A Historic Step for Indigenous Peoples: The First Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j)

By Bryan Bixcul (Maya-Tz’utujil), SIRGE Coalition Global Coordinator In Panama City, the global community gathers for a truly historic event: the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) of the Convention on Biological Diversity,...

Gustavo Petro’s Ex-Foreign Minister Files Criminal Complaint Against The Colombian President WIth US Attorney General

Álvaro Leyva Durán, Colombia’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has filed a criminal complaint in the United States with US Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The newly revealed document, dated September 25, 2025, from Bogotá, requests an...

Man claims 'passport bros' trend has ruined the image of the male solo traveller

By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 20:31 EDT, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 20:31 EDT, 2 November 2025 Travelling overseas to find a romantic partner is nothing new. But in recent years, the trend of 'passport bros' - a man, usually from...

Hundreds protest outside ICE building in Durango after 2 children, father detained

Hundreds of protesters chanted for hours Tuesday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Durango, as two detained children were removed from the building, fueling the demand for answers from federal officials. The...

Colombian Songs That Were Sampled in Famous International Tracks

The appeal of Colombian music has led several international artists to sample famous Colombian songs in their tracks. Credit: Courtesy of ARC Gloria. Colombia, a country known for its rich music, has produced many hit songs that international...

T&T to participate in Ethnic Roots Theatre Festival

For the second consecutive year, Trinidad and Tobago will be represented at the Ethnic Roots International Theatre Festival (FIER), to be held from November 5 to 8 in the Archipelago of San Andrés, Old Providence, and Saint Catherine. The...

“President Gustavo Petro bears political responsibility for Miguel Uribe’s murder”—Former vice president of Colombia

Francisco Santos Calderón was vice president of Colombia between 2002 and 2010, and served as Colombia’s ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2020. As a journalist and activist fighting against organized crime, he stood out for his...

South Africa Is a Confirmed Criminal & Mafia State - Only Second to Colombia!

In every community setting across South Africa, the dominant conversation is about the criminal activities of the ANC party and government. Multiple commissions of inquiry have exposed serious acts of corruption, only for the cases to fizzle out...

Across New York, educators socioemotionally support their newly arrived students

The auditorium glowed under stage lights, a low hum of anticipation in the air. Rows of graduates sat in their black caps and gowns. In the audience, families whispered, some holding up phones to record. Near the edge of the stage, Duaa smoothed...

Months After LA Wildfires, Disabled Residents Still Struggle to Find Safe Housing

Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. When wildfire tore through Los Angeles County’s Altadena community...

Jewish and Israeli groups rush to provide aid to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica

Jewish and Israel-based organizations are working to provide aid to locals in Jamaica, days after the island nation was ravaged by one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall. At least 28 people died as a result of the devastation...

Luther College’s Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month events foster dialogue

In November, Luther College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month through a series of events designed to foster dialogue and strengthen community building. The events are free and open to the public. The monthlong commemorative...

The STAND Festival returns—A showcase of immigrant and refugee arts

isi bhakhomen in Mami. | Photo by Henry Chan The STAND Festival returns Nov. 1 to 10, celebrating immigrant and refugee artists. One of the shows is dancer and choreographer Jhoely Triana’s Las Mujeronas (Nov. 1, The Annex)—reflecting the...

Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!

Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0 Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the...

Where Food Meets Heart: Latinos Salud’s Bazaar Serves Culture and Care | WATCH

Costumes, cuisine, and community were all on display at Latinos Salud’s 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Food Bazaar. The event went down Oct. 17 at their Wilton Manors headquarters. More than a dozen countries from the Caribbean, Central, and South...

Columbia student activist Mohsen Mahdawi condemns 'attack on human rights' in Gaza

The war in Gaza is a “genocide” and a “destruction of the international order,” pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi told community members at Dartmouth on Oct. 23. The event, entitled “Mohsen Mahdawi @ Dart,” was co-hosted by the Palestine...

‘Trump doesn’t represent us’: US activist groups to push for climate action at Cop30 in Brazil

Despite historic environmental rollbacks under a president who pulled the US from a key international climate treaty – and recently called global warming “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” – US civil society groups say they are...

Half of uncontacted indigenous groups could be gone in decade: Report

(NewsNation) — Half of the uncontacted indigenous groups around the world could be wiped out in the next 10 years, according to a report. Analysis from Survival International, a London-based Indigenous rights organization, revealed at least 196...

How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’

Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...

Little Colombia Bakery and Goods holds official ribbon cutting

Little Colombia Bakery and Goods, an Emporia dining spot with authentic Colombian cuisine, held its official ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The bakery, co-operated by Diana Mendoza, opened in April. In the first six months of operation,...