Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Assault
A New York court sentenced former film producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006, marking another milestone in the legal saga tied to the #MeToo movement.
Democracy’s New Ways of Channeling Conflict
An opinion piece explores how democratic societies create legitimate pathways—elections, courts, protests, and public debate—for handling political and social conflict rather than letting it spill into violence.
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Hits $264.73 in 2026
El Salvador's basic food basket now costs $264.73, after rising nearly $13 since the start of 2026 — the second-highest price recorded since 2001.
New Study Sheds Light on Bats’ Murky Origins
A sweeping analysis of bat genomes and fossils points to Europe as the birthplace of bats roughly 65 million years ago, with echolocation appearing earlier than scientists previously thought.
Opinion: Trump’s UN Platform as a Tool for Destruction
A Mexican opinion column examines how Donald Trump has used the United Nations stage not to build consensus, but to tear down rivals and multilateral norms.
El Niño Could Push Up El Salvador’s Inflation, UN Says
A UN economic body warns that the El Niño weather pattern could raise El Salvador's inflation by 0.64%, driving up food prices just as living costs hit their highest point this year.
Two Hurricanes, Many Unanswered Questions
A Mexican opinion columnist reflects on two recent hurricanes and the puzzling questions they've left behind, from forecasting to public response.
Vehicle Inspection Center Scandal Threatens Mexican Parties
A political scandal tied to Mexico City's vehicle emissions inspection centers is emerging as a potential liability for the ruling Morena party and its coalition partner, the Green Party.
Castañeda Questions Mexico’s ‘Foreign Interference’ Theory
In this op-ed, veteran analyst Jorge Castañeda examines the recurring claim that foreign powers are meddling in Mexico's internal affairs, questioning how solid the evidence really is.
Opinion Column Casts Mexican Politician as ‘Storm Bird’
A political opinion column in a major Mexican newspaper uses the metaphor of a 'storm bird' to characterize a prominent figure named Citlalli, hinting at turbulence ahead in national politics.