Politics

Victims recounted alleged torture and disappearances at El Helicoide before the IACHR

On May 6, torture victims denounced abusive practices at El Helicoide before the IACHR, including isolation and disappearances.

Total Peace: Without God or Law

President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly stated that his idea is to turn Colombia into a "world power of life." However, as the country is going, it seems he has been determined to do the exact opposite. Few slogans have aged as poorly, and as quickly, as this one.

Training walk

The Caribbean Naval District of the Nicaraguan Army Navy informs the population of the municipality of Bluefields that, on May 8, 2026, from 6 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon.

161 migrants arrived in Venezuela on a repatriation flight from the US

A total of 161 Venezuelan migrants returned to the country on a repatriation flight from Miami, where they were received by authorities at Maiquetía International Airport.

Trump sees a "very possible" agreement with Iran, but warns he will resume bombings

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, assured this Wednesday, May 6, that it is "very possible" to reach an agreement with Iran to reduce tension in the Middle East, although he maintained the threat of resuming bombings if negotiations fail. The statements were delivered from the Oval Office and later reinforced on Truth Social.

10-year visas are no longer issued to Nicaraguans, clarifies the United States consulate in Managua

Corey Bordenkecher, Washington's consul general, emphasized that new tourist and business visas (B1-B2) for Nicaraguans will have a maximum validity of 90 days, will be for single entry, and generally contemplate stays of up to 30 days. He also explained that bonds of between $5,000 and $15,000 apply to Nicaraguan citizens at any U.S. consulate worldwide. Valid visas issued before April 2, 2026, can continue to be used until their expiration date. Other visas, such as student visas, remain exempt from bonds.

We Explain the Day

In El Diario, we present a summary of the most important information you should know from Wednesday, May 6

IACHR before the OAS: "In Venezuela, repression remains state policy"

Ordinary Session of the Permanent Council of the OAS, Washington D.C. — May 6, 2026

In El Helicoide, Luis Turbay Experienced Darkness But Also Hope

Luis Turbay, a former political prisoner and coordinator of the Mundo command, confessed for the YouTube series 'Inquebrantables' that, during his detention in El Helicoide, the right to defense and access to justice were systematically violated.

United States eliminates 10-year visas for Nicaraguans

The rules for traveling to the United States with a Nicaraguan passport have changed drastically. The Consul General of the United States in Managua, Corey Bordenkecher, confirmed this Wednesday the end of the issuance of 10-year visas for citizens of the country under the Visa Bond program applied by the Department of State to Nicaragua since April 2.

The TV fell out during their escape: this is how two men were captured after robbing a house in Kennedy

In the last few hours, the National Police captured two men for the crime of theft in the locality of Kennedy.

UN Warns of Risk of Death in Prison for Brooklyn Rivera and Others Kidnapped by the Regime

Reports of prison deaths and forced disappearances increase pressure on the regime to present proof of life for political prisoners. United Nations experts are 'dismayed'.