Elena Vasquez
International Politics Reporter
Specialized in international socio-political coverage with a critical eye for separating positions from facts. She prioritizes source verification and turns complex decisions into clear explanations for readers looking for context without sensationalism.
Articles by Elena Vasquez
440 kilos of buried uranium and a new Iranian leader: day 12 of the war that already changed the world
Oil surpassed $100, the IEA released historic reserves, and the Pentagon is weighing a special operations mission to recover nuclear material buried under Iran's mountains.
Six days of war in the Middle East: Trump wants to choose Iran's next leader
1,230 dead in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz closed, 35,000 people stranded in the Gulf, and Trump demands a say in choosing the next Iranian leader.
Polymarket Recorded the Attack on Iran Before the Press Did. Now the Senate Wants to Know Who Bet.
User 'Magamyman' won $600,000 betting on the ayatollah's death hours before it happened. Someone in the circuit knew too much.
Iran had been threatening this war for decades. Nobody calculated it would begin with girls killed at a school in Minab.
Between 148 and 153 killed in an airstrike on a girls' primary school. This is how day two of Operation Epic Fury begins.
The U.S. and Israel Attacked Iran at Dawn. Khamenei is Dead and the World Holds Its Breath.
Operation 'Epic Fury' destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities. Tehran responded with missiles on five countries and the Supreme Leader did not survive.
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on All Imports: the Biggest Trade War in 30 Years
Donald Trump signs executive order imposing a global 15% tariff. Echoes the 1930 Hawley-Smoot Act. Mexico negotiates exemption for 85% of its exports.
Death of El Mencho triggers violence in Jalisco: Code Red activated
Federal operation kills Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho'. Panic at Guadalajara airport. CJNG responds with blockades and attacks. Code Red.
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Global Sales and Redefines World Commerce in 2026
Amazon dethroned Walmart as the world's highest-revenue company in 2025, powered by AWS and artificial intelligence applied to its supply chain.
Prince Andrew Arrested at Sandringham for Leaking Secrets to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained on February 19 at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
UN Reports Evidence of Genocide in Al Fasher, Sudan: RSF Ethnic Massacres
A UN report documents mass killings of Zaghawa and Fur ethnic groups in Al Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces, with US sanctions as the immediate response.
SAVE Act: House Debates Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote, Sparking Political Clash
The SAVE Act, requiring documentation to register and vote, reaches the House; Democrats label it an attempt at voter suppression.
Tumbler Ridge Massacre: A Nation's Mourning and the Debate on Guns and Mental Health
A shooting at Tumbler Ridge school left dozens of victims; Canada enters mourning and opens a debate on gun control and mental health.
U.S.: Shock Over the 'Epstein Files'
Heated hearing over the Epstein Files and the unexpected refusal of the FDA to review Moderna's vaccine mark a day of institutional fracture.
Sudan 2026: Extended Famine and Humanitarian Blockade Worsening the Catastrophe
The civil war in Sudan has left millions in food insecurity; international aid is hindered by conflict and regional interference.
The Bear Hug: Petro and Trump, From Confrontation to Dialogue
Gustavo Petro meets with Donald Trump in Washington; the meeting seeks to solidify anti-mafia cooperation and open pathways for regional energy recovery.
Controversy in Milan-Cortina: ICE, Diplomacy and Protests During Olympic Days
The presence of agents linked to ICE in Milan-Cortina ignited protests and political tensions; Rome and city hall nuanced the role while the city experienced mobilizations.
IMF Projects 3.3% Global Growth for 2026: AI Saves the Economy
Davos 2026: IMF raises projection to 3.3% for 2026. AI investment offsets trade tensions. Public debt raises concerns.
Operation Southern Spear: U.S. Captures Nicolás Maduro and Shakes the Energy Map
A U.S. military intervention in Venezuela culminates in the capture of Nicolás Maduro; the power vacuum pressures oil prices and triggers a wave of regional uncertainty.