Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime became a cultural flashpoint, then a regulatory threat. Republicans urged the FCC to fine or jail people tied to the broadcast, citing lyrics and choreography. The numbers say viewers stayed. The politics says somebody panicked. Sugar Cane, Stadium Lights, and a Familiar American Switch It starts where the notes insist […]
In Bolivia’s Alasita fair, tiny houses, bills, and cars stand in for real hopes, inspiring viewers to feel hopeful and connected to the tradition. This week, artisans chose new Ekeko representatives as La Paz works to safeguard the ritual routes UNESCO recognized. Preservation, here, is also politics and memory. A Runway of Ponchos and Painted […]
As Cuba teeters on the brink of collapse amid a chronic fuel shortage, the communist state maintains a vice-like grip on the freedom of expression of its citizens, a new report reveals. Nearly 90% of the 200 respondents in a survey stated that Cuban authorities used their digital publications or messages as grounds for summonses, […]
Cuba is absorbing harsher U.S. pressure as flights are canceled, blackouts hit records, fuel is rationed, and the peso sinks to new lows. The crisis is now visible in airports and kitchens, and policy choices are narrowing fast. At the Airport, a Country Runs Out of Fuel The scene is not dramatic in the cinematic […]
Financial Times: Venezuelans turn more optimistic after Maduro’s capture Friday, February 13th 2026 – 12:56 UTC The poll suggests opposition leader María Corina Machado would win decisively if a new vote were held this year: 67% said they would back Machado versus 25% for interim president Delcy Rodríguez A face-to-face poll reported by […]
Argentina moves first in Mercosur as lower house backs EU trade deal Friday, February 13th 2026 – 04:09 UTC President Javier Milei submitted the bill to Argentina’s Congress on 6 February and put it on the agenda for February’s extraordinary sessions Argentina became the first Mercosur country to secure an initial legislative green […]
Trump moves to scrap EPA climate finding and unwind federal vehicle emissions rules Thursday, February 12th 2026 – 21:45 UTC Appearing alongside EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Trump said the action would end federal emissions rules for vehicles and […]
UK cabinet chief removed after Epstein-linked backlash Thursday, February 12th 2026 – 22:20 UTC The government described the move as “by mutual agreement,” but it follows weeks of speculation in Westminster about Downing Street’s confidence in Wormald UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday agreed that Sir Chris Wormald would step down as […]
Chile announces humanitarian aid for Cuba as Boric condemns U.S. embargo Thursday, February 12th 2026 – 21:54 UTC Chile’s decision comes as Cuba’s energy supply has become a sharper geopolitical issue President Gabriel Boric’s government said on Thursday […]
Medellín, Colombia – Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared an economic, social, and ecological emergency this Wednesday, 11 February, in response to flooding across the north of Colombia. Under the measure, Petro will be able to impose taxes through decree, and is expected to attempt to raise COP$8 trillion (USD$2.1 billion) to address the crisis. The […]