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Colombia Rejoins South American Union

After a two-year absence, Colombia is rejoining the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) and signaling its commitment to improved relations with neighboring Venezuela. President Gustavo Petro made the announcement on Tuesday via his verified Twitter account. To guarantee pluralism and permanence, he asked for a name change: the Association of South American Nations. The […]

Ricardo Lezama 
EE.UU. General Topics Medicine New technologies Science and Technology Technology

Neuralink Makes a Major Move with FDA Approval for Human Trials

Elon Musk’s startup Neuralink has made a major move in the medical device world, achieving FDA approval to begin human clinical trials for its brain-computer interface technology. The technology could eventually be used to restore sight and mobility to people with disabilities, represent a major leap forward in restoring damaged neurological functions, and even bridge […]

Ricardo Lezama 
General Topics Human Rights World

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Signs Repressive, Homophobic Law

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the most repressive and anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, in spite of widespread international condemnation and criticism from developed countries, including the US. The far-reaching bill prescribes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”, as well as life imprisonment for same-sex sexual relationships. The bill also penalizes sex […]

Ricardo Lezama 
General Topics LGBTQ+ United Kingdom

Target Bows to Extremist Pressure, Removes Pride-Themed Apparel

The recent decision by Target to remove some of its Pride-themed merchandise from its store shelves has stunned and outraged the LGBTQ+ community and sparked debate over the broader national conversation surrounding the civil rights of transgender people. It began earlier this month when Target introduced two lines of beachwear with non-gender-affirming designs for trans […]

Ricardo Lezama