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As the eyes of the world focused on the smoke coming out of the Sistine Chapel's chimney this week, we turned back to history to seek clues about the dynamics of the convoluted process involved in conclaves to choose a new pope.

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On Thursday, the world observed the 80th anniversary of the end of  WWII. Our history expert Guillermo Altares provides insights into what caused entire nations to fall into the abyss of hatred, and draws parallels with today's global situation.

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On the economic front, our guest columnist Barry Eichengreen explores how the tables have turned on Trump and his promise to make America great again through tariffs.

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And in entertainment, we visited the home of  actress and pop superstar Jennifer López to talk about life, love and her new Up All Night Tour.

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We hope you enjoy this selection of stories from EL PAÍS USA Edition.

The voting process to elect the pope has its own dynamics, and understanding how it has worked over the past century provides clues to better comprehend what may happen now

There are still too many unanswered questions, many aspects to be studied, and deep taboos surrounding the most devastating conflict in history

With a single measure, China has changed the landscape of the trade war declared by the United States

The director of the Americas Division of the organization analyzes the first months of the Trump administration and says she still trusts in judicial independence to curb his immigration policies

In an interview with EL PAÍS, the opposition politician defends his decision to run in the parliamentary and regional elections and reflects on the strategy to confront Chavismo

In an interview with ‘El Faro,’ Charli, leader of a faction of Barrio 18, details how the rapprochement with the president’s circle began

The EU’s push to reduce dependence on critical materials is giving a second life to several abandoned mining projects

Three American siblings and six other children born with a rare, life-threatening disease are returning to normal life thanks to a genetic treatment developed in Madrid

The Bronx-born artist, who is touring for the first time in six years, speaks openly with EL PAÍS about her divorce from Ben Affleck, her difficult year and how she paved the way for the Latino community in the entertainment world