El Tiempo

64 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Geologists doubt supposed meteorite in Cuba's Granma province came from space · Cuban geologist Manuel Iturralde Vinent said the object found in Granma province is likely space debris, not a meteorite.
• Greece Deploys Patriot Missiles to Crete Amid Iranian Attack Fears · Greece moved a Patriot missile battery to Crete to defend US bases from potential Iranian strikes.
• Trump Warns Canada of 'Devastating' Impact in Trade War · President Trump warns Canada that engaging in a trade war will be devastating and insensible.
• Zelenski Rejects War-Time Elections, Warns They Could Fracture Ukraine · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski rejected holding elections during the war, warning it would split the country.
• Heavy rains cause flooding and road closures in Caracas and Miranda, Venezuela · Severe tropical rains on August 22 caused flooding, road closures, and emergency responses across Caracas and Miranda.
• US Sanctions ICC Judge as US and Israel Challenge International Court · The US sanctions ICC judges and officials, while US and Israeli leaders criticize the court's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Putin.
• Latin America's Data Center Market Expands Driven by AI and Cloud Demand · Latin America's data center capacity grew 20% in 2025, led by Brazil, fueled by AI and cloud computing demand.
• Researcher Urges AI Regulation for Digital Sovereignty in Latin America · Paola Ricaurte argues Latin America needs strict AI regulation to prevent dependency on US tech infrastructure.
• Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Eastern Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued · A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, injuring five and causing transport disruptions, though no tsunami threat was detected.
• Argentina Expands AI Surveillance Under Milei With Drones and Facial Recognition · Amnesty International reports Argentina expanded mass surveillance capabilities under President Javier Milei using AI and drones.
• Iran Threatens to Target Allies of US Economic Sanctions · Iran warns it will consider any nation participating in US economic sanctions as an enemy and attack their interests.
• Brazil Police Rescue 24-Year-Old Woman Held by Ex-Husband for Five Days · Brazilian police rescued Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho after she was held captive by her ex-husband for five days in Goiás.
• ICE Arrests Ecuadorian Mother and Daughter in Florida Hospital After Car Crash · Florida ICE agents arrested two Ecuadorian women in a hospital bed after discovering their visas had expired following a car accident.
• Trump Appoints Juan Pablo Segura to Lead 'Donroe' Strategy in Latin America · Juan Pablo Segura confirmed as US State Department Undersecretary to execute President Trump's 'Donroe' strategy in Latin America.
• US Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Ban Affecting Colombia and 74 Countries · A US federal judge in New York ruled that a Trump-era visa suspension for 75 countries, including Colombia, was illegal.
• Israeli Activist Critics Textbooks Equating Palestinians to Nazis · Nurit Peled-Elhanan argues Israeli education equates Palestinians with Nazis to traumatize youth and justify the state.
• Trump Directs NASA to Explore Commercial Routes for Human Mars Missions · Trump orders NASA to explore commercial methods for sending humans to Mars and returning them, part of a new space transportation policy
• Marine Tornado Captured in New York Storms, Causing Material Damage · A marine tornado was captured on video during severe storms in New York, causing material damage and prompting an emergency declaration.
• Venezuelans Face Up to 8 Hours of Daily Power Outages Amid Rising Temperatures, Blame Government Policies · Venezuelans endure up to 8 hours of daily power outages and extreme heat, with citizens blaming government policies for the crisis.
• US Reduces Water Supply to Arizona, California, and Nevada Amid Colorado River Drought · The U.S. government announced a plan to reduce water extraction from the Colorado River for Arizona, California, and Nevada to prevent system collapse due to prolonged drought.
• Colombian Woman Found Dead in Car Trunk in Texas After Husband's Arrest · Authorities arrested Eliana Bigoni's husband for her murder after finding her body in a car trunk in Texas.
• Argentine Ex-Advisor Imputed in Bolivia for Attempted Femicide After Attack on Ex-Partner · Fernando Cerimedo, former advisor to Argentine President Javier Milei, was charged with attempted femicide in Bolivia after an armed attack on his ex-partner Nadia Beller.
• Six-Year-Old Indian Boy Dies After Being Slapped by Teacher · A six-year-old boy died in India after collapsing following a slap from his teacher, prompting an official investigation.
• Panama Canal cuts ship traffic due to El Nino drought · Panama Canal Authority reduces daily ship transit limits starting September 3, 2026, due to low water levels from El Nino.
• Argentina Protesters Blame Milei for Economic Crisis and Business Closures · Thousands in Buenos Aires protest Javier Milei's government over debt, austerity, and 30,000+ business closures.
• DRC Ebola Outbreak Rises to 101 Deaths, 550 Cases as Armed Groups Hinder Aid · The DRC reports 101 Ebola deaths and 550 cases, with armed groups restricting humanitarian access in affected regions.
• Mexican Laic Woman Montserrat Alvarado Named First Female Prefect of Vatican Communications · Pope León XIV appoints Mexican media executive Montserrat Alvarado as the first lay woman to lead a Vatican dicastery.
• Trump Names Bill Pulte Acting Director of National Intelligence · Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting NDI replacing Tulsi Gabbard
• US Secretary of State Rubio Calls Latin America 'Full of Allies' Except Colombia · Marco Rubio highlights regional alignment but singles out Colombia and other nations as exceptions to US alliance goals.
• Venezuela Orders Airlines to Pay Jet Fuel to US State Department · Venezuelan government directs foreign airlines to remit fuel payments to US Treasury accounts.