How Chile vaccinated 16% of its population in just 21 days
The South American country’s vaccination campaign has already reached more than three million people, at a pace that is outstripping that of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain
The South American country’s vaccination campaign has already reached more than three million people, at a pace that is outstripping that of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain
The Democrats have already given first approval to the legislation that will release this second tranche of funding, despite opposition from Republicans who want to lower the payments
The spouse of the most powerful drug lord in the world was arrested on Monday, accused of trafficking and helping her husband escape from prison in 2015
Bodies dumped in public view, restaurants attacked by hitmen and shootouts with police have become regular occurrences in both the wealthiest and most marginalized areas of the Jalisco state capital
They invested and risked everything in search of a better life, traveling to the United States without documents that would allow them to work. But they were found shot dead, and their bodies charred in the north of Mexico, a territory where migrants are preyed on by cartels and a corrupt system takes advantage of them. That’s how the hopes of a group of 15 Guatemalans turned into a nightmare. EL PAÍS has reconstructed their story
The elder Aruká, who died last week in a hospital in the Amazon River basin, leaves behind three daughters who are now the only survivors of a group that counted on thousands of members just three centuries ago
The Hermosa Provincia temple in Mexico is a symbol of the power of the 'Light of the World' church, but it is also a monument to the most terrible secrets and accusations against its leader, Naasón Joaquín, who is awaiting trial in the United States on charges of sexual abuse, possession of child pornography and human trafficking
When the Microsoft founder makes a prediction, he is usually right. The philanthropist believes we are running out of time, and must reduce greenhouse emissions to zero in 30 years or suffer the consequences. Although he is stunned by the lies and conspiracy theories that have flourished during the coronavirus crisis and worried about social polarization, he still believes we can save the future
Squel Jorgea from the Mangueira samba school talks to EL PAÍS about the impact the cancellation of the famous event due to the coronavirus has had on the country, particularly Rio de Janeiro
Speaking to EL PAÍS, Jovenel Moïse blames the opposition and powerful figures in the country’s economy for attempting to remove him, vowing to remain in power for another year
Investigation by NGO Conectas Derechos Humanos and São Paulo University has sought out the reasons behind the country’s Covid-19 death toll of more than 212,000 victims, as well as documenting the statements made by the president about the pandemic, vaccines and controversial ‘cures’
Leading Americans to coexist in more harmony with their compatriots who support leaders and causes that they find unpalatable is as urgent as it is difficult
Joe Biden’s presidency offers a chance for democracies to seek a new path to more effective politics and inclusive capitalism
The list of reasons that disqualify Trump from leading the nation for another four years is long. Yet, all the items in the list were not enough to persuade 74 million of the president’s supporters to refrain from voting for him
Don’t expect political intolerance to subside anytime soon. The US elections are just the latest example of the divisiveness that is weakening the world’s democracies
After four years of controversy, the histrionic US president has managed to keep his support base. A handful of the people who voted for him in Ohio, a state he won despite his overall defeat, explain why Trump still got their ballot
In a conversation with the editor-in-chief of EL PAÍS, the former president reflects on the current moment and the pandemic, Donald Trump’s four years in power, the polarization in his country and also the future with Joe Biden in charge of the United States. His conclusion is optimistic – a cautious optimism
If millions of citizens refuse to believe that the US elections were clean, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary, how can we start to dialogue with them?
The election of the first Black woman to office in the United States is transformative for our generation and our daughters
The most efficient barrier built by the 45th president of the United States is not made of cement or steel. Instead, what’s managed to stop both legal and illegal immigration is an intricate web of executive actions, administrative orders and agreements with other countries obtained through threats. The real and virtual hurdles built over the last four years have affected the lives of thousands
What’s at stake following a tense US election is more than a choice between two different political projects: it is the unity and stability of American society
The presidential race is important, but it won’t change things all by itself. The world needs institutions that are able to control inequality, poverty, environmental destruction and war
The United States can protect itself against turbulence, but doing so against a great recession is a lot more difficult, and that is the danger if the Democrats get to the White House but fail to win the Senate
Latinos have become the most important minority in the US this year, and winning their votes in a few key states could deliver victory
Biden is the favorite and has an advantage of the Republican that is greater than the one Clinton had. That said, Trump still has a one-in-six chance of winning
These companies are eroding our democratic institutions. The creator of Facebook’s ‘Like’ button says only public pressure and collective action can put a stop to it
In 2016, Donald Trump fought against immigrants; now he attacks the Black Lives Matter movement – both campaigns are linked by white nationalism