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Peru coca leaf cultivation hits record high
June 28, 2023

Peru coca leaf cultivation hits record high

Peru and Colombia are the world’s largest producers of both the coca leaf and cocaine. The latest estimates show that current coca crops could have produced some 870 tons of the drug in 2022. The surge in growth is notably in protected lands and indigenous reserves in the Amazon.

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Special Chinese culture exhibition unveiled at the UN
June 27, 2023

Special Chinese culture exhibition unveiled at the UN

A new exhibition, curated by CCTV United Nations, was unveiled at the UN headquarters on June 26. “A Journey through Civilizations” showcases crafts, artifacts, and multimedia displays from China and other Asian cultures – past, present, and future. Find out more.

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June 25, 2023

Guatemalans vote for new president

  Voters in Guatemala voted Sunday on a successor to President Alejandro Giammattei. The winner will take office next January. Top campaign issues for those in Central America’s most populated nation include inflation and corruption. But with many opposition candidates eliminated from the race, observers […]

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June 24, 2023

One year since Roe v. Wade was overturned

  June 24, 2023, marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to abortion. As a result, 25 million women now live in states where it is more difficult to terminate a pregnancy.

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June 24, 2023

Discovering latest trends in content creation at VidCon 2023

  Gaming companies from around the U.S. are showing off their new products at VidCon 2023 in southern California. The convention brings together creators, fans and experts of digital content for four days of events. For those looking to build a digital brand or just […]

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June 22, 2023

UNGA adopts framework to counter global terrorism

  The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations has called for an urgent Security Council meeting to address the current spate of violence on the West Bank. Labelling the attacks as terrorism Riyad Mansour says the Palestinian people are being punished by […]

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June 22, 2023

Celebrating Dragon Boat Festival in Brazil

  June 22 is Dragon Boat Festival day, one of China’s most popular festivals – a day also meant to ward off illnesses and bring good luck. In Rio de Janeiro, China’s Confucius institute organized this year’s festival to celebrate the occasion. 

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June 22, 2023

Study finds world’s largest lakes are losing water

  This news is shocking but maybe not that surprising: More than half of the world’s largest lakes are losing water. The finding, published in the journal Science, is the product of perhaps the biggest and most comprehensive look at lake water storage yet. 

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June 22, 2023

Financing climate goals in Brazil

In Brazil, both the government and private sector are investing in programs and practices to tackle climate change. And while the will to do more is there, sometimes the funding is not. 

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June 21, 2023

Domestic workers protest for labor protection rights

Domestic workers are among some of the least protected people under the labor protection laws. With no minimum wage requirements for employers, they earn low pay and lack basic healthcare and leave benefits. Miami has one of the highest concentrations of the country’s domestic workers, […]

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June 21, 2023

Women’s prison riot kills dozens in Honduras

A riot at a women’s prison in Honduras has left at least 48 people dead, in what the country’s government is calling a direct attack on its own administration. This deadly riot comes at a time when the country is taking measures to crack-down on […]

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June 21, 2023

Iconic Colorado restaurant reopens after three-year hiatus

The iconic restaurant Casa Bonita drew customers from across the U.S. for years before it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is planning to reopen under new ownership, just as the tourism industry heats up in the U.S. state of Colorado. CGTN’s […]

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June 21, 2023

Indigenous group fights illegal mining in Ecuador

The illegal gold trade is growing in Ecuador. Earlier this year, President Guillermo Lasso declared illegal mining a threat to national security, linking the practice to organized crime, including money laundering and arms and fuel trafficking. With gold prices near all-time highs, little has been […]

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June 14, 2023

Colombia begins campaign to curb Amazon deforestation

Colombia’s Amazon forest is fast approaching a point-of-no-return from deforestation by cattle ranchers, illicit mining and logging, and a lack of education. The government is supporting conservation efforts in these historically-neglected regions by educating a new group of front-line first responders. Michelle Begue has more. […]

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June 14, 2023

Honduran President makes historic visit to China

With the President of Honduras Xiomara Castro nearing the end of her historic visit to China, the two countries will see the fruits of this developing relationship, as the Central American nation strengthens its self determination in the international arena. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.   […]

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June 14, 2023

Trump’s Miami indictment may not be his last

Ex-U.S. President Donald Trump was arraigned in a federal court in Miami on Tuesday as he pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal charges. Outside, hundreds of supporters cheered him on. However, Tuesday’s arraignment may not be the last, amid allegations of election interference in Georgia. […]

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