Politics

María Corina Machado tells CNN she will return to Venezuela 'as soon as possible' when security permits

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado assured that she maintains her plans to return to Venezuela 'soon,' although she clarified that her return will depend on the security conditions for her and thousands of political and social leaders who have left the country. During an interview with journalist Christiane Amanpour on CNN, [...]

ICE asks Florida and Texas police not to talk about their role in raids, according to media

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asked local police in Florida and Texas not to disclose information about their role in immigration raids, according to a directive reported by local media The Florida Trib and Two Can Be True. The immigration agency sent emails to authorities who signed a 287(g) agreement, which allows local police to collaborate in immigration operations, to warn them that "information obtained" through the agreement is "under ICE's control" and cannot be disseminated without federal approval, according to the media. The messages, sent between April 19 and May 5, ask local authorities to consult with ICE before sharing information about their participation in immigration operations when responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests or media inquiries.

These are the 2 pairs of hitmen captured in Olaya Herrera and Escallón Villa

Assassination remains the form of homicide that leaves the most victims in Cartagena, which is why the authorities remain in constant monitoring and strategic operations to mitigate this scourge.

The war begins to tilt in favor of Ukraine, says the head of European diplomacy

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow has been accused of forcibly transferring about 20,000 children from areas of Ukraine occupied by its army.

The war begins to lean in favor of Ukraine, says the head of European diplomacy

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow has been accused of forcibly transferring about 20,000 children from areas of Ukraine occupied by its army.

Elena Rose dedicated concert to Víctor Quero Navas' mother: 'Her story represents the pain of so many mothers'

The Venezuelan singer, Elena Rose, presented her musical repertoire during a concert in Chile this Sunday when Mother's Day was celebrated. In one of her interactions with the public, the artist dedicated her presentation to Carmen Teresa Navas, mother of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, a political prisoner who died in the custody of the Venezuelan State.

Delcy Rodríguez rejects Trump's idea of making Venezuela the 51st state: 'That is not foreseen'

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, rejected on Monday the statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who assured that he "seriously considers" making Venezuela the 51st state of the American Union. During statements offered to Venezuelan media from The Hague, Netherlands, Rodríguez categorically ruled out any possibility of annexation of the South American country to U.S. territory. [...]

Political prisoner's death confirmed in Venezuelan jail

The NGO Foro Penal confirmed on Sunday the death of former councilman José Manuel García Sabino, who was detained in the cells of the Municipal Police of Anaco, Anzoátegui state, about 400 kilometers from Caracas. With this case, there are now 20 political prisoners who have died in Venezuelan prisons since 2014.

Secretary Doug Burgum: “We turned Venezuela from a sanctioned adversary into a strategic ally in 45 minutes”

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated that President Donald Trump's administration managed to transform Venezuela “from a sanctioned strategic adversary into a strategic ally in 45 minutes”, in statements highlighting the political and energy rapprochement between Washington and Caracas. During an extensive speech focused on U.S. energy and geopolitical policy, Burgum affirmed that the change in bilateral relations represents “the new standard” for the Trump administration and maintained that the Western Hemisphere has now become the new center of global energy power.

Mother's Day Road Balance in Bolívar: 2 Dead and Nearly 100 Infractions

Mother's Day mobilized thousands of families on the roads of Bolívar during the weekend. However, in addition to celebrations, authorities reported traffic accidents, fines, and even arrests.

Independence Festivals Now Cartagena's Heritage: Dumek Turbay Signs Agreement

The November 11th Independence Festivals are now officially declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the District of Cartagena, after Mayor Dumek Turbay sanctioned the agreement recently approved by the District Council this Monday.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against former Philippine police chief for crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday made public an arrest warrant against former Philippine National Police chief Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa for alleged crimes against humanity committed during the anti-drug campaign promoted by former President Rodrigo Duterte. The Pre-Trial Chamber I found that there are "reasonable grounds to believe" that dela Rosa is responsible, as an "indirect co-perpetrator" of the crime against humanity of murder, in relation to killings that occurred between July 2016 and April 2018 in the Philippines. The judicial decision, made confidentially on November 6, indicated that at least 32 people were murdered during operations attributed to Philippine security forces, in some cases with the support of hitmen and civilian collaborators, and the victims were alleged criminals or individuals supposedly linked to drug trafficking and consumption.