A poet once said there is nothing more humorous than history — especially Colombia’s. From Bolívar dying without a shirt to modern ministers exposed as thieves, the pattern repeats: those who point fingers are often the guiltiest. So ironic it hurts to laugh. Armando Orozco Tovar “Find the […]
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The individual illusion: why we cannot grow alone
Psychology often treats us as isolated beings, but every gesture — from a morning greeting to an evening meditation — is shaped by and shapes our communities. Personal growth is inseparable from social participation. To care for oneself is to engage with others. Mabel Encinas The great majority […]
Ceuta: the migration crisis as a political weapon in Europe
It has been a month since Ceuta), Spain’s autonomous city in North Africa, became the scene of a migration crisis when up to 80,000 people from Morocco entered irregularly. This crisis, which appears to have no solution, also became a furious political tussle and, in the view of many, an attack on the left.
Journalism, truth and power: the art of resistance
From Cuba and Mexico to Ecuador, Orlando Pérez has built a career defined by investigative reporting and independence. Publishing the WikiLeaks cables in full brought accusations and a smear campaign, but also reinforced his belief that journalism should not be beholden to money or political interests. The Prisma Memoirs. […]
A young Frenchman discovers London his way
Immigrant stories. Studying remotely, sharing a flat with French and Italian housemates and speaking English at home are all part of Rene Cars’ experience in London. At 23, this is not his first stay abroad, but it is an opportunity to improve a language he considers important for his professional […]
















