Seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker opens more intense phase in Trump’s campaign against Maduro
The White House anticipates further interceptions of vessels and is preparing sanctions against the nephews of the leader of the Chavista regime
International tourists going to the US are decreasing, with one exception: Mexicans
A. Kocherga / A. Corchado|Ciudad Juárez
The number of Mexican visitors continues to rise despite Trump’s migration policy and visa restrictions
Airline probed over use of bailout money to launder funds from Venezuela in Europe
The CEO and president of Plus Ultra were arrested as part of a larger raid in Spain, France and Switzerland
An incredible evacuation from the Ukrainian front
A land drone rescued a soldier in an operation Kyiv called ‘legendary’ after he survived 33 days badly wounded
Trump’s new restrictions leave no migrant safe: ‘Being a legal resident in the US is being a second-class citizen’
The administration has suspended applications for citizenship, residency, and asylum, and even threatened to freeze bank accounts
Lab in Spain was testing African swine fever virus when the first infected boar was found nearby
Afro-America: The invisible history of Latin America
América Futura explores, through seven stories in three languages, the Afro-descendant communities of the continent to tell the story of about 25% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean: 150 million people who identify as Afro-descendant and who have shaped the countries of the region, but whose histories have traditionally been erased or reduced to stereotypes
Trump launches the million-dollar ‘Gold Card’ visa
The program, which will give priority to wealthy investors and entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications
Trump Billionaires Club, the video game that recreates the president’s lifestyle and tries to revive his memecoin
Participants compete to build a business empire with the cryptocurrency, which has plunged 87% since its launch. Trump’s old friend Bill Zanker is behind the project
Commander Teto, ‘El Abuelo’ and the war against ‘El Mencho’: A decade since the powder keg of Coahuayana
The confrontation between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and self-defense groups for control of the territory has intensified and shows the difficulties in rebuilding the social fabric in Michoacán
Colombia’s right wing pressures business leaders to take a stand against Iván Cepeda
Following a meeting between the leftist presidential candidate and a business association, supporters of former president Alvaro Uribe are urging the private sector to abandon its traditional caution
Netflix sells Trump a ‘made in USA’ plan with Warner: thousands of jobs and 20 times more filming space
The historic Hollywood studios spent more than $5 billion on restructuring in the three years prior to being put up for sale
The miracle of Ivory Coast’s Nero Mer
Text: Sol Acuña / Photos: Miléquêm Diarassouba|Nero Mer (Ivory Coast)
In a coastal village in the African country, the inhabitants banned the poaching of monkeys and transformed their coexistence with them into a lever for community development and ecotourism
The largest study to date on antidepressants: They must be discontinued slowly and with therapy
A review of 76 clinical trials underscores the importance of tailoring prescriptions to each individual. Twenty-two percent of patients take this kind of medication indefinitely
‘Professional minimalism,’ or why Gen Z prefers free time to a promotion at work
Success is no longer the goal for young people starting out on their careers: many frequently move from company to company to find the one that best suits their needs and prioritize their personal lives
‘The weird house’: How Frank Gehry revolutionized a neighborhood with his own home
In the late 1970s, the architect bought a bungalow in Santa Monica and decided to renovate it by wrapping it with corrugated metal, construction mesh, plywood, and glass
Time for an EU Declaration of Independence
Enrico Letta / Josep Borrell / Danuta Hübner
The continent’s security, prosperity, and democracy can no longer depend on the changing will of the United States
A Model Law to address digital violence against women in Latin America
The tool is a legal standard for governments and parliaments in the region to use. It establishes obligations for digital platforms, such as the timely removal of violent or non-consensual content
Liset Menéndez de la Prida, neuroscientist: ‘It’s not normal to constantly seek pleasure’
The researcher has published a new book that unpacks the inner workings of the ancestral neural GPS that allows us to locate ourselves in the here and now, recall memories, and imagine future worlds
48 hours in Dubai with the global gurus of digital assets and traditional finance
Nicolás Olea, professor: ‘Plastic coffee capsules contribute to exposure to endocrine disruptors’
Updated US guidelines for the hepatitis B vaccine in newborns: What they say and why they’re controversial
A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 points amid fears of a deteriorating labor market
The Fed expects to continue cutting rates in January amid pressure from the White House
US cracks down on Mexican remittances over alleged money laundering
Changes to tax returns and the IRS in 2026: adjustments, benefits, and losses for households
John Ternus, the swimmer leading the race to succeed Tim Cook at Apple
Belle da Costa, the woman who concealed her origins in 1905 and ended up running New York’s most legendary library
The Morgan Library in New York pays tribute to its first director, who navigated a racist society and went on to lead the cultural institution for over two decades
Van der Graaf Generator, the darkest and most influential group in progressive rock
Known as the ‘Vampire of Bath,’ the British rocker is unknown and strange compared to his contemporaries… but he’s also been tremendously influential
The battle over the colonial legacy in Mexico: ‘Shadow theater for political gain’
Historians are looking to steer clear of nationalist tradition, both Mexican and Spanish
Red nostalgia: Souvenirs from the ruins of communism
Julio Ricardo Varela: ‘Latinos are the future of this country’
The renowned Puerto Rican journalist defends bilingual, independent, and community-based journalism in Trump’s America
Work & Lifestyle
Celebrities, Movies & TV
2026 Golden Globe Awards nominations: ‘Sirât’ receives two nominations, Guillermo del Toro up for best director
In film, ‘One Battle After Another’ leads the way with nine nominations while in television, ‘The White Lotus’ has six. The awards ceremony will take place on January 11
‘Why do I watch it if I hate all the characters?’: Nine shows people love to criticize but can’t stop watching
The return of ‘Emily in Paris,’ one of Netflix’s most criticized yet popular series, reignites the debate over TV series that are guilty pleasures
Our selection
Trump’s deportations shake up Eswatini: A journey to the tiny African kingdom
Nokukhanya Musi|Mbabane (Eswatini)
The Peruvian boy who commentated on the Copa Libertadores final from a hilltop and conquered Europe
Chimamanda Ngozi, writer: ‘If our leaders read good novels, they would lead better’
The BBC is no exception: Far-right forces are targeting European public broadcasters
EL PAÍS offers free Spanish lessons with Gymglish
Readers who sign up will receive a 15-day free trial of the online classes, which are adapted to a student’s specific needs
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