Joel Richards
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Horse plasma could hold a key to COVID-19 treatment
Scientists in Argentina have developed a serum from antibodies produced by horses. It’s said to have the ability to reduce the severity of effects caused by COVID-19. Joel Richards has the story. → Read More
Argentine president unveils new economic measures to counter poll shock
President Mauricio Macri was trounced in what was predicted to be a close presidential primary race, has announced a series of emergency measures aimed at appeasing voters, who are frustrated with inflation running at more than 50 percent. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports → Read More
Trade deal between Latin America and EU ratified at Mercosur
This is a deal that provides countries like Argentina the opportunity to develop its potential in agricultural production. → Read More
Chilean salmon industry faces opposition from environmentalists
In 2018, several hundred thousand salmon escaped from their pen. Environmental groups and local communities labelled it a disaster. Joel Richards traveled to the southern part of Chile to find out more. → Read More
Uruguay among the favorites to win COPA America 2019 trophy
This weekend kicked off the 2019 Copa America football championship.The Uruguay team, known as the Celeste, or Sky Blue, is considered one of the favorites. → Read More
Argentina's former president appears in court for corruption trial
A corruption trial involving Argentina's former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner began in Buenos Aires. It came just days after the surprise announcement by Fernandez de Kirchner that she would be running for vice-president. → Read More
Argentina inflation rate heats up, putting pressure on business owners
Inflation is just one of the problems facing thousands of small and medium-sized companies in the country. → Read More
Developing nations meet in Buenos Aires for South-South Cooperation Conference
The United Nations is hosting a conference in Argentina this week on South-South Development. South-South Cooperation, or S-S-C, is about developing nations sharing experiences on a range of issues to improve people's lives. CGTN's Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires. → Read More
South American leaders launch new political alliance
South American leaders gather in Chile to launch a new, centrist organization to replace the group championed by the late left-wing Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, in a reflection of the continent's changing political leanings. → Read More
In Bolivia, the Christian festival of Carnival blends western and indigenous beliefs
Christian Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia blends western and indigenous rituals into a festival that's become a UNESCO World Heritage event. → Read More
Elaborate costumes color the streets of Oruro
A mining town in Bolivia possesses a unique energy that makes its carnival one of the most famed in Latin America. → Read More
Bolivian Carnival: Devils dance the 'Diablada' in the streets of Oruro
An hours long pilgrimage, steeped in tradition. → Read More
The legendary rock musician from Argentina who still inspires audiences
Singing in Spanish, dozens of popular bands provided the soundtrack for turbulent decades in Latin America, which are still heard on the radio today. One of the most influential and respected musicians of that generation is Pedro Aznar. → Read More
International Contact Group meet to find solutions for Venezuela crisis
The first meeting of the International Contact Group on Venezuela took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday to discuss a solution to the Venezuela crisis. → Read More
Interpol cracking down on human smuggling to South America
Illegal immigration and human trafficking resulted in raids in 11 Latin American countries late last year. It's become an alarming problem in one country in particular. → Read More
Thousands protest as Buenos Aires is put under lock-down for G20
Thousands protested in Buenos Aries but kept away from the G20 venue. Law enforcement have city on lockdown with roads and transit shutdown. → Read More
Thousands of officers patrol Buenos Aires during G20
Argentina's security ministry has worked with security services from around the world and brought in special equipment, including from China. → Read More
Copa Libertadores final to be played outside Argentina
It has been described as the most important match in Argentine club football history. River Plate and Boca Juniors will now play the deciding match in the Copa Libertadores Cup Final outside of Argentina. → Read More
Cheaper peso expected to boost Argentine tourism
Argentina's poor performing peso is making it a bargain for tourists from abroad. CGTN's Joel Richards reports. → Read More
Buenos Aires hosts B20 business meeting ahead of G20 summit
The G20 leaders' summit will take place in Argentina in November, but ahead of that, Buenos Aires hosted the B20. → Read More