According to data from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, more than 70% of Mexico’s surface area has been affected. Countries like the Dominican Republic, however, are showing signs of recovery
Father Juan Huerta Ibarra flees trial in Venezuela, accused of repeated child sexual abuse by José Leonardo Araujo, who was 13 at the time
Contrary to what history dictates, political power is better in women’s hands. But it’s not just political power; economic power can also be part of the conversation
The president of the Washington Office on Latin America notes that the strength of civil society and committed youth are encouraging signs in the region. This is despite the drop in the democratic model’s popularity, a trend that has been observed in numerous surveys
The National Liberation Army, or ELN, acknowledged the kidnapping, saying it was a mistake and that its top leadership had ordered the father’s release
The ELN guerrilla organization refuses to renounce a practice that has affected more than 50,000 victims in recent decades
The Colombian is an artist with a lot to celebrate after storming the charts with hits like ‘El merengue’ and ‘La bachata’. ‘Music is therapy, everyone needs an escape,’ he says after making half the world dance
Diaz appealed for his father ‘s release after scoring for Liverpool in a Premier League soccer match, revealing a T-shirt saying “Freedom for Papa” in Spanish
Human Rights Watch warns that the Colombia-Panama border situation stems from ineffective regional migration policies
The organizers said the blockade would continue, because migrants are afraid of criminals, smugglers and extortionists. They demand transit or exit visas to reach the U.S. border
President Petro sent his chief peace negotiator to Cuba for talks with the ELN guerrilla group’s commanders
The diplomatic moves by Chile, Colombia and Bolivia, all of which are led by leftist leaders, come as others in the region have ramped up their criticism of Israel’s military activity
The public health measure imposes an initial tariff of 10% on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks, which rises to 20% by 2025
Police also offered a $48,0000 reward for information leading to Diaz’s father. Kidnappings for ransom and extortion of businesses have been increasing in Colombia
Candidates from more traditional political backgrounds triumphed in the main mayoral and gubernatorial races, led by Carlos Fernando Galán’s resounding victory in Bogotá
EL PAÍS spent a day following the campaign of the author and senator, who is seeking to become the next mayor of Bogotá. Famous for his narco novels and scripts, one of his best-known works is ‘Without Breasts There Is No Paradise’
His most lasting legacy was to inject the virus of corruption into a more or less stable democracy, and even to forever disrupt the value system of Colombian society
The court on the island of Samui has assigned a public defender to the Spaniard, who is accused of premeditated murder after confessing to killing and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta
While people discuss self-love or vanity, in the clandestine operating rooms of Latin America hundreds of people are at risk, writes a journalist who was the victim of one of these phony surgeons
A member of the organization’s negotiating team in Havana and a former field commander, the 64-year-old is seeking election in his native Puerto Berrío, which EL PAÍS visited during the campaign
Mexico’s president convenes 12 nations for talks on debt reduction and regional cooperation on trade, security and employment
To head off chaos, as part of a multipronged approach to manage and order migration, it is time for decisive action to stabilize migrant hosting communities throughout the Americas
The self-confessed killer, who had been diagnosed with cancer, has died at the age of 66. He had been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his crimes, which took place in the 1990s
Latin America and the Caribbean have an enormous educational setback, and those who carry the burden are poorly paid, technologically challenged teachers with pandemic fatigue
From humble street-side taco stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, the love of this food only continues to grow in the U.S.
The official is leading the green revolution that President Gustavo Petro has in mind, getting rid of oil and coal
The former president of Colombia — who governed from 2002 until 2010 — is set to go on trial
