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Kolumbien Cali 2026 | Amtseinführung von Präsident Abelardo de la Espriella

Colombia has a new right-wing president

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August 8, 2026

Colombia: Trump ally De la Espriella takes office

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Reports & Analysis

Jataí bees at the entrance to their nest in the Brazilian village of Ytu.

Jataí bees at the entrance to their nest in the Brazilian village of Ytu.

Brazil's Indigenous guardian of the stingless bees

Brazil's Indigenous guardian of the stingless bees

Marcio Karai protects native stingless bees and preserves the Guarani Indigenous people’s generations-old knowledge.

During an eruption, Guatemala's "Volcán de Fuego" spews lava and ash.

During an eruption, Guatemala's "Volcán de Fuego" spews lava and ash.

Volcanic eruption in Guatemala: hundreds evacuated

Volcanic eruption in Guatemala: hundreds evacuated

Following the eruption of the "Volcán de Fuego," around 1,400 people were evacuated. Ash is threatening several towns.

Venezuela La Guaira 2026 | A documentary record chronicles the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Venezuela's La Guaira state and the capital, Caracas, from the second day following the disaster through one month of recovery efforts.

Venezuela La Guaira 2026 | A documentary record chronicles the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Venezuela's La Guaira state and the capital, Caracas, from the second day following the disaster through one month of recovery efforts.

Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 6,000

Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 6,000

The updated numbers come weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes hit on June 24.

People walking with a torch down a darkened street in Havana

People walking with a torch down a darkened street in Havana

Cuba suffers yet another nationwide blackout

Cuba suffers yet another nationwide blackout

Cuba's electricity grid has collapsed again after three nationwide blackouts in July.

Brasilien São Paulo 2026 | Javier Milei & Flavio Bolsonaro beim Parteitag der Liberalen Partei

Brasilien São Paulo 2026 | Javier Milei & Flavio Bolsonaro beim Parteitag der Liberalen Partei

Who is Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro?

Who is Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro?

In Brazil, the right-wing political camp wants Flavio Bolsonaro can carry on former President Jair Bolsonaro's legacy.

The Nazca Lines in Peru

The Nazca Lines in Peru

13 killed in tourist plane crash in Peru

13 killed in tourist plane crash in Peru

The plane was taking tourists to see the Nazca Lines, a group of geoglyphs etched into the deserts of southern Peru.

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A casually dressed woman stands in front of a vehicle with one hand on its hood.

A casually dressed woman stands in front of a vehicle with one hand on its hood.

From petitions to memes: How students made dissent visible

From imperial China to modern India, student movements have repeatedly adapted the tools and symbols of their age.

A young woman leans against the wall of a small shop, facing away from the camera

A young woman leans against the wall of a small shop, facing away from the camera

Human trafficking in Mexico: the dark side of tourism

The visitor boom raises the risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, with women and children most vulnerable.

A composite image shows portraits of three foreign fighters (top) dissolving into a scene from the war in Ukraine (bottom)

A composite image shows portraits of three foreign fighters (top) dissolving into a scene from the war in Ukraine (bottom)

How Russia is luring foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

Russia is recruiting men from the world’s poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war.

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Nestled amid dense, lush green mountain slopes lies a sprawling historic stone complex. Several well-preserved buildings and walls enclose manicured lawns, while terraced stone walls wind their way down the slope. A light mist hangs over the upper part of the complex.

Nestled amid dense, lush green mountain slopes lies a sprawling historic stone complex. Several well-preserved buildings and walls enclose manicured lawns, while terraced stone walls wind their way down the slope. A light mist hangs over the upper part of the complex.

Choquequirao: How easier access will impact the remote site

A cable car is set to open Choquequirao to millions of visitors. What does that mean for nature and local communities?

People line up to scan their faces before entering a football stadium

People line up to scan their faces before entering a football stadium

Brazil's facial authentication is popular, but risks remain

Facial authentication in Brazil aims to prevent violence and identify suspects. But experts warn of personal data risks.

Children cool off in a public fountain in Vilnius, Lithuania, one on a bike

Children cool off in a public fountain in Vilnius, Lithuania, one on a bike

Preaching and teaching in a warming world

US pastors, a Ugandan musician, and salmon-friendly tech delivered good environmental news this week.

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