Heidegger, despite his troubling allegiance to Nazism, is one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century and a new translation of his classic text makes it more approachable than before for readers without a knowledge of German. Sean Sheehan It has been said that reading Heidegger, […]
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For the first time in this century, two simultaneous famines
Some 318 million people suffer from acute hunger, twice as many as before the pandemic. For the first time in this century, Sudan, and Gaza face famine at the same time. Another 16 critical points require urgent attention, and six countries are at risk of catastrophic hunger. Frank González Although the projections indicate that […]
Chemical crime: the new fear spreading across Quito
Amid rising insecurity, Quito is facing a new pattern of robberies and disappearances allegedly linked to the use of chemical substances. Ecuador recorded 60 involuntary disappearances associated with scopolamine between January and July, while the capital reported 297 such robberies through August, compared with 181 in 2025. Pablo Llanes, […]
The mosaic of Latino memory in the United Kingdom
From the historic labour struggles of the last century to its consolidation in Britain, Latin American heritage is redefining its place in the world. The journey of a diaspora that now numbers half a million people reveals the constant challenge of preserving culture in the face of discriminatory rhetoric. September, Latin American Heritage Month.
From a desperate escape to labour exploitation in London
After escaping a partner who nearly killed her, María began a new life far from home. Spain brought precarious work and racism; London brought poorly paid jobs, long hours and abuse. For years, financial hardship and limited English restricted her ability to defend her rights at work. Virginia Moreno […]
















