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From Catatumbo, one of Colombia's most conflict-ridden regions, Denis Cáceres and Sol Ortega have turned rap into a tool for memory, resistance, and hope. As the artistic collective Motilonas Rap, these two women tell the story of a territory the country has long forgotten — but that still has beauty to share. EFE spoke to them about their music, their roots, and their dreams. Listen to find out m...

Feature Focus: Facing violence and overburdened systems, Colombia women support each other Amid impunity and a limited legal system against perpetrators, women's collectives provide an alternative path that gives victims access to information, resources, and even emotional support, which in dire situations can be the difference between life and death. EFE spoke to La Ramona, a women's collective b...

The multinational force authorized by the United Nations and led by Kenya is expected to arrive in Haiti soon to help restore order after armed gangs got completely out of control. The crisis has put the spotlight on Haiti, but its roots are complex and deep, EFE interviews author and researcher Jake Johnston, who studies the effects of foreign aid and intervention in the Caribbean country. Listen...

Pakistan grants all its citizens universal suffrage. But voting for a leader in the first ever Muslim country to elect a female prime minister faces more than legislative challenges. In this edition of Feature Focus, Lobsang DS Subirana speaks to Pakistan Correspondent Amjad Ali about the difficulties Pakistani women faced during the country’s recent general election. Listen to find out more! In O...

Alejandro Muyshondt, former national security advisor to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, died in state custody in early February. Muyshondt’s sister spoke, in an interview with EFE, about the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent death, raising questions about human rights violations in Salvadoran prisons. According to figures presented on Feb. 24 by the NGO Socorro Jurídico Humanitario, s...

FOCUS FEATURE: Despite danger and amid economic hardship, Thai workers yearn for Israel Kratchakorn Buddhasorn returned to Thailand shortly after being wounded in an attack on Israel by Islamist group Hamas on Oct. 7, but now wants to return due to debt and job insecurity he faces in his own country. His is not an isolated case. Many Thai workers go into debt to be able to go to Israel to work as...

After a decade without a new album, Jennifer Lopez returns with “This is Me…. Now,” a sequel to the almost eponymous album she composed 20 years ago when she fell in love with the actor Ben Affleck. Having a “second chance” with that love, JLo's said in an interview with EFE, inspired her to return to the studio. Listen to find out more!

August brings us one of the most awaited series of the last few years, some comedy and a lot of fantasy, so, get ready for our list of shows and movies coming to your favourite streaming platforms and cinemas. Game of Thrones: House of Dragon, The Sandman, Andor or Bullet Train are waiting for you!!

Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and summer normally means holidays, and holidays mean, free time to watch your favourite series and films! The Gray Man, The Terminal List, Strangers Things or Thor Love and Thunder are waiting for you!

June is an important month for basketball, with the NBA finals, and our favourite streaming platforms know it. Two of them are premiering films about the sport, but that's not all, give our list a listen and find out what shows and movies are coming our way: Jurassic World Dominion, The Boys 3, Elvis, Umbrella Academy 3, Hustle or Rise are waiting for you!

If you live in or have ever travelled to a European city it is possible that you have accidentally stumbled upon a Stolperstein at some point. It is also likely that you haven’t, since these brass plaques, just under 10 square centimetres, are easy to miss among the cobblestones of the street. These ‘stumbling stones’ are a way to commemorate Holocaust victims by placing their names, the date of t...

Clear your calendars! Cancel all your plans for May! And buy a whole month's worth of popcorn because we have an amazing month ahead regarding your favourite streaming platforms.

Today we are going to talk about one of the worst enemies of our planet: plastic pollution, a widespread problem that harms the natural environment and kills millions of animals every year. The numbers are simply insane. According to National Geographic, more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic are currently floating in our oceans… and more than 70% of the beach litter is plastic. Water pollution ca...

Another month, another list. April brings some new, exciting and interesting additions to our favourite streaming platforms and cinemas, so get ready for our must-watch. Russian Doll, Season 2, The Flight Attendant Season 2, We own this city, Outer Range, Morbius and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

Normally we would spend this episode taking a quick glance at some of next month’s upcoming game releases, and there are a few, but there are other developments in the industry that feel more significant at the moment. Stories of sanctions, boycotts and acts of solidarity just after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Over two years ago now, a virus called Covid-19 knocked on our doors. Without permission, the uninvited guest took over every aspect of our lives. From our freedom of mobility, our children’s education, our work lives, our friendships, our relationships, and last but definitely not least, our sex lives. So the million dollar question is, did we have more or less sex during lockdown and how did the...

Two years after the pandemic started, women and pressure groups say working mothers have been disproportionately affected by the crisis because most of them have borne the burden of childcare during and after lockdown. We spoke to three female entrepreneurs who have shared their stories. Listen to find more.

Shivaratri is one of the most incredible festivals in Hindu religion and takes place across Asia in late February and early March. Weed, burning bodies and a stone phallus in a journey to heaven... Listen to find out more!

Get ready, March is set to be yet another entertaining month for all film and series lovers, and we're going to tell you about some of the most awaited movies and series hitting theatres and your favourite streaming platforms. The Batman, Bridgerton season 2, Victory Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, The Boys presents: Diabolical and Moon Knight are waiting for you!

March might not be quite so jam-packed as February (Elden Ring or Horizon 2) but there are a host of exciting games to look out for: Gran Turismo 7, GhostWire: Tokyo, Kirby and the Forgotten land, Final Fantasy with Stranger of Paradise or Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok will delight players!

Millennials are bringing back the best things about that time. We can see it in everything. Fashion, games, music... people are going back to where it started and companies are turning a profit, finding a business opportunity in our nostalgia.

Asteroids fascinate and terrify humans in equal measure. From those willing to dish out millions at auction for an extraterrestrial gem to sci-fi’s obsession with impact disasters, the mysteries of the cosmos are firmly entrenched in popular culture. How scared should we be about a potential impact with Earth? Listen us to find out more!

Whatever the reason, not all the people, whether single or coupled up, declare themselves enthusiastic fans of cheesy cards and heart-shaped candies. They are the so-called Valentine’s haters, a fast-growing species who do mark the date in a different way.

Are you ready to discover the most interesting TV shows and movies streaming in the next few weeks? Pamela Anderson, Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves second season and much more are waiting for you!

Gamers February is the month we’ve been expecting for so long! We have the most amazing new stuff coming to our favorite consoles and PC. Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2: Stay Huma or Total War: Warhammer III are here!