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 […]
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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.
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Illegal migration to the United States was on the rise during the pandemic. Michelle Begue has the story.
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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.
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While Mexico is not a country traditionally associated with winter sports, it will be sending one of its largest teams ever to Beijing 2022.
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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.
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2021 was a record year for remittances in Mexico with tens of billions wired from workers in the U.S. Alasdair Baverstock has more.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayan descendants still inhabit the Yucatan Peninsula in southeast Mexico and they defend their roots and culture. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock paid them a visit.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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In Colombia, the tourism industry has seen difficult days before because of its on-going Armed Conflict.
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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.
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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 […]
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The Pentathlon comprises five different events: fencing, horseback riding, swimming, shooting and cross-country running.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Between the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and high food prices, more and more people are rethinking the way they eat and produce.
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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.
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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.
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In the middle of the Ecuadorian Andes, a group of farmers realized that unity creates strength.
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Alasdair Baverstock visited the state of Chiapas, in the south of Mexico, to look at the vaccination efforts on a local, and national scale.
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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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For several years, El Salvador, has been on the list of most dangerous countries in the world mainly due to street gangs like MS-13. But in 2020 the crime rates went down significantly. Harris Whitbeck has the answer.
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Brazil has second-most COVID deaths in the world, many acknowledge the virus is out of control. This Human Cost of COVID-19 is a multi-part series of human-nature stories behind the pandemic: the suffering, the heroism, the admirable work and behavior of so many that go muted or under-reported. Episode 1: A study […]
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It’s in its seventh year of recession – one of the steepest ever recorded in the world. Its economy is partially sanctioned by the U.S. and it’s also had to contend with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The last 12 months have been exceptionally tough for […]
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They serve as a treasure trove to scientists and a paradise for nature tourists. The Galapagos Islands. Located 1000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador, they feature plant and animal life found nowhere else in the world. On these islands, tourism has been the main industry […]
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Earlier in 2021, nearly 8,000 migrants from Honduras tried to cross into Guatemala to join more Central Americans in a caravan attempting to reach the United States. They were escaping the economic effects of a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But that was only made […]
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A national debate is underway in the United States over whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour from the current $7.25 an hour today, as more than 30 million U.S. citizens now live below the poverty line. The last time the U.S. […]
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The accumulation of plastic debris on our oceans and rivers has led to the formation on garbage patches and floating islands non-biodegradable waste in open waters. Harris Whitbeck reports.
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Michelle Begue brings us a story of second chances for those who love cooking and are curious for a career in the restaurant industry.
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