Simón Vergara has been on a mission to reach Argentina since he departed from his hometown in Bogota, Colombia, on 9 January. But this is no ordinary journey; the young man is traveling on his two tru. Young man and his mules retrace ancient Inca route with epic 500-day journey | Outstanding | English edition | Agencia EFE
Colombia’s vast forest is fast receding, partly because guerrillas and criminals are clearing land for farming, ranching and other pursuits. These unregulated activities are causing both dire environmental harm and deadly conflict. Bogotá should take urgent steps to halt the damage.
La tragedia de las mujeres afganas nos aflige y nos despierta las mejores intenciones. Si no las traducimos en solidaridad efectiva, servirán tan solo para ser