Bogotá’s Metro Bridge: 215 Meters With No Middle Columns
A massive 215-meter (705-foot) bridge is taking shape over downtown Bogotá to carry the city's first metro line, built without a single support column in its center span.
El Niño Water Shortage Threatens Mexico’s GDP
The El Niño weather pattern is expected to cut into Mexico's economic output as water shortages hit key agricultural regions, according to a report from La Jornada.
6-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Colombia After Search
After a week-long search involving drones and search dogs, authorities in Colombia confirmed that six-year-old Michelle Dayana Henao was found dead in a rural area of Buriticá, Antioquia.
Bogotá’s Traffic Jams Push Workers Toward Remote Jobs
A new study from WeWork and Michael Page finds that Bogotá commuters increasingly value shorter commutes over salary, with most remote-work seekers citing lost time in traffic as their main motivation.
Mexican Content Creator Shot Dead After Photo Threats
Ricardo Zúñiga, a well-known Mexican content creator, was gunned down at a business in Puebla state after reportedly receiving threats linked to photos he had posted online.
Putin, Xi Strengthen Ties at Shanghai Cooperation Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), signaling a deepening of the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing.
US Lawmakers Probe DEA Over Fentanyl Flooding Streets
A congressional oversight committee is investigating the US Drug Enforcement Administration after reports that it allowed an “astonishing” amount of fentanyl to reach American streets.
Porfirio Díaz’s Rise to Power: A Study in Ambition
A new installment in a biographical series on Porfirio Díaz explores how personal ambition shaped his climb from provincial soldier to Mexico's longest-serving ruler.
Ayotzinapa Case Takes New Turn: Bags of Remains Found
Mexican investigators have uncovered 20 bags containing human remains along with a clandestine crematorium, a discovery that could reshape the long-running probe into the 2014 disappearance of 43 students.
Spanish Language Gains Popularity Among Students in China
Spanish is becoming an increasingly popular language choice among students in China, reflecting growing cultural and economic ties between China and Spanish-speaking countries.