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La organización Amnistía Internacional reporta que al menos 470 personas privadas de libertad murieron bajo custodia del Estado entre el inicio del Régimen de Excepción, en marzo 2022, y diciembre de 2025. La mayoría de ellas, sin condena. Según la organización, más de 90 000 ciudadanos fueron arrestados de manera arbitraria, despojados del derecho a la defensa. RFI habló con familiares de personas privadas de libertad y con la diputada Claudia Ortiz, de oposición.  Celia Pousset, desde El Salvador  En el informe La seguridad sin derechos, publicado el 15 de julio, Amnistía Internacional explica el impacto de las detenciones arbitrarias masivas y la negación del debido proceso judicial desde que Nayib Bukele, presidente de El Salvador, decretó el estado de excepción. Esa decisión, que comenzó el 27 de marzo de 2022, modificó el sistema de justicia instaurando prácticas que violan los derechos humanos e incompatibles con el derecho internacional. Ana conoce de cerca las fallas en las cárceles salvadoreñas. Tiene 53 años y es vendedora de pan en San Salvador. En su barrio, fueron arrestados muchos jóvenes. Uno de ellos murió en detención electrocutado. Se llamaba Kevin. El padre de la víctima le contó que lo “sacó muerto de la cárcel” y que nadie le hizo justicia.  “Imagínese, y yo vivo con esa preocupación por mi hijo”, comentó Ana, cuyo hijo también fue arrestado por presuntos vínculos con las pandillas y no ha recibido ningún juicio. Lleva tres años en una cárcel del norte del país. “Ayer salió uno muerto de ahí. Ellos no lo sacan en las noticias. El noticiero está vendido con “él” porque no sacan ninguno de los muertos. Se supone que ya debe más de 500 muertos”. Al decir “él”, Ana se refiere al presidente Nayib Bukele quien impulsó un Régimen de Excepción para combatir las pandillas. Una medida controversial que Claudia Ortiz, la diputada del partido de oposición Vamos, critica por las arbitrariedades que comete el poder judicial.  “Ahí van mezcladas personas inocentes que han sido capturadas arbitrariamente con pandilleros y están en las cárceles mezclados o están sin tener acceso aún a que esos juicios puedan hacerse de forma expedita”. Control social Según la diputada Ortiz, el Régimen de Excepción no sólo se aplica a miembros de pandillas, sino que cumple una función de control social. “Para regular la disidencia, para que la gente tenga temor de salir a la calle a marchar, para que la gente tenga temor de ir a defender sus derechos”, opina Claudia Ortiz. Sin embargo, algunas mujeres levantan la voz para denunciar la desaparición de sus familiares dentro del sistema penitenciario. Al hijo de Luisa se lo llevaron hace más de dos años. “Decían que lo agarraron porque él andaba en asociaciones ilícitas. Mi hijo nunca ha andado en eso”, dijo. Luego, en su búsqueda, al hablar con las autoridades se encontró con justificaciones ilógicas. "Lo sentimos mucho, señora, a su hijo no se le ha encontrado nada, ni en el teléfono ni nada, pero como los soldados nos lo han traído tenemos que tenerlo detenido", le explicaron. Leer tambiénEl Salvador opta por un juicio masivo contra las pandillas “Nosotros no hemos podido verles la cara a nuestros parientes. ¿Verdad? No sabemos a la hora de la comida si le dan o no le dan. No sabemos porque no hemos podido hablar nada con ellos. Porque dicen que ahí ni agua le dan en el penal de Izalco a los muchachos. Investiguen todo eso. Están matando a la gente de sed. Es un abuso completo que están haciendo. Y eso no lo permitimos nosotros como madres que nos hagan esa injusticia.” Abusos que el informe de Amnistía Internacional describe cómo sistemáticos, y posibles «crímenes contra la humanidad». El 14 de julio, un tribunal salvadoreño anunció el fin del juicio masivo contra más de 400 presuntos líderes de la pandilla Mara Salvatrucha. La sentencia aún queda en espera.

La organización Amnistía Internacional reporta que al menos 470 personas privadas de libertad murieron bajo custodia del Estado entre el inicio del Régimen de Excepción, en marzo 2022, y diciembre de 2025. La mayoría de ellas, sin condena. Según la organización, más de 90 000 ciudadanos fueron arrestados de manera arbitraria, despojados del derecho a la defensa. RFI habló con familiares de personas privadas de libertad y con la diputada Claudia Ortiz, de oposición.  Celia Pousset, desde El Salvador  En el informe La seguridad sin derechos, publicado el 15 de julio, Amnistía Internacional explica el impacto de las detenciones arbitrarias masivas y la negación del debido proceso judicial desde que Nayib Bukele, presidente de El Salvador, decretó el estado de excepción. Esa decisión, que comenzó el 27 de marzo de 2022, modificó el sistema de justicia instaurando prácticas que violan los derechos humanos e incompatibles con el derecho internacional. Ana conoce de cerca las fallas en las cárceles salvadoreñas. Tiene 53 años y es vendedora de pan en San Salvador. En su barrio, fueron arrestados muchos jóvenes. Uno de ellos murió en detención electrocutado. Se llamaba Kevin. El padre de la víctima le contó que lo “sacó muerto de la cárcel” y que nadie le hizo justicia.  “Imagínese, y yo vivo con esa preocupación por mi hijo”, comentó Ana, cuyo hijo también fue arrestado por presuntos vínculos con las pandillas y no ha recibido ningún juicio. Lleva tres años en una cárcel del norte del país. “Ayer salió uno muerto de ahí. Ellos no lo sacan en las noticias. El noticiero está vendido con “él” porque no sacan ninguno de los muertos. Se supone que ya debe más de 500 muertos”. Al decir “él”, Ana se refiere al presidente Nayib Bukele quien impulsó un Régimen de Excepción para combatir las pandillas. Una medida controversial que Claudia Ortiz, la diputada del partido de oposición Vamos, critica por las arbitrariedades que comete el poder judicial.  “Ahí van mezcladas personas inocentes que han sido capturadas arbitrariamente con pandilleros y están en las cárceles mezclados o están sin tener acceso aún a que esos juicios puedan hacerse de forma expedita”. Control social Según la diputada Ortiz, el Régimen de Excepción no sólo se aplica a miembros de pandillas, sino que cumple una función de control social. “Para regular la disidencia, para que la gente tenga temor de salir a la calle a marchar, para que la gente tenga temor de ir a defender sus derechos”, opina Claudia Ortiz. Sin embargo, algunas mujeres levantan la voz para denunciar la desaparición de sus familiares dentro del sistema penitenciario. Al hijo de Luisa se lo llevaron hace más de dos años. “Decían que lo agarraron porque él andaba en asociaciones ilícitas. Mi hijo nunca ha andado en eso”, dijo. Luego, en su búsqueda, al hablar con las autoridades se encontró con justificaciones ilógicas. "Lo sentimos mucho, señora, a su hijo no se le ha encontrado nada, ni en el teléfono ni nada, pero como los soldados nos lo han traído tenemos que tenerlo detenido", le explicaron. Leer tambiénEl Salvador opta por un juicio masivo contra las pandillas “Nosotros no hemos podido verles la cara a nuestros parientes. ¿Verdad? No sabemos a la hora de la comida si le dan o no le dan. No sabemos porque no hemos podido hablar nada con ellos. Porque dicen que ahí ni agua le dan en el penal de Izalco a los muchachos. Investiguen todo eso. Están matando a la gente de sed. Es un abuso completo que están haciendo. Y eso no lo permitimos nosotros como madres que nos hagan esa injusticia.” Abusos que el informe de Amnistía Internacional describe cómo sistemáticos, y posibles «crímenes contra la humanidad». El 14 de julio, un tribunal salvadoreño anunció el fin del juicio masivo contra más de 400 presuntos líderes de la pandilla Mara Salvatrucha. La sentencia aún queda en espera.

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Esta semana Nuevas Ideas ratificó a Nayib Bukele como su candidato presidencial en las elecciones de febrero de 2027. El tercer mandato consecutivo fue posible gracias a un proceso que comenzó el 1 de mayo de 2021, cuando el oficialismo tomó el control de la Asamblea Legislativa con una mayoría que, desde entonces, ha aprobado las propuestas del Gobierno prácticamente sin discusión. Ese camino permitió a Bukele superar un obstáculo que hasta entonces parecía infranqueable: la Constitución salvadoreña prohibía la reelección presidencial inmediata.En este episodio reconstruimos ese recorrido: desde sus propias declaraciones rechazando la permanencia en el poder hasta las reformas constitucionales que terminaron eliminando los límites a la reelección presidencial. También conversamos con Carolina Jiménez, presidenta de WOLA, y con el abogado constitucionalista Daniel Olmedo sobre las consecuencias que estos cambios tienen para la democracia salvadoreña y el Estado de derecho. Mientras el oficialismo se prepara para competir otra vez, el FMLN también comenzó a mover sus piezas rumbo a las elecciones de 2027 con la presentación de su primer aspirante presidencial. Además, retomamos una investigación de La Prensa Gráfica que reveló la compra de más de 425 mil dólares en vehículos por parte de la Asamblea Legislativa y la falta de respuestas de ese órgano sobre una adquisición financiada con fondos públicos.El Resumen es un podcast original de El Faro Audio. Apoya nuestro periodismo independiente ingresando a apoya.elfaro.net. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín semanal para recibir todas nuestras publicaciones. Únete a nuestro canal de WhatsApp para actualizaciones diarias de periodistas del equipo. Síguenos en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram y X.Este episodio fue grabado el viernes 17 de julio de 2026.

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-15-261904 PERSIAMichael Bernstam discusses China's "colonial" economic relationship with Russia, demanding natural gas at heavily subsidized domestic rates. Capitalizing on Russian weakness, Beijing insists Russia fund its own pipelines while China signals a shift toward supporting Ukrainian territorial integrity, effectively throwing Putin "under the bus" to pressure the West. (1)Michael Bernstam explores Houthi threats to the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which could drive oil prices over $100 per barrel by choking global shipping. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes have crippled Russian refining capacity and shipping in the Black Sea, leading to energy rationing, electricity shortages, and potential food crises in Crimea. (2)Bob Zimmerman provides updates on SpaceX's Starship test flight and the FAA's rapid approval process. He details the deployment of version three Starlink satellites, rumors of a massive new Louisiana spaceport, and criticizes a Texaspolitician's "irrational" investigation into Elon Musk's government grants for rural internet access. (3)Bob Zimmerman explains why AI is currently inadequate for counting lunar craters, failing to meet human accuracy standards. He also highlights the discovery of a potential black hole in Omega Centauri, discusses the desolate nature of Mars's Jezero Crater, and notes the mysterious, unexplained "spokes" appearing in Saturn's rings. (4)Steve Yates analyzes the Taiwan People's Party's (TPP) historic visit to mainland China. Originally a pro-identity youth movement, the TPP is now seeking political power through a coalition with the pro-China KMT. This shift complicates Taiwan's political landscape, as the younger demographic overwhelmingly identifies as Taiwanese, not Chinese. (5)Cleo Paskal exposes Chinese cognitive warfare in the Solomon Islands, where identical pro-Beijing propaganda appeared in separate newspapers. She details China's aggressive pressure on Palau, utilizing economic threats, triad activity, and cyberattacks to force the nation to de-recognize Taiwan before an upcoming regional forum in late August. (6)Charles Burton discusses the strained Canada-US relations regarding the Gordie Howe Bridge. Disagreements over ownership and revenue sharing led Donald Trump to claim a "victory" by coercing Canadian concessions. This dispute has fueled hostility in Canada, leading to a boycott of US travel and alcohol imports in Ontario. (7)Charles Burton criticizes the lack of transparency regarding Chinese infiltration in the Canadian government. He argues that Prime Minister Carney's administration prioritizes business interests over national sovereignty, ignoring warnings about espionage and transnational repression while pursuing empty promises of doubled trade from Beijing to counter US tariffs. (8)Evan Ellis reports on the collapse of Cuba's electric grid, marking the third major blackout in nine days. While the island devolves into ruin, the Trump administration weighs military action against potential negotiations with the Castrofamily, as China and Russia provide only minimal, symbolic economic and political support. (9)Evan Ellis details the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. While US Southern Commandprovides tactical aid, the corrupt and inefficient Rodriguez government is unable to respond to massive destruction, including thousands of deaths and ruined infrastructure. The situation highlights the inadequacy of the current Venezuelan regime. (10)Evan Ellis examines political instability in Bolivia involving Evo Morales and the upcoming inauguration of Keiko Fujimori in Peru. He also notes unresolved tensions over the Falkland Islands as Argentina faces Britain in the World Cup, emphasizing Javier Milei's strategic shift toward collaboration with the United States. (11)Evan Ellis analyzes judicial cruelty in Brazil, where Flavio Bolsonaro is barred from visiting his ill father. In El Salvador, President Bukele is seeking an unconstitutional third term. Despite his high approval ratings and security successes, the move raises alarms about the global trend of abandoning democratic constraints. (12)Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the rising global pattern of political violence, including the murder of a UK MP. He also addresses credible Iranian threats to assassinate the US President, suggesting that decapitation strikes against heads of state have become routine. (13)Thaddeus McCotter connects global energy prices to military strategy, noting how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russianrefineries impact domestic affordability. He warns that the Republican party must clarify objectives in Iran and Ukraineto address MAGA base concerns regarding "forever wars" before the upcoming midterm elections. (14)Judy Dempsey discusses the US naval blockade of Iran and European concerns over energy security. She argues that European leaders find Trump's policies unpredictable and emphasizes that the future must be built on transparency, democracy, and accountability to counter the rise of authoritarian models like communist China. (15)Judy Dempsey highlights increasing threats against European politicians, particularly in Germany from the far-right AfD. Despite the current prominence of "strong men," she maintains that authoritarian systems are unsustainable because the human spirit fundamentally requires freedom, which dictatorships cannot provide or permit in the long term. (16)Headers and affiliations omitted, tail numbers (1)–(16). Corrections applied: Thaddeus McCotter (source had Thaddius), Cleo Paskal (source had Pascal), Omega Centauri (source had Centuri), and Jezero Crater (source had Jazero).

Evan Ellis analyzes judicial cruelty in Brazil, where Flavio Bolsonaro is barred from visiting his ill father. In El Salvador, President Bukele is seeking an unconstitutional third term. Despite his high approval ratings and security successes, the move raises alarms about the global trend of abandoning democratic constraints. (12)R

Arcatao, El Salvador is a small town in the mountains on the border of El Salvador and Honduras. On today's show, host Bert Zipperer speaks with Barbara Alvarado, TJ Hinds, and Claudia Enz about the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project. They talk about the history of the organization and their upcoming 40th anniversary celebration. The Madison Arcatao Sister City Project was founded in 1986 during the Salvadoran Civil War by concerned Madisonians in defense of human rights. The relationship continued after the 1992 Chapultepec Peace Accords that ended the 12 year war during which an estimated 70,000 people were disappeared.  They discuss the US's role in the Salvadoran Civil War and how the people of El Salvador were brutally oppressed. The Sister City Project worked with Salvadoran churches that were steeped in liberation theology to support the people of El Salvador to rise up. Alvarado shares a Salvadoran saying, “solo el pueblo, salva el pueblo,” or only the people can save the people. The current president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has revived the oppression of the Salvadoran people, under the rhetoric of being tough on crime. Alvarado, Hinds, and Enz discuss the lack of due process in El Salvador and how the Bukele is using taking political prisoners and creating industrial-scale prisons like CECOT.  Featured image of a sign outside a church in Arcatao, El Salvador via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post 40 Years of the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Hora América pone hoy el foco en los líderes fuertes y en la tentación del autoritarismo que recorre buena parte de América Latina. Analizamos el fenómeno Nayib Bukele, el respaldo popular a su modelo y las denuncias sobre el deterioro del Estado de derecho en El Salvador junto a nuestra colaboradora externa María Dolores Albiac.También viajamos a Venezuela, donde continúa la reconstrucción tras los devastadores terremotos. Repasamos los trabajos en La Guaira, el impacto humano de la tragedia y las nuevas dinámicas políticas que, según diversos analistas, están redefiniendo la relación entre Caracas y Washington y el papel de la oposición venezolana.Y cerramos con el Mundial de fútbol, convertido también en escenario político. La clasificación de Argentina para la final frente a España vuelve a situar a las Malvinas en el centro del debate tras los gestos de los jugadores argentinos, mientras repasamos otros episodios en los que el deporte ha reflejado las tensiones geopolíticas del continente. Escuchar audio

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El presidente Bukele fue designado por su partido como candidato para las presidenciales de 2027, su tercera participación en unos comicios, en un momento en el que goza de amplia popularidad por su guerra contra las pandillas pero también en medio de cuestionamientos sobre el alto costo de esta política en términos de respeto de los derechos humanos. Entrevista con el analista y profesror Rodolfo Cardenal. Sin otro candidato a la vista, el partido Nuevas Ideas proclamó a Nayib Bukele, en el poder desde 2019, como el próximo candidato de su formación para las elecciones presidenciales de 2027. La noticia no sorprendió a nadie, sobre todo, tras la reforma del Congreso en julio de 2025, cuando se abolió el límite de dos mandatos consecutivos. Esta decisión concierne a numerosos activistas encarcelados. Rodolfo Cardenal, jesuita y profesor de la Universidad Centroamericana de El Salvador, advierte sobre el futuro que les espera.   “Los activistas van a seguir encerrados. Mientras exista el régimen de excepción que Bukele ha impuesto y que el gobierno viene renovando continuamente, la idea es que todos los detenidos, culpables e inocentes, la inmensa mayoría, sigan detenidos indefinidamente. Eso, razonablemente, no es sostenible a largo plazo, pero esa es la idea. Uno de los argumentos de su campaña es: ‘Si yo me voy, van a liberar a los pandilleros'. Y eso la gente, obviamente, no lo quiere”, afirma Cardenal. La popularidad de Bukele, conocido como “el dictador cool”, se consolidó en 2022, cuando instauró un estado de excepción para desmantelar las bandas criminales, una medida que, según organizaciones como Amnistía Internacional y Human Rights Watch, ha transgredido los derechos humanos y reducido las libertades individuales de la población. “Es indiscutible que tiene una popularidad masiva, en gran medida derivada de haber terminado con las pandillas. Ese es su punto fuerte y el principal argumento para la reelección. Por otro lado, la inmensa mayoría se conforma con eso”, sostiene el académico. Pero Cardenal insiste en que Bukele necesita mantenerse en el poder por otros motivos más allá de la seguridad. “Seguir en el poder permite que él y su entorno se sigan enriqueciendo e impide que se investigue la corrupción y, en cambio, que ésta se mantenga. Si deja el poder y cambian las tornas] [si llega otro grupo político al gobierno], puede haber un gobierno distinto que comience a investigar la corrupción y a perseguirla. Y eso no lo pueden tolerar”, asegura. El profesor critica también la falta de un programa político real. “Pienso que su prioridad es perpetuarse en el poder. Lo demás es absolutamente secundario. Toda la estructura económico-social va a seguir igual. Pero, voy a darle un dato, El Salvador es el país de Centroamérica que tiene menos inversión extranjera directa, y esa inversión tiende a bajar. ¿Por qué? Porque no hay seguridad”, concluye. Sin una oposición que le haga sombra y con la expulsión o encarcelamiento de gran parte de las voces críticas, el gobernante derechista se perfila como el vencedor en las elecciones del próximo año.

El presidente Bukele fue designado por su partido como candidato para las presidenciales de 2027, su tercera participación en unos comicios, en un momento en el que goza de amplia popularidad por su guerra contra las pandillas pero también en medio de cuestionamientos sobre el alto costo de esta política en términos de respeto de los derechos humanos. Entrevista con el analista y profesror Rodolfo Cardenal. Sin otro candidato a la vista, el partido Nuevas Ideas proclamó a Nayib Bukele, en el poder desde 2019, como el próximo candidato de su formación para las elecciones presidenciales de 2027. La noticia no sorprendió a nadie, sobre todo, tras la reforma del Congreso en julio de 2025, cuando se abolió el límite de dos mandatos consecutivos. Esta decisión concierne a numerosos activistas encarcelados. Rodolfo Cardenal, jesuita y profesor de la Universidad Centroamericana de El Salvador, advierte sobre el futuro que les espera.   “Los activistas van a seguir encerrados. Mientras exista el régimen de excepción que Bukele ha impuesto y que el gobierno viene renovando continuamente, la idea es que todos los detenidos, culpables e inocentes, la inmensa mayoría, sigan detenidos indefinidamente. Eso, razonablemente, no es sostenible a largo plazo, pero esa es la idea. Uno de los argumentos de su campaña es: ‘Si yo me voy, van a liberar a los pandilleros'. Y eso la gente, obviamente, no lo quiere”, afirma Cardenal. La popularidad de Bukele, conocido como “el dictador cool”, se consolidó en 2022, cuando instauró un estado de excepción para desmantelar las bandas criminales, una medida que, según organizaciones como Amnistía Internacional y Human Rights Watch, ha transgredido los derechos humanos y reducido las libertades individuales de la población. “Es indiscutible que tiene una popularidad masiva, en gran medida derivada de haber terminado con las pandillas. Ese es su punto fuerte y el principal argumento para la reelección. Por otro lado, la inmensa mayoría se conforma con eso”, sostiene el académico. Pero Cardenal insiste en que Bukele necesita mantenerse en el poder por otros motivos más allá de la seguridad. “Seguir en el poder permite que él y su entorno se sigan enriqueciendo e impide que se investigue la corrupción y, en cambio, que ésta se mantenga. Si deja el poder y cambian las tornas] [si llega otro grupo político al gobierno], puede haber un gobierno distinto que comience a investigar la corrupción y a perseguirla. Y eso no lo pueden tolerar”, asegura. El profesor critica también la falta de un programa político real. “Pienso que su prioridad es perpetuarse en el poder. Lo demás es absolutamente secundario. Toda la estructura económico-social va a seguir igual. Pero, voy a darle un dato, El Salvador es el país de Centroamérica que tiene menos inversión extranjera directa, y esa inversión tiende a bajar. ¿Por qué? Porque no hay seguridad”, concluye. Sin una oposición que le haga sombra y con la expulsión o encarcelamiento de gran parte de las voces críticas, el gobernante derechista se perfila como el vencedor en las elecciones del próximo año.

Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert join THE Bitcoin Podcast for a fiery, wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin's Wall Street problem, El Salvador's renaissance, and the culture Bitcoin lost. We discuss how President Nayib Bukele transformed El Salvador from a country defined by violence and despair into a global symbol of security, optimism, and Bitcoin-powered possibility. Max and Stacy explain why they see El Salvador as the leading example of a new freedom model built around Bitcoin, AI, education, energy, and strong governance. The conversation also dives deep into Bitcoin's financialization: Strategy/MSTR, Wall Street, ETFs, treasury companies, self-custody, “number go up” thinking, and the danger of reducing Bitcoin to just another asset on a brokerage screen. Along the way, we explore memes, cypherpunk culture, circular economies, AI, sovereignty, civilization, and why Bitcoin must remain rooted in freedom—not fiat nihilism. Plus: Bitcoin Historico, Coco Max, fake chocolate bars, and why it's all Matt Odell's fault. PARTNERS & DISCOUNTS: LEDN: Bitcoin-backed lending. Go to ledn.io/walker and unlock liquidity WITHOUT selling your bitcoin. BLOCKSTREAM JADE: BLOCKSTREAM JADE HARDWARE WALLET: Head to https://store.blockstream.com/ and use coupon code WALKER for 10% off! BDIC™ is building an insurance marketplace on the bitcoin standard. Sign up for the waitlist at: http://bdic.io/walker Own Bitcoin Miners. Keep 100% Of The Bitcoin. Get 1st month of free hosting with https://abundantmines.com/walker Buy Bitcoin with River: http://partner.river.com/walker GET FOLD ($10 in bitcoin): https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER JOIN THE SUBSTACK TO GET NEW EPISODES DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: https://walkeramerica.substack.com/ FOLLOW MAX: X: https://x.com/maxkeiser FOLLOW STACY: X: https://x.com/stacyherbert If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram

“La Raza: la pandilla que el régimen de Bukele inventó” es una serie de tres episodios que reconstruyen cómo una histórica rivalidad entre estudiantes de institutos públicos terminó siendo considerada por el Gobierno de Nayib Bukele como una nueva pandilla, comparable a la MS-13 y Barrio 18. En el capítulo tres analizamos la resolución del juez sin rostro quien decretó detención provisional en contra de los 34 acusados.Reportería y producción: Gabriela Cáceres y Victoria DelgadoEdición: Carlos MartínezSonido y música: Omnionn

CDMX despliega operativo por el México-Inglaterra CFE descarta apagones prolongados en QuerétaroEl Salvador envía más rescatistas a VenezuelaMás información en nuestro podcast#grc

Ep. 57 — "De Uribe a De la Espriella: el nuevo mapa de la derecha colombiana" Con el politólogo Andrés Agudelo --- Sobre el invitado Andrés Agudelo es politólogo bogotano, profesor de la Universidad de la Sabana (Bogotá) y doctor por una universidad pública mexicana. Su investigación se centra en el populismo comparado en América Latina, con estudios de caso sobre Colombia y Venezuela. De qué trata el episodio El domingo 21 de junio, Abelardo de la Espriella ganó la presidencia de Colombia por un margen de apenas 250,000 votos sobre Iván Cepeda, el candidato del Pacto Histórico y respaldado por el presidente saliente Gustavo Petro. Rafael conversa con Agudelo sobre el resultado, el legado del primer gobierno de izquierda en la historia de Colombia y lo que representa este nuevo populismo de derecha. Temas de la conversación - El resultado electoral y el país dividido casi al 49%-48% - Quién es Andrés Agudelo y su especialización en populismo comparado - El legado de Gustavo Petro: reforma agraria, política exterior, inestabilidad de gabinete y la deuda fiscal - La campaña de segunda vuelta entre De la Espriella y Cepeda - El perfil de Abelardo de la Espriella y su vicepresidente, José Manuel Restrepo - Populismo de derecha: comparaciones con Uribe, Bukele, Milei y Bolsonaro - El respaldo de Donald Trump y Marco Rubio a la campaña de De la Espriella - El triángulo Colombia-Venezuela-Estados Unidos - Los retos del nuevo gobierno: erosión democrática, desigualdad, disidencias de las FARC y reconciliación nacional Recomendaciones de lectura de Andrés Agudelo - El ejército ciego, de David Toscano - Calle Londres 38: casos de impunidad, de Philip Sands Próximo episodio La próxima semana, La Ventana PR conversa con la economista Iyari Ríos González sobre la Comisión para la Revisión del Salario Mínimo en Puerto Rico (PC 1115). Sígueme en las redes sociales: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, y TikTok --- *Suscríbete a La Ventana PR en laventanapr.substack.com y en YouTube.*

Leaked audio recordings between powerful right-wing figures in Latin America have revealed a massive and shocking conspiracy—involving the United States and Israel—to forge an international political network with the expressed purpose of undermining leftist leaders in the region. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Latin-America-based journalist and TRNN correspondent Michael Fox about “HondurasGate,” what the scandal tells us about the machinations of the international far right today, and how those machinations fit into the long, violent history of US imperialism in Latin America. Editor's Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 presidential elections in Colombia, which resulted in right-wing candidate and Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella becoming the country's next president. Additional links/info: Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “HondurasGate: Leaks reveal the far-right plan to undermine Latin America's left”José Luis Granados Ceja, DropSite, “Hondurasgate: Key leaked audio files, revealing U.S. intervention in Honduras, found authentic ‘with moderate confidence'”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “U.S.S. Honduras | Under the Shadow S1E6”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. La Resistencia. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 1”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. Legacy of a coup. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 2”Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: David Hebden, Stephen Frank Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Leaked audio recordings between powerful right-wing figures in Latin America have revealed a massive and shocking conspiracy—involving the United States and Israel—to forge an international political network with the expressed purpose of undermining leftist leaders in the region. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Latin-America-based journalist and TRNN correspondent Michael Fox about “HondurasGate,” what the scandal tells us about the machinations of the international far right today, and how those machinations fit into the long, violent history of US imperialism in Latin America. Editor's Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 presidential elections in Colombia, which resulted in right-wing candidate and Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella becoming the country's next president. Additional links/info: Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “HondurasGate: Leaks reveal the far-right plan to undermine Latin America's left”José Luis Granados Ceja, DropSite, “Hondurasgate: Key leaked audio files, revealing U.S. intervention in Honduras, found authentic ‘with moderate confidence'”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “U.S.S. Honduras | Under the Shadow S1E6”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. La Resistencia. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 1”Michael Fox, Under the Shadow / TRNN, “Honduras, 2009. Legacy of a coup. | Under the Shadow S1E7 Part 2”Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: David Hebden, Stephen Frank Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marc-steiner-show--4661751/support.Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Help us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Buenos días. Este martes comienza con México en medio de un debate sobre poder, violencia y responsabilidad penal. Sheinbaum pide que se aplique todo el peso de la ley en el caso de Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, exdirector de Pemex, acusado de agresiones machistas. Morena registra un número inédito de aspirantes a gobernadores para 2027. Y el gobierno mexicano rechaza la nota del New York Times sobre presuntos informantes de Morena en Estados Unidos. En el resto del mundo, la tragedia en Venezuela alcanza 1,719 muertos por los sismos, mientras EE. UU. duplica su ayuda a 300 millones de dólares. El Salvador inscribe la precandidatura de Bukele para un tercer mandato. El Supremo de EE. UU. bloquea el intento de Trump de remover a una gobernadora de la Reserva Federal. British American Tobacco elimina 9,000 empleos. Un tiroteo en Alemania deja cinco muertos. Y las estrellas del tenis cancelan la protesta en Wimbledon tras dialogar con los organizadores.STRTGY es una plataforma de inteligencia territorial diseñada para ayudar a empresas inmobiliarias a tomar decisiones de inversión, desarrollo y comercialización con mayor precisión. Escríbenos a hola@strtgy.ai o llena el formulario en strtgy.ai para explorar cómo podemos ayudarte.Recibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@strtgy.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodio 56 | La Ventana PR “Bukele: el Rey desnudo” Invitado: Óscar Martínez — El Faro Óscar Martínez es jefe de redacción de El Faro, el primer periódico digital de América Latina, fundado en El Salvador en 1998. Es autor de La Bestia, Los migrantes que no importan y Los muertos y el periodista. Su libro más reciente, Bukele: El Rey de Nudo (Anagrama), recibió el Premio Internacional a la Libertad de Prensa del Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) y el Premio María Moors Cabot de la Universidad de Columbia, el reconocimiento periodístico más antiguo de las Américas. Martínez vive actualmente en el exilio en México tras ser alertado de que sería capturado al regresar a El Salvador en junio de 2025. En este episodio: Cómo llegó Óscar Martínez al periodismo durante la posguerra salvadoreña El trabajo de El Faro documentando el pacto secreto entre Bukele y las pandillas MS-13 y Barrio 18 La intervención de 22 miembros de El Faro con el spyware Pegasus durante 17 meses El caso de Ruth López: activista encarcelada que pidió juicio público El régimen de excepción: más de 97,000 salvadoreños en juicios secretos Bitcoin, el FMI y el fracaso económico del proyecto Bukele Los vínculos de Bukele con el ecosistema MAGA y la administración Trump Los nueve líderes de la MS-13 en cortes de Nueva York como amenaza latente sobre Bukele Qué mantiene a Martínez haciendo periodismo desde el exilio Menciones y referencias: El Faro: elfaro.net Bukele: El Rey de Nudo — Óscar Martínez (Anagrama, colección Compactos) Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Premio María Moors Cabot — Universidad de Columbia Citizen Lab — Universidad de Toronto (detección de Pegasus) Human Rights Watch / Cristosal / Socorro Jurídico Humanitario CECOT — Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, El Salvador Ruth López — activista detenida en El Salvador desde mayo de 2024 Próximo episodio: Análisis de las elecciones presidenciales en Colombia con el Dr. Andrés Agudelo González, profesor de la Universidad de La Sabana, Bogotá. También: episodio especial sobre Ruth López. Apoya La Ventana PR: Únete a la membresía en laventanapr.substack.com para acceso a contenido exclusivo. Suscríbete al canal de YouTube para ver el video de esta entrevista.    

"No se trata hoy de experimentos médicos sobre cuerpos humanos, sino de experimentos sobre información privada. Pero en ambos casos aparece una misma lógica: poblaciones vulnerables convertidas en materia prima para proyectos concebidos fuera de sus fronteras."

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down why gas prices are still stuck above where they should be despite oil falling to pre-war levels, and covers a volcanic confrontation between President Trump and Republican Senators on Capitol Hill over the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. Bryan tracks a wave of federal court rulings blocking the America First agenda, from judges stopping ICE arrests near courthouses to a ruling protecting illegal aliens from voter roll checks, and explains why he thinks the judiciary is now a front line in what he calls an Islamist and Communist revolution. He then documents a slate of newly elected New York candidates openly calling for the destruction of Western civilization and the American empire, and draws a sharp parallel to young Brazilians who are now turning conservative after living through years of Leftist governance. Plus, breaking news of two major earthquakes in Venezuela with potentially catastrophic casualties, the Arab states taking shots at Trump through the Washington Post while Secretary Rubio reassures the region, and a bipartisan housing bill sitting in limbo as the White House weighs whether to sign or kill it. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, gas prices, oil prices, Exxon, Chevron, SAVE America Act, Senate filibuster, John Thune, judicial rulings, lawfare, Democrat judges, voter rolls, ICE arrests, New York Socialists, Communist revolution, Daria-Liza Avila Chevalier, Zohran Mamdani, Brazil conservatives, Bukele, Venezuela earthquake, Marco Rubio, Middle East, housing bill, daily news podcast

Colapsa tramo del malecón del Papaloapan en VeracruzEcatepec abre centro para compra segura de vehículosCierra estación Zócalo/Tenochtitlan del MetroMás información en nuestro Podcast#grc

Rikki è stato invitato al Festival of the Sun organizzato dall'iconico producer Rick Rubin, un evento dove, tra musica, cultura e tecnologia, Bitcoin è stato raccontato come cardine indispensabile per la nostra società.Inoltre: il parlamento europeo compie il primo passo verso l'euro digitale, Bukele usa la repressione finanziaria contro i suoi avversari, raccontiamo il modello di business dello sviluppo open source, cos'è BitGo, il mining in Texas incentiva i datacenter, e l'Oman introduce la prima mining pool di stato.It's Showtime!

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.

Latin America's Shift to the Right. Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Guests discuss the right-wing political shift in Latin America following Abelardo De La Espriella's apparent victory in Colombia. They compare his security-focused platform to the Bukele model in El Salvador, emphasizing a mandate to combat the organized crime that has historically penetrated the region's political systems. 5

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-22-26.1787The Fog of Diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Ambassador Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Guests discuss competing headlines regarding "progress" in US-Iran negotiations and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Ambassador Haqqani notes neither side has achieved its original war aims, while Bill Roggio argues the US lacks the military will to reopen the Strait, leaving Iran with the strategic advantage. 1Pakistan as a Strategic Mediator. Guest: Ambassador Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. John Batchelor examines Pakistan's role as a mediator between the United States and Iran. Ambassador Haqqani explains that Pakistan provided an "exit ramp" for the Trump administration by utilizing its unique access to the IRGC and Iran's power structure to facilitate communication and avoid further military escalation. 2Hamas Sidelined in Regional Talks. Guest: Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio. Samuel Ben-Ur explains why Hamas has been sidelined in recent Iranian negotiations compared to Hezbollah. Relations soured when Hamas failed to support Iranian strikes against Qatari targets. Currently, Hamas remains funded by Qatar and Turkey while maintaining a brutal "reign of terror" over the portions of Gaza it still controls. 3The Legality and Lethality of Armed Conflict. Guest: Henry Sokolski. Henry Sokolski analyzes a public memo from Admiral Brad Cooper regarding the legitimacy of lethal force. They discuss the necessity of proportionality in conflict, arguing that avoiding civilian targets like nuclear reactors is a military requirement for success, as destroying essential infrastructure alienates populations and complicates future operations. 4Latin America's Shift to the Right. Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Guests discuss the right-wing political shift in Latin America following Abelardo De La Espriella's apparent victory in Colombia. They compare his security-focused platform to the Bukele model in El Salvador, emphasizing a mandate to combat the organized crime that has historically penetrated the region's political systems. 5The Slow-Motion Coup in Bolivia. Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. The segment addresses the crisis in Bolivia, where Evo Morales is accused of orchestrating a "slow motion coup" via blockades. Ernesto Araújo criticizes Brazilian President Lula's silence on the matter, while Alejandro Peña Esclusa suggests that regional support for the elected government may finally lead to Morales facing legal consequences. 6The Failure to Counter Chinese Influence. Guest: Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang. Bill Gertz details a GAO report revealing that the US spent $1.2 billion on countering Chinese influence without evaluating its impact. The discussion highlights the superior effectiveness of Chinese information warfare, which outspends the US significantly to shape global narratives while American efforts lack a cohesive strategy. 7The Crisis in Air Force Procurement. Guest: General Blaine Holt and Gordon Chang. General Blaine Holt critiques the broken US procurement system, specifically the Air Force's contradictory stance on retiring the A-10 Warthog while keeping the B-52 bomber for a century. He advocates for reform to break contractor monopolies, allowing the military to innovate faster and field cheaper equipment. 8Iran's Economic Demands in Switzerland. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer and Bill Roggio. Jonathan Schanzer argues that Iran is seeking a systemic economic lifeline through billions in unfrozen assets. He criticizes recent US oil waivers as a sign of caving to pressure. Iran aims to link a Lebanon ceasefire to negotiations to delay nuclear discussions and drive a wedge. 9Resurgent Piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Guest: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio. Bridget Toomey reports a resurgence of Somali piracy, with three ships recently captured for ransom in the Gulf of Aden. Bill Roggio links this spike to Al-Shabaab's growth and suggests that pirate networks may be coordinating with the Houthis to facilitate weapons smuggling and increase regional instability. 10The Flaws of the Iran Memorandum. Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio. Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the current US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, calling it a failure of negotiation that incorporates "every Iranian trick." He argues Iran's core goals—the destruction of Israel and the expulsion of US influence—remain unchanged, and that the US has displayed a defeatist lack of patience. 11Eurasian Interests in Middle East Conflict. Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio. Guests discuss how Russia and China are benefiting from America's Middle East difficulties, often frustrating US objectives on the nuclear file. Fitton-Brown notes the Europeans have been "anemic," failing to coordinate a forceful naval presence to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains reliably open for global energy trade. 12Ukraine's Military Manpower Crisis. Guest: John Hardie and Bill Roggio. John Hardie discusses Ukrainian military reforms aimed at addressing the manpower crisis by clarifying pay and contract lengths. While intended to prevent desertion, there is skepticism that the government can fulfill promises to discharge long-serving troops without risking a collapse of the front lines against Russia. 13Hezbollah's Shadow Banking System. Guest: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio. Ahmad Sharawi examines Al-Qard Al-Hassan, Hezbollah's financial arm that provides social services and interest-free loans outside the official banking system. Although Israel has targeted its branches, the Lebanese government is hesitant to shut it down, allowing it to sustain the group's operations through gold-backed financing. 14The $216 Billion Rebuild of Syria. Guest: Josh Rogin and Bill Roggio. Josh Rogin reports that Syria requires $216 billion for reconstruction following the fall of the Assad regime. He explains that US "State Sponsor of Terrorism" sanctions prevent American businesses from bidding on contracts, leaving an opening for Chinese and Russian technology to dominate the new government's infrastructure. 15Recommendations for a New Syria Policy. Guest: Josh Rogin and Bill Roggio. Josh Rogin recommends that the US prepare to lift the terrorism designation on Syria to support reconstruction and counter adversarial influence. He argues the current Al-Shara government is the only viable partner for stability and that US bureaucratic inertia is currently benefiting China, Russia, and Iran. 16

“La Raza: la pandilla que el régimen de Bukele inventó” es una serie de tres episodios que reconstruyen cómo una histórica rivalidad entre estudiantes de institutos públicos terminó siendo considerada por el Gobierno de Nayib Bukele como una nueva pandilla, comparable a la MS-13 y Barrio 18. En el episodio 2 mostramos las pruebas con las que la Policía y la Fiscalía sostienen que La Raza era una pandilla: Testimonios protegidos de personas que no eran víctimas de los acusados, un dibujo del Guasón, cuadernos con letras góticas, pines escolares, laptops entregadas por el Gobierno y otros objetos decomisados forman parte del expediente utilizado para acusar a 34 estudiantes y exestudiantes de agrupaciones ilícitas bajo el régimen de excepción.Reportería y producción: Victoria Delgado y Gabriela Cáceres.Datos: Daniel ReyesEdición: Carlos Dada Sonido y música: Omnionn

A Colômbia encontra-se diante de uma potencial guinada política sem precedentes em sua história recente. Nas eleições presidenciais de 2026, o advogado outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, apelidado de "El Tigre", conquistou cerca de 44% dos votos no primeiro turno sob uma plataforma rigorosa de tolerância zero à criminalidade. Inspirado por lideranças como Nayib Bukele, Donald Trump e Javier Milei, o candidato independente propõe medidas contundentes para combater o narcoterrorismo, incluindo a construção de dez megapresídios em meio à selva colombiana e o emprego de força máxima pelas Forças Armadas contra grupos armados que recusem a rendição. Este avanço desestruturou as alianças tradicionais do país, unindo antigos adversários conservadores em seu apoio e gerando intensas reações por parte do atual presidente Gustavo Petro. O fenômeno reflete uma tendência que se espalha por diversos países da América Latina, onde o desgaste perante a violência do crime organizado impulsiona demandas por segurança e lideranças de pulso firme. Neste vídeo da Brasil Paralelo, analisamos a complexa trajetória de De la Espriella — desde sua influente carreira na advocacia criminal até sua ascensão política —, os impactos práticos de um modelo penitenciário salvadorenho adaptado ao território colombiano e as implicações deste cenário para o futuro geopolítico do continente. ________________

Xavier Milei en Argentine, Daniel Noboa en Équateur, José Antonio Kast au Chili, Nayib Bukele au Salvador, Jair Bolsonaro au Brésil : ces cinq leaders latino-américains ont porté ou portent un projet de droite radicale ou dure, un mouvement qui ne semble pas s'arrêter. Au Pérou, la candidate de la droite réactionnaire Keiko Fujimori est aux portes du pouvoir. A l'heure de l'enregistrement de ce podcast et une semaine après le second tour de l'élection présidentielle, elle devançait de quelques milliers de voix seulement le candidat de gauche Roberto Sánchez. Et en Colombie, c'est encore un candidat de droite dure qui était donné favori pour le second tour de l'élection présidentielle du 21 juin, Abelardo de la Espriella. Qu'ils soient libertariens comme Milei, xénophobes comme Kast, ou partisans d'un maintien de l'ordre radical comme Bukele, ces nouveaux leaders parfois excentriques séduisent des électeurs à la recherche de solutions nouvelles contre des problèmes endémiques : le trafic de drogue, les gangs, des économies fragiles. Une tendance applaudie par l'administration de Donald Trump qui veut réduire l'influence de la Chine, devenue le premier partenaire économique de la région.Réalisation : Emmanuelle Baillon et Maxime MametInvités : Lina Vanegas, cheffe de la rédaction de l'AFP pour la Colombie et l'Equateur Michael Shifter, professeur d'études Latino americaines à l'Université de GeorgetownThomas Posado, maître de conférences à l'Université d Rouen spécialiste de l'Amérique latineLisa Zanotti, professeure à l'Université Diego Portales de Santiago du ChiliRéférence : Les extrêmes droites en Amérique latine (Revue Recherches Internationales, N°135, Hiver 2025)Crédits extraits : AFPTVMusique : Nicolas VairDoublages : Maxime Mamet, Claire Loilier, Luc Smilovici, Hugues Honoré, Christophe PareyreLa Semaine Sur le Fil est le podcast hebdomadaire de l'AFP. Vous avez des commentaires ? Ecrivez-nous à podcast@afp.com. Si vous aimez, abonnez-vous, parlez de nous autour de vous et laissez-nous plein d'étoiles sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée pour mieux faire connaître notre programme. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

En este episodio hablamos sobre las denuncias de proveedores del Programa de Paquetes Escolares 2026 por quedar excluidos pese a haber participado en licitaciones y prepararse como cada año. Afirman que, tras más de 16 años abasteciendo al sistema público, este año solo se incluyó a proveedores de uniformes y calzado.El sector asegura que se endeudó, compró inventario y quedó con bodegas llenas tras no concretarse los contratos. También denuncian falta de explicación oficial, pese a cartas enviadas al Ministerio de Educación y a Casa Presidencial.El Ministerio sostiene que el programa continúa apoyando a productores nacionales, pero los afectados afirman que la adjudicación se concentró solo en cinco grandes empresas, dejando fuera a micro y pequeños proveedores.En el episodio retomamos un estudio en el cual Acción Ciudadana concluyó que ninguna institución pública cumplió totalmente con sus obligaciones de transparencia en 2025. Mientras entidades como la Fiscalía y el Tribunal Supremo Electoral obtuvieron los peores resultados, el Ministerio de Cultura fue la única institución con un nivel alto de cumplimiento. Además, en Malas Compañías, Fernando Palomo reflexiona sobre el futuro del fútbol a las puertas del Mundial de 2026. Y, en la Nota de Centroamérica, Gabriel Labrador analiza nuevas leyes en Honduras que podrían reducir controles ambientales y favorecer a sectores empresariales.El Resumen es un podcast original de El Faro Audio. Apoya nuestro periodismo independiente ingresando a apoya.elfaro.net. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín semanal para recibir todas nuestras publicaciones. Únete a nuestro canal de WhatsApp para actualizaciones diarias de periodistas del equipo. Síguenos en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram y X.Este episodio fue grabado el viernes 19 de junio de 2026.

Bukele's Security Transformation of El Salvador. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Professor Evan Ellis describes how President Nayib Bukele has dramatically improved security in El Salvador by imprisoning over 90,000 suspected gang members. This "Singapore-like" approach has revitalized commerce and public administration despite concerns over democratic erosion. The capital, San Salvador, now features new construction and increased safety. 8

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack podcast, Tony and Nicolas Dale Leal, a Mexico-based journalist with El País, discuss the intersection of politics, football, and current events in Latin America and beyond. They examine the impact of protests during the World Cup in Mexico, the political landscapes in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, and the influence of global figures such as Bukele and Lula. Nicholas gives his assessment of the Colombian Presidential Election and the optimistic view is not that great. But hope springs eternal, then it kills you. Liam Cunningham podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-159915188 Support the Hind Rajab Centre:https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/

Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis examines President Nayib Bukele's controversial yet effective crackdown on gangs in El Salvador. By jailing over 90,000 people, Bukele has dramatically reduced violence, revitalized urban infrastructure, and attracted foreign capital. Despite "dystopian" and anti-democratic methods, the country is now reportedly safer than Canada, signaling a massive social shift.1909 SAN SALVADOR

Enviame un mensaje con tu pregunta o comentarioTe están leyendo el mismo guion y a veces ni lo notas. Cuando una ciudad se acostumbra a la extorsión, cuando el video violento se vuelve “normal” en el feed, cuando el rumor pesa más que un hecho, el crimen organizado ya ganó una parte de la batalla: la psicológica. Hoy ponemos sobre la mesa ese libreto y lo desarmamos con mirada de seguridad, sin maquillaje y con ejemplos que conectan con lo que muchos viven en América Latina y también fuera de ella.Hablamos de por qué no sirve gritar “necesitamos el sistema de Bukele” como si fuera una plantilla descargable: cada país tiene su propio mapa de pandillas, carteles, guerrillas, corrupción y fallas institucionales. A partir de ahí, recorremos cinco palancas que se repiten: el miedo como control social, la pobreza y el abandono como semillero de reclutamiento, la corrupción que pudre policías, jueces y políticos, la propaganda en redes que fabrica caos y desconfianza, y los sistemas débiles con leyes flojas y fronteras sin control que permiten que el crimen se mueva y se expanda.También aterrizamos en lo práctico: cómo no caer en el juego del “tú a tú” que alimenta a los operadores del ruido, por qué conviene guiarse por fuentes con trayectoria, y qué significa pensar la seguridad como un ecosistema que incluye educación, empleo, justicia efectiva y presencia del Estado. Cerramos con una idea incómoda pero necesaria: el manual busca dejarte indefenso, y entender tu derecho a proteger a tu familia forma parte de recuperar control y criterio.Si esto te hizo sentido, suscríbete, comparte el episodio con alguien que lo necesite y deja una reseña: ese apoyo ayuda a que más gente entienda el patrón y deje de caminar a ciegas.Support the showIG: https://www.instagram.com/joselcherrez/Fb: https://www.facebook.com/joselcherrez/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JoseLCherrez/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joselcherrezWebSite: https://www.joselcherrez.com/ 

Santa Marta es una comunidad rural en el norte de El Salvador, que tiene un pasado y un presente de lucha campesina contra el extractivismo, el expolio y la explotación de los grandes terratenientes y de la rapiña de la industria minera.Lograron una Ley antiminería en todo el país, que ahora está amenazada con el gobierno de Bukele. Carne Cruda viaja hasta ahí en este documental sonoro de Andrea Olea y Álvaro Vega sobre resistencia popular en colaboración con la organización valenciana Perifèries del Món para contar la historia de Santa Marta y por qué es una grieta Santa el poder de Bukele. Escuchamos a activistas, exguerrilleros, comunicadoras, líderes comunitarias y expertos en el país y visitamos organizaciones locales y radios comunitarias. Más información aquí: https://www.eldiario.es/132_caf6db Haz posible Carne Cruda: carnecruda.es/hazte_productor/

Tudo que você precisa saber sobre a eleição na Colômbia | Rodrigo Vianna | Programa 20 MinutosNeste episódio do Programa 20 Minutos com Rodrigo Vianna, vamos mergulhar na turbulenta reta final da campanha colombiana. A primeira volta realizada no domingo passado terminou com a vitória surpreendente do ultradireitista Abelardo de la Espriella (43,74%), um "outsider" admirador de Trump e Bukele, que promete "mão de ferro" contra o crime organizado, deixando o esquerdista Iván Cepeda (40,90%) na segunda posição e forçando um segundo turno brutal para 21 de junho . O atual presidente Gustavo Petro, aliado de Cepeda, acionou o alerta vermelho ao recusar o reconhecimento do resultado, denunciando um suposto "fraude" massivo no software de contagem e no censo eleitoral, com diferenças de mais de 800 mil cédulas . No entanto, a Missão da União Europeia e observadores internacionais rejeitaram veementemente as alegações de manipulação, atestando a lisura e transparência do pleito. Rodrigo Vianna destrincha os números, as alianças de Paloma Valencia que podem dar a vitória à direita, e o que está em jogo para a América Latina neste que pode ser o fim do ciclo progressista no país .#EleiçõesColombia #Petro #RodrigoVianna #PolíticaInternacional #Programa20Minutos

El Salvador se mantiene como el país con la tasa de encarcelamiento más alta del mundo. Un cálculo de La Prensa Gráfica estima que hasta mayo de 2026 había 123,838 personas en prisión, equivalentes a 2,053 reclusos por cada 100 mil habitantes. Sin embargo, la magnitud y las condiciones de esta población carcelaria permanecen en la opacidad: la información penitenciaria está bajo reserva, lo que impide conocer datos básicos sobre las personas detenidas y dificulta el control judicial. Mientras el Gobierno destaca programas de rehabilitación, investigaciones periodísticas han documentado denuncias de abusos, torturas, muertes bajo custodia y redes de corrupción dentro de las cárceles.También abordamos el llamado de la ONU para la liberación inmediata del exalcalde de San Salvador, Ernesto Muyshondt, al concluir que su detención desde 2021 vulnera normas internacionales de derechos humanos. El organismo señaló la falta de una base legal suficiente para justificar su captura, posibles irregularidades en el proceso y una “detención en cadena” que habría prolongado indebidamente su encarcelamiento. Muyshondt, quien en el pasado fue aliado político de Nayib Bukele antes de distanciarse de él, cumple condenas por distintos delitos mientras enfrenta otros procesos judiciales.Además, analizamos el caso del abogado constitucionalista Enrique Anaya, quien cumplió un año en prisión. Organizaciones internacionales han expresado preocupación por presuntas vulneraciones a sus derechos, entre ellas restricciones para comunicarse con sus abogados y familiares. Anaya ha sido una de las voces más críticas del gobierno de Bukele: cuestionó la destitución de magistrados, la reelección presidencial y ha denunciado violaciones a los derechos humanos durante el régimen de excepción.Y en la Nota de Centroamérica hablamos de Guatemala, donde la Fiscalía retiró los cargos contra el periodista Alexander Valdéz y otros comunicadores vinculados a elPeriódico. Organizaciones defensoras de la libertad de prensa consideran esta decisión una señal de cambio tras años de persecución judicial contra periodistas, jueces y activistas. El Resumen es un podcast original de El Faro Audio. Apoya nuestro periodismo independiente ingresando a apoya.elfaro.net. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín semanal para recibir todas nuestras publicaciones. Únete a nuestro canal de WhatsApp para actualizaciones diarias de periodistas del equipo. Síguenos en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram y X.Este episodio fue grabado el viernes 12 de junio de 2026.

Evan Ellis discusses how a banking scandal involving Flavio Bolsonaro has impacted Brazilian polls, giving Lula da Silva a temporary lead. Meanwhile, El Salvador's President Bukele remains highly popular due to a dramatic security transformation that has revitalized urban life, despite international concerns regarding due process and human rights. (16)1920

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-11-26.1900 BRUSSELSAnatol Lieven discusses NATO's top US commander, General Grynkewich, who states Russia is not looking for conflict despite European concerns about US military withdrawals. Lieven agrees, noting that the Russian army is bogged down in Ukraine, making a deliberate attack on NATO members like the Baltics appear militarily absurd. (1)Anatol Lieven examines rising anti-immigrant tensions in the United Kingdom, where violent demonstrations in Belfastand England highlight growing public anger toward sudden demographic changes and crimes allegedly committed by asylum seekers. Lieven suggests these tensions are politically explosive, potentially forcing a leadership change in the Labour Party if right-wing parties continue to gain ground. (2)Leila Philip discusses the ancient Algonquin legend of Great Beaver, an environmental parable about resource hoarding and the creation of the Connecticut River Valley. The story reflects traditional ecological knowledge, emphasizing the beaver's immense power to control the water cycle and shape resilient landscapes. (3)Cliff May argues that Qatar utilizes its vast energy wealth to buy influence through professional sports, media platforms like Al Jazeera, and university campuses. He argues these investments allow the state to manipulate Western academic discourse and hedge political bets while hosting major US military assets. (4)Jack Burnham discusses China and North Korea's strategic alignment, noting that Xi Jinping's festive visit to Pyongyang signals China's willingness to de-emphasize denuclearization in favor of regional stability and strategic balancing against the US. North Korea, now an "arsenal of tyranny," leverages its military experience from the Ukrainian front lines to strengthen its regime. (5)Jack Burnham examines the Pentagon's 1260H list, which identifies Chinese companies allegedly assisting the PRC's military-industrial base, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny for these entities. Burnham recommends streamlining government lists to prevent companies from exploiting gaps and advises retail investors of the national security risks these firms pose. (6)Andrea Ferrara describes using the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate a mysterious red light source initially thought to be the most distant galaxy. By observing luminosity changes over two years, he determined it is likely a rare pair-instability supernova, resulting from the explosion of a massive primordial star. (7)Andrea Ferrara proposes building a 40-meter telescope on the lunar surface to succeed the James Webb Space Telescope. This moon-based facility would avoid atmospheric interference, allowing scientists to directly detect the universe's first stars and resolve long-standing mysteries regarding the aftermath of the Big Bang. (8)Mickey Trescott explains that autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks its own organs, a condition affecting a high percentage of women. The protocol is a diet and lifestyle experiment designed to help individuals identify personal triggers and manage their chronic health symptoms. (9)Mickey Trescott describes how the core autoimmune protocol involves a strict 30-to-90-day elimination phase removing common triggers like grains, dairy, and nightshades. This "detective work" calms the immune system, allowing patients to systematically reintroduce foods to discover which specific ingredients negatively impact their health. (10)Mickey Trescott introduces a modified autoimmune protocol that includes rice and coffee, making it more accessible and affordable than the core version. A successful transition requires tracking baseline symptoms and preparing the kitchen to handle the nutritional demands of the upcoming elimination and reintroduction phases. (11)Mickey Trescott emphasizes consuming nutrient-dense foods like bone broth and fatty fish to resolve inflammation and support the microbiome. During reintroduction, patients identify specific food "villains" by monitoring symptom flare-ups, ultimately empowering them to choose a diet that maintains their long-term vitality. (12)Evan Ellis discusses Bolivia's severe instability as blockades led by supporters of Evo Morales disrupt the capital's supply of food and oxygen. Morales is described as a dangerous figure using cocaine-related funds to destabilize the democratically elected government, posing a significant risk to regional US allies. (13)Evan Ellis highlights a razor-thin election in Peru between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez, exposing deep national divisions over corruption and wealth distribution. The outcome is geopolitically significant, as China already maintains a massive foothold in Peru through control of critical infrastructure, including major ports, mines, and electricity. (14)Evan Ellis notes how public frustration with rising crime and President Petro's "total peace" plan has fueled the rise of hardline political candidates in Colombia. As the country grapples with internal conflict, many Colombians seek a "strong hand" to restore security, mirroring historical law-and-order movements seen in neighboring South Americannations. (15)Evan Ellis discusses how a banking scandal involving Flavio Bolsonaro has impacted Brazilian polls, giving Lula da Silva a temporary lead. Meanwhile, El Salvador's President Bukele remains highly popular due to a dramatic security transformation that has revitalized urban life, despite international concerns regarding due process and human rights. (16)Four name/term corrections: (1) Grinkovich → Grynkewich (General Alexus Grynkewich, current SACEUR) (2) Labor Party → Labour Party (UK spelling per house style) (3) Laya Philip → Leila Philip (the actual author of Beaverland) (6) 126H list → 1260H list (Section 1260H of the NDAA — the standard reference)

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What does it signify when Latino/Latinx artists perform on a global stage? And is representation and visibility ever enough? This episode digs into one performance that dominated cultural conversation this past spring: Colombian pop star, Karol G, was the first Latina to headline Coachella, but her set came with a mix of celebration and critique. This week Diosa and Mala dig into the cost of visibility for Latino/Latinx artists. Do these artists owe us political activism? And what does it signify when they don't meet that need? Tune in to find out! Sources: Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To Los Hermanos Flores used Coachella for Bukele propaganda Controversy surrounds Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles after performing with Karol G at Coachella The Deal Amber Frias for NBCLA Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores the complex security and political landscape of El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele, featuring insights from expert José Salguero. We discuss the history of gang violence, the security policies implemented, and the implications for democracy and regional influence.Nayib Bukele's rise to power was marked by promises of security and stability. However, as Salguero points out, the current security situation cannot be attributed solely to Bukele's policies. Instead, it is a culmination of various factors, including previous government actions and historical trends.Looking ahead, the question remains: will El Salvador ever exit this state of exception? Salguero suggests that the historical context reveals a pattern in which authoritarian regimes maintain power by manipulating public fear and securing compliance through promises of stability.Hailing from El Salvador, José Salguero is a PhD candidate at the Philipps University of Marburg, a Development Economist and Peace and Security Researcher.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.

A Costa Rica, historicamente conhecida como a "Suíça da América Central" por sua estabilidade democrática e ausência de forças armadas, enfrenta hoje a maior crise de segurança de sua história. Entre 2024 e 2025, o avanço do narcotráfico e a guerra entre cartéis pelos portos do Caribe levaram a violência no país a níveis assustadores. Diante do clamor popular por ordem, a recém-eleita presidente conservadora, Laura Fernández, assumiu o poder em 2026 com um plano claro e implacável: tolerância zero contra o crime organizado. Fortemente inspirada pelo presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, Fernández anunciou a construção do CACCO (Centro de Alta Contenção do Crime Organizado), um megapresídio feito para neutralizar as facções. Neste vídeo da Brasil Paralelo, investigamos quem é Laura Fernández, como a nação mais próspera da região foi encurralada pelo crime e se a implementação do "modelo Bukele" poderá salvar a Costa Rica sem comprometer suas sólidas garantias constitucionais. O plano linha dura dará certo?

Ralph speaks to Dr. Marina Nord of the V-Dem Institute about this year's V-Dem Democracy Report and how the Trump Administration is dismantling democracy in the US. Then, Ralph welcomes Dr. Ralph Estes to discuss corporations' shady accounting practices.Dr. Marina Nord is a postdoctoral research fellow at the V-Dem Institute. She is co-author of V-Dem's Democracy Report 2026: “Unraveling The Democratic Era?”.Only six countries during the 21st century have registered larger one-year drops on the aggregate Liberal Democracy Index [than the United States] —and all of them are coups. If you look at the last almost 250 years (so for which we have data going back to 1789), there were only thirty-five instances of more rapid dismantling of democracy—almost all of them were either military coups or international interventions.Dr. Marina NordWe do not measure [Trump's] words. We measure how institutions function de facto. And what is a lot more important for us is not only what he says, but how other institutions (checks and balances) function to constrain him. And one of the things that we see, for example, is that Congress is not constraining him in any way. And this is very, very serious, because if you have a President who violates the law, who violates the Constitution, you should have the judiciary who stand up, the Supreme Court who should stand up to protect the Constitution. You should have the Congress who is not allowed to [abdicate power to the executive]. And this is something that is very, very concerning, a lot more concerning than what Trump is saying. What I find a lot more concerning is that there are no checks and balances to constrain him.Dr. Marina NordWhen looking at the data, we also looked at the countries who managed to stop autocrats similar to Trump. And we tried to analyze which factors contributed to stopping democratic backsliding and turning it around. So research shows that, of course, there is no single recipe, but there are several combinations of factors that may help. One of them is: use whatever institutional safeguards that you still have in the United States…The second thing that we know that still works quite well is robust societal action. And by that we mean not only demonstrations similar to the No Kings protests, but sustained protests, mass pro-democracy protests…And then, of course, one of the things that still should be a possibility to turn things around is the midterm elections.Dr. Marina NordDr. Ralph Estes is Emeritus professor of business and accounting at American University in Washington, D.C., co-founder and vice president of The Center for Advancement of Public Policy, and Emeritus Trustee at the Institute for Policy Studies. He is the author of several books, including Tyranny of the Bottom Line: Why Corporations Make Good People Do Bad Things and Fight the Corpocracy, Take Back Democracy: A Mad As Hell Guide for the 99%.The public has no way of fairly evaluating a corporation except through the press, what it sees in corporate press releases and their claims about being, for example, environmentally responsible and very favorable to customers. And there are no measures on that. Corporation doesn't give us any. Corporation produces a set of financial statements. You won't know how relevant those financial statements are to you and me. They're not relevant at all… In terms of social performance, there's nothing in the corporate reports, the formal reports, that is reliable. Again, you're stuck with what the corporation claims or what the politicians who are lobbying for contributions will admit corporations do… But this is a problem. If the corporation doesn't report it, if the citizens don't know about it, the politicians can try to do something, but they have to start from scratch.Dr. Ralph EstesNews 5/15/26* We begin this week with a bombshell story from Latin America. This week, El País broke what they are calling “Hondurasgate,” an expose centering on leaked audio recordings of conversations between President Donald Trump, Argentinian President Javier Milei and former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández – who was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison on drug trafficking charges in the U.S. but pardoned by Trump last year. In these leaked recordings, the three current and former heads of state discuss the creation of a “channel of spreading fake news with the intention of misinforming and destabilizing” Leftist governments in the region, including those of Gustavo Petro in Colombia and Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico. According to this report, the leaks reveal the involvement of another world leader – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – in the decision to pardon Hernández. El País writes the leaks prove the pardoning of Hernández was “not a gesture of clemency, but the down payment of a broader agreement.” Expect more damning information to come out as more recordings are unearthed, even if so far the American media has largely blacked out this stunning story.* At the same time the Trump administration is seeking to subtly undermine governments like Mexico's, they are executing considerably less subtle covert operations there as well. On March 28th, an explosion blew up the car of alleged narco Francisco Beltran just outside Mexico City. CNN now reports that, while “Mexican authorities have maintained extreme secrecy around the explosion,” multiple sources confirm that this was “a targeted assassination,” carried out by the CIA. Not only that, this operation is reportedly just one of several assassinations carried out by the CIA against rank-and-file cartel members on foreign soil which began last year. Troublingly, CNN notes these operations could be illegal under Mexican law, which prohibits foreign agents from participating in law enforcement operations without the express permission of the federal government. Omar Garcia Harfuch, Mexico's Secretary of Security released a statement indicating that the Mexican government has not granted any such permission, writing “The Government of Mexico categorically rejects any version that seeks to normalize, justify, or suggest the existence of lethal, covert, or unilateral operations by foreign agencies on national territory.”* One ironic aspect of the joint right-wing destabilization effort and CIA covert operations campaign both currently underway in Mexico is the fact that the Sheinbaum government has affected a stunning reduction in murders throughout the country. According to Mexico Solidarity Media, the daily average of intentional homicides has been reduced by 40% between the beginning of the Sheinbaum administration in October 2024 and April 30, 2026, with that last month hitting the lowest level in over a decade – comparable in fact to the United States. We can only hope that Sheinbaum is able to stay the course and continue to drive down the murder rate while simultaneously avoiding the destabilization campaigns being waged against her government.* In Colombia, another state targeted in the Hondurasgate plot, Ivan Cepeda continues to consolidate progressive forces in that country ahead of the presidential election, aiming for a first round victory. This week, Luis Gilberto Murillo, a center-left presidential candidate, dropped out and endorsed Cepeda. While Murillo never rose very high in the polls, he has held high positions in the Colombian government – including Minister of Environment and governor of the department of Choco as well as Colombia's ambassador to the United States and later foreign minister under Gustavo Petro.Colombia One notes that this is the second such withdrawal in recent weeks, with Senator Clara López doing the same, indicating a serious intention among the progressive forces in Colombia to stave off a second round of the presidential election, which could see the right-wing consolidate against Cepeda in a way they have thus far been unable to do ahead of the first round.* Meanwhile, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, a standard bearer for the Latin American Right and a close ally of President Trump, is mired in a new scandal involving his dealings with the MS-13 gang and his ensuing attempts to silence the press. According to PBS, last month the Salvadoran outlet El Faro, in conjunction with PBS FRONTLINE released a documentary titled The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador, which “uncovered evidence that Bukele's administration had offered privileges to gang leaders in prison in exchange for a reduction in homicides and voter support in territories the gangs controlled.” Now, in retaliation for publishing this story, Bukele has reportedly “frozen the personal assets of two of [El Faro's] shareholders,” including editor-in-chief Carlos Dada who said in a press conference that “These are not fiscal measures…They are political measures trying to silence us.” This article notes that the facts presented in The Deal are particularly damning to Bukele, because of his public claims that he “would never negotiate with gangs” because it would grant them legitimacy. Just as it is ironic that the Trump administration is seeking to destabilize the Mexican government while it dramatically reduces murders, so too is it ironic that it is seeking to bolster the Bukele regime even as it carries out secretive deals with the very gangs the U.S. claims to be fighting.* In a wholly different part of the world, the centrist Labour Party government of Keir Starmer in the UK is teetering on the brink of collapse. Starmer's popularity has been declining precipitously ever since he entered office, but the crisis of confidence from within his own party accelerated after the disastrous results of the May 7th local elections. Now, according to CNN, over 100 members of his party in Parliament are calling for him to resign, but the only way to trigger a leadership challenge is for at least 81 Labour MPs to coalesce around a single challenger – and as yet, none have crossed that threshold. Starmer himself has refused to stand down, challenging any other claimants to come forward. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has come the closest to openly challenging Starmer, even resigning his post in the government but stopping short of formally announcing a leadership challenge, the BBC reports. For now, Starmer continues to cling to power but each day could be his last at No. 10.* Turning to American foreign policy news, this week the Senate voted down yet another War Powers Resolution on Iran – the seventh such attempt since the war began in late February. What is notable about this resolution is that it won the support of the most GOP Senators yet – Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – yet still failed by a margin of 50-49 because Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania crossed party lines to vote against the resolution. This from CBS. Even with Fetterman's disloyalty, this vote is significant for the number of Republicans who broke ranks, perhaps indicating a growing unease with the war and particularly its impact on the price of consumer goods, beginning with gasoline and cascading from there.* In more congressional news, Southern states are scrambling to act in the wake of the Callais decision. In South Carolina and Mississippi, state officials have rejected attempts to call special sessions to redraw congressional maps before this year's midterms. But, NPR reports Alabama is moving towards a new map that, like Louisiana, will likely include just one single largely Black, Democratic-leaning congressional district. However, even though some of these states are holding off on redrawing these districts today, it does not mean those districts will be safe tomorrow. And in Tennessee, where the legislature is moving ahead with a plan to do away with the state's majority Black 9th congressional district in a special session – resulting in a revolt by Democrats in the legislature – the Republicans are retaliating by stripping all Democrats from their standing committee seats for “creating disorder,” per StateAffairs.com. Expect this process to get more contentious, and plain uglier, as it grinds ahead.* Next, a story in Fortune highlights the cost of data center construction. According to this story, the nearly 50,000 permanent residents of the California ski resort town of Lake Tahoe – which regularly attracts 25 to 28 million visitors annually – will soon be disconnected from their traditional power source, NV Energy. NV supplies the power to Liberty Utilities, which services the area directly, and NV has informed Liberty that it will stop providing power after May 2027. That power will instead be redirected to data centers, leaving Liberty Utilities less than a year to find another power source. This story notes that “Northern Nevada has become one of the fastest-growing data-center corridors in the country,” with Google, Apple, and Microsoft all having built or planning to build facilities in the area. Gallingly, just last fall NV Energy's director of business development said the company was “eager to serve the new industrial load” but that it would not “impact [their] existing customer base.” This is a troubling preview of what may come as data center expansion continues unchecked.* Finally, in a story that proves once again that corporate greed knows no limits, the Lever is out with a new report on a class-action lawsuit by consumers against “private equity-backed bowling giant Bowlero.” According to the Lever, the suit accuses Bowlero of executing a “‘multi-year anticompetitive scheme to consolidate bowling centers,' which has led to skyrocketing bowling prices, deteriorating lanes, and ‘the veritable destruction of the decades-old pastime of bowling in America.'” The numbers back up this narrative. Bowlero, which had just six locations in 2012, has exploded to 350 today. The company is said to control roughly 35 percent of U.S. bowling revenue – and 95% of all lanes in some markets – as well as acquiring the Professional Bowling Association itself. As with any monopoly, once it had cornered the market Bowlero proceeded to jack up prices, even using AI to do so algorithmically. In a sense, this is a story we have all heard too many times to be surprised, but we can still be shocked by the base greed of corporate executives, even in something as seemingly anodyne as the bowling industry.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

Explore how James McBride (@cnasalvador) is building El Salvador's sovereign aviation infrastructure. From ferrying a helicopter 3,000 miles to launching the first Bitcoin-friendly air taxi, learn how Cielo Norte Aviacion is decentralizing the skies and skipping fiat traffic jams.National sovereignty depends on more than just a digital currency because citizens remain limited by crumbling fiat infrastructure and exhausting traffic jams. In this episode, James McBride argues that freedom requires the physical infrastructure to move as fast as Bitcoin. By launching Cielo Norte Aviacion, James is betting that the future of the Salvadoran Citadel depends on decentralizing the skies to allow for a level of mobility that was previously impossible in Central America.The journey to establish this vision involved a literal trial by fire that started with a grueling international flight from Northern Ontario. James recounts the logistics of ferrying a helicopter 3,000 miles across borders while navigating the shifting regulations of multiple countries and searching for jet fuel in remote regions. This story of grit and proof of work highlights the massive physical effort required to build a new business in the Bitcoin nation and describes the immense relief he felt when the aircraft finally touched down on Salvadoran soil.As James reaches the finish line of his AAC certification, he is preparing to launch a high speed air taxi service that changes the last mile logistics of El Salvador. His fleet offers private charters that reach world class surf breaks like Punta Mango in under thirty minutes so that travelers can bypass the nightmare traffic of San Salvador. This initiative creates a functional network that connects the most remote and beautiful locations in the country to the economic heart of the city.The business expansion includes a clear roadmap for industrial and government support alongside tourism. By utilizing aerial surveying and Lidar technology, Cielo Norte facilitates mining operations and infrastructure planning with a level of precision and speed that drones cannot match. This technical edge and the future addition of fixed-wing aircraft for cargo position the company to become the backbone of Salvadoran industry and a critical pillar of the economic rebirth of the country.James also shares a behind the scenes look at his private meeting with President Bukele where he pitched the vision of making El Salvador the aviation hub of Latin America. This comprehensive family approach spanning from Bitcoin exchanges to the skies reflects a unique moment in history where entrepreneurs are actively building the world they want to live in. Whether you are a pilot interested in technical flight rules or a Bitcoiner looking for the next frontier of growth, this episode demonstrates that the sky is no longer the limit in El Salvador.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about James McBrideX (Company): https://x.com/cnasalvadorWeb: https://www.cielonorteaviacion.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/cielonorteaviacion/WhatsApp (Business Line): +503 7745 8200 Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeachIG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro01:13 Why the McBride family moved their business to El Salvador02:48 Scaling a Canadian mining airline into a Salvadoran charter04:12 Flying a helicopter 3,000 miles from Canada to El Salvador06:15 How air taxis solve the San Salvador traffic nightmare11:51 Navigating 10,000-foot mountain ranges under VFR rules13:38 Why El Salvador's geography is perfect for helicopters16:02 Using Lidar aerial surveying for mining andLive From Bitcoin Beach

In collaboration with the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, FRONTLINE examines the deal between presidents Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele to hold U.S. deportees at CECOT and what each leader stood to gain.

Something to ponder in connection with World Press Freedom Day: If you faced serious punishment for doing your job, would you quit and look for a new one? Or would you continue pursuing your chosen calling?Releasing in the leadup to World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2026, this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch revisits the reporting at the center of the film The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador, and explores the risks facing independent journalists.Among them: The team at the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, whose work anchors the documentary. In conversation with FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath, El Faro Editor-in-Chief Carlos Dada reflect on the outlet's investigation that exposed alleged negotiations between President Nayib Bukele's government and gang leaders — and that drew intense backlash.Dada, now working in exile like much of El Faro's staff, describes the escalating pressure on his newsroom: accusations from Bukele, surveillance using Pegasus spyware, and sustained harassment of reporters. Despite those challenges, Dada frames the decision to keep reporting as a mission and a mantra: “Silence is not an option.”The conversation also explores the broader stakes of the film's reporting — from the history and evolution of gangs like MS-13 to the consequences of Bukele's sweeping security policies, including mass incarceration under a prolonged state of emergency.For Dada, the story is not only about his home country, but about the pressure journalists worldwide are under. As governments consolidate power and restrict access to information, he argues, independent reporting becomes both more difficult and more essential — offering verified facts in the face of propaganda and ensuring the public can still scrutinize those in power.The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador is available to stream now on FRONTLINE's website, FRONTLINE's YouTube channel, the PBS App and PBS Documentaries on Prime.

Preview: Evan Ellis examines a mass trial of 486 gang members in El Salvador under the Bukele regime. Despite due process concerns and mistaken arrests, citizens support the crackdown to achieve unprecedented public safety.1625 SALVADOR