Colombia’s Montenegro Landmark Church to Be Torn Down
A century-old Catholic church in Montenegro, a town in Colombia's coffee-growing region of Quindío, will be demolished after a magnitude earthquake left its structure unsafe.
Judge Lifts Ban on Colombia Airstrikes Involving Child Soldiers
A Bogotá family court has lifted a suspension on Colombian military airstrikes against armed groups that recruit minors, but ordered a stricter precautionary standard for future operations.
Fed Raises Rates, Defying Trump, Rattles Markets
The Federal Reserve unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rate, citing tariff-driven inflation and an energy crunch, in a move that sent shockwaves through global markets and directly contradicts President Trump's push for lower rates.
Trump Praises Mexico’s Drug Fight, Demands More Action
President Trump acknowledged progress by Mexico in combating drug trafficking but pushed for tougher prosecution of officials allegedly tied to corruption and cartels.
Suspect Named in Killing of Spanish Exchange Student
Mexican prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a man identified as Francisco Javier 'N,' accused of murdering Spanish exchange student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera.
Bogotá Girl Found Dead in Drain; Was She Reported Missing?
Authorities in Bogotá are investigating the death of a girl, believed to be between 8 and 10 years old, whose body was found inside a storm drain in the Ciudad Bolívar area. The city's security secretary has offered new details…
China Urges US, Iran to Restore Peace, Reopen Hormuz Strait
Beijing is calling on Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions and ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open, warning that instability in the waterway threatens global energy security.
Colombia: No Survivors Found in Missing Plane Crash
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed that all five people aboard a small plane that vanished en route from Chocó to Bogotá were found dead.
Opinion: Building Peace Across Latin America
A new opinion column from El Universal explores what it takes to build lasting peace in Latin America, a region long marked by violence and inequality.
Op-Ed: Mexican Teens End Up Jailed or Killed
A Mexican opinion columnist reflects on the grim pattern facing many teenagers in the country, who often end up either behind bars or dead at the hands of security forces.