U.S. Displays Inaccurate Map of Africa at AIDS Conference
The State Department’s presentation sparked a major uproar among attendees. On Thursday, the U.S. government apologized for using a map of Africa in which several countries were incorrectly positioned. RELATED: Schumer Introduces Bill to Create Anti-Corruption Office Targeting Presidential Profiteering “We take full responsibility for the confusion and misinformation this caused among attendees, including our […]
Russian National Anthem Heard Again at a World Championship
The International Olympic Committee lifted the suspension of Russian symbols on July 7. On Wednesday, the Russian national anthem was heard again at a World Championship thanks to fencer Pavel Graudyn’s gold medal in the fencing competition, the first since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lifted its ban on Russian symbols. RELATED: Russians to Compete […]
Petro to Meet with Cuban President Diaz-Canel in Havana
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced the closure of the Colombian embassy in Cuba. On Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro will travel to Havana to meet with his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel, on an official visit just one week before the end of his four-year term. RELATED: Bold Changes in Cuban Parliament Reforms Reshaping the […]
Spain and Morocco Reinforce Cooperation as Migrant Crossings Surge at Ceuta Border
Thousands Attempt to Reach Spanish Enclave in North Africa as Human Rights Groups Criticize Government Response. During the last week of July, the border between Spain and Morocco has experienced mounting tensions as thousands of migrants have attempted to cross from Castillejos and other Moroccan border areas into Ceuta, one of Spain’s two cities in […]
Schumer Introduces Bill to Create Anti-Corruption Office Targeting Presidential Profiteering
The proposal would allow Americans to recover money obtained through government corruption. On Thursday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will introduce legislation to create an anti-corruption office aimed at preventing presidents from benefiting as President Donald Trump is doing. RELATED: Top House Democrat Launches Investigation Into FIFA’s Ties to Trump “In just […]
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Highlights Invisible Chains Ensnaring Women
Most trafficking victims identified in Spain are migrant women from Latin America. On July 30, human rights advocates observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a date that recalls the suffering of thousands of people whose economic circumstances lead them to become victims of abuse and violence, often in jobs related to sexual services. […]
Yazidi Genocide Remains Unpunished 12 Years Later: Murad
Nobel Peace Prize laureate urges governments to pursue justice, recover the missing and hold ISIS accountable. On Thursday, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad denounced that the genocide perpetrated by the Islamic State (ISIS) against the Yazidi people remains unpunished 12 years later. RELATED: Alleged Islamic State Leader Detained in International Coalition Operation Murad and […]
FIFA to Sell 20% of the Company Responsible for Organizing the World Cup
Investors will not have access to football management or control over the new company. On Wednesday, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) confirmed its intention to sell 20% of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), the new subsidiary it seeks to create to manage the organization’s commercial operations and events, including the World Cup. RELATED: FIFA […]
Ukraine Attempts a Drone Attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant
Meanwhile, Russian Forces Liberated Four Settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Sumy Regions. On Thursday, the authorities at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant reported that a Ukrainian drone attempted to attack a critical facility at the nuclear plant. RELATED: Putin Expands Russian Military and Reaffirms Support for Troops “An attempt by a Ukrainian Army drone carrying […]
Mexico to Host the DOQUMENTA International Film Festival
Predominant themes include the climate crisis, identity, gender, and the preservation of Indigenous languages. On Wednesday, the DOQUMENTA International Film and Non-Fiction Narrative Festival presented its 14th-edition program, to be held from August 5 to 9 in Queretaro, Mexico. RELATED: Mexico Doubles Funding for Cultural and Artistic Festivals Aaron Garcia, co-director of the festival, explained […]
Sport
Show allThe International Olympic Committee lifted the suspension of Russian symbols on July 7. On Wednesday, the Russian national anthem was heard again at a World Championship thanks to fencer Pavel Graudyn’s gold medal in the fencing competition, the first since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lifted its ban on Russian symbols. RELATED: Russians to Compete […]
Investors will not have access to football management or control over the new company. On Wednesday, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) confirmed its intention to sell 20% of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), the new subsidiary it seeks to create to manage the organization’s commercial operations and events, including the World Cup. RELATED: FIFA […]
UEFA and international fan associations have rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to create “FIFA Forward Enterprise,” a private entity that would commercialize the management of the World Cup and Club World Cup. The proposal, developed in partnership with U.S. bank J.P. Morgan and the Thrive Eternal fund -linked to the Kushner family- seeks to […]
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has launched an official proceeding against the Argentina’s Football Association (AFA), several players and coaching staff following violent incidents at the end of the World Cup final 2026 against Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The world football governing body confirmed this Wednesday the opening of an expedited […]
Neymar retirement ends a 16-year Brazil career with 80 goals, 130 caps, and a complex legacy after the World Cup 2026 exit. Related: Top House Democrat Launches Investigation Into FIFA’s Ties to Trump 5 Emotional Truths on Neymar Retirement from Brazil After 16 Years Neymar retirement became official this week as the Brazilian forward confirmed […]
Opinión
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The CIA Debunks the Myth of Electoral Fraud in Venezuela
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Imperialism and the Moral Decay of the West
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Venezuela: The Double Catastrophe
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Trump’s State Visit to Beijing and the New Cold War on Asia
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allBolivia secured this Thursday the first IMF credit in two decades under austery conditions, which needs to be approved by the IMF’s Executive Board and the Plurinational Legislative Assembly before funding can take effect. Bolivia enters a decisive period as the Paz administration must navigate between fiscal commitments derived from the 1.900 million dollar IMF […]
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced the closure of the Colombian embassy in Cuba. On Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro will travel to Havana to meet with his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel, on an official visit just one week before the end of his four-year term. RELATED: Bold Changes in Cuban Parliament Reforms Reshaping the […]
The latest sanctions from the Trump administration pose a threat to international tourism companies. On Wednesday, the Cuban government acknowledged the “almost total paralysis” of tourism, reporting that 73% of hotel facilities shut down, putting some 25,000 jobs at risk. RELATED: Mexico and Cuba Sign 2025-2028 Tourism Cooperation Program Prime Minister Manuel Marrero attributed the […]
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez met this Wednesday in Caracas with an International Monetary Fund delegation to advance bilateral dialogue and analyze strategic financing for the national development Venezuela Rises Plan. The meeting centered on a comprehensive exchange of macroeconomic outlooks, economic policy priorities, and institutional strengthening mechanisms. Both delegations discussed the strategic use of […]
Scientific studies in Bolivia have confirmed elevated mercury contamination in four indigenous communities residing in the Beni, Mamoré, and Madre de Dios river basins, with hair analysis revealing levels above acceptable thresholds in 74 to 96 percent lof residents. Pablo Villegas, from Bolivia’s Centre for Communication and Information, reported that the contamination readings are several […]
World
Show allThousands Attempt to Reach Spanish Enclave in North Africa as Human Rights Groups Criticize Government Response. During the last week of July, the border between Spain and Morocco has experienced mounting tensions as thousands of migrants have attempted to cross from Castillejos and other Moroccan border areas into Ceuta, one of Spain’s two cities in […]
The State Department’s presentation sparked a major uproar among attendees. On Thursday, the U.S. government apologized for using a map of Africa in which several countries were incorrectly positioned. RELATED: Schumer Introduces Bill to Create Anti-Corruption Office Targeting Presidential Profiteering “We take full responsibility for the confusion and misinformation this caused among attendees, including our […]
The proposal would allow Americans to recover money obtained through government corruption. On Thursday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will introduce legislation to create an anti-corruption office aimed at preventing presidents from benefiting as President Donald Trump is doing. RELATED: Top House Democrat Launches Investigation Into FIFA’s Ties to Trump “In just […]
Most trafficking victims identified in Spain are migrant women from Latin America. On July 30, human rights advocates observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a date that recalls the suffering of thousands of people whose economic circumstances lead them to become victims of abuse and violence, often in jobs related to sexual services. […]
Nobel Peace Prize laureate urges governments to pursue justice, recover the missing and hold ISIS accountable. On Thursday, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad denounced that the genocide perpetrated by the Islamic State (ISIS) against the Yazidi people remains unpunished 12 years later. RELATED: Alleged Islamic State Leader Detained in International Coalition Operation Murad and […]
Technology
Show allThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission decided to block imports of humanoid robots on national security grounds. The United States has long presented itself as the world’s leading champion of free markets. It urges others to open their economies, lower trade barriers and embrace competition. Yet when it faces competition from overseas, Washington increasingly abandons the […]
Chinese researchers link sharp increase to glacier melt and erosion driven by climate change. On Monday, the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) published a study showing that the rate of mercury accumulation in the Antarctic Peninsula has increased by 160% since the Industrial Revolution, turning the region into a hotspot for […]
The vaccine was developed by scientists at the Oxford Vaccine Group and Pandemic Sciences Institute. On Friday, the University of Oxford announced that the first volunteer has been successfully vaccinated in the world’s first clinical trial of a vaccine designed to protect against Bundibugyo ebolavirus. RELATED: Save the Children Reports 476 Child Cases in DRC […]
This top international prize is awarded every four years to young researchers under the age of 40. On Thursday, Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor. RELATED: Cuban Sciences Academy Awards Prize […]
Antarctica is one of the regions where temperatures have risen most rapidly in recent decades. On Tuesday, the Chilean Ministry of Science, Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation announced a pioneering program studying the combined effects of light pollution and global warming in Antarctica. RELATED: Chilean Scientists Confirm Validity of Food Labeling and Advertising Law The project, […]
Culture
Show allPredominant themes include the climate crisis, identity, gender, and the preservation of Indigenous languages. On Wednesday, the DOQUMENTA International Film and Non-Fiction Narrative Festival presented its 14th-edition program, to be held from August 5 to 9 in Queretaro, Mexico. RELATED: Mexico Doubles Funding for Cultural and Artistic Festivals Aaron Garcia, co-director of the festival, explained […]
Children dressed as Chaplin pay tribute to the largest audiovisual archive in this Andean country. On Tuesday, the Bolivian Film Archive marked its 50th anniversary with a colorful tribute that brought together dozens of children and adolescents dressed as Charlot, the iconic character created by Charlie Chaplin. RELATED: Bolivia Declares Disaster as Tarija Wildfires Spread […]
The event will run for four days, featuring music, dance, theater, literature, and visual arts activities. On Monday, Honduras inaugurated the 13th Central American Inter-University Festival of Culture and Art (FICCUA 2026), an event bringing together 940 artists from twelve public universities at University City in Tegucigalpa. RELATED: Honduras and El Salvador Strengthen Integration with […]
Mexican singer Lila Downs received the La Mar de Músicas Award in Cartagena, Spain, in recognition of her three decades of career promoting cultural fusion, identity and the rights of indigenous peoples.
The federal and state governments of Mexico inaugurated the new Ichkaantihó and Puuc museums in the archaeological zones of Dzibilchaltún and Kabah, exhibiting hundreds of pre-Columbian pieces.
