TELESUR — broadcast 20261011 180000 UTC 488 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:27] From Sendero Los Mangos Catarina Masaya. [00:00:30] Nicaragua. Kenia Doña greets you. From this landscape that [00:00:33] welcomes us today, we welcome you to a new Green Destination expedition. [00:00:37] On this occasion, we will visit [00:00:40] Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country [00:00:44] located in the heart of Central Asia. Its [00:00:47] strategic position as a link between the east and [00:00:51] west of the Asian continent. The [00:00:54] Kyrgyz economy and traditions are deeply [00:00:57] linked to its rugged terrain, which covers more than [00:01:00] 80% of its territory and makes it [00:01:04] a fundamental part of the nomadic cultures of the [00:01:06] region. So get ready to embark on an unforgettable [00:01:10] adventure in the mountains and plains of Central [00:01:14] Asia. [00:01:22] join us to In every continent, the blood in [00:01:25] our hearts moves us to a destination of our great [00:01:28] mother. The [00:01:30] earth, [00:01:33] which extends its arms over oceans, mountains, [00:01:36] plains and glaciers, [00:01:39] all full of life, giving moving [00:01:42] upper part, which extends near moments. Nature in all its [00:01:46] splendor calls us to care for and protect this [00:01:49] wonderful [00:01:50] heritage. [00:01:56] As every week in green destination, we invite you to discover [00:02:00] places where nature, sustainable tourism and [00:02:04] conservation inspire new ways to see the [00:02:07] world. The journey continues on the digital [00:02:10] system, follow us on [00:02:11] @destinovetelesur.X [00:02:15] on @destinoverde Telesur on Instagram, on [00:02:18] YouTube, as Destino Verde Telesur, and share your [00:02:22] stories, photographs and proposals via email [00:02:25] destinoverde@telesurtv.net, [00:02:28] because knowing a destination can also inspire [00:02:32] others to care for the planet. Now, [00:02:35] join us to see the most important tourism [00:02:38] and environmental [00:02:39] news. [00:02:43] In mid-September 2026, the Peruvian [00:02:47] government announced the elimination of prior [00:02:50] reservations in the digital ticket system for Machupichu. From [00:02:54] now on, the digital [00:02:56] An example of this is the snow platform will operate exclusively through nominal [00:02:59] purchases, linking each ticket to a unique [00:03:02] identity document. The Minister of Culture, [00:03:06] Alberto Being Golea, [00:03:09] Chui valley near explained that an analysis of almost 210,000 reservations revealed that [00:03:12] 131,626 of them, [00:03:16] 62.9%, ended up being cancelled. [00:03:20] As an example of this distortion, the minister pointed out that, at the time [00:03:24] of the announcement, tickets were listed as sold out until [00:03:27] December. However, [00:03:30] statistics show that more than half of those alleged visitors [00:03:34] will never make the trip. This artificial [00:03:37] overestimation of demand blocked tickets [00:03:41] and made it difficult for thousands of real tourists [00:03:44] to plan their visit to the country's main [00:03:48] attraction. [00:03:51] Ctrip, China's largest travel agency, has added a [00:03:55] space flight to its product [00:03:58] and the ancient art of change. To help the catalog. It is a space tourism [00:04:01] package from Virgin Galactic, a British-American company [00:04:04] dedicated to suborbital [00:04:06] flights. This space adventure promises [00:04:10] to take off in 2027, and costs [00:04:13] 5.1 million yuan, equivalent to about [00:04:17] Aslan, located on the $760,000 [00:04:19] per person. The starting point is the city of Las [00:04:23] Cruces in the U.S. state of New Mexico, and the [00:04:26] itinerary includes a visit to Spaceport. [00:04:30] America, the spaceport from which Virgin [00:04:33] Galactic operates. Training in a simulation [00:04:36] cabin and a dress rehearsal before takeoff, which will [00:04:39] take place on the fifth day, and the sixth and last [00:04:43] day is reserved for the return to China. [00:04:47] The price includes, among other things, five nights of [00:04:50] accommodation, preparation activities, and the space [00:04:54] flight. However, it does not include airfare to [00:04:57] the United States, the visa, or other [00:05:01] personal expenses, according to the product [00:05:03] sheet. [00:05:08] The consequences of climate change affect different [00:05:11] regions of the planet unequally, especially [00:05:15] the highest thermal zones. Recent [00:05:18] measurements have indicated that Swiss glaciers have been disproportionately [00:05:22] reduced by climate change, and it is specified [00:05:25] that in 2026 [00:05:28] they registered the second largest melt in history, [00:05:31] estimated at 5.5% of [00:05:35] their volume. This statistic adds to the loss of [00:05:38] 20% of their volume in the last 5 years. The [00:05:42] Swiss glacier monitoring network, Glamos, published a [00:05:46] study after the summer of 2026, which [00:05:49] registered a record temperature, preceded by a [00:05:52] winter with little snowfall. This year the [00:05:55] glaciers have lost enormous amounts of ice, said the [00:05:59] head of Glamos, Matias Hus, who described [00:06:02] 2026 as a catastrophic year. [00:06:05] Likewise, the researcher pointed out that there will probably [00:06:09] be no ice within 10 or perhaps 15 years. [00:06:16] The imposing Tian Sang mountains and their high [00:06:20] pastures connect their peoples in the protection of alpine [00:06:24] ecosystems and their biodiversity, while [00:06:26] vindicating the heritage of nomadic cultures. [00:06:29] Activate your curious map, awaken your curiosity, [00:06:34] explore the high peaks of Kyrgyzstan, mountains [00:06:38] that beyond their borders invite you to enjoy [00:06:41] their nature, culture and memory. [00:06:56] Believe it or not, the official name of Kyrgyzstan is actually [00:07:00] the Kyrgyz Republic. [00:07:02] Belonging to Central Asia, this mountainous nation has [00:07:06] no access to the sea. It shares [00:07:09] borders with the People's Republic of China to the East, [00:07:13] Kazakhstan to the North, Tajikistan to the [00:07:16] South, and Uzbekistan to the West. Its [00:07:19] surface area is [00:07:22] 199,951 square kilometers and it has an [00:07:26] estimated population of 7.4 million [00:07:28] inhabitants for 2026. Its rugged [00:07:32] terrain covers more than 80% of its [00:07:34] territory and is considered one of the last living [00:07:38] strongholds of traditional nomadic culture in [00:07:41] Central Asia. This is evident in the lifestyle of its [00:07:45] shepherds. One of its most emblematic places is the [00:07:48] Tian Shan mountain range, which is located at coordinates [00:07:51] 42 degrees, 3 minutes, 33 [00:07:54] seconds North, 79 degrees, 46 minutes, [00:07:58] 36 seconds East longitude. [00:08:31] The South American giant is constantly [00:08:34] evolving. Join Beto Almeida and his [00:08:37] guests. In Latitud Brasil, a [00:08:40] conversation where the most important aspects [00:08:44] of daily Brazilian events in the political, [00:08:47] social, [00:08:50] economic and cultural panorama are [00:08:53] discussed. Every Wednesday, [00:08:56] only on Telesur, [00:09:00] temperatures rise, rain patterns change and [00:09:03] drought advances. This is a reflection of a planet that is crying [00:09:07] for help due to climate [00:09:10] environment, reduce water waste, [00:09:14] thus reducing the energy to pump it. Choose [00:09:17] local foods, avoiding the energy expenditure of [00:09:20] transportation. Carry your eco-friendly bag, thus reducing [00:09:24] the energy production of plastics. Recycle [00:09:27] and reuse, avoiding the high energy consumption [00:09:31] of manufacturing from scratch. The future [00:09:34] depends on us, act and turn on energy [00:09:37] saving. [00:10:08] The geology of Kyrgyzstan is marked by its high [00:10:11] mountain relief and its interaction with glaciers, which is also [00:10:15] evident throughout its culture. This relationship is [00:10:19] appreciated from its capital Bishkek, where you can [00:10:22] explore the bustling Osh Bazaar to acquire [00:10:26] felt crafts and spices, or by heading [00:10:29] east to enjoy the country's ancestral [00:10:32] cuisine and visit one of the most [00:10:36] emblematic places, the majestic Lake Issyk-Kul, [00:10:39] known as the eye of Kyrgyzstan. It is an [00:10:43] immense alpine inland sea surrounded by snow-capped [00:10:46] peaks considered sacred and a key point for ecological [00:10:50] adventure tourism in Central [00:10:53] Asia. [00:10:57] We begin this tour of Kyrgyzstan in its capital [00:11:01] Bishkek. The main way to get to this place from [00:11:04] the major connection hubs in Istanbul, Turkey, [00:11:08] Moscow, in the Russian Federation, and Dubai, is by [00:11:12] air, although it is also accessible by short [00:11:15] flights from neighboring Almaty in Kazakhstan [00:11:19] and Urumqi in China. The [00:11:22] city is located in the north of the country in the Chu River [00:11:26] valley and at the foot of the imposing Alatoo [00:11:28] mountain range, which belongs to the Tian [00:11:32] Shan mountain system. In recent times, the nation has [00:11:36] transformed its tourism into a benchmark for nomadic culture [00:11:39] as a reflection of human and cultural evolution in the [00:11:43] mountain environment. And as a reflection of this new approach, [00:11:47] between August and September 2026, this magnificent [00:11:50] setting became the epicenter of the sixth World [00:11:54] Nomad Games, with a modern and colorful [00:11:57] inauguration. The southern part of the Kyrgyz [00:12:00] capital adapts perfectly to its [00:12:03] surroundings. Its [00:12:07] the mountain slopes, its urbanity [00:12:10] favors hills, green areas, and a more [00:12:13] inclined, green, and fresh climate. [00:12:16] In contrast, towards its northern part or lower [00:12:20] part, the terrain gradually flattens out until it merges [00:12:23] with the deep plains and steppes that [00:12:27] mark the border with [00:12:29] Kazakhstan. Some of its most popular places are the extensive [00:12:33] Soviet-style Ala-Too Square with its central [00:12:36] statue of Lenin, the enormous Central Mosque [00:12:39] of Imam Sarashi, the largest [00:12:43] in Kyrgyzstan and one of the largest in all of Central [00:12:46] Asia, and the bustling Osh Bazaar commercial [00:12:50] center. There you can buy various food products and [00:12:54] traditional dishes, indigenous musical [00:12:58] instruments and the national clothing of Kyrgyzstan, [00:13:01] as well as various felt crafts and spices. [00:13:04] This is the main activity, and for those who enjoy [00:13:08] nature, the city serves as a gateway to the nearby [00:13:12] Ala-Archa National Park, located about [00:13:15] 40 km to the south, where you can [00:13:19] hike and climb among forested [00:13:22] gorges and glacial rivers. [00:13:25] Continuing our journey eastward along the road that [00:13:28] borders the mountain range, an hour away is the [00:13:34] the city of Tokmok, an ideal place to [00:13:37] make a historical stop at the Burana Tower, a [00:13:41] minaret from the year 800, 25 [00:13:44] meters high, which was part of the Silk Road and [00:13:47] offers a spectacular view of the plains, a [00:13:51] museum and historical exhibits at its base. [00:13:55] Continuing the journey eastward, we enter the [00:13:58] Issyk-Kul region, to [00:14:01] Cholpon-Ata, a Kyrgyz resort [00:14:05] city located on the northern shore of Lake [00:14:07] Issyk-Kul. The hippodrome of this city was [00:14:11] home to various equestrian games and competitions [00:14:15] during the World Nomad Games. In this [00:14:17] region is the Karkara gorge, [00:14:21] one of the most striking landscapes in Central Asia, [00:14:25] with its wide and flat valley, rolling hills, open [00:14:29] grasslands, and coniferous forests, a setting with centuries of [00:14:33] nomadic history, as it has long served as a traditional [00:14:36] passage for groups of nomadic herders moving through [00:14:40] the seasonal pastures of the mountains. [00:14:43] This environment is also home to some [00:14:46] ethnographic villages, whose main attraction is to [00:14:49] offer a complete immersion in their lifestyle [00:14:53] in their felt tents, which are known [00:14:56] locally as yurts. These villages [00:14:59] offer samples of local crafts, traditional [00:15:03] cuisine, demonstrations of falconry with eagles, [00:15:07] and archery workshops. On the [00:15:09] tour of this region, you cannot miss a visit [00:15:13] to the open-air Cholpon Ata petroglyph site [00:15:17] with its millennia-old rock carvings, and [00:15:21] a stroll along the beaches and hot springs of Lake Issyk-Kul, [00:15:25] known as the sea of [00:15:27] Kyrgyzstan. Departing again along the road [00:15:31] eastward and bordering the shore of the lake, you can reach [00:15:35] the multicultural city of Karakol. This city [00:15:38] serves as a logistical base for exploring the [00:15:42] nearby natural wonders, such as the [00:15:44] Skazka canyon, also known as the fairy [00:15:48] tale canyon, due to its reddish clay formations [00:15:51] that change color with the hours of the day, and its diverse [00:15:55] forms due to the erosion of wind and water that has [00:15:58] sculpted stone figures for thousands of years [00:16:02] that look like castles, animals, or [00:16:04] walls. Near the city, you will also find the [00:16:08] impressive Jeti Oguz valley, famous [00:16:12] for its seven bulls' rocks, and for lovers of an [00:16:16] extreme adventure, Karakol is the starting [00:16:19] point for advanced trekking to the highest [00:16:22] and most demanding peaks of the mountain range. [00:16:25] To conclude this unforgettable expedition through the high Kyrgyz [00:16:29] mountains and their nomadic communities, we set [00:16:32] off along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul westward [00:16:36] and back to the [00:16:39] capital. As we ascend into the mountainous [00:16:43] interior, we reach the high pastures, known locally as [00:16:46] jailoo. This section offers a complete immersion [00:16:50] in rural life. You must leave the asphalt to [00:16:53] ascend more than 3000 meters in altitude to Lake [00:16:57] Song-Kul, an alpine water mirror surrounded by [00:17:01] endless meadows. The [00:17:03] surroundings of the lake offer experiential accommodation [00:17:06] in traditional yurts [00:17:09] managed by local shepherds so that you can [00:17:12] enjoy for as long as you wish horse rides through [00:17:16] the high mountain steppe, observation [00:17:19] of hunting eagles, and tasting of traditional [00:17:23] dairy products such as kumis, a type of fermented [00:17:26] mare's milk considered the national [00:17:29] drink of Kyrgyzstan, as it symbolizes the hospitality [00:17:33] and nomadic heritage of the Central Asian [00:17:35] shepherds. [00:17:39] Galloping horses, riders in motion, and bows [00:17:43] that did not lose precision, thus [00:17:46] impressed the world with the images of the World Nomad Games [00:17:49] held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The [00:17:52] skills of Central Asian riders evoked a [00:17:56] tradition that dates back to the 12th century, when [00:18:00] Temujin, known as Genghis Khan, [00:18:02] built one of the largest empires in history. His military [00:18:06] power relied on a decisive combination: the [00:18:10] mobility of cavalry, the composite bow, [00:18:12] and the organization of nomadic societies. Let's [00:18:16] discover it: [00:18:22] Between August 31 and September 6, 2026, [00:18:25] the sixth World Nomad Games were held in the [00:18:29] Issyk-Kul Lake region in [00:18:32] Kyrgyzstan. This event, protected by UNESCO to [00:18:35] preserve the cultural heritage of nomadic [00:18:39] peoples, was marked by the visual and cultural contrast between the [00:18:43] modernity of the opening ceremony in the capital [00:18:45] Bishkek and the ancient mystique of the equestrian [00:18:48] and ethnocultural competitions on the shores of Lake [00:18:52] Issyk-Kul that captivated thousands of international [00:18:56] visitors. More than 3,000 athletes from more than 100 [00:19:00] countries participated [00:19:03] in the games, demonstrating that nomadic disciplines have transcended [00:19:06] the borders of Central Asia to become [00:19:09] a sporting and cultural phenomenon of global [00:19:13] interest. Among the most prominent sports of the [00:19:17] day was kok-boru, in which two teams of [00:19:20] riders compete on horseback to capture the replica of a [00:19:24] goat and place it in the opposing goal. Horseback [00:19:27] archery, one of the disciplines that left spectacular [00:19:30] images of the skill and precision of the riders, [00:19:35] falconry as a sport, focused on breeding, [00:19:39] taming, and training birds of [00:19:42] prey. [00:19:47] In Kyrgyzstan, there is a genetic treasure thousands [00:19:50] of years old. It is [00:19:54] southern slopes of the country. It is considered [00:19:58] the largest and most important natural walnut [00:20:01] forest on the planet. It is estimated that the [00:20:05] trees in this area are the direct [00:20:07] ancestors of most of the world's walnut plantations. [00:20:11] When we return, we will learn more about the plant riches of Kyrgyzstan. [00:20:43] Behind every scene there is a story, stories that [00:20:47] reach the big screen. Discover the [00:20:50] best kept secrets with Sala [00:20:53] every Saturday, only on Telesur. [00:21:42] The imposing Tian Shan mountain range defines a [00:21:45] vegetation as diverse as its geography. Its river [00:21:48] valleys and vast high-altitude pastures, known as [00:21:52] jailoo, are essential for the herds of nomadic [00:21:56] shepherds. But the flora of these mountains [00:21:59] holds other treasures: ancient [00:22:02] walnut forests and large high-mountain conifers, [00:22:05] species of ecological and economic importance, [00:22:08] a natural palette that makes Kyrgyzstan an attractive [00:22:12] destination for botanists, travelers, [00:22:14] and lovers of high-altitude [00:22:16] landscapes. [00:22:20] With the coming and going of the seasons, the nomadic [00:22:23] shepherds of Kyrgyzstan lead their herds between [00:22:27] the alpine meadows known in the area as [00:22:30] jailoo, where emblematic plant species such as [00:22:34] Edelweiss or Leontopodium, the legendary snow [00:22:37] flower, are found in the most rugged and high areas of the [00:22:41] country's mountains. It is said that it symbolizes [00:22:45] purity, courage, and love due to the [00:22:48] difficulty of reaching the cliffs where [00:22:51] it blooms. As a backdrop to these plains there are [00:22:55] floral treasures such as the Arslanbob walnut [00:22:58] forest, on the southern slopes of Kyrgyzstan, [00:23:01] considered the largest and most important natural [00:23:05] walnut forest on the planet. Its [00:23:07] importance lies not only in that it covers thousands of [00:23:11] hectares and produces tons of wild [00:23:15] walnuts, but also that it is believed to be the [00:23:18] direct ancestor of most of the world's walnut [00:23:21] plantations, which represents a genetic [00:23:25] richness thousands of years [00:23:27] old. [00:23:32] In Kyrgyzstan, some fauna species are of great [00:23:36] importance for regulating the entire ecosystem, [00:23:39] especially if they are present in a wide variety of [00:23:42] environments and habitats. [00:23:46] leopard, which plays a fundamental ecological [00:23:50] role by acting as a top predator, regulating the [00:23:53] populations of wild herbivores such as the [00:23:57] Siberian ibex and the argali. Its presence [00:24:00] is a key indicator of the health of these high [00:24:03] mountain ecosystems and forms an essential part of the [00:24:06] food chain, being at its apex, which is why it has been [00:24:10] the subject of international [00:24:11] protection programs. [00:24:16] The snow leopard's scientific name is Panthera. [00:24:21] It is the apex carnivore of its ecosystem, [00:24:24] directly regulating the populations of large native [00:24:28] wild herbivores such as the Siberian ibex and the [00:24:31] argali. It is found in high-altitude [00:24:35] mountainous areas between 3 and 4500 [00:24:38] meters, such as steep rocky gorges, alpine [00:24:42] ridges, and high pastures. This feline [00:24:46] has physical adaptations to survive in one of the [00:24:50] planet's most hostile and cold habitats. Males [00:24:53] typically weigh between 45 and 55 [00:24:57] kg, while females are smaller, [00:25:00] from 35 to 40 kg. Their [00:25:04] body length is around 1 to 1.3 [00:25:07] meters. Its tail is extraordinarily long and [00:25:11] functions as a rudder, measuring almost the same as its [00:25:15] body, up to about 105 [00:25:18] cm. It uses it to maintain [00:25:21] balance on icy cliffs and wraps [00:25:24] it around its body like a thermal scarf to [00:25:28] protect itself from extreme cold while sleeping. [00:25:32] Its fur is dense, with grayish, whitish, [00:25:35] and yellowish tones, dotted with rosettes [00:25:38] and dark spots known as snow spots, which [00:25:42] allow it to perfectly camouflage itself with the rock [00:25:45] and snow to stalk its prey. [00:25:53] How does the ghost of the mountains survive the most [00:25:57] relentless winter on Earth? The answer [00:26:00] lies in its feet and the shepherds. [00:26:03] In the realm where the sky kisses the rock and the wind freezes [00:26:07] time, the leopard was endowed by [00:26:10] nature with wide paws that float on the [00:26:13] soft snow, covered by a dense velvet, a secret [00:26:17] that defies the cold ice. For its [00:26:20] part, human action to protect this silent [00:26:24] wanderer within the country has been the development of community [00:26:27] and observation tourism with experiential [00:26:30] ecotourism initiatives, where visitors can take [00:26:34] low-impact expeditions accompanied by local [00:26:38] guides and former shepherds. In this [00:26:41] way, the living presence of the snow leopard generates [00:26:44] direct economic income for families, [00:26:47] demonstrating that the animal is worth more alive than [00:26:51] captured. [00:26:55] Mountain ecosystems, especially those near [00:26:58] glaciers, such as the territory of Kyrgyzstan, are particularly [00:27:02] vulnerable to global warming. A new [00:27:06] report from the World Meteorological Organization [00:27:09] warned that current water trends are [00:27:12] worrying, with the driest conditions in 35 years [00:27:15] observed in 2025. [00:27:18] Next, the environmental data, we analyze some of the [00:27:22] most important conclusions of this report on global [00:27:25] water [00:27:28] resources. [00:27:33] In September 2026, the World [00:27:36] Meteorological Organization published its report on the [00:27:39] state of global water resources for [00:27:42] 2025, which includes both the evaluation [00:27:45] for that year and a semi-decadal [00:27:48] synthesis for the period [00:27:50] 2021-2025. [00:27:53] The document reveals that 2025 was one of the [00:27:56] driest years in the last three decades in [00:28:00] terms of river flow, consolidating a [00:28:03] worrying trend of abnormal river [00:28:06] flows during the last 7 years. [00:28:10] Likewise, experts warn that terrestrial surface [00:28:13] water storage has has continuously decreased [00:28:17] in the last decade, impacting vital sectors [00:28:21] such as hydroelectric power generation and agricultural [00:28:23] irrigation. In addition, the planet's glaciers [00:28:27] have registered widespread losses for the [00:28:30] fourth consecutive year, [00:28:32] while Africa and Asia are consolidating as the [00:28:36] regions most affected by water-related [00:28:39] disasters. [00:28:44] Thus we reach the end of this journey through [00:28:47] Kyrgyzstan, a territory of high [00:28:50] peaks and endless steppes, where its [00:28:53] inhabitants have forged a resilient and vital culture [00:28:56] in harmony with their environment. Kenia [00:29:00] Doña bids farewell from Sendero, Los Mangos in Catarina, [00:29:03] Masaya, Nicaragua. From this beautiful landscape [00:29:07] we remember that it is necessary to recognize that the true [00:29:11] beauty of the world can only be [00:29:14] appreciated when we learn to visit it with humility and [00:29:17] gratitude. We will meet again on a [00:29:20] future green destination route, because knowing [00:29:23] a destination is a privilege, but helping [00:29:27] to preserve it is a responsibility for [00:29:29] everyone. See you soon. [00:29:56] Every day new events and scenarios unfold in Latin [00:30:00] America and the world, that's why we always have our [00:30:03] agenda [00:30:04] open. [00:30:11] Remember to follow us through our multiplatform and be part every [00:30:15] day of the most relevant events, from Monday to [00:30:17] Friday, only on [00:30:20] Telesur. [00:30:26] Hyperconnectivity changes at a dizzying pace, social [00:30:30] platforms, digital [00:30:32] ecosystems gain ground in our [00:30:34] lives. 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