Colombian Leftists Choose Presidential Candidate: Iván Cepeda, the Senator Who Tried to Jail Álvaro Uribe

Colombia’s Historic Pact, the ruling leftist coalition led by President Gustavo Petro, chose Senator Iván Cepeda as its 2026 presidential candidate in Sunday’s primary elections. Cepeda — a leftist Senator, philosopher, and “human rights advocate”...

Schott Pharma received 2.78 million euros from the state but no factory as yet

The Schott Pharma Company, which specialises in manufacturing packaging for the pharmaceutical industry as well as processing other types of glass, has received a subsidy of 2.78 million euros from the Government of Serbia. With this funding, the...

Colombia Breaks Records in Egg Production and Consumption: What’s Behind the Boom?

Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One Poultry farming (and egg production) continues to be one of Colombia’s most dynamic and resilient agricultural sectors, playing a vital role in the country’s food system and nutrition. Eggs — a beloved product...

Clinical Workflow Solutions Market to Reach USD 32.71 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 12.81% Amid Digital Health Transformation – SNS Insider

Global Clinical Workflow Solutions Market Growth is Driven by Healthcare Digitization, Interoperability Demand, and Growing Data Volumes. Austin, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clinical Workflow Solutions Market Size & Growth Analysis According...

Colombia’s Elections: The Historic Pact and the Lesson of Its Own Strength

High turnout for the ruling party’s Historic Pact in Colombia consolidates a left wing that will nevertheless need more support in Congress. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. The internal consultation held yesterday by the Historic Pact...

Colombia: Ivan Cepeda is undisputed candidate of Historic Pact

The day, in which more than 2.75 million people voted, was considered a success for the coalition because it was an internal vote and the presidential elections are still seven months away. Cepeda, who surpassed former Health Minister Carolina...

Opinion: How much should healthy medical research volunteers get paid?

Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Jake Eberts and Jill Fisher. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First Opinion Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts....

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

Celebrating World Cities Day with smart cities

There are special “World Days” for nearly everything, however: one of the most significant days that you may not know is “World Cities Day”, which is traditionally celebrated on October 31. This year’s World Cities Day has a Smart Cities theme. It...

After losing his leg on Ukraine's frontlines, Colombian soldier finds family on its soccer fields

LVIV, UKRAINE — The wind howls through the streets of this western Ukrainian city on a cool June afternoon, the sound of robust laughter spills from a locker room at a local sports complex. Players emerge in their soccer uniforms and begin...

Colombia's left picks Ivan Cepeda as 2026 presidential candidate

BOGOTA - Colombian Senator Ivan Cepeda was elected to be the left's 2026 presidential candidate on Sunday after a primary vote by the Historic Pact, a leftist coalition that brought the country's current president, Gustavo Petro, to power in 2022....

Should I eat real food or sports nutrition products for cycling? A look at what's best for fuelling a ride, and whether ultra-processed items are an issue

Cycling is full of rites of passage, whether it’s falling over sideways outside a crowded pub garden in clipless pedals or, on a more positive note, riding your first century. Somewhere along the line, you're also likely to experience the bonk for...

Colombia’s Left Faces Political Siege as Electoral Council and Courts Undermine Unity

Colombia’s leftist coalition sabotage intensifies as the CNE blocks the Pacto Histórico and courts free Uribe — exposing deep judicial bias and electoral manipulation. Related: Bolivia Backs Colombian President Petro After Trump Sanctions On...

The Only Sane Response To A Dystopian World Is To Have Radical Imagination

Above photo: Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers Luna Barreto, Manuela Bedoya, Nur Heliza Helmi and Hazwani Afiqah Helmi. Carlos Pérez Osorio. At sunrise in Gaza, fifteen years ago, a group of fishermen prepared their nets to set sail. Restricted to...

Colombia’s Most Unique Beauty Pageants

Colombia’s beauty pageants celebrate culture with unique themes, from coffee to animals, uniting communities in vibrant festivities. Credit: Colombia One. Colombia’s culture is rich in diverse celebrations that bring together hundreds of people...

Relatives of Colombian humanitarian worker jailed in Venezuela call for his release

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — When rumors spread last week that Venezuela ’s government would free several Colombians being held without trial in Venezuelan prisons, Diana Tique bought a plane ticket to travel to the border between the two countries to...

The US Targets Colombians by Sanctioning Gustavo Petro

“I do not have a dollar in the United States. There is no account to freeze for me.” - Colombian President Gustavo Petro, solidarity rally in Bogota, 10/24/2025. As part of his escalating aggression toward Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, and Brazil,...

Why Colombian soldiers are fighting and dying in Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE — A Colombian man in his twenties dreams of owning a farm in his hometown of Medellín but he must first survive the Russia-Ukraine war. He’s a soldier fighting for Ukraine. “Of course I want to return to Colombia, but the point is to...

Mercury vapour in mining towns 150 times above safe limit – expert warns of looming health crisis 

By Christabel Danso ABEAM Airborne mercury levels in some small-scale mining communities across Ghana have risen to alarming levels – more than 150 times higher than global safety limits, according to a new national study by Pure Earth and the...

Colombia holds internal consultation of Historic Pact coalition

National registrar Hernan Penagos stated that 13,400 voting stations are set up for this exercise, 3,300 of them in rural areas, as well as 20,000 polling stations. The official noted that the polling sites were located in accordance with the...