Trump’s extortion of Latin America: What the Republican has extracted through threats
The magnate’s main tool of intimidation has been tariffs, which he has leveraged to extract concessions from allied countries such as Mexico and Colombia
China and the United States reach deal to reduce tariffs
Washington will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while Beijing will reduce its tariffs on US imports from 125% to 10%
Trump travels to Gulf states to seal lucrative economic deals
The US president will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, but not Israel as relations are currently strained
Trump takes cues from Bukele in plan to deport a million people
‘Rob’ Prevost, the boy from Chicago’s south suburbs who became the first American pope
The former neighbors of the newly elected pontiff describe him as an intelligent person ‘with a sense of humor and great leadership skills’
Trump’s plot twist: Using tariffs to bring movies back to Hollywood
The president’s threat reignites the debate over film and television incentives in an increasingly competitive global landscape
The library with one door in Canada and the other one (now closing) in the US
A line on the ground separates the Canadian town of Stanstead and the American town of Derby Line. A library stands right on top, but it had never been a problem. Until Trump returned to power, that is
From the ‘Culiacanazo’ to a deal with US authorities: The criminal journey of Ovidio Guzmán
Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán’s youngest son, imprisoned in Chicago since 2023, will provide information and plead guilty in exchange for improving his legal situation
The abandoned homes of Venezuelan migrants
The massive exodus has given rise to a new service: clearing out the homes of those who have decided they’re not coming back
Hunger looms in Tigray’s refugee camps: ‘What does Trump eat? Here we ration lentils to make them last’
Ximena Borrazás|Tigray (Ethiopia)
Civilians living in displacement camps in one of the most food-insecure countries in the world have been hit by the US president’s decision to suspend USAID
In São Paulo, ‘Big Brother’ is watching, with 25,000 cameras and facial recognition technology
Using artificial intelligence, a vast municipal video surveillance network scans the faces of passersby day and night, hunting for fugitives and criminals
Sarah Paulson: ‘For many, the age difference with my wife [who is 31 years older] is very disconcerting’
Intellectual and intense, yet equally relatable and playful, the actress is one of those performers who excels in her craft whether on television, a film set, or a theater stage
Food Runners, the dating app alternative: Run, eat, meet someone new
María D. Valderrama|Paris
Meeting up with strangers to run, then eat together afterward — that’s the new trend in France
Being gay in a ‘macho’ sport: ‘You put on a mask to try to fit in’
Víctor Gutiérrez, Orlando Cruz and José María River speak with EL PAÍS about their experiences as LGBTQ+ athletes in masculinized disciplines
Begum TV, a school for Afghan women banned from accessing education
María D. Valderrama|Paris
Journalists broadcasting from Paris are sidestepping Taliban restrictions to connect girls in their home country to learning, health advice and entertainment
The collective experience of translating art for people who are blind
Mariana Otero
The Caraffa Museum in Córdoba, Argentina debuts an audio description service with effects and music designed so that individuals with visual disabilities can enjoy its aesthetic experience
Trump’s policies freeze key research worldwide: ‘No one fully understands what’s happening’
Dozens of research projects on cancer, HIV and human genetics are in limbo due to the new regulations imposed by the White House
A Spanish therapy saves the lives of ‘the unluckiest family in the world’
Haenyeo DNA reveals how the human body can adapt to extreme diving
A humanized mouse antibody erases cancer in 84 people with a genetic mutation
Are we unique in the universe?
Trump’s tariffs deal a blow to the bottom line of US companies
Businesses are suspending or lowering their earnings and profit forecasts due to uncertainty, higher costs, and an economic slowdown
Fed set to ignore pressure from Trump with new pause in rate cuts
Romania rediscovers its hidden treasure: Minerals
Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless
Los Tigres del Norte: ‘We’re going to have to change the word ‘corrido’ to avoid getting in trouble’
The band’s leader, Jorge Hernández, addresses his musical genre’s controversial association with crime. He also shares his perspective on Mexican immigrants in the United States
How Pavement was reborn: The 1990s indie band with 200 million Spotify streams
The Met Fashion Gala surrenders to the power of African-American dandies
The New York museum’s exhibition traces the history of tailoring from slavery to the rise of the bourgeoisie
1215, 1789, 1945, 1989: The dates that forged freedom in Europe
Ralph Fiennes: ‘When Ulysses draws his bow, he puts himself back together’
The actor, who presented his film on the ‘Odyssey’ in Barcelona, says he will follow the conclave with special interest and that he hasn’t forgotten ‘The English Patient’
Being distinguished: Why the rich like certain things and the poor others
Work & Lifestyle
When snoring is as loud as an ambulance siren: Expert tips for controlling it
Hollywood’s big lie about disasters: In crises the natural reaction is generosity, not panic
How emos survived their sadness: The ashes of an extinct urban tribe on the verge of resurrection
What does it mean to live well? Global project describes keys to human flourishing in over 40 indicators
Celebrities, Movies & TV
Jennifer Aniston’s stalker appears in court half-naked as judge orders mental evaluation
At home with Jennifer Lopez: ‘Everybody goes through hard times in their life. And it’s what you do in those moments that defines you’
David Beckham at 50: A life of football, fame, and success
Liv Tyler’s return: The actress who prefers ironing sheets in the countryside to being crushed by Hollywood
Our selection
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
_
_
