Nitza Soledad Perez
CGTN America
Miami, FL, United States
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Living with Autism
Autism impacts millions of families around the world. → Read More
Hurricane Dorian leaves widespread devastation across the Bahamas Islands
Hurricane Dorian pounded the Bahamas Islands, where seven people are confirmed dead. The storm is now weaker but bigger and is forecast to hit more territory as it heads for the U.S. coast. → Read More
Puerto Rico official's leaked chats among various issues sparking protests
Judge issues warrant for cellphones of officials linked to controversy sparking protests in Puerto Rico. But it's not the only issue helping to fuel unrest on the island. → Read More
Pressure mounts for resignation of Puerto Rico governor
The Pressure is mounting in Puerto Rico. Tens-of-thousands jammed the streets in front of the Governor's residence. For 10 days, they've been demanding the resignation of Ricardo Rossello. → Read More
A lack of medications in Cuba led to a dependence on herbal medicine
“Americas Now” visits a farm in Cuba that produces plants used in medicinal treatments. Nitza Soledad Perez reports. → Read More
Parkland reeling after two suicide related to last year's school shooting
Suicides, marches, and a polarized gun control debate all by-products of America's gun violence epidemic. In 2018 the city of Parkland, Florida witnessed one of the deadliest shooting massacres in U.S. history. → Read More
Environmental activists fight climate change in Florida
In 2018 alone, the U.S. state of Florida suffered a massive hurricane, flooding, and dying wildlife. Environmental activists say they are now stepping up the fight against climate change, and what they say are human-made disasters. → Read More
Puerto Rico hurricane recovery prompts pharmaceutical firms to improve operations
Hurricane Maria disrupted the larger pharmaceutical industry that heavily relies on Puerto Rico as a manufacturing base. A year later, those firms are struggling to get on solid ground. → Read More
Puerto Rico one year later: Shedding light on the stalled repairs of electric grid
It has been nearly a year since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. Nearly three thousand people died and many are still struggling to cope with the aftermath. → Read More
Climate gentrification floods coastal US cities
The Atlantic Hurricane season is underway in the U.S. Some are considering moving away from hard-hit regions, due to costly repairs and unaffordable insurance premiums. Others are still struggling to recover from last year. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez has more on so-called climate gentrification. → Read More
Examining the identity of Chinese residents in the Dominican Republic
People of Chinese descent have been relocating to the DR in waves since the mid-1800’s. In the mid-2000’s the capital, Santo Domingo, officially launched the nation’s first “Chinatown.” → Read More
Peru cuts childhood malnutrition rate in half
Peru is becoming a global example in the fight against chronic childhood malnutrition. → Read More
Uncertainty for undocumented kids held in U.S. detention
Another day of uncertainty for undocumented children, held at U.S. detention centers without their parents. U.S. President Donald Trump spent the day hammering out why his administration has to "get tough" along the border. → Read More
US First Lady Melania Trump visits child immigrant holding center in Texas
The First Lady made a surprise visit to the Texas-Mexico border a day after President Trump reversed course on separating immigrant children from their parents. → Read More
US forecasters predict another intense hurricane season
Hurricane season in the Atlantic doesn’t begin until June 1 — but a storm is already developing off the coast of Mexico. → Read More
Chinese investment in Dominican Republic set to grow
The Dominican Republic formalized relations with China this month, and some Chinese companies already operating in this part of the Caribbean. Nitza Soledad Perez reports. → Read More
Transplanted Puerto Ricans being adopted by families in Florida
Thousands of families lost everything after category 4 Hurricane Maria ravaged the US island territory of Puerto Rico. → Read More
#Enough: Nationwide student protests call for action on gun violence
Student outrage and activism has been building since February 14th, when a former student opened fire at a Florida high school, killing 17. → Read More
Students return to Parkland, Florida school after shooting massacre
Somber faces and a heavy police presence marked the students’ attempt at a return to normalcy. → Read More
Honoring a 15-year-old hero who took bullets while saving others
15-year-old Peter Wang died wearing the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps uniform he treasured and holding the door so other students from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School could… → Read More