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TORITO
By: Elián Zidán Since Pepe el Toro hit movie screens in 1953, Mexico hadn’t shouted “¡Toritooo!” with such pride and joy. But Isaac del...

Elián Zidán
Jun 10, 20252 min read


The Blackout
By: Elián Zidan What happened in Spain, Portugal, and southern France wasn’t just a power outage—it was a jolt. A harsh reminder of just...

Elián Zidán
Jun 10, 20252 min read


The People’s Pope
By: Elián Zidán The first Latin American pope has passed away. The Jesuit who set out to revolutionize the Catholic Church. The one who...

Elián Zidán
Apr 27, 20253 min read


Fatal Collapse
By: Elián Zidán There are stories no journalist is ever truly prepared to cover. Images that stay with you long after you close your...

Elián Zidán
Apr 23, 20253 min read


WHAT I SAW: CALIFORNIA
By: Elián Zidán Arriving in California, it’s impossible not to be struck by the richness of its history and the diversity of its people....

Elián Zidán
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Lies, Leaks, and a Chat
By: Elián Zidán All the top government officials were supposedly there—but they weren’t. They were talking war strategies—but none of it...

Elián Zidán
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Back to Earth
By: Elián Zidán Nine months stranded in space. Imagine that—launching into orbit for what was supposed to be an eight-day mission, only...

Elián Zidán
Apr 23, 20253 min read


RACISM NEVER LEFT
By: Elián Zidán Racism in America didn’t just return—it came back emboldened. After four years, xenophobia, intolerance, and open...

Elián Zidán
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Tariff Tug-of-War
By: Elián Zidán Yes, no, maybe—give it a month. That’s how unpredictable the U.S. stance on tariffs has been, like a schoolyard fight...

Elián Zidán
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Failed Encounter
By: Elián Zidán The meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House was more than just a diplomatic misstep—it was...

Elián Zidán
Mar 3, 20252 min read


The Great Egg Crisis
By: Elián Zidán If you can find them, they’re ridiculously expensive. If you can’t, good luck—because getting your hands on a carton of...

Elián Zidán
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Diplomacy Adrift
By: Elián Zidán It seems the fundamental principles of diplomacy have been thrown out the window. Trying to make sense of recent events...

Elián Zidán
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Guilt by Association
By: Elián Zidán No exceptions. No gray areas. That’s how the U.S. is carrying out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The...

Elián Zidán
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Iron Fist and Unwavering Promises
By: Elián Zidán Deportations, arrests, executive orders, confirmations, and legal battles—Donald Trump’s return to the White House has...

Elián Zidán
Jan 29, 20253 min read


Donald Trump Returns with Absolute Power
By: Elián Zidán Donald Trump is back in the White House, recharged and with overwhelming support both socially and institutionally. The...

Elián Zidán
Jan 19, 20253 min read


California Burns: A State in Tragedy
By: Elián Zidán What’s happened in California is nothing short of a tragedy. The pain, despair, and anguish of losing everything resonate...

Elián Zidán
Jan 19, 20252 min read


Christmas at the White House: An Unforgettable Experience
By: Elián Zidán Walking into the White House felt like stepping into a dream. It’s still hard to believe it actually happened. Never in...

Elián Zidán
Jan 19, 20253 min read


Thank you, Jorge!
By: Elián Zidán It feels surreal to be writing these words. As journalists, we never truly retire from this profession, but as we all...

Elián Zidán
Dec 16, 20244 min read


The pardon
By: Elián Zidán By forgiving Hunter, the president set aside the office of the presidency and did what any father would do to protect his...

Elián Zidán
Dec 9, 20242 min read


The Tariff War
By: Elián Zidán Donald Trump hasn’t even taken office yet, and he’s already threatening to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico, Canada,...

Elián Zidán
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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