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La sorpresiva intervención del secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, repercutió en los mercados; acuerdo entre EE.UU. y Canadá presiona a México; Maya Averbuch, quien cubre temas de seguridad en América Latina para Bloomberg News, comenta el giro en Colombia del nuevo gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella en temas de seguridad. Daybreak América Latina, las noticias diarias de mercados del mundo y la región, de lunes a viernes.Morning Briefing en español: https://bloom.bg/3RHeOHJLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo Thomson y Paola Vega TorreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colombia's former President Gustavo Petro formally accused the USA and Israel of meddling in his country's election to put in power new far-right leader Abelardo de la Espriella, a US citizen and Trump ally who worked as a lawyer for years in Miami, Florida, defending drug traffickers. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rBhz7_rlg0 Check out our related video on the Sandinista Revolution and Nicaragua's resistance against US imperialism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIXMyFvMeMc Topics 0:00 US & Israeli meddling in Colombian election 2:34 US-backed coups in Latin America 4:23 Abelardo de la Espriella, US citizen 6:36 De la Espriella defended drug traffickers 8:19 US govt supports drug traffickers 11:17 De la Espriella's business interests 12:14 De la Espriella's botox scandals 13:40 Far-right paramilitaries in Colombia 15:42 Sociopathy 16:23 Colombia's new right-wing regime 16:52 Marco Rubio 17:27 US military alliance with Colombia 18:27 US-backed narco leader Álvaro Uribe 19:58 Marco Rubio's extremist ties 20:34 War on Drugs 2.0 22:13 Ecuador's narco-dictator Daniel Noboa 23:38 Operation Condor 2.0 25:27 Colonialist Donroe Doctrine 26:53 Gustavo Petro cut ties with Israel 28:48 Israel's new alliance with Colombia 29:53 Colombia: the Israel of Latin America 31:08 Israel occupies Syria's Golan Heights 32:50 Morocco occupies Western Sahara 33:23 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 36:00 Morocco supports Israel 36:53 US backs Morocco in Western Sahara 38:09 Colombia's relations with China 39:39 US Cold War Two against China 40:22 US puppet regimes in Latin America 41:15 US National Security Strategy 42:45 Neocolonialism 43:56 Anti-imperialist resistance 45:23 Outro
Mercados alcistas por expectativas de gasto en IA; Donald Trump ordena reducir ejercicios militares conjuntos con Corea del Sur por no apoyar guerra en Irán; Abelardo de la Espriella pide una baja de los aranceles; y Juan Pablo Spinetto, columnista de Bloomberg Opinion, comenta si el apoyo de Donald Trump y Javier Milei ayudan o no las posibilidades de Flavio Bolsonaro en Brasil.Daybreak América Latina, las noticias diarias de mercados del mundo y la región, de lunes a viernes.Morning Briefing en español: https://bloom.bg/3RHeOHJLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo Thomson y Paola Vega TorreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste domingo (16): A campanha eleitoral começa oficialmente neste domingo (16). Os candidatos à Presidência já podem pedir votos explicitamente e organizar comícios, carreatas e passeatas. A propaganda na internet também está liberada. Na TV e no rádio, só começa em 28 de agosto. Confira o que é permitido neste período. Reportagem: Marco Viana. Termina na próxima quinta-feira (20) o prazo para eleitoras e eleitores solicitarem a habilitação para o voto em trânsito nas Eleições 2026. A modalidade permite votar fora do domicílio eleitoral em capitais e municípios com mais de 100 mil eleitores. O eleitor pode fazer a solicitação pela internet ou em cartório. Reportagem: Matheus Dias. A coordenadora do Centro Internacional de Negócios da FIEMG, Verônica Winter, concedeu entrevista ao Jornal da Manhã neste domingo (16) para discutir os impactos de uma possível guerra tarifária entre Brasil e Estados Unidos. Durante a análise, Verônica defendeu que a lei de reciprocidade deve ser vista como um instrumento de negociação diplomática e não como uma retaliação imediata. A Ucrânia realizou um massivo ataque aéreo contra o território russo neste domingo (16), lançando centenas de drones em uma das maiores ofensivas desde o início do conflito deixando ao menos seis pessoas mortas. De acordo com o Ministério da Defesa da Rússia, mais de 800 drones foram interceptados. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. A advogada e especialista em Direito Tributário Flávia Chereguini concedeu entrevista ao Jornal da Manhã neste domingo (16) para analisar a nova fase de testes e adaptação da Reforma Tributária nas notas fiscais. A especialista explicou que, desde agosto, há a obrigatoriedade do preenchimento de campos específicos para a Nota Fiscal Eletrônica e Nota Fiscal do Consumidor Eletrônica. Chereguini destacou que as empresas do Simples Nacional ainda não estão obrigadas nesta etapa inicial, devendo tomar decisões sobre sua permanência no regime em setembro. O especialista em Direito Eleitoral Rogério Mehanna concedeu entrevista ao Jornal da Manhã neste domingo (16) para analisar o início oficial da campanha eleitoral de 2026. Durante a entrevista, Mehanna explicou o impacto do uso da inteligência artificial, que para ele é a principal preocupação no pleito e as estratégias adotadas pelos presidenciáveis no começo da disputa. Um ataque aéreo com drones deixou um militar morto e cinco feridos no departamento de Santander, no leste da Colômbia. A investida atingiu um contingente do Exército colombiano que realizava operações de segurança na região. O presidente Abelardo de la Espriella se pronunciou afirmando que o ataque irá “custar caro aos narcoterroristas”. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and all of our episodes. Danny and Derek bring you the headlines against their better judgment. In this week's news: Western Europe and the U.S. set new temperature records (2:05); in Iran, the Islamic Republic demands reparations and sanctions relief before reopening the Strait of Hormuz (4:22), Trump declares that the U.S. will keep control of the Strait (8:20), and Iran makes a wave of hardline appointments (10:25); in Yemen, Houthi forces strike a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (13:02); Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey form a new defense alliance (15:00); Netanyahu rejects Hamas's disarmament plan as the Board of Peace agreement collapses (18:11), plus Israeli settlers besiege a Palestinian American family's home in a West Bank village (19:48); a Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death (in absentia) for war crimes (22:19); a new UN report finds that violence against civilians rises in Myanmar (23:43); in Darfur, the Sudanese military and allied militias make key territorial gains against the RSF (25:49); Ukraine bombs the Russian port of Novorossiysk as tensions in the Black Sea push global food prices higher (28:23); Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia's new far-right president and joins the U.S.-backed Shield of the Americas (31:58); Trump secretly flees Turkey on a decoy aircraft amid reports of an Iranian assassination plot (34:06); and the Pentagon claims its Yemen strikes caused the only U.S.-inflicted civilian casualties of 2025 (37:31). Watch yesterday's livestream here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny and Derek bring you the headlines against their better judgment. In this week's news: Western Europe and the U.S. set new temperature records (2:05); in Iran, the Islamic Republic demands reparations and sanctions relief before reopening the Strait of Hormuz (4:22), Trump declares that the U.S. will keep control of the Strait (8:20), and Iran makes a wave of hardline appointments (10:25); in Yemen, Houthi forces strike a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (13:02); Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey form a new defense alliance (15:00); Netanyahu rejects Hamas's disarmament plan as the Board of Peace agreement collapses (18:11), plus Israeli settlers besiege a Palestinian American family's home in a West Bank village (19:48); a Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death (in absentia) for war crimes (22:19); a new UN report finds that violence against civilians rises in Myanmar (23:43); in Darfur, the Sudanese military and allied militias make key territorial gains against the RSF (25:49); Ukraine bombs the Russian port of Novorossiysk as tensions in the Black Sea push global food prices higher (28:23); Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia's new far-right president and joins the U.S.-backed Shield of the Americas (31:58); Trump secretly flees Turkey on a decoy aircraft amid reports of an Iranian assassination plot (34:06); and the Pentagon claims its Yemen strikes caused the only U.S.-inflicted civilian casualties of 2025 (37:31).Watch yesterday's livestream here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
[T9 - Ep.342] - En este episodio analizamos la posesión presidencial de Abelardo de la Espriella. Los símbolos y significados de un acto que incluyó alfombra roja, una previa como de reinado, una transmisión de 8 horas, un acto de magia, 3 actos religiosos... y unos medios despistados. Con Omar Rincón, como invitado. Andrés Páramo y María Paulal Martínez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
El gobierno estadounidense confirmó que el presidente colombiano, Abelardo de la Espriella, autorizó la realización de operaciones militares conjuntas en territorio nacional y la incorporación formal del país a la Coalición contra los Carteles de las Américas.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.
El presidente de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, eleva a 265 los fallecidos y casi 500 los desaparecidos tras el devastador terremoto de 7.4. Por otro lado, la Marina y la Agencia Nacional de Aduanas aseguran un cargamento de más de 2 millones de cigarrillos apócrifos provenientes de Tailandia en la aduana del AICM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The US military campaign against Iran has so far failed to force the regime to capitulate. The Trump administration is betting once again that suffocating economic pressure will do the job. Facing a shortfall of necessary munitions and wary of continuing an unpopular war, Trump and his top officials are returning to a familiar playbook with the regime: relying on a steady increase in economic sanctions and a naval blockade to stifle oil exports.2) The death toll from Colombia’s earthquake rose to 265 as President Abelardo de la Espriella moved to declare an economic emergency to confront the fallout from the strongest tremor to strike the country in 47 years. The 7.4-magnitude quake that struck Aug. 10 was the second strongest recorded in Colombian territory in the past century. Fatalities reached 265, with nearly 3,500 injured and 500 missing, De la Espriella said from the presidential palace in Bogota.3) Billionaire Mark Walter’s firm is in talks with investors to raise money to help pay down loans on the books of its insurers that had drawn scrutiny from the Justice Department, according to people familiar with the matter. TWG Global has approached multiple investment firms about a range of deals to raise cash, said the people, who asked not to be identified describing private discussions. The firm has been working on plans to address concerns about the outsize loans Walter’s insurers have made to other parts of his investment empire, and those efforts have ramped up in recent days, said some of the people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
El presidente Abelardo de la Espriella decretó tres días de duelo nacional por las víctimas del terremoto del pasado 10 de agosto. Entre diciembre de 2025 y junio de este año, 4.9 millones de líneas telefónicas fueron desactivadas por falta de registro. El gobierno de Donald Trump está bajo la mira una vez más. Esto tras una operación secreta para proteger al presidente que incluyó un avión señuelo. La OMS advirtió que el actual brote de ébola en República Democrática Congo podría convertirse en el más mortal de la historia. Para enterarte de más noticias, suscríbete aquí a nuestro newsletter y síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como Te lo cuento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK World Radio Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260814.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- There is a movement in the UK to impose an annual 2 percent wealth tax on families with more than 10 million pounds in assets. Stephen Kinsella is a former EU antitrust lawyer and a founding member of Patriotic Millionaires UK. The report talks about the level of poverty in the UK and how a the tax would be a huge boost to social services and not actually cause a loss of assets for the wealthiest- who would never be able to spend all their money in the lifetimes anyway. From FRANCE- Greenland issued a warning to a US oil company to not drill on its territory after they already unloaded drilling equipment onshore. The Texas based company connected to Donald Trump had purchased the rights from a UK company called 80 Mile- they had obtained the drilling license before the Greenland government stopped issuing them in 2021. In an interview with Lukas Wahden from George Washington University, Trumps motives in Greenland are also discussed. The new right-wing Colombian president Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella was sworn in, promising a crackdown on armed cocaine producing guerrillas with the assistance of the US and Israeli militaries. From CUBA- The new Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has joined the US as the only two countries recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, a Syrian territory. A retired Israeli General says Gaza should remain destroyed for generations, and that Israel should retain the Yellow Line which marks the military territory. China has called on the US not to slander relations between countries, and reiterated its support of Cuban self-defense. From JAPAN- The Japanese PM spoke with the Iranian president on the Hormuz situation and the Houthi vessel attacks in Yemen. Trump wrote an executive order placing a new 15 percent tariff on polysilicon products such as solar panels. Ukraine continues to attack oil refineries in Russia with subsequent unburned carbon pouring into the atmosphere, along with human collateral deaths. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Because we cannot save ourselves without contesting oligarchic control, the fight for democracy and justice and the fight against environmental breakdown are one and the same. Do not allow those who have caused this crisis to define the limits of political action. Do not allow those whose magical thinking got us into this mess to tell us what can and cannot be done." --George Monbiot Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
En medio de la tragedia del terremoto del 10 de agosto, se empieza a vislumbrar el siguiente reto, la reconstrucción. Pero con una inflación por encima de la meta, tasa de interés en un nivel históricamente alto y un gobierno sin recursos y alto nivel de deuda, el escenario fiscal y económico no es fácil. En este episodio analizo cómo el costo de la emergencia y el impulso de la reconstrucción pueden afectar el déficit, la inflación y las expectativas económicas.¿La reconstrucción será un nuevo motor de crecimiento y una oportunidad de repotenciar las regiones afectadas o afectará el plan de ajuste fiscal del gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella permanentemente?Nota importante: Ningún episodio de este podcast ni las opiniones expresadas en él deben interpretarse como recomendaciones de inversión.
In this episode of The LatinNews Podcast, host Richard McColl speaks with Glaeldys González, Andean Region Analyst at International Crisis Group, about the challenges facing Colombia at the beginning of President Abelardo de la Espriella's administration.The recent earthquake provides an immediate test for the new government, adding further pressure to an already serious humanitarian situation. Beyond the emergency response, attention is turning to President de la Espriella's security agenda, which includes forced coca eradication, the capture of criminal leaders and plans to construct ten megaprisons.Richard and Glaeldys discuss the influence of President Nayib Bukele's security model and the legacy of former president Gustavo Petro's Total Peace policy, as Colombia once again shifts its approach to armed and criminal groups. The episode also considers closer relations with the United States, changing political alliances across the region and tensions with Nicaragua.The discussion draws on International Crisis Group's new report, From Total Peace to Iron Fist: Colombia's Risky Turn to Hard Security, and considers the limits of a mano dura strategy in a country where criminal groups have become increasingly fragmented and adaptable. Security operations are only part of the picture, with territorial development, stronger state institutions and dialogue remaining central to any longer-term response.Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondonLinkedIn: Latin American NewslettersFacebook: @latinnews1967For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.
Colombia is undergoing its most dramatic political and security realignment in modern history. Following a historic inauguration outside the capital, President Abelardo de la Espriella has immediately dismantled the "Total Peace" initiative, deployed Urban Security Blocs, and unlocked a massive $1 billion security alliance with the United States under the "Shield of the Americas" framework. In this comprehensive 41-minute briefing, we analyze the complete macroeconomic, political, and security reality of the new administration. From the fracturing of the traditional right to the math behind the Medellín voting margin that decided the presidency, we look past the headlines to map out exactly what this means for business leaders, investors, and nearshoring strategy.Get our comprehensive weekly brief delivered directly to your inbox. Protect your access from platform algorithms and subscribe to the Finance Colombia newsletter:
The number of people known to have been killed by an earthquake in Colombia has risen to more than 200. The quake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit the west of the country on Monday. Rescuers worked through the night looking for survivors trapped under dozens of collapsed buildings. The cities of Cali and Pereira were among the places worst hit. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has declared a state of emergency. Also: Medecins Sans Frontieres warns that children in southwest Somalia are facing alarming food shortages. President Trump was smuggled out of Air Force One in an airport catering truck after a possible Iran threat. And: What is behind Australia's first autonomous AI hack?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: A drone view shows the site of a damaged building following an earthquake, in Cali, Colombia, August 11, 2026 Credit: REUTERS
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of a firm election date and the ongoing militarization of the Bolivarian revolution. Simultaneously, diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S. have deteriorated, resulting in the U.S. revoking the credentials of Brazil's ambassador. In Colombia, new president Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a decisive military response against narco-terrorism, a move that regional leaders hope will dismantle the cross-border havens used by Venezuelan-linked criminal groups. (2)
TABLE OF CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-10-2026.John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120 missiles, significantly bolsters Russia's magazine depth as it continues pounding Ukrainian cities. The relationship is mutually beneficial: Russia receives much-needed munitions and troops, while North Korea gains combat experience and technical assistance for its satellite and missile programs. Ukraine, facing a critical shortage of air defense interceptors, is seeking to use Starlink within Russian territory to hunt and strike these missile launchers before they can fire. (1)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of a firm election date and the ongoing militarization of the Bolivarian revolution. Simultaneously, diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S. have deteriorated, resulting in the U.S. revoking the credentials of Brazil's ambassador. In Colombia, new president Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a decisive military response against narco-terrorism, a move that regional leaders hope will dismantle the cross-border havens used by Venezuelan-linked criminal groups. (2)Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Iranian influence and the Muslim Brotherhood. Meanwhile, in Gaza, empirical data from UNICEF and the WHO challenges international narratives of famine, showing malnutrition rates are actually lower than in many neighboring countries. Theft of aid by Hamas remains a primary obstacle to relief efforts. In Iran, the regime faces severe domestic instability due to energy and water shortages, yet it continues to make extreme "non-negotiable" demands of the U.S., including $300 billion in reparations, while escalating public executions to silence internal dissent. (3)David Daoud explains Iran is currently leveraging negotiations with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire that protects Hezbollah from further Israeli military pressure while allowing the group to rebuild. Critics argue that U.S. security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is a poor investment, as the LAF lacks the political will to disarm Hezbollah within its own borders. While a fragile ceasefire has shifted active war toward localized "policing operations" and skirmishes, Hezbollah explicitly rejects any linkage between an Israeli withdrawal and its own disarmament. The Trump administration is reportedly prioritizing "quiet" in Lebanon, which has forced Israeli forces into a more reactive posture. (4)Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now entering its fourth year, has left over 400,000 dead. The conflict has evolved into a complex proxy war; the UAE supports the RSF to gain access to gold mines, while Egypt and Turkey lean toward the SAF. Iran has further complicated the battlefield by selling drones and hardware to both factions. Although neither side is seen as morally superior, civilians frequently celebrate when the SAF liberates territory from the RSF. Sudanese activists continue to call for a transition to civilian government despite the ongoing violence. (5)Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrating their ability to disrupt global energy markets despite recent defense pacts. Within Yemen, the Houthis are intensifying attacks on government-held ports like Mocha and oil-rich regions like Marib to expand their territorial control. These strikes often target civilian displacement camps, using ballistic missiles and drones to sow terror and gain leverage in future negotiations. While Saudi Arabia pursues diplomatic off-ramps through Omani mediation, the Houthis continue to use military pressure to force an agreement favorable to their long-term dominance. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the Houthis' methodical campaign, likely coordinated with Iran, to intimidate Saudi Arabia and prevent its entry into the Abraham Accords. Recent strikes on Mocha and Jazan highlight a resurgence of the 12-year-old Yemeni civil war, which remains a primary source of regional instability. While a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan and Turkey offers symbolic support to the Saudis, it lacks the practical military "teeth" to intervene on the ground. Meanwhile, the UAE is asserting itself as an agile regional powerhouse, investing in high-tech infrastructure and maintaining an uncompromising stance against the Muslim Brotherhood. (7)Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a return to hardline, ideologically driven decision-making in Tehran. Rezaei, linked to past international terrorism, reinforces the regime's aggressive stance against the U.S. and Israel. Iran currently refuses to engage in talks until the U.S. meets extreme demands, including unfreezing all assets and paying billions in reparations. The regime utilizes a "good cop, bad cop" strategy between factions to maximize leverage, but remains unified in its goals of expanding its nuclear program and securing regional dominance through its "resistance axis." (8)Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. Despite being a "treasure house" of resources, Canada suffers from lengthy project delays caused by redundant provincial regulations and indigenous land claims. Black notes that Canada's public sector workforce is disproportionately large, representing 12% of the population, and calls for corporate tax cuts to foster competitiveness. While Carney is exploring diversified trade, the U.S. remains Canada's indispensable partner, accounting for roughly 64% of its trade. Carney's political survival depends on achieving the kind of robust growth seen south of the border. (9)Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assault impossibly risky for Beijing. While Japan's official documents avoid explicitly naming Taiwan to prevent escalation, its leadership views a conflict as a survival-endangering situation. China's attempts to annex portions of the Western Pacific as domestic waters pose a direct threat to the global economy. Persistent deterrence remains essential, as the Chinese military currently lacks high-end operational experience and faces leadership purges. (10)Bill Gertz reports a Pentagon official's attendance at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebration has sparked fears of a "defeatist" accommodation policy toward Beijing. Critics argue that seeking "respectful relations" with a Leninist regime is interpreted as subservience and weakness. This shift is reportedly influenced by concerns over Chinese control of rare earth minerals. China continues its global expansion and military bullying against neighbors like the Philippinesand Japan. Gertz warns that the U.S. education system is failing to inform the public about the threats of China's high-tech totalitarian system, which seeks to dominate through economic and military coercion. (11)
A court in Syria has sentenced the ousted president, Bashar al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war. His cousin who was in charge of political security in Daraa province where the uprising began was also sentenced to death. We find out how the ruling has been received in Syria and whether justice has been served.Also in the programme: Does the earthquake in Colombia pose a challenge for the newly inaugurated president, Abelardo de la Espriella? And we hear about the scramble for the right glasses in Europe to catch a safe glimpse of Wednesday's solar eclipse. (Photo: Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Australia's SBS News channel in this handout picture provided by SANA on July 1, 2016. Credit: Sana/Handout via Reuters.)
It's Tuesday, August 11th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Canada euthanized Christian grandmother against her will The nation of Canada continues down the dark path of euthanasia. This time, comes this shocking story, where the state euthanized Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old Christian grandmother, against her will and the will of her family. On the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition blog, her granddaughter said, “One of our greatest ethical concerns is that GG had explicitly declined [Medical Assistance in Dying], stating it violated her Christian faith. Once a vulnerable patient explicitly declines this path, the facility should never have targeted her for re-evaluation behind closed doors while her primary advocate was away.” More than 5% of all deaths in Canada are attributed to Medical Assistance in Dying. It is the fifth leading cause of death there. Psalm 94:4 and 6 cries out: “How long shall they utter and speak hard things and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves? … They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.” Severe drought in Europe and blazing hot July in America God has brought a severe drought on Europe. Since 1836, the month of July was the driest for England and Wales in recorded history, reports Reuters. Similarly, the United States experienced the hottest July since 1895. Also, March 2026 was the hottest March ever — 9.4° above the 20th-century average. Ukraine drone attack killed 13 Russians, injured 75 Ukraine's drone attack on Russia's oil hub killed 13 citizens and wounded another 75 over the weekend, reports PBS. Russia says they shut down 450 drones. In addition, Russia killed 21 people in Kyiv in this ongoing drone-based tit-for-tat warfare. The changing military alliances overseas Internationally, nations are lining up in allied positions. Just last week, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia signed a pact, in which all three nations agreed that an attack on any of the three nations would be taken as an attack on all. Pakistan's relationship with China has also warmed up considerably. China supplies Pakistan's military weaponry and Pakistan strongly supports Beijing on Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong, and the South China Sea. If we include China's growing relationship with Russia, this axis of powers now holds 6,100 nuclear warheads in total, almost exactly the same number held by the allied powers of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, India, and Israel. Keep in mind: God is over all the armies of the Earth. Isaiah 13:4–5 states that “The LORD of hosts musters the army for battle. They come from a far country, from the end of Heaven, the LORD and His weapons of indignation, to destroy the whole land.” Columbia hit by major earthquake Another devastating earthquake hit Colombia yesterday morning, killing 111 people, reports the Associated Press. It was 7.4 on the Richter scale. This follows another 7.5 earthquake in Venezuela a few weeks ago, that killed 5,000 people. Colombia produces 80% of the world's cocaine. However, Friday marked the first day in office for Colombia's new president — Abelardo de la Espriella. He is an admirer of President Donald Trump and had promised an "all-out war" on the drug cartels. South America has swung to the right over the last few years. Now eight countries are led by presidents who would align more with President Donald Trump. Only three South American nations are led by presidents that bend towards the left including Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela. Two-thirds of Americans support the death penalty Pew Research has found that Americans favor the use of the death penalty for murder convictions, in line with Genesis 9:6. A full two-thirds of Americans say they favor the death penalty, and only 32% oppose it. The numbers have remained about the same for the last seven years. Yet, in the first half of 2026, capital juries chose not to execute the murderer at least 19 times, more often than to execute. Murders in America average 15,000 per year, yet on average, only 23 murderers are put to death. That's one-tenth of one percent! And this year, only 19 murderers have received the death penalty. Genesis 9:6 says, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in His own image.” Network for Hope shut down for its immoral organ donor system The Department of Health and Human Services has decertified Network for Hope, an organ transplant organization that was exposed for unsafe and immoral practices. Heidi Klessig of Life Site News explained, “Removing Network for Hope's certification was absolutely necessary, but will not address the most pressing problem underlying our current organ donation system: organ donors must be biologically alive in order to donate viable organs.” Attorney General Todd Blanche eager to end mail-order abortions And finally, newly appointed Attorney General Todd Blanche has pledged to work towards solidifying pro-life gains across the country, as well as to end mail-order abortions. Not surprisingly, all Democrats voted against Blanche's nomination. According to Americans United for Life, “Through his statements and actions as Acting Attorney General, Mr. Blanche has shown himself to be a sincere advocate for human life and a faithful servant of President Trump's pro-life agenda.” And Blanche himself has stated, “If states have said, ‘We are going to protect the unborn and we're going to protect every life from the moment of conception,' we're putting practices and policies in place so that other states and other organizations can't attack that. They can't do things like they're doing with mailing in mail-order drugs.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, August 11th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ. Print story United States exits United Nations Livestock group The United States government is pulling out of the United Nations' Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation, The New American reported. The decision, announced by the Officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Paul Welcher, comes because the declaration promotes climate change, so-called equality, and other radical policies. Per Politico, “The plan, which is completely voluntary, was finally adopted by delegates on Friday [July 17]. It advises countries to address issues such as biodiversity, animal welfare, emissions and how to prevent the spread of disease.”
El efecto de Milei en la región: desde el encuentro con Abelardo de la Espriella en Colombia hasta el impacto en la interna electoral de Brasil y el enfrentamiento con Lula.
No 3 em 1 desta segunda-feira (10), o destaque foi que ss candidatos ao governo do Estado de São Paulo Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) e Fernando Haddad (PT) participaram do primeiro debate político. Os candidatos optaram por nacionalizar a discussão e trocaram ataques com enfoque em temas como segurança pública e educação. Ambas as campanhas consideraram a participação no embate positiva. Reportagem: Beatriz Manfredini. O candidato ao governo do Rio de Janeiro Eduado paes (PSD) e o candidato ao governo do Paraná, Sérgio Moro (PL), optaram por não participar dos debates eleitorais. Ambos os candidatos lideram as pesquisas em seus respectivos estados. Reportagem: Matheus Dias. Após o retorno do recesso parlamentar, o presidente do Congresso, Davi Alcolumbre (União), convocou uma semana de “esforço concentrado” para votar pautas importantes que seguem travadas. Ao todo, 33 medidas ainda aguardam aprovação. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. Após o Republicanos declarar neutralidade nas Eleições de 2026, o presidente da Câmara dos Deputados Hugo Motta, declarou que irá apoiar à reeleição do atual presidente Lula (PT). O presidente da Câmara afirmou que a reeleição de Lula “é o melhor para o país”. A crise do BRB foi o principal tema durante o debate entre candidatos ao governo do Distrito Federal. A atual governadora Celina Leão (PP) foi alvo de críticas pela situação financeira do Banco após o caso do Banco Master. Reportagem: Bruno Pinheiro. O candidato à Presidência da República, Ronaldo Caiado (PSD), lançou uma proposta de segurança pública pautada no endurecimento do combate ao crime organizado. Cuidado afirmou que convidaria o promotor de justiça, Lincoln Gakiya para ser ministro da segurança pública. Reportagem: Matheus Dias. Em entrevista à Jovem Pan, o presidente do Partido Liberal Valdemar Costa Neto afirmou que não existem mais problemas entre o senador e candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro e a ex-primeira-dama e candidata ao Senado Michelle Bolsonaro. A expectativa agora é de que ocorra o primeiro encontro público entre os dois. Um terremoto de magnitude 7,4 atingiu a Colômbia deixando 111 mortos no País. As equipes de busca seguem procurando por feridos entre os escombros. O presidente Abelardo de la Espriella decretou estado de emergência nacional. Reportagem: Fabrizio Neitzke. Tanto o atual presidente Lula (PT) quanto o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) devem concentrar suas campanhas nos três principais colégios eleitorais na região sudeste: os estados de São Paulo, Minas Gerais e Rio de Janeiro. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. Uma pesquisa da BTG/Nexus que traz as intenções de votos para presidente nas eleições de 2026 mostra o atual presidente Lula (PT) com 40% e o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). A pesquisa também trouxe um possível cenário de segundo turno entre Lula e Ronaldo Caiado (PSD), onde os dois candidatos empatam dentro da margem de erro. Uma pesquisa da Genial Quest trouxe os principais atributos buscados pelo eleitorado para votarem em candidatos ao senado. A pesquisa revelou que 31% buscam candidatos que tragam emendas e obras para seus estados. Ainda mais, para 15% é importante que o senador tenha o apoio de Lula (PT), enquanto 8% dão preferência para senadores que contam com o apoio de Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). Após a chegada de Daniel Bialski à defesa do ex-dono do banco master Daniel Vorcaro a defesa solicita um encontro com o ministro André Mendonça no STF. O objetivo da reunião é buscar uma nova proposta de delação premiada. Reportagem Beatriz Souza. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zudem mehr als 80 Verletzte und rund 60 vollständig eingestürzte Gebäude: Das ist die vorläufige Bilanz nach dem schweren Erdbeben in Kolumbien. Der neue Präsident Abelardo de la Espriella rief den nationalen Notstand aus. Mehrere Länder, darunter die Schweiz, haben Unterstützung angeboten. Weitere Themen: · Ein Grossbrand hat am Montagabend in der Nähe des Güterbahnhofs in Schaffhausen eine leerstehende Scheune zerstört. Kurz nach Brandausbruch ereigneten sich zwei Detonationen. Vier Angehörige der Feuerwehr wurden verletzt, wie die Schaffhauser Polizei mitteilte. Die Brandursache ist noch unklar. · Das türkische Parlament hat ein Gesetz beschlossen, um den Friedensprozess mit der verbotenen kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK voranzubringen. Ehemalige PKK-Mitglieder könnten unter Auflagen von Amnestien oder Haftaussetzungen profitieren. Voraussetzung ist die bestätigte Auflösung und Entwaffnung der PKK.
Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta segunda-feira (10): O prefeito de São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), confrontou o candidato do PT ao governo paulista, Fernando Haddad, após o debate da Band neste domingo (09). Nas considerações finais, Haddad criticou a parceria entre Nunes e Tarcísio de Freitas e acusou o prefeito de endividar a cidade em mais de R$ 50 bilhões. Também citou supostos problemas de corrupção relacionados ao contrato de wi-fi da capital. Após o debate, Nunes abordou Haddad e afirmou que foi cobrar responsabilidade pelas acusações, que classificou como falsas. Reportagem: Beatriz Manfredini. O presidente do TSE, Kassio Nunes Marques, defendeu neste domingo (09) o sistema de votação brasileiro e afirmou que desacreditá-lo é “desconvidar” o eleitor para a “maior festa democrática do Brasil”. Durante a abertura da “Corrida pela Democracia”, em Brasília, o ministro destacou a credibilidade das urnas, construída ao longo de três décadas com aperfeiçoamento tecnológico e mecanismos de fiscalização e auditoria. Segundo Nunes Marques, essas medidas garantem transparência, segurança e confiabilidade ao processo eleitoral e aos resultados das urnas. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. O ministro das Relações Exteriores, Mauro Vieira, declarou no sábado (08) ao jornal argentino Clarín que o presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, deve parar imediatamente com as agressões direcionadas às instituições brasileiras, pelo bem da relação entre os dois países. Vieira afirmou que a relação entre Argentina e Brasil é fundamental e transcende quem estiver no poder em qualquer momento. O chanceler estava em Cali, na Colômbia, para a posse do presidente Abelardo de la Espriella. Reportagem: Pedro Tritto. O governador de São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), rebateu neste domingo (09) um vídeo de Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL) sobre a obrigatoriedade das vacinas no Brasil. Eduardo havia criticado a política de vacinação e questionado possíveis efeitos colaterais dos imunizantes. Em meio a um surto de sarampo em São Paulo, com 23 casos confirmados, Tarcísio afirmou que a vacina contra a doença é “consagrada e segura”. O governador recomendou que a população procure os postos de saúde e destacou ações do estado para ampliar a cobertura vacinal. Reportagem: Beatriz Manfredini. A nova pesquisa BTG/Nexus, divulgada nesta segunda-feira (10), aponta o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) na liderança da disputa pelo Palácio do Planalto em 2026, com 40% das intenções de voto, enquanto o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) aparece com 35%, consolidando um cenário de polarização. Com margem de erro de dois pontos percentuais, Lula está isolado na primeira posição no primeiro turno. Nas simulações de segundo turno, o confronto entre Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro aparece mais acirrado: o atual presidente tem 47% contra 44% do senador, configurando empate técnico no limite da margem de erro estatística. Um relatório da polícia americana revelou um suposto plano para matar Lionel Messi durante a Copa do Mundo nos Estados Unidos, segundo o jornal espanhol Información. Antes da partida entre Argentina e Jordânia, um homem teria ameaçado invadir o estádio de Dallas com outras duas pessoas e bombas caseiras, citando Messi como alvo. As ameaças teriam se repetido antes do jogo contra o Egito, quando um suspeito afirmou nas redes sociais que explodiria o jogador com quatro bombas. A polícia realizou uma varredura no estádio de Atlanta após outra denúncia, mas nenhum explosivo foi encontrado. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
El terremoto que sacudió ayer Colombia, en las zonas de Pereira, Manizales y Cali, deja al menos 134 muertos y 600 heridos. El presidente, Abelardo de la Espriella, ha declarado la situación de "desastre nacional" y ha visitado el epicentro del temblor. En el plano nacional, una mujer ha sido asesinada a puñaladas en Marbella. La policía lo investiga ya como un nuevo caso de violencia machista.
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durée : 00:03:16 - Géopolitique - En Colombie, le nouveau président Abelardo de la Espriella fait face à une vague d'attaques armées dès son investiture. Ce défi sécuritaire s'inscrit dans un contexte sud-américain marqué par une droitisation et des mesures fermes. - équipe : Marie Boëton Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
+ Ver en España el eclipse solar del miércoles 12 de agosto, desde el salmo 18. + ¿Qué le diríamos a Aberlardo de la Espriella, nuevo presidente de Colombia, desde la perspectiva de la doctrina social católica?
El programa informa sobre el terremoto de magnitud 7.4 que sacude Colombia, dejando 72 muertos y edificios colapsados en Pereira y Manizales. El presidente Abelardo de la Espriella declara desastre nacional y convoca un comité de emergencia. En Ceuta, la crisis migratoria persiste con menores no acompañados que colapsan los centros de acogida. El gobierno refuerza la presencia policial y militar, priorizando el reagrupamiento familiar. El presidente de Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, pide un plan urgente que incluye la expulsión de migrantes y un centro de internamiento. Se observa un choque diplomático entre España e Italia, con Giorgia Meloni y su homóloga danesa denunciando la inmigración descontrolada. España enfrenta incendios forestales activos. El de Niebla, en Huelva, avanza sin control, afectando 20.000 hectáreas y desalojando a 800 personas, mientras el viento dificulta la extinción. El incendio de Navas de San Antonio, en Segovia, evoluciona favorablemente. Finalmente, la Policía ...
Un terremoto de 7.4 grados en Colombia causa 111 fallecidos y 87 heridos, con 1600 viviendas y 61 edificios colapsados. El presidente Abelardo de la Spriella declara desastre nacional, priorizando el rescate. Estados Unidos ofrece ayuda en un país polarizado. En Europa, Italia y Dinamarca, con Giorgia Meloni y Mette Frederiksen, proponen una política migratoria más rigurosa para la UE, con fronteras estrictas, devoluciones aceleradas y centros en terceros países. Esta alianza refleja un cambio en la política europea y la ineficacia de la UE en acuerdos migratorios. La crisis migratoria en Ceuta persiste, donde Juan Jesús Vivas solicita un mando único y un plan para gestionar a 8.000-11.000 personas. Se critica la falta de previsión y la lenta respuesta del gobierno central. La "guerra de pasaportes" entre España e Italia afecta la libre circulación en Schengen. La polarización política en España y Europa se agrava por la inacción de la UE.
durée : 00:03:13 - InterNational - En Colombie, le nouveau président Abelardo de la Espriella fait face à une vague d'attaques armées dès son investiture. Ce défi sécuritaire s'inscrit dans un contexte sud-américain marqué par une droitisation et des mesures fermes. - équipe : Marie Boëton Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
La delegación mexicana obtuvo 167 oros, 125 platas y 115 bronces, suficientes para quedar como el primer lugar del medallero. La Secretaría de Marina desplegó más de 1,700 elementos adicionales para reforzar la seguridad de manera permanente en Sinaloa. Durante el primer día del gobierno del nuevo presidente de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, se reportaron dos atentados en distintas regiones del país. Taylor Swift eliminó el audio de varios videos publicados por el equipo de Donald Trump en TikTok, que usaban sus canciones en contenidos políticos. Jorge Messi, padre y representante de Lionel Messi, murió este sábado a los 68 años en Rosario, Argentina.Para enterarte de más noticias, suscríbete aquí a nuestro newsletter y síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como Te lo cuento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Colombia's new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has been sworn in, pledging to "relentlessly defeat narco-terrorism". Also: A US appeals court orders the Trump administration to halt construction of a new ballroom at the White House. The BBC tracks down the spy chief of Syria's former dictator Bashar al-Assad. Spain is bringing in border controls for travellers arriving from Italy, as a bilateral row over immigration grows. Hunter Biden, the son of the former US president Joe Biden, acknowledges that his father's decision to pardon him just before leaving the White House two years ago was "not good" for America. And how one country has come up with a new strategy to make tourism more sustainable. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Abelardo de la Espriella salutes after being sworn in as president of Colombia Credit: EPA/Shutterstock
C Lieven expresses skepticism regarding Russian influence in German elections, noting that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is genuinely popular due to anti-immigration stances and skepticism toward funding Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UK faces budget constraints that hinder promised military spending increases. A migration crisis involving thousands of people attempting to enter EU territory from Morocco has triggered emergency meetings. Nationalist parties in Europe may move toward total immigration bans to satisfy their core supporters. (1)Kevin Hoy discusses the detection of a Jupiter-mass object orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722b, which may represent the first confirmed exosatellite or exomoon. Using the radial velocity method, researchers identified a "wobble" in the spectrum of the brown dwarf, indicating a secondary body in a highly eccentric 170-day orbit. This discovery is a significant milestone for astrophysics, as it helps scientists understand planetary formation processes outside our solar system. Hoy explains that such objects are difficult to find because technology is often limited by the brightness and proximity of host stars. Future mapping of nearby systems could involve high-power radar technology. (2)Evan Ellis explores the landscape of Uruguay, a stable country navigating the trade interests of its neighbors, Brazil and Argentina. The discussion shifts to Colombia's newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, whose inauguration in a high-security zone signals a pivot toward closer alignment with the United States. Ellis also addresses the complex situation in Venezuela, where the U.S. is negotiating with the relatively unknown Dinorah Figuera rather than more prominent opposition figures. Regional stability is further threatened by an explosion of homicides in Uruguay and the presence of millions of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia. (3)Bradley Bowman warns of the unprecedented military cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, documented in 616 instances of security collaboration. Russia has transferred advanced technology, such as Su-35 fighters and submarine quieting techniques, to China to secure support for its war in Ukraine. Simultaneously, Iran provides drones and targeting data to help Russia strike Ukrainian targets and U.S. forces in the Middle East. North Korea has supplied thousands of soldiers and munitions to the European front. Bowman emphasizes that the U.S. defense industrial base is currently a shadow of its World War II capacity. (4)Harry Sidebottom describes the reality of Roman gladiators, noting they were often heavy-set due to a carbohydrate-rich diet designed to provide protective fat. These fighters were glamorous figures who enacted Roman virtues of courage and physical strength for the public. While many were slaves or prisoners, others were free men who volunteered to escape grinding poverty. Most gladiators fought only once or twice a year, with a survival rate of roughly seven in eight. The segment also notes a rare historical instance where a Roman audience felt sympathy for elephants being massacred in the arena. (5)Peter Berkowitz analyzes the work of Professor Patrick Deneen, who argues that liberal democracy is a "curse" that has atomized American society. Deneen presents contradictory accounts of whether liberalism was a founding principle or a 20th-century imposition. He advocates for a "regime change" toward a pre-liberal order that prioritizes biblical faith and classical virtue over individual rights. Berkowitz notes that Deneen's ideas have influenced figures like Vice President JD Vance, who has publicly endorsed Deneen's work. The critique suggests that Machiavellian means and state coercion may be necessary to restore a Christian foundation to the nation. (6)Jack Burnham explains the FCC's efforts to prohibit military-grade, foreign-produced drones, specifically targeting Chinese firms like DJI due to security concerns. These "dual-use" systems are defined by their ability to carry heavy loads and utilize advanced sensor arrays. A significant security gap exists because critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals lacks the same protections afforded to airports and military bases. Burnham cites a 2024 arrest of a man flying an unregistered drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as evidence of the threat. The Trumpadministration has issued executive orders to secure American airspace from unidentified objects. (7)Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports Keiko Fujimori has secured the Peruvian presidency by a narrow margin, inheriting a nation plagued by organized crime and Chinese influence. Fujimori faces an immediate crisis with the expected arrival of El Niño in September, which threatens the fishing industry and may cause floods. Transnational criminal organizations involved in extortion and illegal mining present a strategic threat to property rights and small businesses. Additionally, China's construction of the Chancay port and heavy mining investments have granted Beijing significant political leverage. Fujimori must now balance these economic realities while attempting to restore the rule of law. (8)Corrections applied: Mary Anastasia O'Grady as directed; Abelardo de la Espriella (transcribed as "Delospria," segment 3 — matching prior batches); and Patrick Deneen (transcribed as "Denine," segment 6 — the Notre Dame political theorist). One to flag: Kevin Hoy (segment 2) — I couldn't verify this astronomer's name, and the brown dwarf designation (rendered as "CD352722b," which I've set as CD-35 2722b) suggests the transcription may be rough. Worth checking against the booking sheet.
Evan Ellis explores the landscape of Uruguay, a stable country navigating the trade interests of its neighbors, Brazil and Argentina. The discussion shifts to Colombia's newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, whose inauguration in a high-security zone signals a pivot toward closer alignment with the United States. Ellis also addresses the complex situation in Venezuela, where the U.S. is negotiating with the relatively unknown Dinorah Figuera rather than more prominent opposition figures. Regional stability is further threatened by an explosion of homicides in Uruguay and the presence of millions of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia. (3)
durée : 00:13:24 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Julie Gacon - Ce vendredi 7 août, Abelardo de la Espriella, avocat d'extrême droite surnommé "le Tigre", prend ses fonctions à Cali, dans un climat tendu. Soutenu par Trump, il rompt avec la "paix totale" de Petro. - équipe : Delphine Keravec, Tina Iung - invités : Hugo Corten Doctorant en science politique à l'Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Abelardo de la Espriella toma posesión de su cargo como nuevo presidente de Colombia. Hablamos de su figura y de los retos que tiene por delante con el exministro de Defensa y exembajador en Washington Gabriel SilvaEscuchar audio
Abelardo de la Espriella toma posesión de su cargo como nuevo presidente de Colombia. Vamos a estar pendientes del acto, que se va a celebrar en la ciudad de Cali en lugar de en la capital, Bogotá. Hablaremos de De la Espriella con el exministro colombiano Gabriel Silva.En Venezuela desde ayer, han comenzado contactos entre el chavismo y algunos elementos de la oposición, entre los que no se encuentran María Corina Machado o Edmundo González, con la idea de avanzar en el proceso de transición y bajo el beneplácito de EEUU. Hablaremos de Brasil y del aniversario que se cumple hoy de la ley María da Penha, una de las normas mas trasformadoras en materia de violencia contra las mujeres de América Latina.Estaremos en EEUU para hablar de una multa millonaria impuesta a META y de como el presidente Trump vuelve a la carga con su idea de poner fin a la ley que permite obtener automáticamente la ciudadanía estadounidense si se nace en territorio estadounidense.Sabremos cómo en Israel aumenta el número de menores palestinos detenidos bajo la fórmula "detención administrativa", que permite mantenerlos en prisión, sin cargos ni juicio, por un periodo indefinido.Además, sabremos cómo avanza de forma preocupante el brote de ébola en Congo y, de cara al eclipse total de sol previsto para la semana que viene, hablaremos de la fascinación y el temor incluso que a lo largo de la historia han provocado estos fenómenosEscuchar audio
Escuche la emisión del 6 de agosto de 2026 de La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción. Transmitimos en vivo desde Medellín en la Feria de las Flores, con invitados, música y las conversaciones sobre la posesión presidencial de Abelardo de la Espriella y Verónica Alcocer.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co
Escuche el episodio del 7 de agosto de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, hablamos de la posesión de Abelardo de la Espriella, sus invitados y las personas que no asistirán, además de las últimas decisiones de Gustavo Petro.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co
En su sección Espectro, Javier Tejado revisa la nueva ofensiva de Estados Unidos contra líderes del CJNG, la toma de posesión de Abelardo de la Espriella como presidente de Colombia en Cali y el rechazo internacional al plan de Gianni Infantino
A school shooting in Thailand has left several people dead and injured at least 20. Abelardo de La Espriella is being sworn in as Colombia's new president under heavy security in Cali. Statistics Canada says the country has added 75,000 more jobs in July. More than a hundred wildfires are burning across British Columbia and almost 50 of them are out of control. Parts of Ontario's Niagara region remain in a state of emergency after back-to-back storms dumped months of rain last Sunday. A landmark ruling in New Mexico is forcing Meta to hand over more than half a billion dollars for harming children's mental health. Montreal's mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a $200 million redevelopment plan for the city's Gay Village neighborhood.
Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando del presidente electo de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, quien anunció que cerrará 14 embajadas y romperá lazos con Cuba y Nicaragua. Hablaremos también de un decreto que permite negar el ingreso o expulsar extranjeros que promuevan mensajes de odio contra Argentina; y del gobierno chino y sus nuevas medidas para proteger a sus ciudadanos de las relaciones sentimentales con chatbots de IA. Por último, hablaremos de la traductora de La Odisea, Emily Wilson, y su crítica a la adaptación cinematográfica de Christopher Nolan. La segunda parte estará dedicada a la lengua y cultura de América Latina. En el diálogo gramatical seguiremos ilustrando ejemplos de The Imperative Mood mientras conversamos sobre la trilogía para jóvenes de Isabel Allende, Memorias del Águila y el Jaguar. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase Ponerse los pelos de punta. En este segmento hablaremos de las salamancas, las cuevas donde se reúnen los brujos en el folklore latinoamericano. - El nuevo gobierno de Colombia cambiará su política exterior - Milei responde con un decreto a la supuesta campaña antiargentina - China pone límite a las relaciones sentimentales con la IA - La traductora de La Odisea critica la nueva adaptación cinematográfica - Isabel Allende incursiona en la literatura adolescente - La salamanca, un aquelarre indígena
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa: The inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella marks a pivotal shift toward the "Shield of the Americas" initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. Unlike his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, the new administration seeks close cooperation with the US to dismantle narco-socialist structures. Meanwhile, Venezuela remains in crisis seven months after the detention of Nicolás Maduro, with the Rodríguez family still wielding significant power. The US is attempting to facilitate negotiations with the opposition, yet critics argue the current transition model fails the population. Regionally, Brazilian President Lula da Silva faces increasing isolation as his neighbors shift toward conservative, security-focused governance. (2)1910 CARACAS
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.
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
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
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