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Stellantis shuts Windsor plant after U.S. tariffs hit auto exports
April 4, 2025

Stellantis shuts Windsor plant after U.S. tariffs hit auto exports

Canada is hitting back against U.S. tariffs. Although Canada avoided any new tariffs on U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’, Washington had already imposed a host of tariffs on its neighbor, including 25% tariffs on auto exports to the U.S. which took effect Thursday, […]

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Mexico’s auto industry thrives amid global supply chain ties
April 4, 2025

Mexico’s auto industry thrives amid global supply chain ties

Days before U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs on global imports to the United States, he told U.S. consumers that they could save money by purchasing vehicles made in the country. Global auto industry experts say that is virtually impossible to […]

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Brazil’s egg prices soar as exports surge amid U.S. shortage
April 4, 2025

Brazil’s egg prices soar as exports surge amid U.S. shortage

Egg prices are soaring in Brazil, up more than 40% for consumers this year, according to the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets. Rising production costs, heat waves, and a seasonal surge in demand have driven costs higher. At the same time, U.S. demand for imported eggs […]

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April 3, 2025

Mexico’s president responds to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Mexico has responded to Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcements, as the country’s president Claudia Sheinbaum spoke at her morning press conference about her own country’s position following the reshaping of global trade brought on by the tariffs. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.

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April 3, 2025

Mexico reacts to U.S. tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs will have some of its greatest impacts on the country’s largest trading partners. This includes Mexico, which sends 80% of its total exports to the U.S. market. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more from Mexico City.

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April 3, 2025

Student pickleball players ready to tour China

Pickleball has become one of the world’s fastest growing sports. On Wednesday, April 9, a group of U.S. students will begin a pickleball tour of China, where the sport is also quickly developing. As CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports, this cultural exchange follows a deep tradition […]

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April 3, 2025

Brazil reacts to U.S. tariffs

Brazil is preparing to respond to new sweeping U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, even though the country avoided the harshest measures. Lawmakers in Brasília are pushing a bill that would allow the government to retaliate. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral has […]

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April 3, 2025

Cuba’s transport fair seeks to boost foreign investment

Havana hosted the annual international transport and logistics fair this week aiming to attract foreign investment and alliances to help boost the cargo and passenger transportation system out of its current slump. Cuba’s public transportation sector is facing a crisis due to deteriorating infrastructure, a […]

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Democrats win Wisconsin Supreme Court race
April 2, 2025

Democrats win Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Democrats and Republicans are celebrating wins, following results of special elections held Tuesday, April 1, in the states of Wisconsin and Florida.  These were the first contests since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, and a potential test of voter sentiment on a presidential agenda […]

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Boeing CEO admits failures at Senate hearing
April 2, 2025

Boeing CEO admits failures at Senate hearing

Boeing’s new chief executive on Wednesday, April 2, admitted to what he called serious missteps by his embattled company. Kelly Ortberg told lawmakers changes were underway to change a culture of chasing profits over safety. He testified before the U.S. Senate amid deep uncertainty over […]

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Pen pals program from China and U.S. showcase friendships
April 2, 2025

Pen pals program from China and U.S. showcase friendships

It’s been five years since a pen pal program was launched between Chinese and American college students. The “Sister Cities of Long Beach,” a non-government organization for citizen diplomacy, started the cultural exchange program when the COVID pandemic first hit international travel. The partnership has […]

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Study finds AI chatbot beats doctors in diagnosis
April 2, 2025

Study finds AI chatbot beats doctors in diagnosis

The capabilities of artificial intelligence are rapidly increasing across businesses and industries, including healthcare. In fact, some recent studies have examined how the technology might perform as a doctor. The results may surprise you. Mark Niu reports.

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Chinese solar firm grows in Mexico amid new U.S. tariff
April 1, 2025

Chinese solar firm grows in Mexico amid new U.S. tariff

With U.S. President Donald Trump set to unleash a sweeping array of new tariffs on America’s trade partners around the globe, traditional trade flows are being reconsidered. The burgeoning trade conflict, with retaliatory levies also expected, is bringing regional production into sharp focus. That’s certainly […]

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Americans react to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
April 1, 2025

Americans react to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

U.S. President Trump has set April 2 as a so-called ‘Liberation Day’, announcing reciprocal tariffs on everyone- allies and adversarial economies alike. CGTN’s Nathan King spoke to Americans outside the White House about their opinions on the impacts of the potential tariffs.

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