Silvia Blanco

Launched in 2015 to combat human smuggling in the Mediterranean, the operation has been all but dismantled, symbolizing European division on immigration policy

In 2017, a car bomb killed the investigative reporter intent on exposing political corruption on the tiny Mediterranean island. A year and half later, it is still not known who was behind her death

Lack of oversight, lax regulations and a failing economy have made the eastern European country one of the most popular destinations to find a surrogate mother

Spain’s most emblematic dish is also its most corrupted. Paella has become the generic term for hundreds of random rice recipes. But demand for the real thing is growing. The dish may need no translation these days, but it’s time to talk about its roots. This is a trip from the wetlands of La Albufera where the rice is grown, to the Michelin-starred restaurants where the humble grain is transformed into haute cuisine

A total of 30 families are unable to secure passports for their children, after the Foreign Affairs Ministry says it has detected reports of malpractice and possible trafficking

In a country in which barely any statistical data exists on the issue, experts and unions believe that the problem is going under-reported

Faced with a growing trend, politicians need to take a stand on the issue, but deep divisions prevail

Practice is illegal here but debate rages over whether surrogacy is a right or a form of exploitation

Government must decide whether to do the same or risk ending truce via military action

President Santos’ European tour and presence of group chiefs in Havana suggest progress

The Colombian president begins his European tour to build support for FARC negotiations

The US is partly to blame for the country’s immigration problems, argues leader

The newly re-elected Colombian president discusses the continuation of the FARC talks

Incumbent receives nearly 51 percent of votes compared with 45 percent for challenger Zuluaga

Cellphone thefts, often involving violence, are number one form of robbery in Bogotá

But opposition leader Oscar Iván Zuluaga may have to soften his rhetoric if elected on Sunday

The National Liberation Army, with 1,500 members, is responsible for numerous kidnappings

Presidential contenders Santos and Zuluaga stress their divergent views over peace process

As the economy rises 4.7% a year, the gap between rich and poor remains one of world’s largest Inadequate education and a sizeable informal economy are the main factors

President Santos’ rival has capitalized on the feeling that the government is selling out to the FARC Incumbent leader has failed to sell peace process convincingly in election race

Result is blow to incumbent President Juan Manuel Santos and his peace talks with FARC guerrillas

Dialogue with the FARC is the main topic on the presidential campaign trail But Colombians are skeptical about the success of the peace process

But Democratic Center candidate claims slander campaign ahead of Sunday elections

The Spanish soccer team’s first-ever match in Equatorial Guinea, an oil-rich dictatorship, raises ethical questions