Colombia’s Flower Industry Hit by Tariffs, Weak Dollar, Costs
A perfect storm of a weaker dollar, rising labor costs and a new 12.5% US tariff has plunged Colombia's flower sector into what industry leaders call an unprecedented crisis.
CIA Files Reveal Years of Al Qaeda Warnings Before 9/11
Newly declassified CIA reports show the agency repeatedly warned the White House about Al Qaeda's threat, including possible plane attacks, years before the September 11 attacks.
Fire Destroys 42 Migrant Shacks in Ceuta, No Injuries Reported
A fire tore through an informal settlement in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, destroying 42 makeshift shelters built by migrants, though authorities confirmed no injuries.
US Envoy Defends Naming Cartels Terrorists Like Al Qaeda
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico argued that drug cartels deserve the same terrorist designation once applied to Al Qaeda, a stance likely to strain relations with Mexico City.
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.