Mexico City Keeps Ozone Alert Active in Valley Region
Environmental authorities have extended Phase 1 of the atmospheric contingency in the Valley of Mexico due to high ozone concentrations, urging residents to limit outdoor exposure.
Canada Reportedly Seeks Closer Ties as EU Associate Member
According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by La Jornada, Canada is exploring a new, deeper relationship with the European Union that would go beyond its existing trade pact and edge closer to formal partnership status.
FBI Seeks Colombian Lawyer Accused of Leaking Data to Mafia
A Colombian attorney is reportedly being sought by the FBI for allegedly tipping off drug traffickers about confidential prosecutions and asset-seizure efforts, according to an internal Prosecutor's Office document.
Elena Poniatowska Reflects on Mexico’s Ayöök Language
Renowned Mexican author Elena Poniatowska turns her attention to Ayöök (Mixe), an indigenous language spoken in Oaxaca, in a new opinion column for La Jornada.
Trump Dismisses AI Safety Advocates as ‘Negative Forces’
President Trump claimed that only critics driven by ill intent are calling for caution around artificial intelligence, arguing the technology's growth should be embraced rather than restrained.
Crane Hoists Excavator Atop Building for Demolition in Colombia
A video showing a construction crane lifting a backhoe excavator to the roof of a building in Dosquebradas, Colombia, has gone viral, sparking debate over the safety of the unusual demolition method.
Anthropic Chief Urges Slower Pace for AI Development
The head of AI company Anthropic is calling on the industry to ease off the accelerator, warning that the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development could open the door to serious misuse.
Mexico’s ‘Two Independences’: A Justice’s Take
In an opinion piece for El Universal, Supreme Court Justice Lenia Batres reflects on what she describes as Mexico's two distinct paths to independence.
6 Dead, 130 Missing After Ship Sinks Off Indonesia
At least six people have died and around 130 remain missing after a vessel sank in Indonesian waters, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.
Colombia Faces Energy Deficit as El Niño Looms
Colombia's power generators association warns the country is entering the El Niño weather pattern with an already tight electricity supply, raising fears of possible shortages.