By Gina Baldivieso La Paz (EFE).- Bolivia’s vast lithium reserves have once again become a political bargaining chip in the run-up to the Aug. 17 general elections, with opposition candidates and government rivals trading accusations over multi-billion-dollar contracts with Chinese and Russian firms. Experts warn that the deals, worth about 2 billion dollars, offer little … Read more
By Ana Milena Varón Los Angeles, US (EFE).- “Here we are and we are not leaving” is the message of resistance that community, labour, and religious organizations in Los Angeles sent on Tuesday to the government of United States President Donald Trump, who has continued with migration raids in the area despite a judge’s order … Read more
Americas Desk (EFE).- Uruguay will vote this week on a “dignified death” bill that would legalize active euthanasia for adults with incurable diseases or unbearable suffering. If passed, it would make Uruguay the third country in the Americas to regulate it, after Canada and Colombia. On Tuesday, Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives started debating the bill. … Read more
By Ahmad Awad Gaza City (EFE).- Palestinian journalists in Gaza are mourning the loss of six colleagues, including prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al Sharif, killed when an Israeli strike hit a press tent near Al Shifa Hospital on Sunday night. The attack left only shrapnel-pocked debris, blood stains, and the charred remains of equipment … Read more
By Sandrine Exil Port-au-Prince (EFE).- In Haiti, grieving families now face a deadly negotiation: burying loved ones has become a costly and dangerous ordeal. Since early 2024, armed gangs have seized historic cemeteries such as Port-au-Prince’s Grand Cemetery, extorting families who can no longer lay their dead to rest without paying high fees or facing … Read more
By Pablo de Aguinaco Berrio Rafah, Egypt (EFE).- Egyptian civil society organizations denounced on Wednesday the continued Israeli restriction on humanitarian aid entering Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, where thousands of trucks remain stranded, awaiting approval from Israeli authorities at Kerem Shalom. At a press conference held at the Rafah border, members of the … Read more
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By Rita Cardeira Madrid, Aug 6 (EFE).– After years of chasing Barcelona’s shadow, Real Madrid women are rallying a new force from the north, with a wave of Scandinavian signings and a fresh tactical identity. The club is entering its Viking era, structured, fearless, and ready to raid this summer. Under new coach Pau Quesada, … Read more
Berlin, Aug. 6 (EFE).- Major German automotive companies, including the Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, are already feeling the impact of US tariffs ahead of the agreement between Washington and Brussels taking effect on Thursday. The first-half results of German car manufacturers showed the million-dollar impact of the imposed tariffs, which will be set at … Read more
Santo Domingo (EFE).- The Dominican Republic’s tobacco industry experiencing its best moment in history, with record export figures and rising international recognition that solidify the country’s status as a global powerhouse in premium cigar production. Declared a national cultural heritage in 2022, tobacco has become not only a symbol of tradition and pride but also … Read more
New York City, US, Aug 4 (EFE).- Novak Djokovic will not play in the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, which begins on Thursday, the organizers said. The Cincinnati Open, the final warm-up tournament before the US Open, said Monday that the three-time champion has withdrawn from this year’s event, citing a non-medial reason. The … Read more
By Noemí Jabois Beirut (EFE).- On the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion that killed over 200 people, hundreds marched on Monday silently through the Lebanese capital, demanding justice, as the investigation into one of the largest non-nuclear blasts in history remains unresolved. Two solemn marches converged at Beirut’s port, the epicenter of the … Read more
Washington, Aug 4 (EFE).— US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced his support for actress Sydney Sweeney following backlash over her recent American Eagle advertisement, which plays on the words “jeans” and “genes” and has been criticized for promoting white supremacist undertones. “Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the ‘HOTTEST’ ad out there. It’s for … Read more