Opinion

The xenophobic episode in Spain is part of a broader pattern of reaction in the West that draws on a mixture of material and cultural discontent, spurred by the far right

The White House’s tariff threat against Brazil to keep Bolsonaro out of prison goes beyond a violation of US law. It means that a president is now using economic blackmail to force another country’s justice system to do his bidding

If New York City elects the winner of the Democratic primary as mayor in November, it will do something even more necessary than choosing a politician with progressive credentials. It will demonstrate that another time still exists for the rest of us

There are no walls high enough to preserve islands of peace and prosperity surrounded by violence and misery, writes Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

No matter how much Netanyahu portrays himself as a new Churchill, his attacks on Tehran risk backfiring — strengthening the regime’s resolve to build a nuclear arsenal. To prevent this, future agreements must be reached

For the Republican leader, whoever gets to define the enemy can hold on to power. That’s why he describes immigration as an invasion

At the United Nations summit in Seville, governments cannot simply cover up the shortcomings of a collapsing developing finance system

In spite of tariffs, uncertainty, and the president’s changing decisions, the major tech companies — with the exception of Tesla — have posted strong results

Multilateral development banks are working more closely with businesses and are becoming a bridge between global needs and local solutions

African countries face significant financial burdens that limit their ability to invest in social programs. Restructuring and other financial instruments will be key topics at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville

Is it possible that the Revolutionary Guard leaders will settle for a symbolic response? It’s possible, though unlikely

This analysis explores potential targets of Iranian retaliation, the prospects for regime collapse, and the broader implications for nuclear non-proliferation in the aftermath of the bombing

Angelenos didn’t take the bait when Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members to California

Trafficking of this endangered species may seem like a marginal issue to some. It isn’t. It’s a high-level criminal activity

On DACA’s 13th anniversary, hundreds of thousands remain trapped in limbo

It is crucial for President Arévalo to show Guatemalans that the system many of them defended in 2023 can deliver results

The author, a visiting scholar from Spain researching the erosion of liberal democracies, argues that during Trump’s second term every gesture in defense of internationality has become an act of resistance

The head of EL PAÍS writes that, in the face of the pandemic of lies, journalism demands more than ever a commitment to independence and plurality

Washington is fully within its rights to grant or revoke TPS as it sees fit, but withdrawing it from Venezuela could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe

The leader of the Catholic Church must respond to the hopes of women, including in the developed world

The new Pope’s first address had a clear flavor of Franciscan continuity

There are still too many unanswered questions, many aspects to be studied, and deep taboos surrounding the most devastating conflict in history

The study of medieval chronicles highlights the traumatic impact of electing the Bishop of Rome

With a single measure, China has changed the landscape of the trade war declared by the United States