Politics

Hostilities Intensify in the Gulf at the Start of a US Operation in Hormuz

The United States stated on Monday that it had destroyed several Iranian vessels, and the United Arab Emirates denounced Tehran's attacks on its territory in the greatest escalation of hostilities since the start of a truce in the Middle East war. AFP With negotiations between the two paralyzed, the United States and Iran are in a standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz, key to the global trade of hydrocarbons.

Trump Assures Progress in Venezuela, Highlights Arrival of Investments and Speaks of 'New Climate of Optimism'

U.S. President Donald Trump assured that his country maintains a 'great relationship' with Venezuela and affirmed that there is a cooperative link focused mainly on the oil sector, which he described as a kind of 'partnership' between the two nations. 'That's what we have, we have a great relationship,' Trump said when referring to Venezuela, while assuring that the flow of Venezuelan crude to the United States is significant. 'We have hundreds of millions of barrels of oil leaving Venezuela, going to Houston and different places to be refined,' he added.

Essequibo Hearings: Guyana Says Venezuela's Claim is a "Threat"

On Monday, May 4, Guyana affirmed before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the United Nations' highest court — that Venezuela's claim over the Essequibo territory constitutes an "existential threat."

Lula will visit Trump this week amid diplomatic tensions with the US

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will travel to Washington this week for an official visit to his US counterpart, Donald Trump, amid diplomatic tensions with the United States, government sources reported this Monday. Lula's visit was confirmed by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, after it became known through the press, although neither the Presidency nor the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have offered official information for now.

Bolsonaro leaves hospital after surgery and returns to house arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left the private hospital in Brasilia where he underwent shoulder surgery on Monday and returned to his home where he is under house arrest, one of his doctors informed AFP. AFP The former president, convicted of coup attempts, "has already left the hospital," said orthopedist Alexandre Firmino, who is part of the team that treated him. [...]

TSJ's Plenary Chamber Ratifies Caryslia Beatriz Rodríguez and Appoints Elías Bittar as First Vice President

The Plenary Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) incorporated substitute magistrates this Monday to fill the vacancies generated by the retirement of eight principal magistrates and appointed the new Board of Directors and the composition of all its chambers, while awaiting the Judicial Nominations Committee of the National Assembly to conclude the process of selecting new principal magistrates.

Workers warn of energy transition without labor guarantees in Colombian mining regions

Portafolio Journalist 05.04.2026 14:41 Updated: 05.04.2026 14:41

Ukraine Announces Truce on May 6 and Leaves Extension to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a truce for May 6 and left the possibility of its extension to Moscow, as the Kremlin wants a cessation of hostilities for the 9th on the occasion of the celebration of the Soviet Victory Day over Nazi Germany. "We consider [...]

What is the next holiday in Colombia, what is celebrated and how much is paid for working that day?

Portafolio Journalist 05.04.2026 14:26 Updated: 05.04.2026 14:26

Bolsonaro recovers after shoulder surgery authorized by Judge De Moraes

The former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, 71, underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the tendons in his right shoulder this Friday, an intervention that proceeded "without complications," according to the private clinic DF Star in Brasilia.

Florida Governor Enacts New Electoral Map Favoring Republicans

Florida Governor, Republican Ron DeSantis, on Monday enacted a new electoral map that would favor the Republican Party with four more seats for the upcoming November midterm elections, following its approval by the legislature last week. "Signed, sealed, and delivered," the governor announced on social media X, sharing an image with the new voting districts. The map was a proposal by DeSantis himself and was approved last Wednesday after passing through both chambers of the Florida Congress, where Republicans hold a majority.

The OAS will debate the situation of political prisoners in Venezuela on May 6

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will debate next Wednesday, May 6, the situation of political prisoners in Venezuela. According to what was published on its web portal, the meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in the Simón Bolívar room at the OAS headquarters in Washington...