Politics

The 'Third Republic' and the Silence on Social Issues

Juliana Martínez Franzoni, May 12, 2026

Keys to Understanding the Recent US Sanctions on Cuba

The announcement of the first sanctioned entities following the latest US Executive Order against Cuba has generated concern and uncertainty among international companies operating on the island.

Juan Gonzalo Castaño, author of report against fracking, resigned from Ecopetrol's board of directors

After three months in office, Juan Gonzalo Castaño Valderrama presented his resignation this Tuesday, May 12, as a non-independent member of Ecopetrol's board of directors...

Teachers protested in front of the Ministry of University Education to demand dignified salaries and respect for labor rights

Teachers from the Central University of Venezuela and other educational institutions gathered Tuesday morning in front of the Ministry of University Education to denounce the salary crisis in Venezuela and seek answers regarding the collective contract. "Bonus is not salary," shouted the protesting teachers in front of the ministry's headquarters [...]

Wild Tales of Power and Democracy

Francisco Robles Rivera May 12, 2026

Marco Rubio Accompanies Trump to China Despite Beijing Sanctions

Marco Rubio accompanies Donald Trump on his official trip to China despite remaining sanctioned by Beijing since his time as a Republican senator for his criticisms of the Chinese government.

Honduras delivers to El Salvador a Nicaraguan wanted by Interpol

A Nicaraguan wanted via Interpol red notice for alleged links to drug trafficking in Central America was captured in Honduras while presenting himself as a religious preacher.

The Pentagon Raises the Cost of the Iran War to $29 Billion

The Pentagon increased the cost of the war against Iran to $29 billion, amid growing pressure in the US Congress to understand the true financial and military impact of the conflict.

US bets on Venezuela to block cheap energy supply to China, says Burgum

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum asserted that President Donald Trump's administration maintains a strong position against China thanks to its "energy dominance" strategy, which includes measures on Venezuela, Iran, and critical minerals. During public statements, Burgum maintained that the United States is currently "the most secure and affordable energy nation in the world" and affirmed that Trump is developing a geopolitical strategy aimed at preventing China from accessing cheap oil from Venezuela and Iran. "The United States right now is the most secure and affordable energy nation in the world, and President Trump is playing a geopolitical game that includes… preventing China from buying cheap Venezuelan-Iranian oil," stated the official.

Denounce spending of more than $88 billion in Petro's 'Total Peace' dialogue tables

Although critics have called the 'Total Peace' policy, the flag of this Government, "failed", doubts still persist about the cost of the dialogues...

Cepeda reports 0 pesos spent on events despite over 100 rallies nationwide

Following several complaints about not reporting campaign expenses to the CNE, candidate Iván Cepeda informed the electoral body this Tuesday that his campaign has received 15 billion pesos and has spent over 1.93 billion. However, the report leaves a difficult question unanswered: despite Cepeda claiming to have held more than 100 large-scale events during the campaign, no expenses for this category appear in the CNE report.

Elegance of France! This was Macron's call to ask for respect for speakers during a summit

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, starred in a curious event during the Franco-African summit held in Nairobi, where he interrupted a conference to address the public and call their attention...