Fire Destroys 42 Migrant Shacks in Ceuta, No Injuries Reported
A fire tore through an informal settlement in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, destroying 42 makeshift shelters built by migrants, though authorities confirmed no injuries.
US Envoy Defends Naming Cartels Terrorists Like Al Qaeda
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico argued that drug cartels deserve the same terrorist designation once applied to Al Qaeda, a stance likely to strain relations with Mexico City.
Colombia Ends Petro-Era ‘Total Peace’ Talks with Armed Groups
President Abelardo De La Espriella has formally closed all dialogue processes inherited from the previous government, declaring Colombia's ambitious 'total peace' policy over after it failed to produce a single peace deal.
How Al Qaeda Evolved 25 Years After 9/11
A quarter-century after the September 11 attacks, Al Qaeda no longer looks like the tightly organized network Osama bin Laden once led—but it hasn't disappeared, having splintered into regional affiliates that thrive on state weakness, especially in Africa.
Colombia Sees Record Heat and Colder Dawns in September
Colombia's weather agency IDEAM reports an unusual temperature split this September: scorching daytime highs in many regions alongside unusually cold early mornings elsewhere.
Colombia Probes Diploma Scandal Tied to Petro Allies
Colombia's Education Ministry is investigating a private university accused of issuing degrees without required exams to dozens of government-linked activists and contractors, following the case of Juliana Guerrero.
25 Years After 9/11: A War on Terror’s Long Shadow
A quarter century has passed since the September 11 attacks reshaped global politics, launching a sweeping campaign against terrorism whose effects are still being felt today.
Op-Ed Reflects on 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks
A Mexican opinion columnist looks back on the twin towers attacks a quarter-century later, weighing how that single morning reshaped global politics, security, and the balance of power ever since.
Jurist Warns Kast Win Threatens Chile’s Human Rights
A legal expert cautions that a presidential victory for far-right candidate José Antonio Kast could roll back decades of human rights progress in Chile, given his open admiration for the Pinochet dictatorship.
Mexico Posts Second-Lowest Unemployment in OECD
Mexico registered the second-lowest unemployment rate among the 38 OECD member countries in July, according to newly released figures from the Paris-based organization.