Actor Alejandro Landero Found Homeless in Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico — Alejandro Landero, a former telenovela star known for his role in “Rosa Salvaje,” was spotted living on the streets of Mexico City. Neighbors in the Condesa neighborhood reported seeing the actor sitting on a public bench...

A Colombian artist’s creative journey in Oman

BLURB: From murals to fashion, Colombian artist Lupie Lup transforms Muscat’s landscapes — and wardrobes — with bold colours You may have already seen her work — walking through Al Mouj, past the murals near Spinneys, or more recently on the...

Without Fiscal Balance, More Education Doesn't Guarantee Higher Income or Exit from Bolsa Família, Brazil's Main Anti-Poverty Cash Transfer Program

The past ten years have been disastrous for young people from Brazil’s poorer half in terms of access to good jobs, despite a sharp rise in their education levels. Among Bolsa Família beneficiaries, one-third remain in the program, repeating the...

Trump Suggests Buying Argentine Beef to Lower Prices, Help Argentina ‘Survive’

President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that his administration is considering importing beef from Argentina to lower its price at home and help Argentina stabilize its struggling economy, which he described as being in critical condition....

Forty-two years after the assassination of Grenada’s Maurice Bishop, can the Caribbean remain a ‘zone of peace’?

Feature image via Canva Pro. October 19 marked the 42nd anniversary of the assassination of Maurice Bishop, who became the prime minister of Grenada in a bloodless, popular revolution that ousted Eric Gairy’s government in 1979. Along with seven...

Why compliance with the Grenada Employment Act is not optional

by Carlana McGuire Grenada’s private sector has grown rapidly over the past decade, creating new jobs, investment opportunities, and competition. Yet in the race to build efficiency and protect profits, one essential truth sometimes gets lost:...

Revolut Gets Green Light to Launch Banking Operations in Mexico

Revolut announces it has received the final regulatory approval to begin its banking operations in Mexico. As a fully operational bank, all customer deposits will be protected by the local IPAB (insurance deposit protection) up to ca. 3.4mm MXN....

Puerto Rico’s Military Footprint and Venezuela’s Border Tensions

What, if anything, is going on between Puerto Rico and Venezuela? Venezuela’s President Maduro threatened to invade Puerto Rico “with Brazilian troops” earlier this year, and further threatened Governor Gonzalez-Colon by saying that “Venezuelan...

Prince Andrew’s team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle me, Virginia Giuffre claims in bombshell memoir

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms

Keir Starmer will travel to the Amazon rainforest for the UN climate summit next month, Downing Street has confirmed, after weeks of speculation that he would not. No 10 said on Monday the prime minister would fly to Belém, in Brazil, for what...

Brazil’s Southern Bet On Chips And A.I.: Rio Grande Do Sul’s $1.3 Billion Pivot

In a country better known for soy, steel, and oil, Rio Grande do Sul (RS) is pitching itself as a builder of the digital economy. State officials say RS has attracted R$7 billion ($1.32 billion) in commitments across 50 opportunities from 43...

International officials and locals undercut Trump claims about Venezuela drug boats

President Donald Trump speaks to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (Andrew Harnik/Pool via AP) MEXICO CITY - The Trump administration’s justification for blowing up...

Norris ‘fully focused’ on Mexico as title charge regains momentum

Lando Norris’s battling second place at the USGP in Austin marked further progress in his pursuit of a first drivers’ title against McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The season had started well for the 2024 runner-up with wins in Australia, Monaco,...

US may buy Argentinian beef; Limp Bizkit bassist dies | Hot off the Wire podcast

On today's episode: Trump suggests US will buy Argentinian beef to bring down prices for American consumers. Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum. Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, becoming Bolivia's first conservative...

Mexican cartels offering street gangs up to $50K to assassinate and monitor ICE, CBP agents: DHS

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Monday, October 20, 2025 U.S. federal agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain illegal immigrants and asylum seekers reporting for immigration court proceedings at the Jacob K....

Starmer will attend Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, says Downing Street

Downing Street confirmed on Monday that Sir Keir would attend the summit in Belem, near the mouth of the Amazon river. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the move was part of efforts to restore the UK as “a global leader for climate...

Prince Andrew’s legal team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle me, Virginia Giuffre claims in bombshell memoir

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Prince Andrew’s legal team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle me, Virginia Giuffre claims in bombshell memoir

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

5 things to know for Oct. 20: ‘No Kings’ protests, Louvre robbery, Government shutdown, Colombia aid, Gaza ceasefire

By Alexandra Banner, CNN More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world today are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Also known as Deepavali, it is one of India’s most cherished holidays, symbolizing the triumph...

5 things to know for Oct. 20: ‘No Kings’ protests, Louvre robbery, Government shutdown, Colombia aid, Gaza ceasefire

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world today are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Also known as Deepavali, it is one of India’s most cherished holidays, symbolizing the...