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Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office as Colombia’s President with Tougher Anti-Drug Agenda

Sarah Olivella August 8, 2026

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Abelardo de la Espriella has taken office as Colombia’s new president, promising a tougher approach to security and the fight against drug trafficking organizations operating across the country. The new president, who has been described as an ally of the Donald Trump administration, has outlined an aggressive security strategy

Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Brings Rare Hope After Survivor Pulled From Rubble Eight Days Later

Felipe Cardona July 2, 2026

The Venezuela earthquake rescue effort produced an extraordinary breakthrough after emergency crews successfully rescued a man who had remained trapped beneath a collapsed building for eight days. This rescue followed the country’s devastating twin earthquakes. The dramatic operation unfolded in La Guaira, where local responders joined international rescue specialists in a painstaking

Venezuela Earthquake Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies as Recovery Enters a Critical Week

Felipe Cardona July 1, 2026

The Venezuela earthquake humanitarian crisis has entered an increasingly difficult phase one week after powerful twin earthquakes devastated large areas of northern Venezuela. Rescue operations continue around the clock. However, hopes of finding additional survivors are fading as authorities, humanitarian organizations and volunteers shift greater attention toward emergency medical care. In addition,

Venezuela Earthquake Recovery Enters a New Phase as Communities Begin Rebuilding

Felipe Cardona June 30, 2026

The Venezuela earthquake recovery effort is shifting from emergency rescue operations to the far more complex task of rebuilding communities damaged by one of the country’s most destructive natural disasters in modern history. While search teams continue inspecting collapsed buildings in areas where survivors could still be found, local authorities, humanitarian organizations

Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts Intensify as Search for Survivors Continues

Felipe Cardona June 26, 2026

The Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts have entered a critical phase as emergency crews continue working through collapsed buildings, damaged hospitals and devastated neighborhoods following the powerful twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela. Authorities have confirmed that the disaster has claimed hundreds of lives, while thousands of people remain injured or displaced and

Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Hundreds Dead as Rescue Crews Race Against Time

Felipe Cardona June 25, 2026

The Venezuela earthquake has become one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in more than a century. This follows two powerful earthquakes that struck within seconds of each other and left widespread destruction across several regions. Emergency officials have confirmed hundreds of deaths and more than a thousand injuries. Additionally, there are

Colombia Presidential Election: Trump-Backed Candidate Takes Narrow Lead in High-Stakes Vote

Felipe Cardona June 22, 2026

The Colombia presidential election has entered a new and uncertain chapter after preliminary results placed Abelardo de la Espriella ahead in one of the closest presidential contests in recent Colombian history. With nearly all ballots counted, the former criminal lawyer known as “The Tiger” emerged with a slim advantage over

Abelardo De la Espriella Leads Colombia Presidential Election as Petro Calls for Official Vote Count Review

Sarah Olivella June 21, 2026

Abelardo De la Espriella election victory appears within reach after preliminary vote counts from Colombia’s presidential runoff placed the conservative lawyer ahead of left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. With nearly all voting tables reported, De la Espriella maintained a narrow but significant advantage in one of the most closely watched elections

Colombia’s Untapped Wonder: The Mavecure Mountains Offer a Rare Glimpse of the Amazon

Felipe Cardona June 12, 2026

The phrase “Colombia’s untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains” captures a destination that remains largely unknown outside specialist travel circles. However, it possesses some of the most dramatic landscapes in South America. Rising abruptly from the dense Amazon rainforest near Colombia’s eastern border with Venezuela, the Cerros de Mavecure appear almost

Colombia Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as Right-Wing Candidate Gains Momentum

SMGN Publishing June 1, 2026

The Colombia presidential election is heading toward a decisive runoff. This comes after conservative outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella narrowly finished ahead of progressive candidate Iván Cepeda in a tense and highly polarized first round of voting. Because neither candidate secured an outright majority, Colombians will return to the polls

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American Airlines Shifts Elite Upgrade Strategy on Premium Domestic Routes

Felipe Cardona August 6, 2026

American Airlines is changing one of the long-standing benefits enjoyed by its most loyal travelers, reducing the number of complimentary business class upgrades available on several high-demand domestic routes. Beginning later this month, elite members flying on select transcontinental and Hawaii services will generally receive complimentary upgrades to Premium Economy

TMZ Brings Celebrity-Style Reporting to Congress with New Washington Bureau

Sarah Olivella August 6, 2026

Known for breaking celebrity news and viral entertainment stories, TMZ is taking its signature reporting style to Capitol Hill. The media outlet has launched a Washington, D.C., bureau, aiming to cover Congress with the same mix of humor, personality, and exclusives that made the brand famous in Hollywood. A Different