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Mexico City lawmakers ban violent bullfighting, sparking fury and joy

The legislation, approved by a 61-1 vote, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure the animals.

Colombia

Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president

During a six-hour government meeting that was broadcast live, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said legalised cocaine could be "sold like wine".

Argentina

Milei takes aim at femicide law, sparking backlash in Argentina

Argentinian President Javier Milei last week told the World Economic Forum in Davos that 'radical feminism is a distortion of the concept of equality'.

Europe News

Which Hispanic leaders will attend Trump's inauguration?

Next Monday Donald Trump takes office as the 47th President of the United States.

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Culture news

By royal appointment: New English entries in 2024 Spanish dictionary

Spoiler, granularity and wasabi are among the new foreign terms chosen by Spanish academics to join the new words in the Diccionario de la Lengua Española.

USA

Trump and Harris head to Pennsylvania after Puerto Rico joke at rally

Republican candidate for president Donald Trump visited the city of Reading in Pennsylvania after a joke at his rally threatened to alienate the swing state's substantial Hispanic population.

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Iconic Volkswagen Beetle kept alive in Mexico City

The Beetle, known as 'Vocho' in Mexico, is so popular in the city due to its historical affordability and the powerful engines that help it navigate the steep hills.

Culture news

Take a look at this year's Pulitzer Prize-winning photos

The images, captured by Associated Press photographers last year, centre migrant experiences in a world increasingly hostile to cross-border travel.

Business

Guinness manufacturer Diageo sees stock plunge on profit warning

Shares in Guinness beer maker Diageo plunged 15.44% in afternoon trade on Friday as investors reacted to the company’s latest earnings report.

Panama

Panama Canal faces tough times as ship crossings dip

The Panama Canal authority says it expects revenue to drop by about €182 million in the next fiscal year, a shipping crossings are impacted by the ongoing drought.

Culture news

Mexican city bans 'sexist' songs amid growing violence concerns

The ban issued by the council of Chihuahua could target some of Latin pop's biggest stars, whose lyrics are often accused of promoting misogyny.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU & Latin American leaders gather in Brussels

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we break down the EU-CELAC summit that saw 60 leaders from the two continents gather in Brussels. The forum focused on trade, Ukraine and rejuvenating relations after an eight-year hiatus.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Grain deal ends as Latin America comes to Brussels

The long-term viability of the agreement between Kyiv and Moscow had been up in the air for some time now.

Europe News

EU-Latin America leaders fail to agree statement on war in Ukraine

Nicaragua was the only country to object to the inclusion of the conflict.

Europe News

EU looks to regain influence in Latin America as leaders summit begins

The meeting is the first of its kind in eight years.

Europe News

War in Ukraine set to haunt EU summit with Latin American countries

Brussels sees the region as crucial to reducing its dependency on China for critical raw materials.

Culture news

A 600-year-old Inca tradition: Peruvians worship sun with 'Inti Raymi'

A 600-year-old Inca tradition that shows no sign of aging. Peruvians have been celebrating the sacred Sun Festival 'Inti Raymi' with the help of thousands of spectators from around the world.

Europe News

Latin America wants 'political relationship' with EU

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been on hold for a number of years now.

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WATCH: Life goes on as Mexican volcano continues to spew ash

Residents from Santiago Xalitzintla and San Nicolas de los Ranchos, in central Mexico, tried to go about their daily activities on Tuesday as Popocatepetl, considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, continued to spew gas and ash into the sky.

Chile

Swing to the right as Chile to re-write constitution

Chile's ultra-right Republican party has secured most seats on the Constitutional Council, which is set to re-write the country's constitution. Its a blow for the country's centre-left president Gabriel Boric.