Tibisay Zea is a reporter for The World.TZ

Tibisay Zea

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Tibisay Zea is a foreign correspondent for The World based in Mexico City, covering a wide range of issues across Latin America, including immigration, national security, trade, and culture. She was previously based in Boston, where she worked as a local reporter for several years. She created and hosted SALUD, a podcast about health in Latino communities, and developed a reporting guide on historically marginalized communities as a fellow at the MIT Center for Constructive Communication. Originally from Venezuela, she studied journalism in Spain and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Outside of journalism, she is a classically trained pianist and singer who enjoys performing music from Latin America.
Meet ‘Los Topos,’ Mexico’s legendary brigade now working in Venezuela
5:19
Venezuela is still reeling from twin earthquakes last month
8:11
Gloria Estefan looks back on her successful career as a bilingual musician, singer and songwriter
8:25
A person stands amid the rubble of a collapsed multi-story building, with concrete slabs, debris, and scattered belongings covering the area
Natural disasters
After Venezuela’s earthquakes, anger grows over government and military response
6:21
Fake soccer jerseys in Mexico
4:05
Disillusioned by military rescue efforts, many Venezuelans hope US can fill the gap
6:21
In the absence of officials, Venezuelans are taking rescue into their own hands
6:49
Venezuelans search rubble as quake toll rises
5:20
Venezuela reels from double earthquakes
7:08
World Cup brings new attention to Mexico’s ancestral ball game
6:02
Colombia’s national soccer jersey turns political
6:23
A crowd of soccer fans in Mexico and South Africa jerseys pose on a street, with one fan in a colorful Colombian costume and feathered hat
FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico City turns World Cup opener into a public party
5:43
Mexico opens World Cup with victory and celebrations
5:43
Large crowd gathered outdoors waving Mexican flags during a public demonstration in an urban setting
FIFA World Cup 2026
As Mexico City gets ready for the World Cup’s opening match, protesters grab the spotlight
5:43
World Cup spotlight fuels protests in Mexico
5:43
Criminal groups eye World Cup profits in Mexico
6:40
A World Cup mascot raises questions in Mexico City
5:55
The case of Alex Saab: How corruption shaped Venezuela’s collapse
7:39
A street scene with people walking, auto rickshaws, and buildings. A dome structure is visible in the background.
Military
Washington targets Cuba’s military-run business empire
6:23
Cuba’s hidden business empire faces US sanctions
6:23
Venezuela’s socialist revolution faces a reckoning
7:59
How a meetup in Mexico became a media spectacle
6:53
Mexico City’s sonidero parties break social barriers
5:34
Two people stand outside a pharmacy named "Mi Consultorio San Pablo" with visible signage and colorful window graphics.
Health & Medicine
Mexico plans to reform its healthcare system — but can it deliver?
6:21
An industrial refinery complex by the sea with tall smokestacks emitting smoke and large storage tanks in the foreground.
Economics
Investors rush to explore Venezuela’s economic opening — but big bets remain elusive
4:59
Mexico wants to fix health care access — but can it deliver?
6:21
Shooting in Mexico puts focus on safety ahead of the World Cup
4:28
The early bets on Venezuela’s comeback
4:59
Venezuela bets on mining — can it attract investors?
6:39
Mexico reopens Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup
6:18
A street vendor with a cart full of assorted goods, including snacks and cigarettes, stands on a waterfront promenade as people sit along a low wall by the sea. The street is lined with people and buildings in the background, while two motorbikes with headlights on pass by on the road.
Energy
Cuba’s crisis, as told through Cuban voices
8:04
Cuba’s crisis, as told through Cuban voices
8:04
A cozy room with an open door and window, featuring a wooden chair with patterned cushions, a table covered with a white cloth, a painting on the wall, and a potted plant on the windowsill.
Lifestyle
Housing affordability around the world
5:41
A housing market in Venezuela rebounds, driven by hope
5:27
After El Mencho’s death, what’s next for Mexico’s most powerful cartel?
6:38
A surge of AI fakes and misinformation online
6:07
Mexico approves a 40-hour work week — but not two days off
5:52
A mural on the side of a building depicting protest imagery with the words "DE ESTAS LUCHAS VENIMOS" above. The mural includes figures in masks, flames, and the Venezuelan flag. A person in a red shirt walks past and a car is parked nearby.
Conflict
A look inside Venezuela’s colectivos as the country faces an uncertain transition
6:45
Remittances to Mexico fall for the first time in over a decade
4:06
A flower delivery trend in Mexico City with a dramatic twist
4:22
Mixed reactions among Venezuelans in South Florida
5:11
Venezuelans face an uncertain future after Maduro’s removal
6:17
Will China’s new fentanyl controls make a difference?
4:12
Mexico City’s sonidero parties break social barriers
5:30
A crowd of people, including military personnel, walk through a busy area with tents, signs, and buildings, possibly a border or migration checkpoint. The atmosphere is bustling with various signs in Spanish and a visible tent marked with 'ONU Migración.'
Migration
Latin America tried welcoming migrants. Now that model is under pressure.
5:37
Will China’s new fentanyl controls make a difference?
4:06
Miss Universe: The scandal no one saw coming
3:44
Mexico City’s ‘tree army’ protects the urban forest
4:12
Latin America’s open arms approach to migration — and why it’s slipping
5:37
A large crowd gathered at a political rally with prominent figures on stage, surrounded by many supporters waving flags and taking photos. Multiple large screens display images from the event.
Global Politics
US designates Venezuela’s ‘Cartel of the Suns’ a foreign terrorist organization. What is it, really?
5:56
Venezuela’s ‘Cartel of the Suns’ and why the US wants it on the terror list
5:56
Chile appears to be the latest country whose voters lean right
5:39
Killings in Mexico expose cartel power and political vulnerability
5:04
How ‘La Catrina’ became a symbol for Mexico’s Day of the Dead
5:17
Deadly police raid in Rio sparks outrage and calls for justice
6:06
Celia Cruz at 100: celebrated, but also silenced
7:23
Meme de Real, from the legendary Mexican band Café Tacvba, ventures solo
5:14
Business, Finance & Economics
Brazil’s Pix payment system reshapes how millions pay — and puts Washington on edge
5:05
Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’ wins the Nobel Peace Prize
5:40
Brazil’s e-payment system is challenging financial power across the Americas
5:05