Atlantic Council Urges Colombia to Rethink Conflict Strategy
A new report from the Atlantic Council recommends that Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella pair military efforts to reclaim territory from armed groups with lasting investment and institution-building to keep the state present for good.
Friend of ‘Andy’ Built Firm With Contracts Across 3 Terms
A businessman close to a figure known as “Andy” founded Sixsigma Networks, a company that has landed government contracts spanning three presidential administrations and now totals 33 billion pesos (about $1.9 billion) in public deals.
Family Mourns Woman Killed in Times Square Knife Attack
The family of Erin Piacenti, the 32-year-old woman fatally stabbed in a random knife attack in Times Square, has spoken out, calling her death senseless as she was returning to work after maternity leave.
Sheinbaum’s Ties to Economic Power at National Palace
A Mexican business column examines how President Claudia Sheinbaum is navigating relationships with the country's economic elite from the National Palace, the historic seat of executive power in Mexico City.
Times Square Violence: Deadly Incidents in NYC’s Tourist Hub
A fatal police shooting in Times Square this week has reignited attention on a string of violent incidents at the iconic New York City landmark, despite its heavy police presence and millions of annual visitors.
Mexican TV Producer Detained Over Sasha Sokol Court Order
Mexican television producer Luis de Llano was taken into custody after allegedly failing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling tied to a long-running legal dispute involving singer Sasha Sokol.
Colombia’s Gender Gap in University Majors
A new analysis of Colombian higher education reveals stark gender divides by field of study: women dominate psychology while men still overwhelmingly fill engineering programs.
Mexican Lawmakers Weigh Beer Tax Hike, Price Could Rise
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies is considering a hike to the special excise tax on beer that could push retail prices up by as much as one peso (about 5 cents) per unit.
Colombian, 64, Detained by ICE While Buying Coffee at McDonald’s
A 64-year-old Colombian man with a valid work permit and a pending asylum claim was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at a McDonald's in Tacoma, Washington, sparking outrage from his family.
Mexican Rock Keyboardist, Family Found Slain Near Mexico City
Authorities have arrested two men suspected of killing Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the Mexican rock band Camilo Séptimo, along with his pregnant wife, young daughter and their housekeeper in a suburb outside Mexico City.