Ecuador Health, Education Can Be Funded by Debt Under Noboa Decree
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has authorized financing permanent public-sector expenses, including health and education, with extraordinary revenues or debt in 2027 under Executive Decree 527, signed October 29. The decree establishes an exception to the fiscal rule and orders the authorization to be incorporated into next year’s General State Budget. RELATED: Ecuador Protesters March Against […]
Mexico Rejects Texas Land Claim on 9 Rio Bravo Islands
Mexico rejected Texas’s claim that nine Río Bravo islands belong to it, underscoring that the border cannot be modified by a state government’s decision. In an information note, the Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretariat stressed that the 1970 Boundary Treaty between the two countries establishes that, in Río Bravo, the international boundary runs through the center […]
U.S. News Outlet Puts Iran War Cost at $47.1B
The war against Iran has cost $47.1 billion, excluding an estimated $5 billion in damage to military bases, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation. Iranian missiles launched last July against the Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan damaged around 19 buildings housing U.S. soldiers and killed three U.S. military personnel. That event represented a shift […]
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal Calls Judge’s Move “Coup d’état”
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal called Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska’s self-proclamation on Friday a “coup d’état,” as Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the move as restoring the rule of law and President Karol Nawrocki suspended his trip to Senegal amid disturbances. The dispute erupted after Korwin-Piotrowska signed an order suspending for one month the tribunal’s top officials, Bogdan […]
WFP Warns Hunger in Haiti to Reach Historic High in 2027
The UN World Food Programme warned that 6.35 million Haitians will suffer acute food insecurity between March and June 2027, a record driven by armed violence, economic collapse and climate shocks. The projection marks an increase of more than 500,000 people compared to the same period in 2026. WFP attributed the escalation to the violence […]
U.S. Embassy Report Recognizes Lula’s Victory in Brazilian Run-off
U.S. Embassy in Brasilia sent a report to the State Department and other U.S. government agencies describing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory over Flávio Bolsonaro as surprising and definitive, with a margin close to 4.4 million votes. The document sent on Monday states that the election unfolded in a mostly peaceful setting, despite […]
Africa Cup of Nations Returns to Two-Year Format After CAF Vote
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee voted unanimously to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, citing the need to protect financial stability and support the development of member federations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will continue to take place […]
Brazil Launches Measures Against Political Harassment at Work After Runoff
Brazil’s Public Labor Prosecutor’s Office (MPT) has registered 3,396 complaints of electoral harassment in the workplace since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s runoff victory, and the federal government has announced emergency measures to stop retaliation against workers for their political views. The complaints, which include threats, reprisals and dismissals allegedly motivated by employees’ political […]
El Salvador’s Military Operation in Haiti Raises Questions Amid Civilian Deaths
UNA-Haiti denounces deadly operations in densely populated neighborhoods as questions mount over the mission’s objectives. On Wednesday, the United Nations Association of Haiti (UNA-Haiti), an organization representing the Haitian diaspora community, denounced military operations carried out by Salvadoran forces on Haitian territory, saying they are causing the deaths of innocent civilians. RELATED: Bukele Says El […]
Latino Electorate Drives Early Voting in U.S. Elections
The Latino electorate in the United States has significantly increased its participation in early voting for the 2026 midterm elections, driven by concerns regarding the economy and immigration.
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Show allThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee voted unanimously to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, citing the need to protect financial stability and support the development of member federations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will continue to take place […]
The 49th edition of the Dakar Rally will take place from January 9 to 23, 2027, spanning from the Portuguese Algarve to Marrakech. This exceptional change of venue follows the decision not to hold the event in Saudi Arabia due to conflicts involving the Houthis; however, the organizers have confirmed that the Arab nation will […]
The Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) will hold three games this Thursday, with the Tigres del Licey currently in first place.
Spaniard Manuel ‘Manugas’ González heads into the Moto2 Malaysian Grand Prix with the goal of halting the charge of his compatriot, Izan Guevara. The two are separated by just 5.5 points in the world championship standings ahead of this weekend’s event at the Sepang International Circuit. RELATED: Italian Rider Bulega to Debut in the Premier […]
Eighteen-year-old Argentine boxer Edgardo Nicolás Peralta won the under-19 world title in Budva, Montenegro, on Tuesday, beating Ireland’s Kalib Walshe by unanimous decision to claim his country’s first gold medal at the tournament. Argentina celebrated a historic first in youth boxing on Tuesday. Edgardo Nicolás Peralta, an 18-year-old from the city of Reconquista in Santa […]
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Show allEcuador’s President Daniel Noboa has authorized financing permanent public-sector expenses, including health and education, with extraordinary revenues or debt in 2027 under Executive Decree 527, signed October 29. The decree establishes an exception to the fiscal rule and orders the authorization to be incorporated into next year’s General State Budget. RELATED: Ecuador Protesters March Against […]
Mexico rejected Texas’s claim that nine Río Bravo islands belong to it, underscoring that the border cannot be modified by a state government’s decision. In an information note, the Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretariat stressed that the 1970 Boundary Treaty between the two countries establishes that, in Río Bravo, the international boundary runs through the center […]
Colombia’s National Museum reinstated 63 artistic and historical pieces on Friday by court order after their October 15 removal as part of the government’s “cultural battle,” a move denounced as an attempt to censor historical memory. Family Court 24 of Bogotá gave the Ministry of Cultures and the National Museum 48 hours to reverse the […]
Students and social movements will rally on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo on Sunday, Nov. 1, to defend democracy and sovereignty against recent coup statements by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The call is identified as “Brasil con S” (Brazil with an S), responding to a coup letter from the U.S. whose first version used an old […]
The UN World Food Programme warned that 6.35 million Haitians will suffer acute food insecurity between March and June 2027, a record driven by armed violence, economic collapse and climate shocks. The projection marks an increase of more than 500,000 people compared to the same period in 2026. WFP attributed the escalation to the violence […]
World
Show allThe war against Iran has cost $47.1 billion, excluding an estimated $5 billion in damage to military bases, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation. Iranian missiles launched last July against the Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan damaged around 19 buildings housing U.S. soldiers and killed three U.S. military personnel. That event represented a shift […]
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal called Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska’s self-proclamation on Friday a “coup d’état,” as Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the move as restoring the rule of law and President Karol Nawrocki suspended his trip to Senegal amid disturbances. The dispute erupted after Korwin-Piotrowska signed an order suspending for one month the tribunal’s top officials, Bogdan […]
Russia exercised its veto at the UN Security Council on Friday to block a U.S. resolution that would have made autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty the only basis for negotiations over Western Sahara. The draft text drew 11 votes in favor, one against and three abstentions. China, Pakistan and Somalia withheld their votes. Russia’s representative, Vasili […]
Dock workers suspended operations at 113 ports across 22 nations this Friday, blocking an estimated $2.8 billion in cargo as part of a coordinated strike demanding an end to Israel’s offensive in Gaza and a halt to the use of maritime infrastructure for military logistics. The action was driven by the collective No Harbour for […]
The Latino electorate in the United States has significantly increased its participation in early voting for the 2026 midterm elections, driven by concerns regarding the economy and immigration.
Technology
Show allThe neuroscientist is investigating whether the brain has an internal map before an animal begins exploring its surroundings. Even before we begin exploring the world, the brain may have a kind of internal map, “like a GPS,” ready to guide us. This hypothesis, which is still under investigation, fascinates Norwegian neuroscientist May-Britt Moser, the 2014 […]
The rover will be delivered to the lunar surface by Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander. On Tuesday, NASA provided an update on the development of crewed and robotic lunar rovers to support its planned Moon Base initiative, highlighting efforts to develop the surface mobility capabilities needed for future exploration and sustained human operations […]
The agreement will allow CNN to receive compensation for the use of its intellectual property. On Thursday, U.S. television network CNN announced an agreement with technology company Google to integrate generative artificial intelligence technologies into its news platforms. RELATED: Artificial Intelligence Pioneers Call for International Body to Oversee Cybersecurity Standards “With this partnership, we are […]
Scientists are investigating the potential preventive effect against breast cancer of cabergoline, a drug used only when it is medically necessary to stop the production of breast milk.
Over 400 scientists warn of serious risks posed by advanced AI models and urge stronger containment measures. On Tuesday, AI godfathers Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio and Stuart Jonathan Russell, accompanied by more than 400 leading scientists, called for the creation of an international body to establish common standards for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, oversee their […]
Culture
Show allMexico City entered the Guinness World Records this week after unveiling the tallest Catrina ever built, a 33.411-meter paper-mâché figure now standing in the capital’s Zócalo as the centerpiece of the Monumental Offering for Day of the Dead. Guinness World Records adjudicator Alfredo Arista, the organization’s official representative for Latin America, certified the achievement during […]
The 15th International Chamber Music Festival brings concerts, academic training, and a unique competition to Havana, featuring 34 artistic ensembles and presided over by Frank Fernández.
The second edition of DiverFest—Venezuela’s International Festival of Arts and Disability—will take place from November 2 to 21, featuring both in-person and virtual activities aimed at highlighting the artistic talent of people with disabilities and promoting cultural inclusion and equal opportunity.
Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the National Youth Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in Barcelona in a concert dedicated to Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” Symphony, as part of the fiftieth anniversary of El Sistema.
The film honors generations of dancers, choreographers, and artists. On Wednesday, the documentary “Afternoon Echoes,” directed by Cuban filmmaker Lourdes de los Santos, was presented at the Yara Cinema in Havana as part of the activities organized during Cuban Culture Week. RELATED: Cuba Backs Writer María Elena Llana’s Candidacy for the 2026 Cervantes Prize The […]
