Ally Thibault

Legendary writer Gabriel García Márquez put Latin America and magic realism on the literary map with his influential novels. From style to content, he is beloved by writers and readers around the globe.

After two months of deadly protests in his country’s streets, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro held talks yesterday with opposition leaders. Venezuela has been plagued by high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and rising crime rates. BBC journalist Daniel Padro spoke about the significance of the talks and how Venezuela is gradually changing. After two months of deadly protests in his country’s streets, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro held talks yesterday with opposition leaders. Venezuela has been plagued by high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and rising crime rates. BBC journalist Daniel Padro spoke about the significance of the talks and how Venezuela is gradually changing.

French elections this past weekend have shaken up the political system. A prime minister resigned, a woman-immigrant was elected mayor of Paris for the first time, and a far-right fringe party may be gaining some serious traction among voters.

Many Italians are unhappy that their politicians have been carted around in high-end cars, including Jaguars and Maseratis. In an effort to curb government excess, the Italian government has started to auction off its officials’ fancy rides.

Many Italians are unhappy that their politicians have been carted around in high-end cars, including Jaguars and Maseratis. In an effort to curb government excess, the Italian government has started to auction off its officials’ fancy rides.