Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist famous for her polka dots and net patterns, has died at 97, leaving behind a legacy of immersive, boundary-pushing contemporary art.
Colombia Logs 56,072 Irregular Migrants in Transit in 2026
Colombia recorded 56,072 irregular migrant transits between January and July 2026, the lowest figure for that period since 2023, with Venezuelans accounting for the vast majority of cases, according to Migración Colombia data.
Angela Davis Urges Unity Against Anti-Feminist Backlash
Activist and scholar Angela Davis called for renewed grassroots organizing to counter the global rise of anti-feminist and conservative movements, insisting that despair is not an option.
Colombia President Orders Extradition of Five Crime Bosses
President Abelardo De La Espriella announced the extradition to the United States of five leaders of Colombian criminal groups, declaring an end to his predecessor's 'total peace' negotiations and warning that only surrender to justice remains an option.
Wildfires in Tolima, Colombia Leave Families Devastated
Wildfires fueled by drought and El Niño have destroyed homes and livelihoods in Colombia's Tolima department, overwhelming local emergency crews as authorities announce arrests linked to the blazes.
Trump Expands Political Use of Visa Revocations in Latin America
The Trump administration has increasingly revoked U.S. visas from Latin American figures it views as political adversaries, a practice recently applied to Colombian left-wing activist Viviana Marín.
US Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide
The State Department has temporarily halted immigrant visa appointment scheduling globally, citing the need to retrain consular staff on new procedures, though officials have not said when normal operations will resume.
Trump Signs Order to Tackle Rising Beef Prices in US
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at curbing soaring beef prices in the United States, amid growing concern over the cost of one of Americans' most consumed proteins.
Mexico’s Top Court Faults Officials Over Glyphosate in Water
Mexico's Supreme Court (SCJN) ruled that federal, state and municipal authorities failed to act on evidence of glyphosate contamination in water sources in Hopelchén, Campeche, and granted legal protection to affected Maya communities.
Flash Flood Kills 16, Leaves 400 Missing on Nepal-China Border
A massive flash flood, reportedly triggered by an earthquake, swept through Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Tibetan border, burying villages in mud and leaving at least 16 dead and hundreds unaccounted for.