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Julian Brooks

Julian Brooks

Global Affairs Editor

Washington D.C., United States

At El Pais News since 2016

Focuses on international relations, global trade, and geopolitical developments.

Articles by Julian Brooks

Families reuniting with released prisoners outside Havana prison gates
World

Cuba Prison Releases Spark Joy and Criticism

Cuba frees prisoners amid emotional scenes, but rights groups question lack of political detainees.

Rescue teams search crash site of Colombian Air Force C-130 in Amazon jungle
World

At Least 66 Dead After Colombian Air Force C-130 Crash in Amazon

A Colombian Air Force C-130 crash in the Amazon kills at least 66 people, raising concerns over aircraft safety and military infrastructure.

Police intercept drug smuggling boat carrying cocaine off Puerto Rico coast
World

Police Seize $12 Million Cocaine Shipment Off Puerto Rico Coast

Authorities in Puerto Rico seize $12 million worth of cocaine from a smuggling boat, detaining three suspects.

Protesters marching in Santiago Chile during World Water Day demonstrations
World

Chileans Protest Kast's Environmental Rollbacks

Thousands protest in Chile against President Kast’s rollback of environmental protections during World Water Day demonstrations.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid controversy over DEA investigation
World

DEA Names Colombia's Petro a Drug Trafficking Target

U.S. prosecutors investigate Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s alleged ties to drug traffickers as the DEA labels him a priority target.

Brazil President Lula speaking at international summit in Colombia
World

Lula Slams Foreign Interference and UN Failures

Brazil’s President Lula criticizes foreign intervention, resource exploitation, and the United Nations' ineffectiveness during a summit in C...

YPF oil facilities in Argentina with legal dispute over nationalization case
World

US Court Pauses Argentina Asset Search in YPF Case

A U.S. appeals court halts investors’ efforts to trace Argentina’s assets in a multibillion-dollar YPF case.

Brazilian police operation in Rio favela with officers and armoured vehicles during raid
World

Brazil Police Raid in Rio Favelas Kills Drug Boss

A major police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas leaves eight dead, including a gang leader, sparking violence and criticism.

A women dance as she waits to eat meal, during blackout in Havana
World

Cuba Faces Growing Crisis as US Pressure Mounts

Cuba faces worsening economic hardship and political tension as U.S. pressure increases and citizens struggle with daily life.

Bulldozer digging trench at Chile northern border as part of immigration control project
World

Chile's Kast Launches Border Barrier to Cut Immigration

Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, begins building a border barrier as part of strict immigration and security measures.