Colombia

The president of the Washington Office on Latin America notes that the strength of civil society and committed youth are encouraging signs in the region. This is despite the drop in the democratic model’s popularity, a trend that has been observed in numerous surveys

The National Liberation Army, or ELN, acknowledged the kidnapping, saying it was a mistake and that its top leadership had ordered the father’s release

The ELN guerrilla organization refuses to renounce a practice that has affected more than 50,000 victims in recent decades

The Colombian is an artist with a lot to celebrate after storming the charts with hits like ‘El merengue’ and ‘La bachata’. ‘Music is therapy, everyone needs an escape,’ he says after making half the world dance

Diaz appealed for his father ‘s release after scoring for Liverpool in a Premier League soccer match, revealing a T-shirt saying “Freedom for Papa” in Spanish

Human Rights Watch warns that the Colombia-Panama border situation stems from ineffective regional migration policies

The organizers said the blockade would continue, because migrants are afraid of criminals, smugglers and extortionists. They demand transit or exit visas to reach the U.S. border

President Petro sent his chief peace negotiator to Cuba for talks with the ELN guerrilla group’s commanders

The diplomatic moves by Chile, Colombia and Bolivia, all of which are led by leftist leaders, come as others in the region have ramped up their criticism of Israel’s military activity

The public health measure imposes an initial tariff of 10% on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks, which rises to 20% by 2025

Police also offered a $48,0000 reward for information leading to Diaz’s father. Kidnappings for ransom and extortion of businesses have been increasing in Colombia

Candidates from more traditional political backgrounds triumphed in the main mayoral and gubernatorial races, led by Carlos Fernando Galán’s resounding victory in Bogotá

EL PAÍS spent a day following the campaign of the author and senator, who is seeking to become the next mayor of Bogotá. Famous for his narco novels and scripts, one of his best-known works is ‘Without Breasts There Is No Paradise’

The court on the island of Samui has assigned a public defender to the Spaniard, who is accused of premeditated murder after confessing to killing and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta

A member of the organization’s negotiating team in Havana and a former field commander, the 64-year-old is seeking election in his native Puerto Berrío, which EL PAÍS visited during the campaign

Mexico’s president convenes 12 nations for talks on debt reduction and regional cooperation on trade, security and employment

The self-confessed killer, who had been diagnosed with cancer, has died at the age of 66. He had been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his crimes, which took place in the 1990s

Latin America and the Caribbean have an enormous educational setback, and those who carry the burden are poorly paid, technologically challenged teachers with pandemic fatigue

From humble street-side taco stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, the love of this food only continues to grow in the U.S.

The official is leading the green revolution that President Gustavo Petro has in mind, getting rid of oil and coal

The former president of Colombia — who governed from 2002 until 2010 — is set to go on trial

The men had shown the Ministry of Education false records of a course taken at a Brazilian university. Many women who underwent cosmetic procedures with them suffered serious side effects