EL PAÍS data expert Kiko Llaneras has put together a list of data points that show that — contrary to what we may believe — advances are being made in a number of important areas
Everything indicates that 2026 will begin with Maduro still in power, Trump escalating the confrontation, the opposition trying to square the circle between its urgent needs and the objectives of its ally, and millions of Venezuelans, inside and outside the country, awaiting the longed-for end
All of the late filmmaker’s works, even his romantic comedies, contain a ‘Capraesque’ message of hope in dark times
The US president is right that European civilization is in danger, but he’s wrong about who poses the threat: it’s Putin and himself
The continent’s security, prosperity, and democracy can no longer depend on the changing will of the United States
Jørgen Watne Frydnes’ message is clear: Maduro must accept the election results and lay the groundwork for a peaceful transition
Since colonial times, Black bodies have been viewed as mere labor, rather than as subjects with full rights. The four Afro-descendant children who were murdered in Ecuador were victims of structural racism. The notion of serving without a master means embracing practices of care and creation that don’t answer to state hierarchies or the market. It’s about serving the community — serving life — without being accountable to visible or invisible patterns
The German capital is experiencing an economic crisis marked by enormous debt and a tourism sector that has not recovered to pre-pandemic levels
It is still worth asking whether military action against the Maduro regime — whether with troops or surgical strikes — is truly inevitable
In such a bleak present, food can matter, especially if we consider the social implications of eating
The president of Argentina has continued implementing his austerity measures. This, after the congressional elections, which were marked by blackmail from Donald Trump, who conditioned the promise of a financial bailout on Milei’s victory
The first ‘flotel’ in history, a seven-story behemoth with tennis courts, opened in 1988 in the middle of the sea. It was a success. That is, until everything went wrong...
This year’s summit is being held in a country that has defied both authoritarianism and environmental collapse, a reminder that democracy triumphs where despotism destroys
It is necessary to support Brazil’s proposal to develop a roadmap for carrying out the comprehensive transition to renewable energy
The discourse of the future mayor of New York, the son of socialist immigrants, owes much to the political influence and intellectual work of his parents — just as was the case with other Democratic leaders in the past
The elections in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and California bring hope back to a knocked-out Democratic Party
If the president is serious about addressing organized crime and protecting American lives, he needs to look beyond military and defensive tools
The Republican is dismantling government programs that working families in the United States depend on. Abroad, he is shoring up an administration aligned with his policies
In 2018, Chile and Argentina proposed the creation of a marine protected area on the Antarctic Peninsula to safeguard key krill habitats. Now, the countries have the opportunity to reach an agreement that will make this a reality
Yevhenii Petrovich Trush, 20, arrived in the country hoping to start a new life with his Venezuelan partner after being forced to leave his home due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
As the planet honors the great singer on the centennial of her birth, it’s very likely that on her home island, at least on an official level, the anniversary will pass without any mention of her universal legacy
Donald Trump has not hesitated to cross the line between the public office he holds and the private profits of his family empire
Netanyahu started the war in Gaza without any realistic vision of how to end it. Two years later, Israel can hardly be considered victorious
The road for such a fragile initiative is fraught with risks, but the US president’s calculations, the consensus in the region, and Hamas’ weakness and isolation provide cause for hope
Visiting this remote spot in the Willow Creeks Valley is like stepping into a dream frozen in sepia. Everything is there. The houses, the objects, the half-burned stoves, the unopened letters. And the warning remains the same: don’t touch anything
Israel does not usually attack unilaterally, but when attacked, it uses it to advance resolutely toward what appears to be the ultimate project of the most radical Zionist movement, Greater Israel
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shows itself as a transitional record, nothing more than friendly elevator music
