Mexico, on edge amid Trump’s tariff war
The market predicts that a 25% tariff on imports, as the White House is considering, would place Mexico on the brink of a recession.
They are girls, not mothers: Latin American women advocate against child pregnancy
Marianny Sánchez Núñez, Paula Barrios, Catalina Martínez Coral and Ana Vera are some of the visible faces of the international movement against child pregnancy. They have been involved in litigation before the UN Human Rights Committee, which has condemned Ecuador and Nicaragua for failing to protect girls
Zombieing: How to deal with an ex who ‘resurrects’ on your phone
Experts argue that this trend reveals a lack of emotional maturity and a fear of being alone, warning it is a sign of the difficulty of forging strong connections in the era of dating apps
France: A crisis of faith in secularism, 10 years after the ‘Charlie Hebdo’ attack
For some, a secular state is the foundation of an open society, which allows both faith and blasphemy. For others, secularism is an excuse to justify Islamophobia. The Islamist attacks of 2015 left a wound in French society that has opened up a debate on the idea of laïcité
When did we fall out of love with globalization? New rules break the traditional China-led pattern
Trade frictions, restrictions on foreign investment and tech wars have gained ground, and digital platforms are the undisputed winners
Are dogs or cats smarter?
The cognitive ability of animals is determined by factors such as genetics and experiences. But education has the greatest influence, so it’s important to provide them with stimuli appropriate to their species
Groundhog Day: The European origin of the American tradition
Candlemas is a Christian feast whose traditions influenced this celebration when German immigrants came to the new continent
The Puerto Rican crested toad: The shy star of Bad Bunny’s new album and a symbol of resistance
The habitat of this endemic species is threatened by climate change and by some of the other problems denounced in the album ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,’ such as gentrification and touristification
Trump destroys life on the border
The flurry of measures signed by the U.S. president has left both migrants and business owners on edge, sparking fears of a rise in organized crime and a looming economic recession