New York enters the era of Zohran Mamdani
The young socialist politician makes history by being the first to swear an oath of office on a Quran as mayor of the city of 9/11. ‘This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime’
World economy in 2026: Three scenarios and a dystopia
Uncertainty is increasingly complicating economic forecasts, but all eyes are on Trump, Ukraine, and AI
Mexico completes its trade shift with the entry into force of tariffs
Starting January 1, increases of up to 50% will be implemented on 1,463 tariff classifications
Tax on Mexican remittances set to come into effect in 2026
Cartagena de Indias is sinking: What can the city do to mitigate it?
Sea levels in the bay of the Colombian resort have risen seven millimeters per year for the past two decades, the second-highest rate in the Caribbean after Haiti
Trancoso, the hidden jewel of Brazilian beaches
Majo Loss
Nathalie Cabrol, astrobiologist: ‘It’s an achievement of science to admit we don’t know what life is’
The French-American scientist heads the Carl Sagan Center and researches the potential for humans to inhabit the extreme environments of our galaxy
Dozens presumed dead, around 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebration
The blaze occurred in the ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana
The end of the American dream gives way to Guatemalan opportunity
Andrés Suárez Jaramillo|Coatepeque (Guatemala)
Indebted and traumatized by the abuse of human smugglers and mistreatment by US authorities, migrants who returned without hope have managed to start a new life in their country of origin
Israeli recognition of Somaliland stirs up the Gulf
Benjamin Netanyahu has angered many by establishing relations with the breakaway region of Somalia in a move that could reshape the Horn of Africa and the Middle East
Maduro counterattacks Trump with rhetoric
Caracas has avoided comment on the military attack on Venezuelan soil announced by the US president, but claims to have shot down 39 illegal aircraft in 2025
The digitalization of tourism: ‘They promise experiences and gave us the worst possible one’
The incorporation of machines into services that were previously provided by humans improves efficiency, but risks ruining the holiday
Is porn for women different from conventional porn? We spoke to those who make it
Erika Lust presents her company as an ethical alternative to the industry. However, some experts argue that her films still operate under the same beliefs as mainstream pornography
There is as much life left to discover on planet Earth as that which is already known
Around 16,000 new species are described each year, but most animals and plants are listed as threatened as soon as they are brought to light
Art Deco at 100: The style that thrived, died, and came back with million-dollar auctions
The movement was born during the groundbreaking Paris Exhibition of 1925 as a luxurious response to the success of the German Bauhaus. One hundred years later, its prices keep breaking records
The world isn’t getting worse; it’s getting better: 44 good news stories to start 2026 with optimism
EL PAÍS data expert Kiko Llaneras has put together a list of data points that show that — contrary to what we may believe — advances are being made in a number of important areas
Stonewall FC, where being a gay soccer player is possible
At Stonewall FC, people who never felt comfortable playing their favorite sport can reclaim a very important part of their lives
David King, chemist: ‘There are scientists studying how to cool the planet; nobody should stop these experiments from happening’
The British researcher is calling for global regulations to test extreme measures against climate change, such as marine cloud brightening over the Arctic
Todd Green, head of the company that created ‘Candy Crush’: ‘Success for us is that players want to play for years’
Nazareth Castellanos, neuroscientist: ‘We need to teach anxiety prevention techniques from school onwards’
Reinhard Genzel, Nobel laureate in physics: ‘One-minute videos will never give you the truth’
Silver prices are going crazy: This is what’s fueling the rally
The metal’s price has risen 150% over the year due to strong investor demand for safe-haven assets and limited supply
Why the price of coffee has skyrocketed: from Brazilian plantations to specialty coffee houses
Half of Scotland is in the hands of 420 property owners
How Japan is trying to avert ‘digital defeat’
The infinite vertigo of Brigitte Bardot
While Greta Garbo retired from film and public scrutiny at 36, Bardot, who died last Sunday, did the same at 39 after making ‘The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot.’ Unlike Garbo, Bardot didn’t hide from the world, and her interviews and public statements were as frequent as they were impactful
Oona Chaplin: ‘I told James Cameron that I was living in a treehouse and starting a permaculture project with a friend’
The actress returns to the big screen with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ playing a leader as indomitable as her career
Miguel Alandia, the artist whose murals were saved by miners under Bolivia’s military rule
Ocean Vuong, writer: ‘I am a product of the welfare state, which is being abused right now in America’
‘Ecce Homo’: The miraculous disaster that made a small Spanish town famous
The comical restoration by Cecilia Giménez, who died Monday, became a worldwide sensation. But it’s not the only botched job in Spain
Work & Lifestyle
From digital curfews to blocking apps: How technology experts protect their children online
I’ve been a wedding photographer and these are the mistakes I’m not going to make at mine
Welcome to the post-religion era: The idea of Christianity as the absolute truth has become obsolete
‘I thought you would like it’: The risky sexual practice popularized by TV shows and TikTok
Celebrities, Movies & TV
Sydney Sweeney, the actress praised by Trump: ‘Women are up against what society wants them to be’
After months of controversy, the ‘Euphoria’ actress is starring in the film adaptation of ‘The Housemaid’ and the biopic ‘Christy’
Meghan Markle’s year of redemption: Numerous projects, some setbacks and a brand that is finally taking off
The Duchess of Sussex began 2025 declaring her intentions for the coming months: Netflix shows, a new podcast, the launch of As Ever and her return to Hollywood
Our selection
New York’s big moment: A portrait of a city awaiting the Mamdani era
Confined to a Cuban hospital: When electricity is a matter of life or death
Gaza’s environmental apocalypse: ‘What we have left is not soil, it’s contaminated waste’
All the effects of gentrification in one corner of Mexico’s Colonia Roma
EL PAÍS offers free Spanish lessons with Gymglish
Readers who sign up will receive a 15-day free trial of the online classes, which are adapted to a student’s specific needs
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Palestinian reporter Youmna El Sayed: ‘My family told me I had to choose between being a journalist or a mother’
The miracle of Ivory Coast’s Nero Mer
Text: Sol Acuña / Photos: Miléquêm Diarassouba|Nero Mer (Ivory Coast)
