Politics

Mike Waltz, at the Hemispheric Security Conference: “Multinational terrorist organizations are a threat to the United States”

During his presentation at the Hemispheric Security Conference, organized by Florida International University and the Tadea Foundation, Mike Waltz accurately described the geopolitical agenda designed by Donald Trump for Latin America. Waltz is the United States representative to the UN, and before holding that position in New York, he was National Security Advisor at the White House.

Foro Penal described the death of political prisoner Victor Quero as "outrageous": "His mother went to Rodeo I many times and they denied his whereabouts"

Victor Quero passed away while he was disappeared! The Penitentiary Ministry says he did not provide family ties, but his mother went to Rodeo I many times and they denied his whereabouts. Outrageous!

Stefanía Migliorini, lawyer for Foro Penal, on the investigation into the case of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas

NOW | Stefanía Migliorini, lawyer for Foro Penal, stated that they expect the investigation into the case of Víctor Hugo Quero to determine 'who is responsible for the disappearance and death'.

Laura Fernández assumes the presidency of Costa Rica and declares herself "heir of change" of Rodrigo Chaves

The new leader promised not to "attack the separation of powers" but attacked judges and announced she will review 335 public institutions to close "those that lost their way." Rodrigo Chaves, far from retiring, took office as Super Minister with his judicial protection intact. His shadow as a political patron over Fernández is evident from the start of the mandate of the second woman to hold the Costa Rican presidency. And Nicaraguan Vice-Chancellor Valdrack Jaentschke, accused by the UN of coordinating an espionage network against exiles, attended smiling, despite calls to uninvite him.

Costa Rica's "Third Republic" and Refundational Authoritarianism

Jesús Guzmán-Castillo, May 8, 2026

Court overturned charge to energy generators created during the economic emergency and collected funds must be returned

The DIAN will have six months to return or compensate the money collected under this decree. Photo: iStock

Polls: Half-truths made to measure

Portafolio Journalist 05/07/2026 20:43 Updated: 05/07/2026 20:43

The Train of Oblivion

Director of Portafolio 05/07/2026 18:13 Updated: 05/07/2026 18:13

US Sanctions on Cuban Military Conglomerate Gaesa

The Court of Appeals declared the levies illegal and set their validity. Photo: iStock

Is it true that Escobar's hippos were used to hide drugs?: This is what history says

The animals can weigh up to two tons, which implies unprecedented logistical challenges. Photo: iStock

Sonia, the Monster Truck driver who ran over more than 50 people in Popayán, reappears: what did she say?

Monster truck accident in Popayán Photo: Private archive

The Uncertain Future of NATO

International Analyst. 05/07/2026 20:49 Updated: 05/07/2026 20:49