Diego Marín, a longtime figure in Colombia’s criminal underworld, spent decades eluding justice while building a vast global money-laundering and smuggling operation. But according to a shocking new investigation by the Associated Press, his biggest protector wasn’t a...
DEA Scandal: U.S. Agent Helped Colombian Smuggler Build Empire
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Power Failure Leads to Deadly Navy Ship Collision with Brooklyn Bridge
A tragic accident unfolded on the evening of May 17, 2025, when a Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, killing two sailors and injuring more than 20 others. The ship involved, the ARM Cuauhtémoc, is a 270-foot sail training...
Shein Raises U.S. Prices as Trade Tensions With China Grow
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has increased prices for American consumers, responding to looming import tariffs that will soon apply to small package shipments from China. A recent investigation by Bloomberg revealed that many products—including dresses, toys, and...
Built on Broken Lives: The Economic Foundation of a Nation
Potret: https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/origins/#slavery-in-the-americas When we speak of the Dutch Golden Age, the narrative often highlights innovation, trade, and maritime dominance that transformed the Netherlands into a global power. The image is...
What Comes After the Papal Election? Big Issues Await the New Pontiff
While the world is busy speculating about who the next pope will be, perhaps the more important question is: what will he do once he’s elected? As the cardinals gather behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, it's not just about choosing a spiritual leader, but...
High Prices and Global Trends Challenge Disney’s Theme Park Attendance
Disney's world-renowned theme parks are beginning to feel the effects of global economic headwinds and shifting travel patterns, as attendance figures continue to decline. Long considered magical escapes for families, Disney’s U.S. parks are now navigating a...
From Panama to Texas: The Ripple Effects of a Collapsing Migrant Route
The Darién Gap, once a crucial artery in the migrant journey from South America to the United States, has witnessed a staggering 99% decline in crossings over the past several months. This sharp drop, driven by a combination of U.S. border policy under the Trump...
Exporting Inmates: The Real Cost of Sending U.S. Prisoners to El Salvador
President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to send American citizens convicted of violent crimes to serve their sentences in El Salvador has sparked intense debate across legal, political, and human rights circles. The idea surfaced during Trump’s visit with Salvadoran...
Trade War Fuels China’s Export Boom—But for How Long?
China’s exports surged by 12.4% year-on-year in March 2025, hitting $313.9 billion—the highest monthly growth in five months. But analysts warn the sharp increase may be short-lived, driven largely by Chinese companies racing to ship goods to the United States ahead...
China Tightens the Screws on U.S. Exports with Hidden Trade Barriers
China is quietly ramping up pressure on U.S. exports — not through traditional tariffs, but by blocking American goods using technical regulations and red tape. These nontariff barriers are hitting U.S. industries in agriculture and energy especially hard, and many of...
Western Allies Consider Troop Presence in Ukraine as Coalition Forms
A new alliance of international partners, informally called the “Coalition of the Willing,” is forming to provide expanded support for Ukraine as it continues to face Russian aggression. This coalition is made up of 31 countries, many of which are also part of the...
China Dares Trump with War Drills Around Taiwan
In a bold and calculated show of force, China has launched massive military drills encircling Taiwan from "multiple directions," a move widely seen as a direct challenge to U.S. influence in the Asia-Pacific and a test of Washington’s commitment to the self-governed...
Gold and Geopolitics: Germany’s Warning Sparks Debate on U.S. Reserves
Germany is once again raising questions about the safety of its gold reserves stored abroad, particularly the large share held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With over 3,351 tonnes of gold, Germany is the second-largest holder of gold reserves in the...
Consumer Confidence Hits Four-Year Low Amid Rising Recession Fears
Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply, signaling rising anxiety among Americans about the economy’s direction. According to the latest survey by the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index dropped by 7.2 points in March, reaching 92.9—the lowest...
Brazilian Football Federation Doubts Dorival Junior After Humiliating Defeat to Argentina
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is on the verge of making a crucial decision regarding the future of head coach Dorival Junior. Following the painful 4-1 defeat against Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers, the pressure on the coach has increased...
Yuki Tsunoda Joins Verstappen: Red Bull Chooses Japanese Sensation
In a surprising twist in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Red Bull Racing has announced that Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson. The decision comes just two race weekends into the season and just in time for the Japanese Grand Prix on April 4. This change...
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Greenland Picks Europe Over U.S. in Critical Minerals Pact
Greenland has signed a major strategic partnership with the European Union to develop sustainable raw materials value chains, a move that could reshape global supply chains and diminish U.S. influence in the Arctic. The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of...
Justice or Evasion? Boeing’s 737 Max Settlement Divides Global Opinion
Boeing has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to pay over $1.1 billion, allowing the aviation giant to avoid criminal prosecution related to the two deadly 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. But while this deal helps Boeing sidestep a...
Europe’s Power Outages Raise Questions: Is There a Bigger Plot?
In what seems to be more than just coincidence, Europe has been hit by a string of major power outages in recent months—some now under investigation for potential sabotage. From southern France to the Iberian Peninsula and Northern Europe, the incidents have left...
Chemical Castration Goes Global: A Controversial Cure for Repeat Offenders
The United Kingdom has taken a bold step by expanding its pilot program of voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders to 20 prisons across England. The move, announced by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, is aimed at reducing reoffending rates and easing prison...
California Lighthouse in Aruba: Guiding Ships and Tourists Alike”
The California Lighthouse in Aruba, a striking cylindrical structure, stands proudly on the northwest tip of the island, serving as both a maritime guide and a sought-after tourist attraction. Built between 1914 and 1916, this iconic lighthouse was named after the...