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Colombia set for runoff vote after tight presidential poll
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Nicaragua: Indigenous leader Rivera dies in detention
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Colombia: What to know as presidential vote heads to runoff
Colombia: What to know as presidential vote heads to runoff
After a campaign beset by violence, far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Ivan Cepeda.Politics06/01/2026June 1, 202611:30 min
Brazil is set to cut into China’s rare earths dominance
Brazil is set to cut into China’s rare earths dominance
Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical metals and an alternative to China.Business05/31/2026May 31, 2026
Beyond exoticism: Amazonia in Bonn
Beyond exoticism: Amazonia in Bonn
An exhibition in Bonn presents Amazonia through Indigenous perspectives instead of exotic clichés.Culture05/30/2026May 30, 202603:30 min
‘Total peace’ or a clampdown are on ballot in Colombia
‘Total peace’ or a clampdown are on ballot in Colombia
With the incumbent termed out after four years of efforts to end the country’s conflicts, voters face a stark choice.Politics05/30/2026May 30, 202612:21 min
‘Cuba is not a country that you should underestimate’
‘Cuba is not a country that you should underestimate’
From exile in Miami, Fidel Castro’s daughter discusses the uncertain future of the island she once called home.05/29/2026May 29, 202608:37 min
Brazil revives plan to pave highway through Amazon
Brazil revives plan to pave highway through Amazon
Environmentalists argue for strong protections to conserve an ecosystem so crucial to curbing climate change.Nature and Environment05/28/2026May 28, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can’t Hormuz?
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for shipping vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Trade05/28/2026May 28, 2026
Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans
Amid rising tensions, blackouts and shortages, many Cubans are angry over official advice to ready for possible attacks.Conflicts05/19/2026May 19, 2026
Invasive water plants choke lifelines in Colombia’s lagoons
Non-native water plants are choking Colombia’s coastal wetland, threatening the locals’ very way of life.Nature and Environment05/14/2026May 14, 20268 imagesSkip next section Living
Living
Chile’s Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker Prize 2026
Dubbed the “Nobel Prize of architecture,” the Pritzker Prize recognizes the work of exceptional architects.Culture03/12/2026March 12, 202615 images
Colombia exports roses worldwide for Valentine’s Day
Roses from Colombia are grown near Bogota and exported worldwide. But the business also has a dark side.Society02/14/2026February 14, 20266 images
Fake Ozempic, Zepbound booms despite serious health risks
Demand is so great for weight loss drugs, it’s fueling trade in dangerous counterfeit products. What you need to know.Science11/18/2025November 18, 2025
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