Society

Mining, ranching and logging by squatters — who are acting in collusion with the Ortega government in Managua — are expanding to the Costa Rican side of this nature reserve, which is key to maintaining the biological connectivity of the Americas

Tahrir Square in Egypt, the 15-M movement in Spain, Occupy Wall Street in New York… Perhaps the most iconic image of the 2010s is that of streets taken over by massive protests. These days, it’s almost impossible to find any trace of them. Journalist Vincent Bevins tries to explain what happened to those days when the world seemed to be on fire

A state-run social media network could become an alternative to Twitter or Facebook, but it could also pose a risk to our privacy and freedom 

Discussing sexist stereotypes in advertising, films, and childhood stories — along with the example set by adults — are key tools in countering the influence of misogynistic content online

Seven OnlyFans content creators have made millions from the Bop House on Instagram. But those who defend this model of eroticism clash with those who denounce its toxic dynamics

The author of the comic ‘How the Rich Plunder the Earth’ argues that Trump’s government in the US proves that ‘capitalism is becoming radicalized’

EL PAÍS visits the terminals and speak with the highly vulnerable individuals, both Spanish and foreign, who are taking shelter there

Víctor Gutiérrez, Orlando Cruz and José María River speak with EL PAÍS about their experiences as LGBTQ+ athletes in masculinized disciplines

Historical cases and scientific analysis show that the most common human reaction to disasters is to help others, a trait that defines our species and that authorities do not know how to channel

The sociological theories on cultural taste popularized by French thinker Pierre Bourdieu over 45 years ago have reached a wider audience thanks to a graphic novel by Tiphaine Rivière

New routines, such as eating alone in front of a phone, are a symptom of a growing epidemic of self-imposed isolation. Recent studies show they are causing unhappiness among more and more young people

Bangs, heavy eyeliner, black skinny jeans, and melancholy — these were the trademarks of the emo subculture, which experienced a massive boom among teenagers in the 2000s. Now, it seems to have disappeared. But could it make a comeback with Generation Alpha?

Problematic substance use leads to relational difficulties, mental health issues, and addiction, which, in the worst cases, can result in overdose deaths or suicide

A new study compares differences and similarities in the exchange of erotic messages and content by those under 25 in Spain, Colombia and Mexico

Los Angeles will host a sperm racing competition backed by over a million dollars in funding. A teenage millionaire concerned about men’s sexual health is behind the initiative

A study describes the psychological disorder that lies behind the uncontrollable impulse to steal: it is very little studied and surrounded by a layer of stigma that complicates diagnosis

In an increasingly uncertain and stressful world, watching others perform inane and repetitive tasks can bring a certain peace

‘The Telepathy Tapes’ has been one of the most listened-to podcasts in the US and UK for months. It studies the existence of telepathy in young people with nonverbal autism, but several specialists warn of the dearth of scientific evidence and the potential to create harmful myths for families living with this disorder

Critics say Elon Musk and Donald Trump are the high ‘priests’ of this phenomenon, warning that the unchecked use of AI could make the end of informed societies

A study confirms that the wealthy live longer than the poor globally, and that differences between social classes are much more pronounced in the US

A new study reveals that in states with tighter restrictions on reproductive rights, births have risen, especially among Latinas

El Salvador’s woes are hitting the Cortéz family hard. The mother lost a daughter after she was denied an abortion. Her son was detained amid the gang war – even though he maintains his innocence – while a third child had to migrate

Closed online communities and platforms offer us an accessible, aspirational, and increasingly cloned universe. And, following the dictates of ‘likes,’ algorithms erase differences and identities and transform us into passive users. Are we losing our personality?

Heritage pride in the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro is just one important symbol of a 3,000-plus-word legacy that is still subject to stigma