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The Heat: Biden’s new U.S. policies

January 26, 2021

Mexico City running low on oxygen tanks

Mexico’s government says the COVID-19 death rate is now at over 150,000. Many people in the capital city have the virus and are struggling for a breath of air.

January 26, 2021

Biden looks to revise U.S. foreign interactions

But does Biden’s plans to repair America’s reputation and return it to the multilateral fold go far enough?

January 26, 2021

Colombia sees growth in non-mining exports to China

According to Colombia’s export agency, non-mining energy exports to China grew nearly 13 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year.

January 25, 2021

What’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccines?

Social: What is mRNA? How does this vaccine work compared to others developed? Find the answer here.

January 25, 2021

What’s in President Biden’s plan on systemic racism?

From immigration to international engagement, the Biden administration has big plans for the next few weeks. How he will work with Congress and others to get push through his agenda on systemic racism?

January 25, 2021

Exploring logistic challenges of the vaccine rollout in the U.S.

The Biden administration says there was no COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan left for them from Trump Administration. Biden has promised 100 million shots in his first 100 days in office. That may sound ambitious, but experts say more than that is needed if the virus is to be contained by this summer.

January 25, 2021

Mexico’s president tests positive for COVID-19

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is the latest world leader to test positive for COVID-19. The 67-year-old leader has traveled widely in the past week, often appearing without a face mask. His diagnosis comes as a wave of new infections threatens to overwhelm the country’s hospitals.

January 22, 2021

COVID-19: Peru’s vaccine fears

Peru is among the top 20 countries in the world when it comes to coronavirus cases with more than one million people infected.

January 22, 2021

Cryptocurrency goes mainstream

The number of cryptocurrency users around the world continues to explode as do the volatile prices.

January 22, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden’s immigration agenda

As Joe Biden begins his presidency, we continue our series on his political agenda at the start of his term.
Today we’re looking at immigration, a hot button topic during the past four years under Donald Trump, and one President Biden has pledged to make a priority at the start of his administration.

January 22, 2021

COVID-19 redefines the workplace

As countries around the world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, some employers have had to change how their organizations get work done and from where.
In this series, CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy explores how the pandemic has impacted the workplace and our mental health.

January 20, 2021

President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris inaugurated and get to work

Joe Biden took the oath of office on Wednesday to become the 46th president of the United States, aiming to repair a deeply divided nation.

January 19, 2021

Donald Trump 2016-2020: Words versus actions

See what Trump said he would do in his 2016 victory speech, compared to what he did four years in office.

January 19, 2021

California AG nominated to take over U.S. Health and Human Services

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

January 19, 2021

U.N. prepares for U.S. reengagement

UN watchers expect the incoming Biden administration will change the course and bring back a more workable U.S.-UN relationship.

January 19, 2021

States struggle to determine COVID-19 vaccine priorities

At the Someren Glen senior living community in Centennial, Colorado, residents recently received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. For them, it’s not a moment too soon. “They are asking a lot of questions, they’re eager to get in line, they are thrilled […]

January 18, 2021

Guatemalan police clash with U.S. bound migrant caravan

One of the largest Central American migrant caravans ever seen is on the move to the U.S. on foot. Some 9,000 migrants have entered Guatemala from Honduras since Friday. They were beaten with sticks and tear gassed as they faced a Guatemalan military blockade. See the latest.

January 18, 2021

What can Latin America expect from Biden administration?

In four years as president, Trump made just one visit to Latin America in 2018 for the G20 summit. In contrast, as vice president, Joe Biden visited the region 16 times. A sign, his team says, of his interest in and knowledge of the U.S.’s southern neighbors. So, what can Latin America expect from Biden administration?

January 18, 2021

Brazil approves emergency use of two vaccines

Brazil has approved two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. One is from China, while the other was developed in the United Kingdom. Brasilia plans to manufacture both vaccines, with a nation-wide rollout in the coming days.

January 16, 2021

Elderly population in U.S. run into issues for vaccine

In the United States, about 11 million people have received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, while more than 31 million doses have been distributed. Authorities at state and local levels are struggling to iron out logistical challenges of the rollout, while some […]

January 16, 2021

How Trump’s H1-B visa ban has impacted businesses in the U.S.

Back in June, the Trump administration put a temporary ban on H-1B visas that allow employers to hire foreign workers with highly-specialized skills that are hard to get in the U.S. workforce. This was one of a number of moves over the years that sought […]

January 15, 2021

Millions struggle to maintain mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic has taken not just a huge physical toll, it’s affected people emotionally as well.

January 15, 2021

Respiratory therapists on the frontline in fight against COVID-19

It was time, finally, for Jerry Johnson to go home. The 77-year-old man was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late November and had been at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Colorado ever since. Hospital employees formed a clap line, serenading Johnson as he was wheeled out […]

January 15, 2021

How rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol

See how the Capitol storming on January 6, 2021 unfolded.

January 13, 2021

After the Capitol siege, what is the future for Trumpism?

A week after the deadly siege of the U.S Congress, Owen Fairclough reflects on where Trump’s insurrectionist supporters can take their movement

January 12, 2021

Trump to skip Biden’s inauguration

President Trump’s decision not to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration is another act of defiance in a presidency defined by breaking conventions.

January 11, 2021

Tensions rise as migrant caravans back in the U.S.

While migrant caravans continue to form in Central America and move northwards，they are faced with more barriers than ever. Now, many Hondurans don’t even make it to Mexico – getting blocked by Guatemala’s military and civilian police forces – under increased pressure from Washington.

January 11, 2021

Migrant families from Guatemala struggle with separation

The Trump administration separated more than 5,500 children from their parents and most of these families were from Central America. Although the administration comes to a close, migrant families are returning home separated and don’t know when they may be reunited.

January 5, 2021

Survey of Georgia voters for senate runoff

AP VoteCast is a wide ranging survey of the American electorate, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for The Associated Press. The survey of more than 2,700 voters in Georgia will provide insight into who voted, and why, in the state’s Senate runoff […]

January 4, 2021

New strain of coronavirus found in three U.S. states

The new coronavirus variant has been identified in three U.S. states, Colorado, California and Florida. Experts suspect it’s present and spreading in many more. See the latest.

January 4, 2021

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January 4, 2021

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January 4, 2021

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January 4, 2021

U.S. election runoff in Georgia to set balance of power in Senate

Two incumbent Republican senators are trying to hold on to their seats against two Democrat challengers. The balance of power in the U.S. for the next two years literally hinges on this election.

December 28, 2020

Why are tech companies moving to L.A.?

With its studios, technical infrastructure, and talent network, Los Angeles has always been a global hub for entertainment production. Lately, it’s been attracting several tech companies to expand their base of production.

December 23, 2020

How the Kentucky Bourbon Trail survives amid the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has been felt in every part of the United States from major cities to the most rural of regions. In Kentucky, the virus is disrupting life along the famed Bourbon Trail. Bourbon and the tourism it brings to the so-called Bluegrass State is […]

December 23, 2020

Ghost kitchens on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced numerous industries to adapt to new ways of doing business. One industry that’s faced dramatic change is the restaurant sector. As Mark Niu reports, the pandemic has accelerated the competition in the virtual food space.

December 23, 2020

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial underway in the U.S.

This week’s Moderna rollout means there are now two vaccines available to protect people from COVID-19. Several other vaccines could get the green light in the next few months, including one that was once a leading candidate, but ran into problems earlier this year. […]

December 22, 2020

Conceptos Plasticos uses recycled bricks to build affordable housing

A Colombian company is constructing houses in a blink of an eye. Just four people can build this 40-square-meter house in just five days. See how these affordable housing units are built in days with recycled materials.

December 22, 2020

Cuba reopens cautiously after battling COVID-19

After nearly a 10-month fight against COVID-19, Cuba has significantly controlled the virus spread. It has reactivated social and economic activity and reopened its borders to the world, under cautious measures, with a hopeful look at the upcoming year 2021.

December 22, 2020

American children ask Santa for a COVID-19 cure and gifts

With Christmas just a few days away, children’s Christmas wishes for Santa Claus are different this year in the U.S. Many wishes reflect their pain and heartbreak in 2020.

December 22, 2020

Tracking COVID-19 with wastewater testing in the U.S.

Many cities across the United States are now analyzing their sewage to get a sense of how much of the virus is circulating in their communities. See how wastewater testing helps scientists to track COVID-19 in the U.S.

December 22, 2020

New Development Bank boosts Brazil’s economic vitality

The New Development Bank, formerly BRICS Bank ,is becoming an important, multilateral investment institution. It’s financing a project in the Amazon, which is leading to better opportunities for Brazilians. See the latest.

December 22, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 vaccines

Some good news on the fight against COVID-19. Moderna rolls out its vaccine across the United States. But even with that step forward, a new coronavirus variant is causing global concern.

December 21, 2020

Brazilian children prepare for Christmas holiday amid COVID pandemic

A traditional NGO Christmas campaign in Rio de Janeiro’s most poverty-stricken favelas is preparing for Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic. See what’s special this year.

December 21, 2020

COVID-19’s impact on minorities in the U.S.

The COVID-19 has exposed long-standing health and social inequalities in the U.S. Challenges remain despite the hope that the vaccines will soon bring an end to the pandemic. See the latest.

December 21, 2020

Mexico passes law to limit activities of foreign security agents

Mexico has passed legislation that will limit the activities of foreign law enforcement agencies within the country, as the country reports it’s most violent year on record with 40,000 homocides.

December 21, 2020

Cinema Luna takes the big screen to Colombia’s rural towns

For many Colombians, going to the cinema is not an option. See how this organization takes the big screen to the most remote regions of the country.

December 17, 2020

6 men indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor

A federal grand jury has charged six men with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in what investigators say was a plot by anti-government extremists who were angry over her coronavirus policies.

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