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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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March 29, 2025

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary visits Mexico

Following visits to El Salvador and Colombia, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem finished her whistlestop Latin American tour in Mexico, meeting with the country’s government on security and migration topics which the Trump administration has highlighted. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from the Mexican capital.

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March 29, 2025

U.S. wine merchants brace for tariffs on European spirits

Americans could soon find their favorite European drinks coming with a much higher price tag. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening a whopping 200% tariff on European wine and spirits, which are among the EU’s top exports to the U.S. As CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

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Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity
March 28, 2025

Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity

Not long after taking office last fall, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took up the cause of childhood health – announcing junk food would no longer be available in schools. The ban, seen as key to addressing crisis levels of childhood obesity, is set to take […]

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Argentina seeks new IMF loan as economic crisis deepens
March 28, 2025

Argentina seeks new IMF loan as economic crisis deepens

Argentina owes more money to the International Monetary Fund than any other country, more than $31 billion. The country is in talks to take on another major loan from the institution to stabilize its economy. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.

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Monitoring group sues in federal court over leaked Yemen war chat
March 28, 2025

Monitoring group sues in federal court over leaked Yemen war chat

Revelations that Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included on a text thread with a group of high-ranking U.S. national security officials continue to stir up Washington. During the chat they discussed an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. CGTN’s Jim Spellman […]

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March 27, 2025

Leaked texts expose U.S. military strike plans in Yemen

U.S. journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added to a private text thread with top U.S. intelligence and military officials, revealing details about a U.S. strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. While the White House insists no classified information was shared, the leak raises serious concerns […]

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March 26, 2025

Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges

  The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, will stand trial alongside seven co-defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état — among other charges. The decision by a five-judge panel of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday, March 26, was unanimous. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

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March 26, 2025

Baltimore marks one year after Key Bridge collapse

  One year ago six maintenance engineers were killed when a cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the middle of the night. The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge was a devastating blow to a key trade hub for the U.S. as it […]

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Bolsonaro faces Supreme Court over coup charges
March 25, 2025

Bolsonaro faces Supreme Court over coup charges

A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices began deliberations on Tuesday, March 25, to decide whether to put former President Jair Bolsonaro on trial. Bolsonaro and seven others are accused of several crimes, including attempting a coup. If a trial moves forward and Bolsonaro is […]

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U.S. tariffs hit restaurant industry
March 25, 2025

U.S. tariffs hit restaurant industry

With just over a week to go before the Trump White House is expected to enact reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations and end a temporary reprieve on levies tied to some goods from Mexico and Canada, many businesses are on edge. One sector […]

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Canada-U.S. trade tensions threaten Hollywood
March 25, 2025

Canada-U.S. trade tensions threaten Hollywood

Hollywood productions have faced economic challenges in recent years, including a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, two labor strikes and the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. As film studios gear up for more productions, some experts worry about the new tariffs imposed on […]

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Haiti faces deepening chaos as gangs tighten control
March 25, 2025

Haiti faces deepening chaos as gangs tighten control

Haiti is facing a worsening crisis, with armed groups tightening their grip on large parts of the country, fueling violence and displacement. Meanwhile, political instability continues to undermine efforts to restore order. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.

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March 22, 2025

Protecting natural resources on World Water Day

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22. It’s all about the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for this year is the “preservation of glaciers,” which provide clean water to nearly two billion people around the world. Protecting […]

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March 22, 2025

Game Developers Conference levels up with AI

The world’s largest conference dedicated to game developers, GDC, has just wrapped up in San Francisco. As CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, game development is growing increasingly sophisticated, thanks in large part to artificial intelligence.

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March 21, 2025

How wildfires are threatening forests

  March 21 marks International Forest Day, designated by the United Nations in recognition of the role forests play in sustaining life. But in places like California, forests are under siege from increasing wildfires, which have outpaced forest regeneration efforts. Experts say climate change, unpredictable […]

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March 21, 2025

U.S.-Canada tariff dispute threatens auto industry

  The auto industry breathed a collective sigh of relief in early March after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would pause the 25% tariff he was set to impose on the sector. But that 30-day exemption is due to run out in early April, […]

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March 20, 2025

Civic Day in Colombia backs healthcare and labor reforms

    In Colombia, national reforms on healthcare and labor brought tens of thousands of citizens to the streets in support of President Gustavo Petro’s proposed changes. He proclaimed Tuesday, March 18, “Civic Day” and encouraged workers to make their voices heard. However the reforms face […]

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March 20, 2025

Mexico bans planting GMO corn seeds to protect native species

Mexico has passed a Constitutional amendment to protect native corn and ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds, which come mainly from the United States.Agricultural experts and Mexican officials say the measure will have sweeping implications for agriculture, trade and food sovereignty.CGTN’s Franc Contreras […]

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March 20, 2025

Canadian trucking industry braces for tariff deadline

Canada is awaiting the new tariff deadline. In early March, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would be making an exception for the Canadian and Mexican auto industries, and paused tariffs impacting that sector. But that exemption runs out in early April. Trump is also […]

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