The Americas Now Podcast features the stories behind the news headlines and current events, directly from our correspondents on the ground. Hosted by CGTN anchor Elaine Reyes, listeners will get both thoughtful analysis and the human stories about the changing social, economic and political landscape in the Americas.
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Objective, Nonpartisan and Insightful. Topics include world affairs, geopolitics, economics, health, and social issues.
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My interview with Yawen Xu of China’s CGTN on the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), of which India is also a full member.We discuss SCO’s history and how its priorities in the formative years were terrorism and separatism.And about SCO’s major accomplishments over the last two decades, especially regarding Central Asia.I talk about …
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Since 1989, over 3,000 people have been exonerated from prison sentences in the United States after evidence proved they were innocent. But how hard is it for those who are wrongfully convicted to rebuild their lives? Americas Now Podcast host Elaine Reyes talks to correspondent Dan Williams who followed several cases and produced a special report …
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Imagine a choir where some singers cannot see and others cannot hear. That’s the concept of a unique project in Venezuela, which shows how – when pre-conceptions are put aside — music can be made. Americas Now Podcast host Elaine Reyes talks to Stephen Gibbs who deployed in the city of Barquisimeto to meet and interview these talented musicians and…
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Climate-Forced Indigenous Migration
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Navajo Nation people are being forced out. The same is happening in Central America, where the rainy season has become shorter and unpredictable. Farmers, most of whom are indigenous, can’t produce like they used to a decade ago, so they migrate north. Americas Now Podcast host Elaine Reyes talks to award winning correspondent Alasdair Baverstock w…
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Venezuelan Students Crossing
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Every morning…dozens of kids in western Venezuela leave their homes before 5-am — to embark on an adventurous journey to school. And it’s not just any school… it’s on the other side of the border, in Colombia. Americas Now Podcast host Elaine Reyes talks to correspondent Michelle Begue who followed students and visited schools for several days to p…
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How the US is destroying itself and the world order
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Endless and needless wars, coups and color revolutions, violation of international laws, hypocritical application of rules and morality, fake democracy and fake prosperity at home… the US is in big trouble. And so is Europe. My article originally published here: https://sputniknews.in/20240122/how-america-is-destroying-itself-and-the-world-order-62…
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How to Make America Great in 4 Steps
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1. Increase wages 2. Reduce cost of living 3. Stop the endless wars 4. Encourage good values
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2024 Prediction: Year of Decolonization and Dedollarization
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U.S. overplayed its hand, weaponized the dollar, lost the war in Ukraine, and is getting mired in another disastrous Middle East war. The Global South has had enough
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Americans are wealthy, healthy, happy and smart. And they just want to spread their happiness to the rest of the world.
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Look at INCOME-per-capita. That’s only $38,000 a year. Also, GDP is based on spending and doesn’t reflect real wealth. Now look at China, where people have saved up $18 trillion in bank accounts. Who’s wealthier?
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The Most Misunderstood Sector of the Economy — Manufacturing
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Some in the US are now starting to realize that decoupling from China is not so easy after all. The dream of offshoring or near-shoring has been downgraded to de-risking. Why? Manufacturing is more than just cheap labor and assembly. Let’s explore all the myths and demystify manufacturing in this podcast. Manufacturing underpins economic growth, so…
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Peruvian Cuisine In The Spotlight
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Correspondent Dan Collyns has been reporting how Peruvians have managed to master the art of combining highland Andean products like local potatoes with seafood from the Pacific Ocean.CGTN America tarafından oluşturuldu
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Migrants Risking Death To Cross The Border
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The US-Mexico border has long been an area of treacherous terrain. And with the number of migrants trying to illegally cross into the US increasing, the number of migrant deaths has risen as well. Since 2020, migrants have been choosing more dangerous routes to the US to avoid apprehension. Hundreds perish from heat exposure and dehydration in the …
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Americas Now: Illegal mining in South America
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Illegal mining is a big problem in South America. Thousands of small-time miners are digging up and destroying parts of the Amazon in different countries. The police and the army seem to be a step behind as the miners keep operating. Correspondent-Producer Armando Guerra shares his experience, with host Elaine Reyes, covering illegal gold mines in …
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Bretton Woods III - How to save the US dollar and American Empire
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The US economy is in shambles. Exploding debt, inequality, stagnant wages, dying small towns all over America, homelessness, drug addiction… the problems go on. And then there is dedollarization movement, which threatens the dollar’s relevance. The only way to stop this a huge war or wars, which would cripple Russia and China, and devastate Europe.…
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Americas Now: The Female Pioneers of Colombia’s Vallenato Music
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Vallenato is likely Colombia’s most popular musical genre and part of the country’s identity. Played with an accordion, it’s a combination of African, Indigenous and European sounds. Traditionally, the genre has been dominated by male musicians but lately it’s female performers who are making themselves heard. Correspondent Michelle Begue discusses…
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Americas Now: Inside Colombia’s largest drug cartel
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Colombia is the world’s largest cocaine producer and the cultivation of coca plants, the main ingredient of the drug, is increasing. Elaine Reyes talks to correspondent Toby Muse, who recently reported on the Gulf Clan, the leading drug cartel in Colombia. Muse, who is based in the South American country, deployed to the epicenter of cocaine produc…
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Americas Now: Pirates of the Gulf of Mexico
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Pirates and robbing ships at sea may seem like a thing from the past. But in Mexico, a country that has been attacked by pirates for centuries, the practice continues. Elaine Reyes talks to correspondent Alasdair Baverstock who has reported on modern-day pirates targeting oil platforms and vessels in the Gulf of Mexico.…
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Americas Now: Chocolate: A $10 billion business that begins with cacao
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Most people associate chocolate with the chocolatiers of Europe. But the main ingredient for chocolate, cacao, comes from Latin America and Africa. Director-Producer Armando Guerra joins anchor Elaine Reyes to recount his journey to Ecuador to interview farmers and producers of cacao.CGTN America tarafından oluşturuldu
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Peter Zeihan is the Jim Cramer of Geopolitics
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Peter Zeihan is so wrong about everything that this is my longest podcast — 40 minutes long! He’s wrong about deglobalization, the coming collapse of China, reshoring or friend-shoring of manufacturing, the future of US dollar, and definitely his rewriting of the American Empire’s past.
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Americas Now: Climate Change Threatens Marine Life in Florida
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA, 2022 was one of the hottest years on record. Some scientists believe Florida is among the most vulnerable states when it comes to climate change. How are higher temperatures impacting our oceans and their marine life? Elaine Reyes talks with Americas Now Correspondent John Z…
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Americas Now: Climate Change Moves Inland
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On this week's Americas Now podcast, Anchor Elaine Reyes talks to Correspondent John Zarrella about the inland risk of climate change on parks and lakes in the U.S. They discuss the life-altering changes being seen at Yellowstone National Park and Utah's Great Salt Lake,both of which may not be recognizable in the not-too-distant future.The drought…
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There has been a “pandemic of peace” in the news lately, starting with the historic peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran. More surprisingly, it was brokered by China! Then there has been an exponential increase in trade deals that embrace dedollarization — not only Russia and China but also India, ASEAN, Brazil, and African countries. What do a…
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Getting a second chance through Rugby in Venezuela
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Crime is a significant problem in Venezuela. Politicians and experts have yet to find a solution. So when a company became the victim of gang violence, the owner took matters into his own hands. He offered jobs to gang members and created a Rugby league for prisoners to train, play and learn about values such as teamwork and respect. Elaine Reyes t…
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Americas Now podcast: Legalization of Euthanasia in Colombia gives patients the right to die
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Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending life to avoid pain and suffering. Colombia is the only country in Latin America, and one of only several worldwide, to allow it in non-terminal cases.CGTN America tarafından oluşturuldu
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To paraphrase Shakespeare, we are living through the best of times and worst of times. We have the potential to create an incredible world, thanks to great advancements in science, technology, trade, global connectivity etc. But we are also on the verge of WW3, thanks to the current war against Russia and the potential war against China. This is te…
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The geo-economic center of the earth is moving eastward, thanks to Asia, which is now the #1 continent in terms of GDP. China’s miraculous growth in the last four decades has made it the world’s #1 in manufacturing, trade, wealthy middle class population, Fortune 500 firms, patents, scientific publications etc. Countries around the world are lookin…
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The End of Dollar Hegemony
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The USA has enjoyed the “exorbitant privilege” of dollar for many decades. As the currency of choice for global trade and foreign exchange reserves, the USD bestowed Americans with wealth and power. Let’s discuss what those powers are, how the US elites abuse them, and how the world is now revolting against this unfair monopoly. A multipolar world …
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India — The Crown Jewel of the American Empire?
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While Indian politicians protect the dairy industry from foreign competition, they have allowed the US to take over India’s e-commerce, 5G, mobile payments, social media etc.
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50 Reasons Why China Succeeded
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Most people have their favorite talking point regarding China’s success — cheap labor, communist dictatorship, stealing IP, protectionism etc. While the stereotypes have some truth, the true reasons underpinning China’s success are more holistic and sophisticated. Here are 50 reasons, in no particular order of importance. Other developing countries…
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Why the US must crush Russia and China — Bretton Woods III
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Bretton Woods I led to gold-backed dollar that reigned as the global trade/reserve currency till 1971. Then it collapsed. The US dollar was revived with Petrodollar — we can call it Bretton Woods II. Now, the primacy of dollar is under threat again, thanks to exploding debt and rise of a multipolar world. The US needs Bretton Woods III to cancel al…
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Death of Globalization — Another Lie from Peter Zeihan
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While the conflicts with Russia and China create some decoupling, the overall trend is globalization and some selective “re-globalization.”
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The Road to Becoming a Developed Nation — Economic Strategy for India
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The next 20 years are the most crucial for India. With a booming workforce and a young population, India can grow rapidly and become a developed nation. However, the challenges are numerous! India needs meticulous planning and flawless execution.
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How Should India Manage the “China Threat”?
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India-China relations have been terribly strained over the last two years. Anti-China sentiments are high in China. However, in an emerging multipolar world, India needs a pragmatic and strategic foreign policy.
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Ukraine War: Russia Survives, EU Dies, China Gains, and USA Wins Big
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This episode is also available as a blog post: http://worldaffairs.blog/2022/09/04/ukraine-war-russia-survives-eu-dies-china-gains-and-usa-wins-big/
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