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In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl hosts Sergio Guzmán and Kirra Moore of Colombia Risk Analysis to discuss Colombia's political landscape, upcoming presidential policies, and the implications for the first 100 days of incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella's government. They analyse key issues such as peace, security, economic reforms, and foreign relations, providing insights into what to expect from Colombia's new administration.   The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste domingo (02): A Espanha instala barreira marítima no enclave de Ceuta para conter travessias ilegais neste domingo (02). A crise migratória se intensifica após onda de notícias falsas mobilizar a entrada em massa de imigrantes vindos de Marrocos. A crise repercute na União Europeia e leva países a reforçar a fiscalização de fronteiras. Reportagem: Karoline Meira. O ex-maratonista olímpico Daniel Ferreira é encontrado vivo na zona leste de SP nesta domingo (02). Sumido há 44 dias, o atleta que representou o Brasil em Tóquio foi reconhecido na rua e encaminhado à delegacia. A família comemora o reencontro após semanas de buscas nas redes sociais. Reportagem: Daniel Lian. O comentarista Jesualdo Almeida avalia a estratégia de Renan Santos (Missão) após o lançamento do plano de governo em São Paulo neste sábado (01). Em pauta, as promessas do candidato de corte de gastos, limite aos juros e o apelo a eleitores descontentes com a polarização entre Lula (PT) e Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). Ciro Gomes (PSDB) lança sua candidatura ao governo do Ceará neste sábado (01) acompanhado por aliados em Fortaleza. O ex-ministro discursa contra a polarização política e defende a união de diferentes correntes para transformar o estado. A aliança estratégica no Ceará movimenta os bastidores partidários. A explosão de um caminhão-bomba deixou 11 pessoas feridas no nordeste da Colômbia neste sábado (01). O ataque ocorreu ao lado de uma delegacia em Cúcuta, próximo à fronteira com a Venezuela. O presidente eleito Abelardo de La Espriella condena o ato e promete endurecer o combate ao terrorismo no país. Reportagem: Amanda Nascimento. Troca de tiros entre facções criminosas deixa três mortos e um hospitalizado na zona sudoeste do Rio de Janeiro neste domingo (02). O ataque no Recreio dos Bandeirantes envolveu perseguição e disparos em via pública. A Divisão de Homicídios analisa imagens do circuito de segurança para apurar a dinâmica do crime. Reportagem: Rodrigo Viga. O presidente Lula (PT) e o vice Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) oficializam a chapa de reeleição neste domingo (02) em São Paulo. Durante convenção nacional, a legenda reúne lideranças para lançar a campanha e articular alianças estaduais e ao Congresso. O discurso do candidato à reeleição enfatiza pautas de soberania nacional. Reportagem: João Vitor Revedilho. A Justiça do Rio de Janeiro revoga a prisão do rapper Oruam nesta domingo (02). O artista era acusado de tentativa de homicídio contra policiais civis após arremessar pedras durante operação. Apesar da decisão, o cantor segue foragido por conta de outro mandado referente ao descumprimento de medidas cautelares. Reportagem: Rodrigo Viga. A dívida pública bruta do Brasil atinge 81,9% do PIB neste domingo (02). Em entrevista, o advogado Christian de Luca analisa a alta das despesas do governo e a pressão do déficit fiscal no mercado. O especialista destaca o desincentivo aos investimentos empresariais e o avanço no número de recuperações judiciais. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Escuche el episodio del 30 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, hablamos del presunto tráfico de influencias de Petro, el viaje a Cuba y la posesión de Abelardo de la Espriella en Cali.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

El Congreso confirmó que asumirá el costo de los tiquetes aéreos para los senadores que asistirán a la posesión del presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella el próximo 7 de agosto en Cali. Mientras avanzan los preparativos para la ceremonia con la llegada de delegaciones internacionales, la Contraloría intensifica sus inspecciones sobre el manejo de recursos públicos y la Fiscalía impulsa el proceso judicial contra alias Calarcá. Además, el Ministerio de Educación presentó nuevos lineamientos para fortalecer el desarrollo socioemocional en los colegios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Fiscalía afirma que el grillete electrónico de Aquiles Alvarez presentaba un tornillo faltante durante el juicio del Caso Grillete; Más de 11 000 efectivos blindarán la investidura del presidente electo de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, en Cali; La ingeniera ecuatoriana Chantal Morales fue liberada bajo fianza tras ser arrestada por ICE en el aeropuerto de Denver; El fútbol mundial viste de luto tras el fallecimiento a los 66 años de Franco Baresi, histórico capitán del Milan e Italia; Kevin Feige y Amy Pascal sugieren la posibilidad de un futuro cruce cinematográfico entre el Spider-Man de Tom Holland y el Venom de Tom Hardy

En esta emisión del 31 de julio de 2026, el informativo aborda el asesinato de tres militares en retiro que fueron atacados por hombres armados mientras realizaban un recorrido en bicicleta entre los municipios de Silvia y Totoró, en el departamento del Cauca. Las autoridades adelantan las investigaciones para identificar a los responsables de este triple homicidio que ha generado conmoción en el país.También incluye el hallazgo sin vida de la bebé de María Camila Potosí, la joven asesinada en Cali cuando tenía ocho meses de embarazo. El caso avanza con cinco personas capturadas y nuevos detalles revelados por las autoridades sobre el crimen que conmocionó al Valle del Cauca.En el ámbito político, el presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella anunció a Ana María Vesga como nueva ministra de Salud y confirmó nuevos nombramientos en su gabinete. Además, continúan los preparativos para su posesión presidencial en Cali, mientras las autoridades anuncian un amplio dispositivo de seguridad ante las movilizaciones convocadas para el próximo 7 de agosto. El noticiero también cubre la crisis del sistema de salud y las medidas propuestas por el gobierno entrante, la controversia por la suspensión de recursos destinados a enfrentar el fenómeno de El Niño, la citación de Angie Rodríguez por parte de la Fiscalía, la desclasificación de archivos del DAS sobre el asesinato de Jaime Garzón, emergencias por deslizamientos en Boyacá, la apertura de la Feria de las Flores en Medellín, los logros de Colombia en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe y las principales noticias nacionales e internacionales del día.

SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-29-26.1885  CHILE STEEL SIDED WARSHIPRebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is escalating provocations against the Philippines and Japan, including dangerous maneuvers near Second Thomas Shoal and firing missiles from submarines. Grant highlights the US Navy's preparedness to defend allies, noting a "red line" if Filipino sailors are killed. Despite China's permanent presence, the US maintains dominance through carrier strike groups and superior undersea warfare. The lack of operational officers on China's Central Military Commission suggests potential command risks. (1)Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss reports that China is transferring hundreds of advanced QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong intermediaries. Fisher warns this poses a significant threat to US aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz. Chang advocates for reimposing sanctions on Hong Kong. The transfer, which China denies, represents a major escalation and highlights China's ongoing role in arming US adversaries like North Korea and Pakistan. (2)Charles Burton and Gordon Chang note Xi Jinping broke tradition by skipping the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan earthquake, sending a surrogate instead. Burton suggests this absence may signal political instability or paranoia regarding his domestic standing. The earthquake historically symbolizes a loss of the "mandate of heaven." Furthermore, vacancies on the Central Military Commission and the mysterious death of former Premier Li Keqiangindicate profound internal disarray and a lack of clear succession. (3)Charles Burton and Gordon Chang discuss how trade tensions and rhetoric from the US have led to increased disdain among Canadians toward their neighbor. Burton discusses a poll showing Canadians view China more favorably than the US due to perceived economic threats from American tariffs. While the integrated North American market remains strong, Canadian provincial governments are reportedly restricting US alcohol sales. There are even suggestions that Canada should adopt "resistance" strategies similar to Ukraine. (4)Evan Ellis reports Keiko Fujimori has been inaugurated as Peru's president, appointing a respected center-right cabinet focused on fiscal discipline and US alignment. However, she faces challenges from endemic insecurity, corruption, and significant Chinese investment. Meanwhile, the influence of Cuba remains a concern across Latin America, with accusations of espionage and interference in democratic processes. Díaz-Canel's regime is under pressure from the Trump administration, potentially facing coercive negotiations or military action. (5)Evan Ellis previews Brazil's upcoming October election, which pits the leftist Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president. While Lula currently leads in polls, his Workers' Party background and ties to the São Paulo Forum raise concerns about radicalism and increased engagement with China. Ellis warns that a Lula victory could lead Brazil into a recession and a state-centric social policy, potentially settling political scores while lacking necessary financial resources. (6)Evan Ellis surveys shifting political landscapes: Javier Milei is rallying support for the Bolsonaros in Brazil, highlighting a new era of cross-border political interference. In Colombia, President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is signaling a pro-US shift by cutting ties with Cuba and Nicaragua. Conversely, Venezuela remains in a "holding pattern" under Delcy Rodríguez. Despite reports of crumbling oil infrastructure, major investment is unlikely until a legitimate government is established to address the nation's $240 billion debt. (7)Evan Ellis notes President Claudia Sheinbaum has seen success in reducing homicides and cooperating on border security, but deep-seated corruption persists. The USMCA's future is uncertain, with the Trump administration using ongoing negotiations as leverage. Additionally, China is quietly expanding its presence in Mexico's telecom and automotive sectors. Sheinbaum must navigate a delicate balance: pursuing economic diversification and relationships with China without jeopardizing critical access to the US market. (8)Michael Bernstam reports Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have severely pinched Moscow's fuel production, forcing it to import refined products from India. Bernstam argues that the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have merged into a singular global energy crisis. With critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea threatened, a quarter of the world's oil supply is endangered. As governmental reserves dwindle, the US has become a primary exporter. (9)Michael Bernstam notes official statistics reveal the Russian economy has entered a state of stagnation, with GDP growth at a mere 0.2% for the first half of 2026. While weapons production remains high, the civilian economy—including agriculture and construction—is in recession. Bernstam notes that "perceived inflation" for Russian consumers is roughly 15%, significantly higher than official reports. Reckless interest rate cuts have further invited inflation, signaling a deepening commercial and fiscal crisis. (10)Sadanand Dhume observes that despite having a vast pool of engineers and data, India lags behind the US and China in developing frontier AI models. Dhume discusses the "winner-take-all" fear versus the belief that AI technology will eventually diffuse globally. While the Indian government is investing in semiconductors, many IT sector jobs in coding and back-office support are threatened by automation. The debate continues over whether India can successfully reap benefits without being a front-runner. (11)Sadanand Dhume examines India's "reservations" system, a rigid quota-based affirmative action program facing intense criticism for undermining university competitiveness. Originally intended to redress historical caste-based wrongs, quotas have expanded to cover roughly 60% of medical school seats. Dhume notes that while merit-based systems in Chinaprovide a brutal but efficient benchmark, Indian political parties fear touching the quota system would be "electoral suicide." This policy has entrenched caste identities. (12)General Blaine Holt analyzes reports of China supplying advanced shoulder-launched missiles (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong and Pakistan, signaling a major geopolitical shift. Holt explains that while these weapons threaten low-flying aircraft, the supply chain is vulnerable to intelligence interdiction. Holt observes that recent Iranian escalations in Iraq and the Gulf suggest a fragmented leadership in disarray rather than a cohesive strategy. The US and Saudi Arabiaare actively striking Iranian-backed militias. (13)Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that following a narrow election victory, center-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella faces fierce opposition from outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Petro, a former M19 terrorist, has refused to recognize the results, alleging fraud and foreign interference. De la Espriella plans to take a hard line against illegal armed groups like the ELN and FARC. To build support, he intends to hold his inauguration at a military garrison, signaling a commitment to restoring national security. (14)Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's 13th Starship Super Heavy launch was a major success, demonstrating the reliability of Raptor 3 engines and the thermal protection system. Zimmerman highlights the shift toward a "capitalism model," where private companies manage missions for NASA. Meanwhile, a schizophrenic GAO report on NASA's workforce reductions suggests that budget cuts have not significantly impacted major projects, despite agency officials' claims that funding decreases are "disastrous." (15)Bob Zimmerman notes the Deep Space Network facility in Spain narrowly avoided destruction by wildfires, highlighting the fragility of planetary communication nodes. Beyond Earth, astronomers have observed a precipitous drop in star formation within the Andromeda galaxy as it moves toward an eventual collision with the Milky Way. Additionally, NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan faces potential power shortages from its nuclear sources. Despite these risks, commercial space continues to expand into private stations. (16)Corrections applied: Rick Fisher (transcribed as "Fischer" in segment 2 — matching the spelling from your earlier batch), Delcy Rodríguez, Díaz-Canel, and São Paulo Forum with accents. Also standardized "man-pads" to MANPADS and hyphenated the QW-12/FN-16 designations. Stray double commas from the source cleaned throughout.5

Evan Ellis surveys shifting political landscapes: Javier Milei is rallying support for the Bolsonaros in Brazil, highlighting a new era of cross-border political interference. In Colombia, President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is signaling a pro-US shift by cutting ties with Cuba and Nicaragua. Conversely, Venezuela remains in a "holding pattern" under Delcy Rodríguez. Despite reports of crumbling oil infrastructure, major investment is unlikely until a legitimate government is established to address the nation's $240 billion debt. (7)1918 INDIA

Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that following a narrow election victory, center-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella faces fierce opposition from outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Petro, a former M19 terrorist, has refused to recognize the results, alleging fraud and foreign interference. De la Espriella plans to take a hard line against illegal armed groups like the ELN and FARC. To build support, he intends to hold his inauguration at a military garrison, signaling a commitment to restoring national security. (14)1898 BOGOTA

Abelardo abre su corazón para compartir uno de los momentos más difíciles de su vida: la reciente pérdida de su padre. Más que una historia sobre el duelo, esta conversación es un recordatorio de la importancia de valorar a nuestros seres queridos mientras aún podemos hacerlo. Un episodio íntimo, honesto y lleno de reflexiones que esperamos acompañe a quienes estén pasando por algo similar o simplemente necesiten escuchar que no están solos.

Según Julio Sánchez Cristo, Olga Lucía Zuluaga es oriunda del Eje Cafetero y conoce el sector salud. Le contamos quién sería la posible ministra de Salud de Abelardo de la Espriella.

La dinámica pendular de América Latina dibuja un mapa cada vez más derechizado. Las elecciones de Perú y Colombia en los últimos meses confirman el giro de una región que ya cuenta con gobiernos de extrema derecha en Argentina, Chile o El Salvador. También gobiernan perfiles conservadores en Bolivia, Ecuador o Paraguay. Abelardo de la Espriella, en Colombia, y Keiko Fujimori, en Perú, son los dos últimos casos de esta tendencia a la que aún se resisten Brasil y México. Las últimas elecciones dejan eso sí, el perfil de unos países extremadamente divididos en dos mundos ideológicos irreconciliables. Un nuevo escenario traccionado por la influencia pasiva y también activa de Donald Trump desde Estados Unidos. Analizamos este mapa geopolítico con nuestra colaboradora externa María Dolores Albiac. También volvemos a Ucrania para hablar de los cruces entre la literatura de ese país y Latinoamérica con Victoria Dorofeeva, fundadora de la editorial España. Y cerramos con los sorprendentes buenos resultados de los exámenes de acceso a la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, la UNAM, que han despertado suspicacias. Lo analizamos con Elisa Cepeda. Escuchar audio

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En esta emisión del 30 de julio de 2026, el informativo aborda la radicación del Presupuesto General de la Nación para 2027, presentado por el Gobierno por 575,6 billones de pesos, con un desfinanciamiento superior a los 30 billones, situación que ha generado preocupación entre economistas y sectores políticos por su impacto en las finanzas públicas del próximo gobierno.También incluye la aprobación por parte del Congreso para que la posesión del presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella se realice en Cali, así como nuevos nombramientos en su gabinete, entre ellos la designación de María Carolina Restrepo como directora del ICBF.En el ámbito político, el Consejo de Estado suspendió normas que permitían trasladar recursos a la Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo por la emergencia del fenómeno de El Niño, mientras continúa la controversia entre el presidente Gustavo Petro y Angie Rodríguez, quien presentó una denuncia ante la Comisión de Acusaciones por presuntos hechos de corrupción y abuso de poder. El noticiero también cubre la condena contra el exgobernador Carlos Caicedo, el atentado con granadas contra la residencia del representante Ariel Rodríguez en Norte de Santander, los efectos económicos del derrumbe en la vía de La Línea, el paro de mineros artesanales en el Eje Cafetero, el avance de proyectos ferroviarios y de infraestructura para Bogotá y la región, además de los logros de Colombia en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, la actualidad del fútbol nacional y las principales noticias internacionales del día.

Escuche el episodio del 28 de julio de 2026. La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, abordó las revelaciones de Angie Rodríguez, la alerta por el fenómeno de El Niño y el debate sobre la posesión de Abelardo De La Espriella.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

La gobernadora del Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro, detalló e Mañanas Blu, el robusto esquema de seguridad y las medidas preventivas que se implementarán en la región de cara a la posesión presidencial de Abelardo De La Espriella, programada para la próxima semana en Cali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En esta emisión del 29 de julio de 2026, el informativo aborda la aprobación por parte de la Cámara de Representantes para que la posesión del presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella se realice en Cali, una decisión que marca un hecho sin precedentes en la política colombiana. Además, se confirma la asistencia de los presidentes Javier Milei y Santiago Peña, mientras el Partido Conservador anuncia oficialmente su respaldo al nuevo gobierno. También incluye el ultimátum de diez días que lanzó De la Espriella a grupos armados ilegales del Tolima para que se sometan a la justicia, así como la creciente controversia entre el presidente Gustavo Petro y la directora del Fondo de Adaptación, Angie Rodríguez, en medio de denuncias, acusaciones y anuncios de demandas. En el ámbito político, el Gobierno presentó una nueva ley minera ante el Congreso, avanzó la implementación de la historia clínica electrónica interoperable en Colombia y la Corte Suprema negó la libertad por vencimiento de términos a los excongresistas Iván Name y Andrés Calle por el escándalo de corrupción de la UNGRD. El noticiero también cubre deportes, cultura y entretenimiento, con el destacado desempeño de Colombia en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026, el regreso de Chayanne a Colombia con un nuevo concierto en noviembre, la actualidad de Colombiamoda 2026 y las principales noticias nacionales e internacionales del día.

Hablemos de los ministerios del gobierno ultraderechista de Abelardo, analicemos el prontuario de los personajes designados para estas carteras y cómo se perfilan desde ya en contra del pueblo.

Hoy continuamos con el prontuario de los nuevos ministros en el gobierno de Abelardo De La Espriella.Seguimos con las carteras del interior, hacienda, medio ambiente y desarrollo sostenible, defensa, comercio, relaciones exteriores, minas y energía, TIC y cultura.

Escuche el episodio del 27 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, hablamos del caso de Juliana Guerrero, el déficit de armamento del Ejército y las tensiones en el Gobierno por denuncias de Angie Rodríguez.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

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Los incendios forestales en España evolucionan con mejoras en Madrid y Ávila, donde se plantea el regreso de evacuados, pese a reproducciones. En Castellón, el fuego sigue sin control, pero sin expandirse, permitiendo retornos con confinamiento. Preocupa una nueva ola de calor con más de 40 grados y vientos, que dificulta la extinción. Se debate la prevención, enfatizando la limpieza de montes, la propiedad privada del 72% del monte español y el declive de la ganadería extensiva por falta de apoyo. Pedro Sánchez hace balance del curso político, declarando zonas afectadas por incendios y defendiendo un pacto de estado contra el cambio climático. Destaca el crecimiento económico y los datos de empleo de la EPA, con el paro por debajo del 10% y un récord de ocupados, aunque persisten desafíos como los fijos discontinuos y la escasez de mano de obra agrícola. En Nicaragua, la dictadura de Daniel Ortega prohíbe elecciones y persigue a la Iglesia, con la desaparición del obispo Abelardo ...

Petro y Uribe, dos históricos rivales de la política colombiana, protagonizaron esta semana una inesperada coincidencia en la elección de la mesa directiva del Senado. En el nuevo episodio de La Siguiente Movida , Juanita León y Héctor Riveros analizan qué hay detrás de esta alianza circunstancial entre el Pacto Histórico y el Centro Democrático, qué intereses comunes los unen —desde el fuero presidencial hasta las reformas pendientes—, y qué tan sostenible puede ser este "petrouribismo" de cara al nuevo gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella. 

Escuche el episodio del 24 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, hablamos sobre el estado del armamento de las Fuerzas Militares, las decisiones relacionadas con la inteligencia artificial y el traslado de la Dimar.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

Reviva La Luciérnaga del 23 de julio de 2026.La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, abordó el traslado de recursos a la UNGRD, la investigación por una presunta estafa relacionada con Ferrari, la posesión de Abelardo y la conversación con Enrique Gómez.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

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Keiko Fujimori em comício de campanha, Peru, 2026. Foto: Renato Pajuelo/EFE. O que a vitória de Keiko Fujimori no Peru e a de Abelardo de la Espriella na Colômbia têm em comum com mais de duzentos anos de política externa americana para a região? Para Carolina Silva Pedroso, professora adjunta na Unifesp e pesquisadora vinculada ao Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia para Estudos sobre os Estados Unidos (INCT-INEU), a resposta está na ideia da América Latina como “quintal dos Estados Unidos”. Neste episódio, produzido em parceria com o Observatório da Extrema-Direita, David Magalhães e Guilherme Casarões recebem Carolina para discutir a nova onda da direita radical na região, os mitos que cercam a Venezuela chavista, entre eles a suposta fraude sistemática nas urnas eletrônicas, e a forma como o apoio explícito de Washington tem funcionado como variável interveniente no fortalecimento dessas lideranças. No bloco de notícias, David percorre seis frentes do avanço da ultradireita global, da disputa entre Jordan Bardella e Marine Le Pen pela candidatura do Rassemblement National na França à defesa do gás russo feita por Alice Weidel, da AfD alemã, passando pela viagem transnacional da senadora australiana Pauline Hanson ao Reino Unido, pelo mainstreaming dos Democratas Suecos, pelo fracasso de um projeto de perda de nacionalidade em Portugal e pela relação entre futebol e o passado ustacha na Croácia. E ainda tem, no último bloco, dica cultural com a minissérie O Complô Contra a América, de David Simon. Aperte o play! Quer apoiar o Chutando a Escada? Acesse chutandoaescada.com.br/apoio Mande um café usando nossa chave PIX: perguntas@chutandoaescada.com.br Comentários, críticas, sugestões? Escreva pra gente em perguntas@chutandoaescada.com.br Participaram deste episódio: David Magalhães (UFU/OED), Guilherme Casarões (FIU/OED) e Carolina Silva Pedroso (Unifesp/INCT-INEU). Inserção musical no final: “The Day They Died”, de Sarah Hester Ross. Capa do episódio: Keiko Fujimori em comício de campanha, Peru, 2026. Foto: Renato Pajuelo/EFE. Escute também no Spotify, no YouTube ou Apple Podcasts. Citados no episódio ROTH, Philip. The Plot Against America. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2004. SIMON, David (criador). The Plot Against America [O Complô Contra a América]. HBO, 2020. Minissérie. LEWIS, Sinclair. It Can’t Happen Here [Isso Não Pode Acontecer Aqui]. Nova York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1935. Capítulos: 00:00 — Introdução 04:00 — A direita radical na Venezuela e a diáspora de Miami 14:00 — O “espantalho perfeito”: mitos, narcoestado e urnas eletrônicas 26:00 — O quintal dos Estados Unidos e a política de Trump para a América Latina 36:00 — Peru: a quarta tentativa de Keiko Fujimori 45:00 — Colômbia: o Uribismo 2.0 de Abelardo de la Espriella 54:00 — Boletim OED: França, Alemanha, Reino Unido, Suécia, Portugal e Croácia 1:11:00 — Dica cultural: O Complot Contra a América The post A nova onda da direita radical na América Latina appeared first on Chutando a Escada.

In this episode of 35 West, guest host Juliana Rubio, associate director of the CSIS Americas Program, is joined by Sergio Guzmán, co-founder and director of Colombia Risk Analysis, to discuss Colombia's 2026 presidential election and the transition ahead. They examine Abelardo de la Espriella's narrow victory over Iván Cepeda and what the result reveals about Colombia's polarized political landscape. The conversation also explores De la Espriella's hardline security platform, the future of the 2016 peace agreement, concerns from civil society, the economic agenda facing the incoming administration, and how a new government in Bogotá could reshape relations with Washington, Venezuela, and the region.

Antes de asumir el poder, Abelardo de la Espriella reconfiguró la diplomacia regional al acordar con Israel la plena normalización de sus lazos bilaterales.Escucha SBS Spanish / Australia en español:Por radio o Internet 7 días a la semana de 1:00 a 2:pm (AEST)Escucha también por Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YouTubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts haciendo clic aquíEn redes: síguenos en Facebook e Instagram.

Otra semana que se escurre entre balones, misiles, festejos y desfilesRegresaremos a lo habitual, los ricos a sus carros, los influencers a su equipo de seguridad, palcos con caviar y champán, y el resto hacia el camión después de ver el mundo por la televisión. El hermoso espectáculo del resultadismo. Dioses los que ganen, humanos descartables los caídosECDQEMSD noticias, humor e historias verdaderasEpisodio 6350 Final Mundial - lo perfecto vs lo heroicoConducen: El Pirata y El Sr. Lagartija https://canaltrans.comNoticias del Mundo: La moneda de Trump - Un dólar face - Starmer sentidillo - Show de medio tiempo en la Final del Mundial - Argentina vs España en Nueva Jersey - Madonna, Bieber, BTS, Abelardo y Dudael - Messi bañando a Lamine YamalHistorias Desintegradas: Madres, abuelas y huevos - La Miss Kinder - Formas de llamar - Conjurando la entrepierna - Gitanos del amor - Romantizar la maternidad - Proyectos personales - La crianza - La primera etapa - Barista profesional - Todo se paga en esta vida - Día Internacional del Tatuaje - Día del Emoji - Quino y MafaldaEn Caso De Que El Mundo Se Desintegre - Podcast no tiene publicidad, sponsors ni organizaciones que aporten para mantenerlo al aire. Solo el sistema cooperativo de los que aportan a través de las suscripciones hacen posible que todo esto siga siendo una realidad. Gracias Dragones Dorados!!NO AI: ECDQEMSD Podcast no utiliza ninguna inteligencia artificial de manera directa para su realización. Diseño, guionado, música, edición y voces son de  nuestra completa intervención humana.

La Ventana PR — Episodio 59 Venezuela bajo tutela: terremotos, transición y el nuevo orden en el Caribe Invitado: Ronal Rodríguez, Observatorio de Venezuela (Universidad del Rosario) Publicación: 17 de julio de 2026 --- En este episodio conversamos con Ronal Rodríguez, vocero e investigador del Observatorio de Venezuela de la Facultad de Estudios Internacionales, Políticos y Urbanos de la Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), sobre el momento más convulso de la historia reciente venezolana: los terremotos del 24 de junio, la extracción de Nicolás Maduro por Estados Unidos el 3 de enero y el proceso político que se maneja, cada vez con menos disimulo, desde Washington. Lo que discutimos - La emergencia humanitaria tras el doble terremoto del 24 de junio: más de 4,700 fallecidos (cifra que podría duplicarse), el cierre de la fase de búsqueda y rescate, y la crisis de salud pública en La Guaira. - El aeropuerto Simón Bolívar bajo administración militar estadounidense: solo opera la pista presidencial, y el impacto económico supera al del colapso del viaducto Caracas–La Guaira en 2007 (que costó 3% del PIB). - La respuesta de Washington: comparaciones con Haití 2010, el rol de Marco Rubio como tutor de facto del gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez, y los desafortunados comentarios de Trump — un paralelo incómodo con su manejo del huracán María en Puerto Rico. - Los tres objetivos de EE.UU. en Venezuela: control geopolítico de la cuenca del Caribe, acceso a la riqueza petrolera y minera, y un gobierno cooperativo — que no necesariamente significa una democracia. - Las purgas dentro del chavismo: Padrino López, Tareck El Aissami y el caso clave de Alex Saab, la llave del sistema financiero oculto que conecta a Venezuela con Irán, Rusia y China. - Dos mujeres frente a frente: Delcy Rodríguez como presidenta encargada y María Corina Machado como líder indiscutible de la oposición. - ¿Hay transición?: elecciones sin fecha ni reglas, el reto de 8 millones de venezolanos en el exterior, el Manifiesto de Panamá y su eco histórico en el Plan de Barranquilla de 1931. - El petróleo: de 3.6 millones de barriles diarios antes de la revolución bolivariana a cerca de 1.2 millones hoy; una recuperación que requeriría más de $200,000 millones y hasta 40–50 años. - La dimensión colombiana: 2.84 millones de venezolanos en Colombia, el comercio bilateral que creció 182%, y lo que significa la elección de Abelardo de la Espriella para la relación con Caracas y Washington. En la introducción - El tutelaje de Washington confirmado: la nota del New York Times sobre la relación entre Marco Rubio y Delcy Rodríguez. - La Asamblea Nacional del 2015 y el parlamento chavista anuncian una agenda de trabajo conjunta a partir del 1 de agosto — posible inicio de la transición política. - Cómo apoyar a Venezuela: canales institucionales Cáritas (Iglesia Católica), Cruz Roja Venezolana. Recursos mencionados - Observatorio de Venezuela, Universidad del Rosario — investigaciones, libros y monitoreo de la relación colombo-venezolana. - Libro sobre los 10 años de la respuesta colombiana a la migración venezolana. - Episodio 57 de La Ventana PR: las elecciones en Colombia, con Andrés Agudelo. --- Suscríbete a nuestra lista de correos en laventanapr.substack.com  

This episode brings together two experts to discuss recent second-round presidential elections in Peru and Colombia: Jo-Marie Burt, a senior fellow at WOLA and professor at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, and a leading expert on Peru; and Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, WOLA's Director for the Andes, who maintains close contact with Colombian civil society. Both elections produced razor-thin margins, and both delivered victories to right-wing, populist candidates promising crackdowns on crime and a hard line against their political adversaries. In Peru, Keiko Fujimori won the presidency on her fourth attempt, while in Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly defeated left-leaning Iván Cepeda. Burt describes Fujimori's ascent as the culmination of years spent consolidating control over Peru's key institutions, like Congress, the constitutional tribunal, and the attorney general's office. She characterizes Fujimori as "singularly motivated, singularly ambitious, and singularly ruthless," shaped by her upbringing under her father Alberto Fujimori's authoritarian government. Burt warns that Fujimori is driven by a desire for revenge against those who helped prosecute and imprison her father, including journalists like Gustavo Gorriti, human rights lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. She details a legislative landscape already tilted toward impunity—amnesty laws shielding police and military, and restrictions crippling NGOs' ability to represent victims. Burt argues Peru has drifted toward a hybrid or even authoritarian regime. Sánchez-Garzoli paints a tense picture in Colombia, where outgoing President Gustavo Petro has refused to recognize the election results, alleging fraud and foreign interference despite institutional findings to the contrary. She notes intervention by the Trump administration and U.S. lawmakers. With the transition suspended and Petro calling supporters into the streets, while armed groups reposition, Sánchez-Garzoli warns of a real risk of political violence. She outlines de la Espriella's "iron fist" agenda: mega-prisons modeled on El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, reviving the controversial ESMAD riot police, and a "special urban defense bloc" that she fears could blur the line between state security and paramilitary activity, echoing Colombia's dark history. "Colombia can't return to the belief that problems can be solved through bullets," she says, paraphrasing Colombian human rights defender Leyner Palacios. The conversation explores the deeper social fractures driving these results: in Peru, divisions of race, class, and region between Lima and the neglected Andean provinces, alongside a "frozen" collective memory of the 1980s-90s internal armed conflict manipulated to smear the left as communist. In Colombia, urban-rural divides also shape perceptions of security and the peace process. Both guests anticipate closer alignment with Washington, though they distinguish ideological affinity from generous funding. Sánchez-Garzoli expects a "total reset" in U.S.-Colombia relations, possible joint operations, and migration cooperation including reports of a plan to facilitate deportations of Colombian asylum seekers. Burt notes U.S. concern over China's growing influence in Peru. Despite the grim outlook, both find grains of hope: in Peru, a tentative opposition alliance and a still-vibrant regional civil society; in Colombia, strong institutions, a diverse Congress, and a resilient press and civil society. The episode closes with a reflection that both presidents-elect, lacking strong bases, face the "Milei challenge" of governing without a coalition.

Escuche el episodio del 15 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, hablamos sobre el gabinete de Abelardo de la Espriella, el caso de Daniel Quintero por Aguas Vivas y la reducción de la jornada laboral. Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

El senador electo Andrés Forero conversó con Dos Puntos acerca de la pelea alrededor de quién debe presidir el Senado en el primer año del gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella.

Tras la muerte de 17 migrantes mexicanos a manos del ICE, el gobierno de Sheinbaum anuncia que iniciará acciones penales contra la administración de Trump, pero ¿esto puede tener algún efecto en la legislación de Estados Unidos? En Noticias de América tratamos de dar respuesta a esta pregunta.  El asesinato de Lorenzo Salgado, un migrante mexicano de 52 años a manos del ICE, fue la gota que colmó el vaso en una lista que sumaba 16 mexicanos más muertos por el Servicio de Control Migratorio estadounidense. Estos casos han escalado la tensión entre México y Estados Unidos y el gobierno de Claudia Sheinbaum pasó de solicitar investigaciones y de enviar notas diplomáticas a emprender acciones penales contra el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos. "La Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores va a presentar las denuncias ante el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos", confirmaba Sheinbaum. ¿Pero qué supone este paso hacia adelante del gobierno mexicano? El jurista especializado en migración César García Hernández nos da más detalles: "Las leyes en Estados Unidos son muy claras y dicen que solamente un fiscal público puede iniciar el proceso penal. Entonces, no puede ser ni la víctima, ni los parientes de una víctima, ni menos un gobierno extranjero quienes puedan iniciar el proceso jurídico. El gobierno mexicano puede brindarle apoyo a las víctimas o a los familiares de las víctimas, pero no puede iniciar ese proceso penal". Leer tambiénEstados Unidos: Suspensión de los controles de carretera de ICE tras dos muertes por disparos Aunque Sheinbaum ha asegurado que esto no interferirá en las relaciones con Estados Unidos, en paralelo ha solicitado la intervención del alto comisionado para los derechos humanos de la ONU. Pero lamentablemente no hay ninguna ley que proteja a los migrantes de las balas, según César García Hernández: "El mexicano tiene una larga tradición de involucrar a los organismos internacionales, incluso a la ONU, en procedimientos jurídicos. Pero, al contrario, en Estados Unidos las cortes judiciales no toman en cuenta" Leer tambiénPetro denuncia el "asesinato" de un colombiano a manos del ICE en EEUU "Desafortunadamente, ninguna ley puede prevenir que una bala nos pegue. Entonces, cuando nos enfrentamos con policías o con oficiales de inmigración que están en una postura agresiva, listos para sacar su pistola y balacear a alguna persona con quien se encuentren, desafortunadamente, no importa cuáles sean las leyes. Las leyes no nos pueden sanar, las leyes no nos pueden proteger", concluye César García Hernández.  Abelardo, Jesús, Lorenzo, Oscar, Ismael, Leo, algunos llevaban décadas en Estados Unidos, donde construyeron una vida, trabajaron, formaron familias y comunidades, las mismas que ahora buscan respuestas.

Colombia's election shocked observers both inside and outside the country. What does Abelardo de la Espriella's victory mean for Colombia's economy, foreign policy, security, and political future? Here's what may be coming for the country in the years ahead.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/-5Z4hJ7qAuYRead more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ Follow me on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombia LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Sources & Further Reading (all articles at financecolombia.com) What Abelardo de la Espriella's Win With -1% Margin Means for Colombians & Investors (Jun 2026) Beyond the Political Clash: What the Suspension of Transition Meetings Means (Jul 2026) Many Colombians Rejected the Political Status Quo (Jun 2026) After a Polarized Vote: A Fragmented Congress (Jun 2026) What Scares Me (& What I Like) About the Two Candidates (Jun 2026) Three Front-Runners Draw Divergent Maps for Foreign Capital & Security (May 2026) Editorial: Petro's “Total Peace” Has Led to Total Chaos (Mar 2026) Colombia & Ecuador Escalate Trade Tensions: Tariffs Raised to 100% (Apr 2026) Gunfire on the Putumayo River Revives Colombia–Peru Tensions (Apr 2026) Petro Ignites Diplomatic Dispute With Peru Over Amazon Island (Aug 2025) How Rosario, Colombia's Oldest University, Keeps Making an Impact (2016)Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/

Reviva el programa del 14 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, abordamos la posesión presidencial, la historia de Luis Felipe Yagüe, el presidente Petro y la participación de Daniel Briceño.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

Escuche el episodio del 13 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, hablamos sobre la Virgen de Chiquinquirá, la Nueva EPS, las semifinales del Mundial y el empalme entre el Gobierno Petro y Abelardo de la Espriella.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-8-20261966 SWEDEN Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by courting India and Pakistan. Pakistan balances a mediating role against domestic economic instability, while India shifts toward a burden-sharing role in the Indo-Pacific. (1) Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATO and RIMPAC events. The test signals China's intent to expand its nuclear triad despite its currently "noisy" submarine technology. The U.S. maintains its undersea dominance through advanced programs like the Columbia-class boomer and unmanned Orca systems. (2) Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3) PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces competing party factions to rally behind his leadership. While he controls the propaganda and state security apparatus, his control over the People's Liberation Army remains incomplete. (4) Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuelahave left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S. continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5) Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6) Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure Mexico's cooperation on migration and drugs. This strategy risks long-term investment but forces immediate strategic compliance from the Mexican administration. (7) Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders, CARICOM is expanding its regional influence, recently bringing Martinique in as an associate member to bolster Caribbean governance and maritime security. (8) Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil transit maps away from traditional naval chokepoints. (9) The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized drone warfare has made fuel supplies the primary vulnerability of the Russianeconomy. Modern nations, including Taiwan, are now observing these lessons in resource warfare. (10) The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private companies like Catalyst performing satellite servicing missions once reserved for government agencies. The U.S. Space Force now buys rapid-launch capabilities from the private sector for orbital reconnaissance. India is also transitioning its space program toward this capitalist model to increase efficiency. (11) Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dangerous Apophis, with a fleet of probes planning a 2029 flyby. Meanwhile, the Euclid telescope has detected ancient quasars that challenge Big Bang timelines. Additional anomalies in Galaxy Centaurus A and unpredictable sunspot activity suggest current cosmological models remain incomplete. (12) European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand for air conditioning and pressuring electrical infrastructure. Commodity prices show mixed signals; oil and gas have risen due to Middle East tensions, while industrial metals like copper decline. In Britain, Andy Burnham is positioned as a likely future prime leader. (13) The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginia housing the world's highest concentration for the federal government. Despite accounting for over 4% of U.S. electricity usage, a quiz reveals that a quarter of Americans know nothing about these facilities. The U.K.holds the second-highest number of data centers globally. (14) The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at the South Pole to potentially deny access to other powers. NASA is countering with a civilian coalition of private partners like SpaceX to develop sustainable infrastructure for future Mars missions. China's architecture mimics Soviet systems, while NASA's Starship requires complex orbital refueling to reach the moon. (15) Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-averse to protect the Communist Party's legitimacy. While NASA is "game on," it faces challenges with the Starship lander, which reportedly requires at least 15 refueling launches per mission. China hopes for a manned landing by 2030, while NASA's 2028 timeline remains subject to potential delays. (16)

Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6)1971

Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, joins us to discuss their latest report, MAGA Inc., which identifies the Crypto Czars, the Tech Titans and the Prison Profiteers who have bankrolled and benefited the most from Donald Trump's corrupt regime. Then, Ralph welcomes Elliot Negin, executive editor of Money Trail to talk about how Donald Trump is trying to turn Washington DC into a monument to himself.Pratap Chatterjee is an investigative journalist, producer and executive director of CorpWatch, an organization that works to promote environmental, social and human rights by holding multinational corporations accountable for their actions. He is the author of several books, including Verax: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance, Halliburton's Army, and Iraq Inc.: A Profitable Occupation.Palantir is really critical to understanding how the surveillance state works, especially in identifying people to deport and locations and people to kill in Trump's new wars overseas, such as in Iran…Palantir's data analytical capabilities are actually extremely simplistic and terrible. But when it comes to looking for an easy solution, that's what Palantir offers. And they've been able to offer this to the Trump administration—to have them speed up their political plans such as deportation, such as waging war against Iran by giving them easy answers.Pratap ChatterjeeThe biggest company behind the cryptocurrency used by criminals and drug dealers and gun traffickers has come out of the shadows, into the light, thanks specifically to the credibility offered by the Trump administration. And so this is really a sea change.Pratap ChatterjeeElliott Negin, executive editor of the Substack newsletter Money Trail, is an award-winning writer, illustrator and publication designer. Prior to co-founding Money Trail in February 2025, he was the managing editor of American Journalism Review, editor and art director of Public Citizen and Nuclear Times magazines, a news editor at NPR, and a regular contributor to HuffPost and the Union of Concerned Scientists' Equation. His freelance articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Common Dreams, The Hill, L.A. Progressive, The Nation, Scientific American, the Washington Post and other publications.It turns out that there is a government-owned ballroom less than a mile from the White House that would serve the purposes of a state dinner, which is one of the only events that you would need a ballroom for. If Trump builds a ballroom, it will not be used probably 360 days out of the year… To have a building that big that's going to be sitting empty for all that time makes no sense whatsoever.Elliott NeginRight now, the cost of this ballroom has been escalating… And half of it's supposed to be covered by taxpayers. Give credit to Public Citizen. It did a report that found out that more than half the donors that were identified as donating to the project when it was pegged at $400 million (including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir) have gained contracts with the federal government worth more than $50 billion in the last six months. That's a hell of a return on investment.Elliott NeginNews 7/3/26* Our top stories this week are the Colorado primaries. First, DSA-backed insurgent Melat Kiros successfully ousted 29-year incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the state's first congressional district, winning in a surprise blowout of over 13 points. Kiros, a 29-year old Tigrayan-American lawyer and PhD student, was fired from Sidley Austin – a “biglaw” firm in 2023, after she “posted an open letter defending students protesting Israel's war in Gaza from charges of antisemitism,” per Colorado Newsline. Axios reports many House Democrats, speaking anonymously, have bemoaned DeGette's loss, with one accusing Kiros of trafficking in “performative politics,” but Usamah Andrabi, spokesperson for Justice Democrats, one of the main groups that backed Kiros, put it simply when he said “If DeGette didn't deserve a primary, Denverites wouldn't have elected Melat” by double digits.* Also in Colorado, state Attorney General Phil Weiser easily defeated Senator Michael Bennet in the primary to succeed Jared Polis as Governor. While Weiser did run to Bennet's left, the real victory for progressives is that Bennet finishing out his own term means the Colorado Democratic establishment won't be able to appoint someone – likely a centrist member of the House – to replace him, per Axios. Meanwhile, John Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democratic institution won his primary as well, fending off a challenge from his left by state Senator Julie Gonzales. However, Gonzales came within 6 points of Hickenlooper, according to Colorado Public Radio, a tantalizingly close margin. Moreover, not only has Hickenlooper vowed that this would be his final Senate term, many are speculating that Bennet himself won't run when his term ends in 2028. That is all to say, it is possible we have not seen the last of Ms. Gonzales.* Speaking of Gonzales, much has been made of the fact that she “softly” distanced herself from DSA as she launched her primary campaign, per Colorado Pols. Perhaps maintaining that organizational relationship would not have resulted in her victory, but the stunning successes of DSA-backed candidates – including Melat Kiros in Colorado – speaks to the group's impressive organizational muscle. In fact, the group can boast of winning yet another seat in the New York State Assembly, with Maurice “Mo” Brown declaring victory against longtime incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli in the 129th Assembly District. Magnarelli held the seat for 30 years. Brown won by just over 100 votes after all the absentee and affidavit votes were tallied, according to Syracuse.com. With Brown's victory, DSA will send 16 members to Albany next session, nearly doubling its presence across both chambers of the state legislature.* More impressive than the electoral victories however is the fact that DSA members in office are delivering on their campaign promises. Most notably, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully forced a vote through the Rent Guidelines Board to enact a rent freeze for the Big Apple's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, Time reports. These units make up a whopping 27% of the city's housing stock and house around 2 million people. Mamdani's predecessor, the corporate-friendly Democrat Eric Adams, pushed through rent hikes via the guidelines board, raising the rent by 12.6% over the course of his term in office. Mamdani called this the “relief that working people across our city deserve.” This move has, predictably, drawn the ire of landlords and their industry representatives, but there is no denying that the people of New York City voted for Mamdani in large part for this exact policy and he delivered.* In Congress, another socialist – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – is fighting for key amendments to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. These run the gamut from prohibiting the transfer of weapons to countries hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, such as Israel, to demanding that the Secretary of Defense conduct declassification reviews or release unclassified reports on American assistance to the dictatorship in Brazil and the coup in Chile, barring Pentagon funds from being used to enforce sanctions on Cuba, and many more. As the scope of national legislation has narrowed in recent decades, amendments to massive flagship funding bills like the NDAA have become a primary means of getting legislation through the gridlock. It is very encouraging to see AOC take advantage of this mechanism to force votes on these issues.* Of course, the centrists will not simply cede power to the left without a fight. Yahoo reports 13 Democratic House members and candidates have signed onto what they are calling the “Promise to America,” consisting mainly of vague commitments to principles like “Growth, Competition, and Broad Prosperity,” or “Safety, Security, and Human Dignity.” They have also stepped up their rhetoric, saying “there's going to be a war” between themselves and the new crop of progressive and DSA lawmakers, per Fox News. Of course, this all makes one wonder whether the Democrats would be in this position at all if they were this confrontational with the Republicans instead of their own voter base.* Another emerging theater of combat between the center and the left is the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The CHC is led by the lame duck New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who was defeated in his primary by Darializa Avila Chevalier. Both Espaillat and Avila Chevalier – or DAC as she has come to be known – are Dominican, despite Espaillat's last-minute smear campaign calling her Haitian, and she plans to join the CHC once she takes her seat in the House. Yet, POLITICO reports the CHC is divided about admitting DAC. While no member is going so far as to say outright that she should not be admitted, many, such as CHC Whip Sylvia Garcia of Texas, are saying things like if DAC is “aligned with all our priorities and all our legislative programs, we would welcome her.” Of course this raises the question of if she is not, would they still welcome her. The all-Democratic CHC has previously barred the entry of Republican Hispanic Congressman Carlos Curbelo of Florida and the Congressional Black Caucus barred Espaillat himself from joining after a feud between him and former Congressman Charles Rangel. In addition to DAC's accession, the CHC will also have to decide on a new leader with Espaillat gone. The Vice-Chair, Darren Soto of Florida, may lose reelection due to redistricting in Florida, leaving the seat up for grabs.* In more Florida-related news, on June 25th Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” the immigrant detention facility much hyped in the early days of the second Trump administration. While DeSantis claims that the facility had simply “fulfilled the role it was designed to serve,” there is an alternate story being told in the native community. Native News Online has published a statement by Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of Native Organizers Alliance, which highlights that the facility was constructed and operated “in violation of the sovereign rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, who took the government to court for illegally constructing the center without their consultation or consent,” and hailed the closure as “a victory for human rights and Tribal Sovereignty.” The statement further decried “The administration's violent crackdown on migrant communities” as “an affront to all we stand for as Native peoples.”* Turning further south, the Guardian is out with a chilling story concerning the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek, a Polish anti-corruption activist, who was supposedly investigating self-dealing within the ruling Noboa family of Ecuador. According to her colleagues, Silva Koniuszek was investigating “Noboa Trading, the fruit conglomerate belonging to the family of the rightwing president, Daniel Noboa.” Specifically, they said she had been pursuing allegations that “several tonnes of cocaine had been seized in Noboa Trading banana containers,” and that “high-ranking Ecuadorian judicial officials were stalling the investigations.” Additionally, “Shortly before she was killed, she told friends that she had delivered a dossier of allegations to the US embassy in Quito.” Koniuszek was found dead with a noose around her neck, and Ecuador's interior minister announced that she had died by suicide even before the autopsy results were released. Once those results came out, they contradicted this claim, finding that her cause of death was “a blow to the head and strangulation.”* Finally, in neighboring Colombia, leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, who lost the recent presidential election, has called on the people of that country to engage in mass civil disobedience, according to Jorge Bastidas, a Colombian Congressman and member of Cepeda's party. Specifically, Cepeda is demanding that the Colombian people not recognize the presidency of Abelardo de la Espriella unless and until he meets certain demands, including renouncing his U.S. nationality, disproving claims that he is a CIA collaborator, and vowing not to persecute and extradite his political opponents including outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda has stressed that this mass action, if pursued, will be peaceful.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-1--2026.1804 GREENWICHRick Fisher discusses China's Tiangong space station, which is set to double in size by 2030 and host international partners. He highlights dual-use military concerns and potential plans for a lunar toll booth at the L2 Lagrange point to control access to the moon. (1)Jim Fanell explains China's "salami slicing" tactics in the maritime domain, using law enforcement vessels to claim sovereign jurisdiction over waters east of Taiwan. He recommends the U.S. counter these moves by sending an aircraft carrier strike group through the Taiwan Strait to assert international law. (2)Steve Yates analyzes China's Ethnic Unity Law, which codifies ethnonationalism and criminalizes the denial of Chinese identity even for those outside the PRC. The law targets Taiwanese identity and may lead to the extradition of critics, reflecting the CCP's focus on total ideological control. (3)Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the alarm in Beijing after a small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, highlighting vulnerabilities in China's air defenses near the leadership compound. The incident shattered the narrative of an impervious security state, raising fears that drones could easily strike the capital. (4)Bob Zimmerman discusses Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion, signaling a trend toward vertical integration. He also covers Blue Origin's investigation into a launchpad explosion and SpaceX's Star Mind data constellation, emphasizing the importance of corporate transparency and risk-taking in the space industry. (5)Bob Zimmerman reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is streamlining the Artemis program by focusing on a lunar base and leveraging private sector contracts for landers and infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Boeing Starlinerprogram is likely dead following poor performance and the Inspector General's recommendation to halt further funding. (6)Bob Zimmerman examines new spaceports in Sweden, Oman, and Australia, noting geographical and financial challenges. He criticizes India's ISRO for a lack of transparency regarding delays in the Gaganyaan manned mission and undisclosed rocket failures, warning that such secrecy breeds public distrust. (7)Bob Zimmerman reports research showing weightlessness harms reproduction in mice, suggesting humans will need artificial gravity for long-term missions. On Mars, Curiosity discovered unique polygon ridges, possibly indicating ancient water. Additionally, New Horizons confirmed the solar wind slows at the solar system's edge. (8)Professor Evan Ellis discusses the two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction due to corrupt building practices and neglected infrastructure. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel for relief as the illegitimate Rodriguez government struggles to provide an effective humanitarian response to the mounting tragedy. (9)Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the challenges facing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who must reverse fiscal mismanagement while navigating a divided Congress. His administration plans a hardline stance against illegal armed groups like the ELN and FARC to restore state authority and encourage foreign investment in the mining and oil sectors. (10)Professor Evan Ellis reports that Keiko Fujimori is the declared victor in Peru's election, promising a pro-security, pro-U.S. agenda despite continued economic ties with China. Meanwhile, Bolivia remains unstable as President Rodrigo Paznavigates an economic crisis, currency devaluation, and ongoing pressure from former leader Evo Morales. (11)Professor Evan Ellis discusses the U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA, maintaining leverage over Mexico regarding security and immigration. In Argentina, a cabinet resignation due to corruption investigations highlights vulnerabilities for President Milei's administration despite his successful macroeconomic turnarounds and libertarian policies that have improved the country's financial standing. (12)Simon Constable reports on the breaking of a severe European heat wave and shifting commodity prices, with Brentcrude seeing a significant drop. In the UK, Andy Burnham is positioned as a potential new Prime Minister, though there are calls for a general election. (13)Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have taken 28% of Russian oil refineries out of commission, causing widespread fuel shortages and forcing Russia to import gasoline. Vladimir Putin admitted the situation is "difficult" as Crimea faces crises in fuel, food, and water due to severed supply routes. (14)Anne Stevenson-Yang describes the collapse of China's real estate market, where half-empty apartment towers in ghost cities now offer cheap rent to young workers. Municipalities are burdened with massive debt from failed development projects, and building maintenance is deteriorating as developers walk away. (15)Justin Leopold Cohen discusses the trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. that aims to disarm Hezbollah, though the group has rejected the terms. Despite reduced Iranian power, Hezbollah remains a heavily armed proxy, maintaining extensive tunnel networks and continuing clashes with the IDF along the border. (16)Each file is now a single paragraph, John — headlines and guest lines fully folded in, numbering intact at the tail. Let me know if anything needs another pass.

Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the challenges facing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who must reverse fiscal mismanagement while navigating a divided Congress. His administration plans a hardline stance against illegal armed groups like the ELN and FARC to restore state authority and encourage foreign investment in the mining and oil sectors. (10)1857

Vice President JD Vance touts progress in high-level talks with Iran, including renewed nuclear inspections, temporary oil-sanctions relief and a new mechanism aimed at preventing renewed war across the Middle East. A Utah judge hands prosecutors two key victories in the case against accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson, while delaying a decision on whether an alleged gag-order violation could take the death penalty off the table. Trump-backed political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in Colombia's presidential election, promising a Bukele-style crackdown on crime and closer cooperation with the United States. The Supreme Court reinstates Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz, overturning a federal appeals court ruling that had cleared the way for a third trial.   Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn   Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.