IG Metall Tells VW to Honor 2024 Labor Deal Amid Layoffs
Germany's powerful IG Metall union is pressing Volkswagen to stick to the terms of a labor agreement signed in 2024, warning the automaker against moving forward with job cuts.
Trump-De La Espriella Alliance: Colombia’s New Bet on the US
Former ambassadors say shared security priorities between Donald Trump and Colombian leader Abelardo De La Espriella could revive bilateral ties after six tense years, but warn that lasting cooperation needs more than military alignment.
Mexico Urged to Close Legal Gaps on Minors’ Dating
An opinion piece argues that Mexican law fails to clearly regulate romantic relationships involving minors, leaving young people vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, and calls on lawmakers to act.
Buitrago Caught Meters From Vuelta Stage Win, Frustrated
Colombian climber Santiago Buitrago was overtaken just 500 meters from the finish at Peñas Blancas, settling for second place in a heartbreaking end to a Vuelta a España stage he seemed set to win.
US, Colombia, Venezuela May Team Up on ELN
Colombia's entry into a US-led regional security pact could pave the way for a three-country push against the ELN and other armed groups operating along the Colombia-Venezuela border.
Gas Explosion in Mexico City Kills One, Injures 11
A gas explosion tore through a residential building in Mexico City's Álvaro Obregón borough, killing one person and leaving 11 others injured, according to local authorities.
Colombia Drone Attacks Surge, New Intel Report Shows
A new Colombian military intelligence report reveals that explosive-laden drone attacks by armed groups have skyrocketed from just two incidents in 2023 to nearly 300 so far in 2026.
Trump Ties $5,000 Checks to GOP Midterm Victory
President Trump pledged a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress in the November midterms, a move critics call an unprecedented use of public funds for political gain.
PISA 2025: A Generation Inherits Mexico’s Education Gap
A political opinion column warns that Mexican students are set to inherit decades of accumulated learning gaps as the next PISA assessment approaches, raising questions about who bears responsibility for the country's educational shortcomings.
The Detail That Saved Cali Mayor’s Life on 9/11
Alejandro Eder, now mayor of Cali, Colombia, was in New York on September 11, 2001, and had planned to be at the World Trade Center that morning — a detail that turned out to save his life.