Politics

Germán Vargas Lleras: Between Controversy and Duty

On Friday, May 9, 2026, the final chapter closed on the biography of one of the most decisive protagonists of our recent history. At 64 years old, Germán Vargas Lleras passed away, the man who embodied the figure of a power heir like few others, but who, paradoxically, departed without fulfilling the dream that had accompanied him since childhood: to wear the presidential sash that his grandfather and great-uncle once wore.

Minor Sebastián Contreras is released after 26 days in the hands of the ELN

After 26 days of captivity, in the hands of the National Liberation Army (ELN), the 16-year-old minor Yormay Sebastián Contreras was released.

UN Working Group questions government over Quero case, calls for investigation and justice

The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances questioned the Venezuelan government over the forced disappearance of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas and his subsequent death in custody. The body urged the State to "initiate a prompt, effective, and independent investigation into the facts."

We Explain the Day

In El Diario we present a summary of the most important information you should know from Monday, May 11

The Second Sex and Motherhood

By Natalia Zuluaga Rivera - [email protected]

Westcol and the End of Power

By Federico Hoyos Salazar - [email protected]

Condom Taxes Again

In China, a 13% value-added tax (VAT) is the standard rate applied to all types of general consumer goods. Since January of this year, every citizen who purchases a condom must pay this percentage of their purchase to the state. On that date, the tax exemption that condoms enjoyed, a tool designed to boost the birth rate of the Chinese population, officially ended.

Clippve summoned a third collection of supplies for the families of political prisoners

Clippve summoned on Monday, May 11, its third great solidarity collection to support the families of political prisoners

The President Who Was Not President

By Cristian Halaby Fernández - [email protected]

What does Delcy Rodríguez think about the rumor of Venezuela becoming the 51st state of the USA?

Renowned Fox News journalist John Roberts revealed details about a call he had with President Donald Trump.

OVP: At least 14 prisoners have died in state custody between April and May

OVP warned that at least 14 inmates died in Venezuelan state custody between April and the first days of May

Stereo Romance Shutdown and Theft Reveals Regime's "Tireless" Policy to Silence Journalism

Radio Stereo Romance has been added to the list of closed and confiscated media in Nicaragua. The shutdown of this veteran radio station in the department of Carazo is not an isolated incident: it demonstrates the "tireless" policy of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime to eliminate independent voices and local radio stations, denounced the Foundation for Freedom of Expression and Democracy (FLED).