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.
Why Supermarket Eggs Aren’t Refrigerated (and How to Store Them)
Ever wondered why eggs sit on open shelves at the grocery store instead of in a cooler? Food safety experts explain the science behind the practice and how you should actually store eggs once you get them home.
Mexican Opinion Piece Mocks Literacy, Praises Honesty
A satirical opinion column in El Universal takes a wry look at Mexican youth, suggesting that even if young people can't read well, at least they're honest — a tongue-in-cheek jab at national priorities.
Chilean Left Marks 53rd Anniversary of Allende’s Overthrow
Left-wing groups in Chile gathered to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the September 11, 1973 coup that toppled President Salvador Allende and ushered in nearly two decades of military dictatorship.
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.
How 9/11 Reshaped the World and Transformed Colombia
Twenty years after the September 11 attacks, El Tiempo looks at how the tragedy reordered global security priorities and reshaped Colombia's own long fight against armed groups.
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.
Farm Linked to Alleged Petro Plot Owner Listed as Poor
Colombian officials are probing why the owner of a farm where weapons for an alleged plot against President Petro were found is registered as low-income, despite moving roughly $4 million.