The security apparatus of the Washington establishment is heavily involved in various overseas military operations, but it has failed to address the issues in America’s own backyard. This neglect has allowed hostile countries like China, Russia, and Iran to expand their influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, spreading their autocratic ideologies. The Monroe Doctrine, …
Barcelona’s Paradiso has been crowned the world’s best bar, dethroning London and New York from their long-held positions. This Mediterranean-style speakeasy, located in Barcelona’s El Born district, climbed from No. 3 in 2021 to claim the coveted top spot. Owners Giacomo Giannotti and Margarita Sader expressed their gratitude for the recognition and emphasized their commitment …
A few weeks ago, I embarked on a road trip from Charlottesville, Virginia to my hometown in Rogers, Arkansas. As I drove west, hoping to escape the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, I realized it was following me all the way to Arkansas. This smoke, much like the extreme weather we’ve been experiencing in the …
CNN — Pelé, born into poverty, rose above his humble beginnings and became arguably the greatest soccer player of all time. Much like Muhammad Ali, Pelé transcended his sport and became a symbol of something greater. He brought joy and creativity to a sport that was often rigid and personified the concept of “the beautiful …
Héctor Tobar, a professor of journalism and Chicano and Latino studies at UC Irvine, explores the complex concept of latinidad in his new book, “Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of ‘Latino’.” He emphasizes that being Latino encompasses a diverse range of experiences, while acknowledging the shared histories of …
CNN — Dani Alves, the Brazilian football player, is being investigated for an alleged sexual assault incident that occurred in Barcelona last month, as confirmed by the Catalonia Higher Court of Justice on Tuesday. “Barcelona investigating magistrate’s court number 15 has initiated an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that took place at a Barcelona …