The former guerrilla who became head of the Sandinista Popular Army was a feared and respected figure in Nicaragua in the 1980s. Fallen into disgrace and at odds with Vice President Rosario Murillo, he died at the age of 77 from heart complications while under house arrest by order of the presidential couple
River erosion in its environs explains why the world’s tallest mountain is up to 800 meters higher than the other towering peaks of the Himalayas
Bhutan is hoarding bitcoins as abundant and cheap electricity turn this remote and peaceful Buddhist corner of South Asia into the surprise epicenter of digital currency mining
The president-elect will take office on October 1 to deal with issues from security and the economy to justice
The author of ‘In Cold Blood’ made his mark on nonfiction literature and managed to connect with the inexplicable violence that ravages the US, but above all he left behind the myth of a person destroyed by the character. September 30 marks the centenary of his birth
The mystery surrounding the capture of Mario Alexander Gámez, alias ‘El Piyi’, a hitman for the Sinaloa Cartel, has ignited rumors that the genre’s lyrics are used to secure arrests. But music experts are skeptical
This compound activates serotonin receptors in the brain, which is a neurotransmitter related to mood and emotions
The transnational criminal organization, which originated in Venezuela, has become widely known due to growing evidence of its presence on US soil and mentions by politicians, but very little is known about its activities and level of organization
Italy is finalizing a controversial security decree, dubbed ‘anti-Gandhi’ because it targets non-violent protests. It also makes it impossible for undocumented migrants to buy a SIM card and bans light cannabis
The detonation of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies and the killing of the Lebanese militia’s leaders clearly demonstrates Israel’s ability to turn the tables, thanks to its military and technological superiority, and undisputed support of the United States
The exceptionality of Nebraska, one of the two states that does not award all its electoral votes to the winner, has turned a Democratic city in a Republican stronghold, into the most disputed district on the map
The multinational has removed dozens of apps, even though the Kremlin’s censorship body did not order the move. These services, half-permitted by the government, enable people in Russia to access social networks and independent media