International

The political landscape in Colombia has been abruptly shaken by the killing of Senator Uribe, a figure whose influence reached far beyond his role in the legislative chamber. His death has set off a wave of political uncertainty and speculation about how this tragic event could alter the trajectory of the nation’s upcoming presidential election. While Colombia has endured political violence throughout its modern history, the assassination of such a high-profile lawmaker comes at a particularly volatile moment, with the country already deeply divided over issues of security, the economy, and the peace process with armed groups. Senator Uribe, an…

The legal focus on Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has grown stronger. She is presently under official scrutiny for suspected influence trading, corruption in business, misuse of public finances, and misappropriation. This marks the first time in the history of Spain's democracy that the spouse of a current Prime Minister is undergoing judicial actions while her husband is still in power. The Academic Position at the Center of the Matter The case revolves around Gómez’s role as director of the Chair of Competitive Social Transformation at the Complutense University of Madrid. According to investigators, Gómez allegedly…