Hungarian-American businessman and philanthropist George Soros has become a divisive figure in global politics and has been ostracised by his home country.

He was the first person targeted in the recent mail-bomb attacks against high-profile critics of President Trump in the United States, and has been the topic of numerous fake news stories and conspiracy theories.

But who is George Soros? James Wignall takes a look at the man behind the headlines.





The Tatacoa desert in central Colombia was virtually off-limits for tourists for decades because of the armed conflict. It is safe to visit now, and well worth the trip, especially for stargazers.

Tatacoa, also called “The Valley of Sorrows,” is the country’s second-largest arid region after La Guajira, Colombia’s most northern province.

(Image: The Colombian Way)

The desert lies in the southwestern Huila province, some 20 miles north of the provincial capital Neiva. From Bogota, it takes between six or seven hours by car or bus.

Tatacoa got its name in 1538 when Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez discovered the area and named it after the speckled worm lizards he found there.

The Tatacoa desert in central Colombia was virtually off-limits for tourists for decades because of the armed conflict. It is safe to visit now, and well worth the trip, especially for stargazers.

Tatacoa, also called “The Valley of Sorrows,” is the country’s second-largest arid region after La Guajira, Colombia’s most northern province.

(Image: The Colombian Way)

The desert lies in the southwestern Huila province, some 20 miles north of the provincial capital Neiva. From Bogota, it takes between six or seven hours by car or bus.

Tatacoa got its name in 1538 when Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez discovered the area and named it after the speckled worm lizards he found there.