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In State’s Absence, Colombia’s Poor and Working Class Step in To Provide Quake Relief

In the aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude quake the struck Colombia Aug. 10 residents of Cali and surrounding areas say the state has failed to provide relief.

Colombian Asylum Seekers Hoped de la Espriella Would Be a Bridge to Trump. Turns Out He is.

US Colombians voted overwhelmingly for Abelardo de la Espriella, whose policies mirror a Trump White House aggressively deporting those same Colombians.

Serbia, Between Democracy and Distrust

Although six out of ten Serbian citizens support democracy, a similar proportion believes that it does not work in the country.

Bay Area Indians Celebrate Victory of Student-led ‘Cockroach’ Party

Rallies were held throughout the world to support a student-led protest in Delhi, calling for the resignation of India’s education minister, and the abolishment of its medical school entrance examinations.

Growing Calls for Trump to Reinstate TPS for Venezuelans in Wake of Twin Earthquakes

Many say that as the South American country struggles to recover, the role of the Venezuelan diaspora in sending needed resources is critical.

From Anti-Apartheid to Anti-Immigrant, Nativist Wave Sweeps South Africa

In South Africa, Nelson Mandela's vision is far from being realized as foreign migrants face widespread abuse, violence and even fatal attacks.

‘Moral Conviction is Not Criminal Intent’ – Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Claim Victory in Court Ruling

Seven Bay Area activists were found guilty of multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 pro-Palestine protest. The judge declared a mistrial on the most serious charge.

Anticipating the Political Aftershocks of Venezuela Quakes

As Venezuelans continue to search for loved ones beneath the rubble, anger is mounting over the state's anemic response.

Distrust, Political Violence, and False Narratives Harm Ebola Relief Efforts

Health workers and local leaders struggle to build trust as a rare Ebola strain spreads through Central African countries already burdened by violence.

A Country ‘Gripped by Fear’ — What Follows in the Wake of Colombia’s Elections

Experts say the win by far right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella threatens to return Colombia to the violence of years past.

At the Heart of Colombia’s Elections, a Land Ensnared by Conflicting Voices

A violent clash between two Indigenous groups in Colombia highlights the stakes in an election that will determine the fate of the country's fraught peace process.