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Affaires étrangères
Réinventer le système multilatéral

Affaires étrangères

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 61:01


durée : 01:01:01 - Affaires étrangères - par : Christine Ockrent - Alors que le Conseil de la paix porté par Donald Trump s'est réuni pour la première fois le 22 janvier à Davos, rassemblant une vingtaine de chefs d'État dont Javier Milei et Viktor Orban, l'ordre multilatéral vacille. Peut-il perdurer, ou doit-il être réinventé ? - réalisation : Luc-Jean Reynaud - invités : Sylvie Matelly Economiste et directrice de l'Institut Jacques Delors; Élie Tenenbaum Directeur du Centre des Études de Sécurité de l'IFRI; Philippe Etienne Ambassadeur de France en Allemagne de 2014 à 2017, ambassadeur de France aux Etats-Unis de 2019 à 2023

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen
LEAKED: Canada Admits It Would Fall to Trump in 48 HOURS

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 120:42 Transcription Available


LEAKED: Canada Admits It Would Fall to Trump in 48 HOURS DESCRIPTION: ☕ DRINK THE COFFEE OF PATRIOTS: Get your "Founding Flavors" roast right now. Support the show and wake up at: ▶ https://4LibertyShop.com

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen
You explicitly selected: ”The End of Work: Why Tech CEOs Think You Are Obsolete

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 120:52 Transcription Available


YOU ARE OBSOLETE: Why The Elites Are Panic Buying Gold (And How We Fight Back) DESCRIPTION: They don't think you're a citizen anymore. They think you're a pet.

Bloomberg Talks
Argentina President Javier Milei Talks Free Trade and Global Economy

Bloomberg Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 26:25 Transcription Available


Javier Milei, President, Republic of Argentina, discusses free trade, markets, governance and global uncertainty with Bloomberg’s Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at Bloomberg House in Davos on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JHIdeas Podcast
Hayek's Bastards: Disha Karnad Jani Interviews Quinn Slobodian

JHIdeas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 73:09


In this episode of In Theory, Disha Karnad Jani interviews Quinn Slobodian on his latest book, "Hayek's Bastards: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right" (Zone Books, 2025). Here, Slobodian looks to the likes of Murray Rothbard, Charles Murray, and Javier Milei and their (mis)readings of Friedrich von Hayek and Ludwig von Mises to reveal the entangled relationship between neoliberalism after the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the Far Right today.

WOLA Podcast
A Year Into the Trump Administration, "We Are in Untested Waters"

WOLA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 45:39


January 20, 2026 is the first anniversary of Donald Trump's second inauguration. As we pass this milestone, WOLA President Carolina Jiménez Sandoval and Vice President for Programs Maureen Meyer join Adam Isacson to take stock of a year that has fundamentally transformed U.S. policy toward Latin America—and not for the better. This episode is a companion of a review analysis that Meyer published on January 15, 2026, tracking how the past year saw U.S. policy undermining democracy and human rights promotion, interfering in elections, hitting immigrants from the region quite hard, and taking the "war on drugs" to new extremes. This episode's conversation traces a dramatic shift: during the period following the Cold War, U.S. policy in the region, despite critical flaws, moved gradually toward cooperation, partnership, and at least rhetorical support for democracy and human rights. That trajectory has reversed. As Meyer explains, democracy promotion has "all but disappeared" from the administration's foreign policy framework. The State Department's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor has been gutted. Over 80 percent of U.S. assistance to Latin America has been cut, including funding for civil society organizations and independent journalists. In place of cooperation, the administration has embraced coercion. A new doctrine designates Latin America as a top U.S. military priority. Nineteen organizations in the region are now listed as foreign terrorist organizations, up from four in early 2025. Most alarmingly, 32 U.S. military strikes on civilian boats in the Caribbean and Pacific have killed at least 124 people—a level of extrajudicial violence that, as Meyer notes, goes "beyond the traditional war on drugs." The guests examine how different leaders are navigating this moment. Populist leaders like El Salvador's Nayib Bukele and Argentina's Javier Milei have aligned themselves closely with the Trump administration. Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum has walked a careful line, cooperating extensively on security while drawing firm boundaries around sovereignty. Brazil's Lula, drawing on decades of political experience, has managed a pragmatic relationship despite ideological differences. The conversation is not without hope. Jiménez emphasizes that democratic backsliding is not the same as authoritarianism: there remains space for resistance. The U.S. Congress has shown signs of reasserting its role: a recent war powers resolution attracted five Republican votes at one point, and proposed foreign aid legislation would restore significant funding for democracy and human rights programs over the administration's objections. The episode closes with a call to action. Civil society organizations throughout the hemisphere continue documenting abuses and advocating for change under increasingly dangerous conditions. U.S. citizens, the guests argue, have a responsibility to remember that their political choices affect millions of lives across Latin America. As Jiménez Sandoval puts it, the decisions Americans make about their own democracy will reverberate far beyond their borders.  

The WorldView in 5 Minutes
Senator to leftist obstetrician: “Can men get pregnant?”; US kills Al-Qaeda leader linked to deadly ISIS attack on US troops; Christian publisher Robert Wolgemuth entered Heaven at 77

The WorldView in 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026


It's Monday, January 19th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Inside Southeast Asia's expanding Islamization In one part of Southeast Asia, angry mobs constantly threaten a congregation with physical violence to try to prevent the Christians from worshipping Jesus. In yet another area, a young Christian female student fends off Muslim men relentlessly pressuring her into marriage, resulting in her forced conversion to Islam. These are real-life situations that countless Christians face daily across Southeast Asia as they live in Muslim-majority nations, reports International Christian Concern. Islam has a strong presence and history in Asia, with 1.3 billion Muslims across the region and 242 million followers in Southeast Asia alone.  More than 60% of the world's Muslims live in Asia. US kills Al-Qaeda leader linked to deadly ISIS attack on US troops U.S. Central Command, known as CENTCOM, announced on Friday a deadly strike on a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda in northeast Syria, reports The Epoch Times. The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two American service members and an interpreter on December 13, 2025, according to a Saturday CENTCOM post on X. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said, “The death of a terrorist operative, linked to the deaths of three Americans, demonstrates our resolve in pursuing terrorists who attack our forces. There is no safe place for those who conduct, plot, or inspire attacks on American citizens and our warfighters. We will find you.” Argentinian President Javier Milei defends unborn babies The abortion wars in Argentina are ongoing, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Javier Milei, who was elected president of Argentina in December 2023, ran on a staunchly pro-life platform. During his campaign, he promised to repeal Argentina's pro-abortion law, which passed narrowly in December 2020, and allows a mother to have her unborn baby killed up until 14 weeks of gestation. In a 2023 interview, Milei said, “It is true that women have the right to their own bodies. But the child in a woman's body is not her body. … That makes abortion a murder, enabled and aggravated by a power imbalance against a child that has no way to defend itself. … Life is a continuum with two quantum leaps – birth and death. Any interruption in the interim is murder.” In Psalm 139:13, King David told God, “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb.” To his credit, Argentinian President Milei has halted the national distribution of abortion kill pills, canceling the planned distribution of over 100,000 doses. Abortion groups claim that these barriers likely account for the drop in the Argentinian abortion rate from 107,500 in 2023 to 79,186 in 2024. Senator to leftist obstetrician: “Can men get pregnant?” In a January 14th hearing on Abortion Kill Pill safety before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri could not get a straight answer from Dr. Nisha Verma, a board member of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about basic biological reality. Listen. HAWLEY: “Dr. Verma, do you think that men can get pregnant?” VERMA: “I'm not really sure what the goal of the question is.” HAWLEY: “The goal is just to establish a biological reality. You just said a moment ago that ‘science and evidence should control, not politics.' So, let's just test that proposition. Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “I take care of people with many identities, but …” HAWLEY: “Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “I take care of many women that can get pregnant. I do take care of people that don't identify as women that…” HAWLEY: “Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “Again, as I'm saying …” HAWLEY: “Let me just remind you what you testified to a moment ago. ‘Science and evidence should control, not politics.' Can men get pregnant? You're a doctor.” VERMA: “I totally agree that science and evidence should guide medicine.” HAWLEY: “Do science and evidence tell us that men can get pregnant? Biological men, can they get pregnant?” VERMA: “I also think yes/no questions like this are a political tool.” HAWLEY: “No, yes/no questions are about the truth, doctor. Let's not make a mockery of this proceeding. This is about science and evidence, and I'm asking you. “The United States Supreme Court just heard arguments yesterday at great length on this question. This is not a hypothetical question. This is not theoretical. It affects real people in their real lives. And you're here as an expert, called by the other side, as an expert. You're a doctor, and you follow the science and the evidence. So, I just want to know, based on the science, can men get pregnant? That's a ‘yes or no' question. It really is, I think.” VERMA: “I think you're trying to reduce the complexity of a lot.” HAWLEY: “I'm not. It's not complex. I'm trying to get to an answer, and I'm trying to test, frankly, your veracity as a medical professional and as a scientist. Can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “I think you're also conflating male and female.” HAWLEY: “This is extraordinary. No, I'm not conflating male with female. They're two different things. There's biological men and there's biological women. And I want to know, can men get pregnant?” VERMA: “What you are talking about is biological.” HAWLEY: “I'm not going to answer my question.” VERMA: “biological males….” HAWLEY: “This isn't hard, doctor. Can men get pregnant? Yes or No?” Instead of answering Senator Hawley's very simple question, Dr. Verma continued to play games and sidestep a direct answer. VERMA: “I would be more than happy to have a conversation with you that is not coming from a place of trying to be polarized and pushing…” HAWLEY: “I'm not trying to be polarizing. I'm trying to ask. I think it is extraordinary that we are here in a hearing about science and about women. And for the record, it's women who get pregnant, not men. “Science shows that this abortion drug causes adverse health events in 11% of cases. That's 22 times greater than the FDA label, another fact you haven't acknowledged, and yet you won't even acknowledge the basic reality that biological men don't get pregnant. “There's a difference between biological men and biological women. I don't know how we can take you seriously and your claims to be a person of science, if you won't level with us on this basic issue. I thought we were past all of this, frankly.” Christian publisher Robert Wolgemuth entered Heaven at 77 And finally, the widow of the recently deceased Christian author and publisher Robert Wolgemuth, remembered by ministry leaders as a “legend in Christian publishing,” has revealed additional details about his sudden death, reports the Christian Post. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, the founder of Revive Our Hearts ministry, who married Wolgemuth in 2015, published a social media post last Thursday, providing additional details about her husband's final days before his death on January 10 at age 77.  She explained, “Early Christmas Eve morning, I took him to the ER, as he was in pain, struggling to breathe. He declined quickly and within a few days was totally unresponsive. On January 10, I returned to our home a widow. That same day, Robert moved to his eternal Home, to find unending joy and rest with Christ.”  Nancy added, “In the midst of tears aplenty, I rejoice in the incredible joy and gift of walking with Robert as his wife for the last ten years.” Evangelist Greg Laurie said, “Robert helped bring about the New Believer's Bible, which has literally touched millions of people around the world, as well as my book Jesus Revolution.  As Robert often said, ‘The anticipation of Heaven changes everything.' May we all live with that anticipation.” No doubt, upon admission to Heaven, Robert Wolgemuth heard the words of Matthew 25:23 from his Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, January 19th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Podcast de Juan Ramón Rallo
Incendios en la Patagonia: ¿culpa de Javier Milei?

Podcast de Juan Ramón Rallo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 9:15


El fuego ha arrasado 25.000 hectáreas en la Patagonia argentina. Muchos medios se han tirado en tromba a echarle la culpa a los recortes de Javier Milei o a su alianza con el Estado de Israel. ¿Pero guardan alguna relación? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Life French
Réformes en Argentine (Reforms in Argentina)

Real Life French

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 3:03


Sous la présidence de Javier Milei, l'Argentine adopte des réformes économiques radicales visant à libéraliser le marché, suscitant des débats sur leur impact social.Traduction :Under President Javier Milei, Argentina implements radical economic reforms to liberalize the market, sparking debates on social impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louis French Lessons
Réformes en Argentine (Reforms in Argentina)

Louis French Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 3:03


Sous la présidence de Javier Milei, l'Argentine adopte des réformes économiques radicales visant à libéraliser le marché, suscitant des débats sur leur impact social.Traduction :Under President Javier Milei, Argentina implements radical economic reforms to liberalize the market, sparking debates on social impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jornal da Manhã
Jornal da Manhã - 18/01/2026 | Trump convida Lula para Conselho da Paz em Gaza / Tofolli e o Banco Master

Jornal da Manhã

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 208:28


Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste domingo (18): O presidente Donald Trump convidou oficialmente o presidente Lula para integrar o "Conselho da Paz", novo órgão internacional liderado por Washington para supervisionar a reconstrução e a transição política na Faixa de Gaza. Enquanto líderes como Javier Milei e Santiago Peña aceitaram prontamente, o governo brasileiro adotou uma postura cautelosa. O Itamaraty solicitou detalhes sobre a função real do Brasil no comitê, já que o órgão opera fora da estrutura da ONU e sob comando direto de Trump. Interlocutores do Planalto avaliam se a adesão daria o aval de Lula à política externa americana para a região ou se garantiria ao país uma cadeira estratégica na pacificação do Oriente Médio. A Associação Nacional dos Delegados de Polícia Federal (ADPF) divulgou uma nota pública de forte teor crítico às recentes decisões do ministro Dias Toffoli no caso do Banco Master. A entidade classifica como "perplexidade institucional" as ordens de Toffoli que estabeleceram prazos exíguos para oitivas e determinaram que materiais apreendidos fossem enviados lacrados diretamente ao STF, impedindo a perícia imediata da corporação. A economia brasileira registrou alta de 0,7% em novembro de 2024, segundo dados do IBC-Br divulgados pelo Banco Central. Em entrevista ao Jornal da Manhã, o economista Roberto Troster analisa que, embora o número supere as expectativas iniciais, o crescimento ocorre sob a pressão de juros elevados. O Ministério da Saúde iniciou neste fim de semana a vacinação-piloto com o imunizante Butantan-DV, a primeira vacina de dose única contra a dengue no mundo. A campanha começou no sábado (17) em Maranguape (CE) e Nova Lima (MG), e chega a Botucatu (SP) neste domingo (18). O público-alvo compreende pessoas de 15 a 59 anos, com o objetivo de avaliar a eficácia do imunizante 100% nacional na redução de casos graves e hospitalizações. Em um pronunciamento oficial neste sábado (17), o líder supremo do Irã, Ali Khamenei, admitiu pela primeira vez que as recentes manifestações no país deixaram "milhares de mortos". O aiatolá, no entanto, eximiu as forças de segurança de culpa e classificou as vítimas como resultado de uma "conspiração americana". Khamenei chamou o presidente Donald Trump de "criminoso" por incentivar o caos e oferecer apoio militar aos manifestantes, que chamou de "soldados a pé" dos EUA. A admissão ocorre sob forte pressão de Washington, após Trump ameaçar uma intervenção direta caso a matança de civis não fosse interrompida, mantendo o Oriente Médio em alerta máximo. A União Europeia convocou uma reunião extraordinária para discutir as novas diretrizes comerciais anunciadas pelo governo de Donald Trump. O presidente americano sinalizou a imposição de tarifas caso não haja avanços nas negociações estratégicas sobre a Groenlândia. Em Bruxelas, líderes europeus analisam o impacto económico das taxas e buscam uma posição unificada para o diálogo com Washington. O impasse ocorre num momento de redefinição de prioridades no Ártico, com os Estados Unidos a reforçarem o interesse na região por questões de segurança. O Departamento de Justiça dos Estados Unidos oficializou uma acusação grave contra a Test Flying Academy da África do Sul (TFASA) por exportação ilegal de tecnologia militar. Segundo Washington, a academia teria camuflado operações para enviar simuladores de voo de última geração e dados de guerra antissubmarino para o exército chinês. Containers com os equipamentos foram apreendidos em Durban após um alerta da inteligência americana. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning Liberty
Dumb BLEEP of the Week! - Sad Lindsey Graham, Ford Worker, Laura Loomer & More || 1713

Good Morning Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 79:12


In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss the most absurd and frustrating events in politics for the week. Key topics include Lindsey Graham's emotional reaction to recent events, the funding of the National Endowment for Democracy, and the ongoing MAGA delusions claiming Javier Milei's policies in Argentina are inspired by Trump. The episode also covers everything from trans issues in healthcare, NYC's new anti-semitic token, and the controversy surrounding Trump's response to a factory worker's outburst. Tune in for a lively discussion on the week's 'dumbest bleeps!' 00:00 Intro 02:34 Sad Lindsey Graham and Iran Discussion 06:19 Ted Cruz and Foreign Relations 16:10 Presidential War Powers Debate 22:06 National Endowment for Democracy Funding 29:04 Transgender Issues and Medical Professionals 33:11 Eric Adams and NYC Token 38:15 Reflecting on BLM and Election Year 38:47 Scott Adams' Controversial Statements 40:53 Debate on Racism and Polls 47:37 Trump's Encounter at Ford Plant 50:21 Union and Free Speech Controversies 59:42 MAGA Delusions and Policies 01:05:40 Nurses' Strike and CEO Pay 01:15:01 Concluding Thoughts and Voting  

Valuetainment
"Argentina Moved BUCKETS!" - Milei SHOCKS Critics With $2.5B Loan Payback

Valuetainment

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 10:13


Argentina has fully repaid the U.S. for a currency swap deal many critics said would fail. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down how Javier Milei stabilized inflation, restored global credibility, and why this rare foreign intervention actually paid U.S. taxpayers back with interest.

Good Morning Liberty
America's Founding Principles of Individualism and Economic Freedom Remain Exceptional w/ Agustina Vergara Cid || 1712

Good Morning Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 79:39


New U.S. citizen Agustina Vergara Cid joins Josh to share why she chose this moment to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming an American. They discuss two of her recent articles. The first explores the founding principles that make America exceptional and the disastrous consequences when the nation strays from them. Her clear message to fellow Americans: We must take pride in our founding principles and hold our leaders accountable to them. The second article highlights the economic progress in her former country of Argentina under libertarian President Javier Milei. They examine how his pro-market reforms have stabilized the economy and share real-life stories of Argentinians who, for the first time in years, now have genuine hope for the future.   Augustina's articles: https://newideal.aynrand.org/how-trump-resembles-those-who-ruined-argentina/. if-you-really-love-america-push-it i-just-came-back-from-argentina-mileis-economy-is-working   Follow Agustina on X, Substack, and at Young Voices: agustinavcid https://substack.com/@agustinavcid agustina-vergara-cid  

Les Grandes Gueules
Javier Milei désigne deux GG comme des Milei français ! - 15/01

Les Grandes Gueules

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 11:50


Pour débuter l'émission de ce jeudi 15 janvier 2026, les GG : Abel Boyi, éducateur, Bruno Poncet, cheminot, et Barbara Lefebvre, prof d'histoire-géographie, débattent du sujet du jour : Javier Milei désigne deux GG comme des Milei français !

Les Grandes Gueules
Les Grandes Gueules du 15 janvier : Abel Boyi, Bruno Poncet et Barbara Lefebvre - 9h/10h

Les Grandes Gueules

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 42:25


Aujourd'hui, dans la première heure des Grandes Gueules, les GG sont revenues sur "Javier Milei désigne deux GG comme des Milei français !" et "Des militaires français envoyés au Groenland : inquiétant ?", avant d'échanger leur point de vue dans le "On s'en fout, on s'en fout pas".

El Resaltador de la Realidad
#LoQueDiceLaCalle | Ep. 43 El 2026 y el nuevo orden geopolítico

El Resaltador de la Realidad

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 54:03


En este episodio de El Resaltador de la Realidad analizamos las consecuencias geopolíticas tras el arresto de Nicolás Maduro en Venezuela y el giro agresivo de la política exterior de los Estados Unidos bajo Donald Trump.Discutimos las nuevas amenazas diplomáticas y militares hacia Cuba, México y Colombia, el conflicto diplomático con Dinamarca por Groenlandia, la situación en la Patagonia argentina donde convergen intereses internacionales que involucran al presidente Javier Milei y a Israel, y las implicaciones de una nueva propuesta en Washington que evalúa la independencia de Puerto Rico desde el Congreso de Estados Unidos.Un programa cargado de contexto histórico, derecho internacional y análisis político para entender lo que no te explican en los medios tradicionales.#ElResaltadorDeLaRealidad #Geopolitica #PuertoRico #EstadosUnidos #Trump #Venezuela #Maduro #Cuba #Mexico #Colombia #Argentina #Patagonia #Israel #Groenlandia #Dinamarca #Milei #IndependenciaDePuertoRico #WashingtonDC #PoliticaInternacional #Radio #Análisis #Noticias #ONU #AmericaLatina

The Wright Report
14 JAN 2026: Secret Service Failure, Vance & Trump at Risk // Mystery U.S. Weapons // Battle for Minneapolis Rages // Global: Greenland, Venezuela, China, Iran, Argentina (Good News!)

The Wright Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 33:03


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 Wednesday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan exposes a stunning Secret Service breach that put Vice President JD Vance and President Trump at risk, explains why emerging weapons like bioweapons and directed energy systems are reshaping warfare, and tracks escalating political and legal clashes tied to immigration enforcement, Venezuela, Greenland, China, and Iran. Secret Service Scandal Puts Leaders at Risk: An undercover sting revealed that Secret Service agent Tomas Escotto shared highly sensitive security details about Vice President JD Vance and President Trump, including movement patterns and advance travel plans. Bryan explains how such pattern of life leaks are exactly how foreign intelligence services plan assassinations and warns that internal ideological bias inside protective services now poses a grave national security threat. New Weapons That Change Everything: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth publicly warned that future military dominance will hinge on hypersonic missiles, long-range drones, space systems, biotechnologies, and directed energy weapons. Bryan breaks down why targeted bioweapons and portable energy weapons are no longer science fiction, how they may already have been used in Venezuela, and why cartels or hostile states gaining access would be catastrophic. SPR and Venezuelan Oil Strategy: Congress and the White House are considering how to use Venezuelan oil now under U.S. control to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Because the oil is heavy and high in sulfur, officials may sell it on the open market and purchase more suitable crude instead, turning Venezuela's resources into strategic leverage. Minnesota Protests Turn Organized and Political: Far left activists continue coordinated attacks on ICE officers in Minneapolis, with media outlets downplaying the political funding and organization behind the protests. Bryan explains why lawsuits by Minnesota officials to block federal immigration enforcement are political theater designed to energize the Abolish ICE movement, not serious legal efforts. Trump Moves Against Sanctuary Policies and Fraud: President Trump warned that federal funding will be cut off to sanctuary jurisdictions within ninety days unless they comply with immigration law. He also announced plans to revoke citizenship obtained through fraud nationwide, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming investigations are underway in all fifty states. Greenland Becomes a Spy Battlefield: As U.S., Danish, Chinese, and Russian interests collide over Greenland, Bryan answers a listener question on CIA operations there. He explains how U.S. intelligence identifies motivations, recruits sources, and counters Russian and Chinese influence as all sides quietly prepare for long term control of the Arctic. Global Power Plays Intensify: The Pentagon is repositioning naval assets near Venezuela while courts battle over deportations. Trump is quietly seeking seizure warrants for Russian-flagged ghost fleet tankers to squeeze Moscow and Tehran. Meanwhile, new assessments warn China could neutralize the U.S. Navy around Taiwan by mass-producing hypersonic missiles faster than America can replace them. Iran and Argentina Close the Episode: Iran's protest death toll may exceed twenty thousand as Trump weighs military action despite regional warnings. Bryan closes with rare good news as Argentina repaid a $2.5 billion U.S. loan with interest, bolstering President Javier Milei's reforms and delivering a win for American taxpayers.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 14 2026 Wright Report, Secret Service breach JD Vance, Tomas Escotto sting operation, Pete Hegseth new weapons warning, bioweapons directed energy systems, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Venezuelan oil, Minneapolis ICE protests Abolish ICE, sanctuary city funding cutoff, citizenship revocation fraud, CIA operations Greenland Arctic, China hypersonic missile threat Taiwan, Iran protest death toll Trump decision, Argentina Milei loan repayment

Kibbe on Liberty
Ep 368 | Can Another Javier Milei Save Venezuela? | Guest: Ian Vásquez

Kibbe on Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 51:51


With the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, the future of the Venezuelan government is an open question. Will we see a mere continuation of the Maduro regime, which left the country economically devastated, or will we instead see the kind of fundamental reforms that have worked so well for Javier Milei in Argentina? Matt Kibbe is joined by Ian Vásquez, Vice President of International Studies at the Cato Institute, to discuss the next steps for the Trump Administration. In a best-case scenario, Trump would work with Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado to bring libertarian reforms to Venezuela, putting the country back on the path towards the kind of freedom and prosperity it enjoyed prior to Hugo Chavez's socialist takeover.

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen
THE CHAINSAW VINDICATION: How the Principles of Liberty and Javier Milei Saved Argentina

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 119:40 Transcription Available


The experts told us it was impossible. The media told us it was dangerous. They were wrong. Today, we look at the undeniable data coming out of Argentina: Inflation is dead, rents are down, and the "Ministry of Deregulation" is proving that Liberty isn't just a theory—it's the only solution. Austin breaks down the "Law of Fallen Leaves," the failure of the US media to admit they lied, and why Donald Trump needs to import the Chainsaw to Washington immediately.

The Secret Teachings
Fear Frequency Delta Farce Fire (1/13/26)

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 120:01 Transcription Available


The story about sonic weapons being deployed alongside super-soldiers in Venezuela is very likely nothing more than rebranding propaganda for the U.S. military. The source is vague, was shared by the White House press secretary, and references things that were used in Iraq over two decades ago, and on American protestors in the past. The propaganda encourages us to think about how amazing and advanced the military is when, in fact, the technology is old, and reports are that dozens were injured and a helicopter was struck in the operation. Such sonic or even microwave technology is openly discussed by Raytheon and Lockheed.Further south of Venezuela is the Patagonia region of Latin America, including Chile and Argentina. The area has recently been set ablaze by fires that have destroyed precious land. Locals have accused Israelis of starting the fires so they can buy up the land, something confirmed by several stories: Jewish President of Argentina, Javier Milei, allowing foreigners to buy land after fires; Israelis being convicted of starting fires as far back as 2011; radio reports and military officials. All of this confirms the Andinia Plan. This story shows us that one does not need trillion-dollar space lasers to start fires and the idea of “Jewish Space Lasers” is yet another misleading piece of propaganda. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info- EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Os Pingos nos Is
Milei manifesta apoio aos Bolsonaros | Congresso avalia veto de Lula

Os Pingos nos Is

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 119:26


Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta segunda-feira (12):O presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, afirmou preferir a eleição de um integrante da família Bolsonaro à Presidência do Brasil, em vez do que chamou de “socialismo do século 21”, em referência a Lula (PT). Em entrevista à imprensa argentina, Milei criticou o governo petista e disse não ver espaço para diálogo com a esquerda. Mesmo durante o recesso legislativo, o Congresso Nacional se articula para analisar o veto do presidente Lula (PT) ao PL da dosimetria. Além dessa proposta, parlamentares devem deliberar sobre outros 69 vetos presidenciais. A movimentação marca uma nova fase de tensão entre o Legislativo e o Planalto, já que quase metade dos vetos do governo foi derrubada desde o início da gestão. O senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) retornou dos Estados Unidos sem conseguir o encontro desejado com o secretário de Estado americano Marco Rubio, considerado estratégico para a pré-campanha presidencial. A ausência da agenda e declarações sobre o papel de Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL) geraram incômodo entre lideranças do centrão, que veem riscos de desgaste político. A saída de Ricardo Lewandowski do Ministério da Justiça e as mudanças feitas pela oposição levaram o governo a reavaliar a PEC da Segurança Pública. Interlocutores do Planalto afirmam que o Executivo perdeu o controle do texto e avalia desistir da proposta para evitar uma derrota no Congresso. Segundo a base aliada, o texto atual contraria a orientação do presidente Lula (PT). Levantamento mostra que o governo Lula (PT) ampliou o uso do sigilo como justificativa para negar pedidos feitos com base na Lei de Acesso à Informação. Entre 2023 e 2025, mais de 30 mil solicitações não foram respondidas, e a taxa de negativas por sigilo subiu para 34%, acima do registrado no governo anterior. A CGU afirma que os critérios seguem a legislação vigente. A presidente interina da Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, afirmou que o presidente Lula (PT) demonstrou preocupação após a prisão de Nicolás Maduro pelos Estados Unidos. Segundo ela, Lula entrou em contato no dia da captura e ofereceu ajuda humanitária, incluindo o envio de medicamentos ao país.O governo Lula (PT) prepara uma ofensiva política para dialogar com motoristas de aplicativos, grupo visto no Planalto como majoritariamente simpático ao bolsonarismo. A estratégia inclui a criação de um grupo de trabalho e visitas a estados para ouvir demandas da categoria e discutir a regulamentação do trabalho por aplicativos que tramita na Câmara dos Deputados. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

3 em 1
Irã afirma que está preparado para guerra / Trump fala em tomar a Groenlândia

3 em 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 119:45


No 3 em 1 desta segunda-feira (12), o destaque foi a declaração do ministro das Relações Exteriores do Irã, Abbas Araghchi, de que o país está preparado tanto para a guerra quanto para negociações. A afirmação é uma resposta às ameaças de intervenção militar feitas pelo presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que prometeu agir diante da repressão violenta a manifestantes no Irã. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, reacendeu a discussão sobre o controle da Groenlândia, ao afirmar que o território será tomado “de um jeito ou de outro”. Diante do aumento da tensão, países europeus já avaliam o envio de tropas para a região como forma de reforçar a segurança local. Reportagem: Luca Bassani. O ministro do Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU), Vital do Rêgo, reuniu-se com representantes do Banco Central para discutir o processo de liquidação do Banco Master. Segundo o ministro, não há “nenhuma rusga” entre os órgãos, e o presidente do BC, Gabriel Galípolo, concordou com a inspeção para garantir maior segurança jurídica ao processo. Reportagem: Igor Damasceno. O presidente Lula (PT) determinou que a Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) e a Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) apurem falhas no fornecimento de energia pela Enel na Grande São Paulo. Em despacho publicado nesta segunda-feira (12), Lula solicitou a elaboração de um relatório detalhado sobre todas as providências adotadas pela concessionária desde a primeira interrupção relevante. Reportagem: Camila Yunes. O presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, reafirmou sua posição política ao declarar que “prefere uma solução com os Bolsonaro e não uma solução com o socialismo do século 21”, em referência indireta ao presidente Lula (PT). Em resposta, o deputado Eduardo Bolsonaro elogiou o posicionamento do líder argentino, afirmando que Milei “tem a bússola moral em dia”. O ministro Alexandre de Moraes concedeu progressão ao regime semiaberto ao hacker Walter Delgatti, condenado a oito anos e três meses de prisão pela invasão aos sistemas do CNJ. Delgatti cumpriu mais de 20% da pena e apresentou bom comportamento. Já a deputada Carla Zambelli, também envolvida no caso, permanece presa em Roma, na Itália, onde aguarda uma possível mudança no processo para ser extraditada ao Brasil. Reportagem: Julia Fermino. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jornal da Manhã
Jornal da Manhã - 11/01/2026 | Prisão de Maduro impacta venezuelanos no Brasil

Jornal da Manhã

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 181:41


Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste domingo (11): Segundo o Comitê Nacional para os Refugiados, 90% dos refugiados no Brasil vêm da Venezuela. A repórter Camila Yunes foi até a Vila Reencontro, em São Paulo, mostrar a realidade de famílias que atravessaram a fronteira e como elas receberam a notícia da prisão de Maduro. Após 18 meses, o governo brasileiro deixará de representar os interesses argentinos em Caracas, na Venezuela. A decisão acontece em meio à tensão pós-invasão dos EUA na Venezuela e atritos diplomáticos causados por postagens de Javier Milei. Entenda como será a transição para o governo italiano. Com as maiores reservas do mundo, cerca de 303 bilhões de barris, a Venezuela pode voltar a ser uma potência energética sob tutela americana? A professora de Relações Internacionais, Mariana Maranhão, analisa se a entrada desse petróleo no mercado pode derrubar os preços internacionais e como fica a OPEP nessa história. Após a saída de Ricardo Lewandowski, o Conselho Nacional de Secretários de Segurança Pública (CONSESP) defende abertamente a divisão do Ministério da Justiça. Em carta, a entidade sugere nomes como Andrei Rodrigues (PF) e Chico Lucas (PI) para comandar uma pasta exclusiva de Segurança Pública. O cinema brasileiro pode fazer história novamente. O filme "O Agente Secreto", de Kleber Mendonça Filho, concorre em três categorias no Globo de Ouro, incluindo Melhor Filme de Drama e Melhor Ator para Wagner Moura. Veja a análise de especialistas sobre as chances de vitória contra concorrentes de peso. A Justiça de São Paulo concluiu que não há vínculo entre o Banco Master, de Daniel Vorcaro, e operações que investigam lavagem de dinheiro do PCC. O repórter André Anelli explica a decisão. Além disso, a contagem regressiva começou para o FGC pagar 1,6 milhão de investidores. Partidos da Groenlândia rejeitaram a oferta de compra de Trump. O presidente dos EUA afirmou que, se não controlar a ilha, China ou Rússia o farão. A Casa Branca considera opções, inclusive força militar. A primeira-ministra da Dinamarca alertou que a anexação significaria o fim da OTAN, mas Trump disse estar disposto a sacrificar a aliança. A ex-primeira-dama Michelle Bolsonaro afirmou que Jair Bolsonaro (PL) sofre com perda de equilíbrio e tonturas causadas por medicamentos, o que teria provocado sua queda da cama e o traumatismo craniano leve. Tirso Meirelles, presidente da FAESP (Federação da Agricultura e Pecuária de São Paulo), avalia que os impactos do acordo Mercosul-UE serão de longo prazo devido ao forte protecionismo global (citando barreiras da China e EUA). Apesar das salvaguardas europeias, ele vê o acesso a um mercado de 750 milhões de pessoas como oportunidade para provar a sustentabilidade brasileira. Wanderlei Nogueira analisa a projeção da FIFA de atingir US$ 4 bilhões em receitas de transmissão para a próxima Copa. A Europa segue como o maior mercado. Enquanto a América do Norte tem o maior contrato individual, EUA com Fox/Telemundo, cerca de US$ 1,2 bi, impulsionada pelas sedes. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Os Pingos nos Is
Lula veta PL da Dosimetria / Congresso articula derrubada do veto

Os Pingos nos Is

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 118:50


Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta quinta-feira (08):A decisão do presidente Lula (PT) de vetar o projeto que trata da dosimetria das penas aumentou a tensão entre o Palácio do Planalto e o Congresso Nacional. O relator da proposta, o deputado Paulinho da Força, criticou o veto e afirmou que o governo optou pelo confronto político. Lideranças do Legislativo já se articulam para derrubar a decisão presidencial. Durante evento do governo, o presidente Lula (PT) afirmou que o 8 de Janeiro entrou para a história como uma vitória da democracia sobre tentativas de tomada de poder. A fala foi interpretada por críticos como discurso de viés político-eleitoral. O governador Ronaldo Caiado acusou o governo do presidente Lula (PT) de ser conivente com o crime organizado após medidas do Ministério da Justiça que alteram regras de atuação na segurança pública. Segundo Caiado, a portaria condiciona repasses federais aos estados e representa uma violação do pacto federativo. O senador Flávio Bolsonaro (Partido Liberal) afirmou que, em caso de vitória eleitoral, pretende indicar o irmão Eduardo Bolsonaro para o Ministério das Relações Exteriores. A declaração gerou reação negativa entre aliados do centrão, que avaliam o anúncio como precipitado e veem risco de afastamento de partidos de centro e eleitores menos alinhados à polarização. O Senado custeou passagens aéreas do senador Flávio Bolsonaro (Partido Liberal) para São Paulo, onde ele participou de um evento ligado à pré-campanha presidencial. Após a repercussão negativa, o parlamentar afirmou que houve erro de sua equipe e disse que irá devolver os valores aos cofres da Casa Legislativa. O senador Ciro Nogueira afirmou não ver mais possibilidade de o governador Tarcísio de Freitas disputar a Presidência da República e classificou como irreversível a candidatura do senador Flávio Bolsonaro. Segundo ele, Tarcísio precisaria do aval de Jair Bolsonaro, considerado hoje improvável. O presidente da Assembleia Nacional da Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, anunciou a libertação de presos políticos no país após a queda de Nicolás Maduro. Estimativas apontam que mais de 800 presos políticos ainda estejam sob custódia, sem definição oficial sobre quantos serão beneficiados pela medida. O governo federal sinalizou que pode barrar cerca de R$ 11 bilhões em emendas parlamentares, segundo o ministro da Casa Civil, Rui Costa. A justificativa é que o valor extrapola regras acordadas com o Congresso e parâmetros definidos pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal. A medida pode ampliar a tensão entre o Palácio do Planalto e o Legislativo. Dados do Instituto de Estatística da cidade de Buenos Aires apontam queda da pobreza e da pobreza extrema durante o governo de Javier Milei. No terceiro trimestre de 2025, o índice de pobreza recuou de 28,1% para 17,3%, enquanto a taxa de indigência caiu de 11% para pouco mais de 5%. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 32:27


For decades, Venezuela has been ravaged by socialism and the rule of strongmen like Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. It is a country that has watched its most capable citizens flee for more than a decade. But after the shocking capture and arrest of Nicolás Maduro, as you can imagine, I've been getting questions left and right from the Expat Money community about the situation in Venezuela.  In today's episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down what this arrest means for international law and geopolitical power, what it may mean inside Venezuela, and why this is not a classic “regime change” story. We also speculate on the real motives behind the move, who may be pulling strings, and where this could go next. IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in as Marc and I discuss what Maduro's arrest means for international law and geopolitical power politicsLearn why this is not a traditional regime change and what that means for Venezuela internallyHear our take on how this fits into Trump's renewed focus on Latin America and the Monroe DoctrineFind out what we think the real motives are, who the key players may be, and what comes next STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up January 10th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America's Shift Toward Freedom 365: The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador's Radical Transformation 340: Expat News: Trump Sends Rubio To Panama & Javier Milei's Meme Coin Scandal

Entendez-vous l'éco ?
En Argentine, un nouveau régime de change pour stabiliser le peso se cale sur l'inflation

Entendez-vous l'éco ?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 5:48


durée : 00:05:48 - Le Journal de l'éco - par : Anne-Laure Chouin - L'an dernier, le président Javier Milei avait mis en place un système de flottement contrôlé du peso. Et depuis le 1er janvier, ce flottement a encore été assoupli, avec un ajustement du change qui se fera en fonction de l'inflation. Une inflation qui a fortement baissé ces deux dernières années.

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen
Trump Captures Maduro — And the World Freaks Out

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 136:58


MADURO CAPTURED — When America Acts, the World Changes Donald Trump didn't debate Nicolás Maduro. He acted. In a stunning operation, the U.S. removed a narco-state dictator from power and took him into custody, and the global reaction has been pure chaos. Today, we break down what happened, why it matters, and why this moment exposes the difference between decisive leadership and endless paralysis.

O Assunto
Venezuela invadida por Trump e a deposição de Maduro

O Assunto

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 51:51


Convidados: Leonardo Trevisan, prof. de Relações Internacionais da ESPM; e Oliver Stuenkel, prof. de Relações Internacionais da FGV e pesquisador da Universidade Harvard e do Carnegie Endowment. AVISO: O Assunto volta com episódio novo na terça-feira, 6 de janeiro. Sábado, 3 de janeiro de 2026. Ainda durante a madrugada, uma operação com soldados da tropa de elite dos EUA capturou Nicolás Maduro dentro de um complexo militar na capital Caracas. Maduro, que governava a Venezuela há 12 anos, foi pego junto com sua mulher e, depois, levado para os EUA, onde, segundo autoridades locais, será julgado por narcoterrorismo e outros três crimes. O ataque de Trump foi colocado em curso após meses de escalada na tensão no Caribe. Desde agosto, os EUA realizaram operações marítimas perto da costa da Venezuela, e Trump por várias vezes ameaçou regime agora deposto. A ação do presidente dos EUA foi criticada pelo governo brasileiro e por diversos países, mas recebeu apoio de alguns líderes, como o argentino Javier Milei. Neste episódio especial, Natuza Nery recebe Leonardo Trevisan, professor de Relações Internacionais da ESPM, e Oliver Stuenkel, professor de Relações Internacionais da FGV e pesquisador da Universidade Harvard e do Carnegie Endowment. Leonardo explica quais acordos internacionais Trump desrespeitou ao invadir o território venezuelano, pegar Maduro e levá-lo aos EUA. O professor da ESPM avalia quais são os reais interesses de Trump na Venezuela, a começar pelo petróleo – para ele, Maduro funcionou como um “troféu” para Trump. Leonardo responde o que pode acontecer a partir de agora. Oliver analisa como fica a relação do Brasil com Trump após a invasão dos EUA a um país da América Latina e a posição das grandes potências mundiais e suas áreas de influência. Ele explica também por que é possível considerar que os fatos em curso neste 3 de janeiro inauguram uma nova era da história da geopolítica.

Podcast de Juan Ramón Rallo
¿Se equivoca Milei? No es rezago monetario sino descrédito del peso

Podcast de Juan Ramón Rallo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 18:09


Javier Milei atribuye la persistencia de la inflación en Argentina al “rezago monetario”. Pero, ¿realmente ése es el problema? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noticias de América
2025 marcó un giro a la derecha en América Latina

Noticias de América

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 2:37


En este 2025, América Latina ha virado a la derecha: Bolivia puso fin a 20 años de gobiernos de izquierda al elegir a Rodrigo Paz como presidente; Chile votó por José Antonio Kast y Honduras por Nasry Asfura, candidatos que gozaban del beneplácito y el apoyo de Trump. Daniel Noboa fue reelegido en Ecuador y Javier Milei logró una importante victoria en las legislativas argentinas. Analizamos este fenómeno con Alexis Medina, profesor de Asuntos Latinoamericanos de la Universidad de Franche-Comté. Rodrigo Paz, José Antonio Kast y Nasry Asfura son algunos de los políticos de derechas o de extrema derecha que han llegado al poder en este 2025 en Latinoamérica, una región que ha experimentado un marcado giro a la derecha en las urnas. ¿A qué se debe este cambio de dirección? Alexis Medina, profesor de Asuntos Latinoamericanos de la Universidad de Franche-Comté, sostiene que para explicar este fenómeno hay que evocar el alza de las tendencias populistas a nivel global, teniendo en cuenta, no obstante, las situaciones específicas de cada país. "Por un lado, hay una tendencia global de un giro no solamente hacia la derecha, sino incluso hacia la extrema derecha. Es algo que se observa también en Estados Unidos y en varios países europeos. La atomización de la sociedad y, por lo tanto, la búsqueda de chivos expiatorios, por ejemplo los inmigrantes, las minorías étnicas, los indígenas, etcétera. La acción colectiva se ve sustituida por un voto castigo a favor de la extrema derecha". Bolivia, autodestrucción del MAS y triunfo de la derecha Dicho esto, este profesor de la universidad francesa de Franche-Comté resalta que existen circunstancias propias de cada país, "factores internos", que explican este giro. "En el caso de Bolivia, por ejemplo, la victoria de la derecha se debe en buena medida a la autodestrucción del Movimiento al Socialismo, el MAS. En otros lugares, las fuerzas de derecha o de extrema derecha llegan al poder en un contexto en el que la izquierda estuvo gobernando, pero no estuvo a la altura de las expectativas que había despertado. Ese es el caso de Chile, por ejemplo, con el gobierno de Gabriel Boric: muchos chilenos consideraban que no estuvo a la altura y que no cumplió con esas promesas". En algunos casos, como el de Asfura en Honduras o el triunfo de Javier Milei en las pasadas legislativas argentinas, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump estuvo presente, incluso supeditando su apoyo económico al país a que se cumplieran resultados que le complacían. ¿Cambiará esta postura la política internacional de Latinoamérica? Leer tambiénLos acontecimientos que deberían marcar al mundo en 2026 "Lo que es seguro es que estos gobiernos de derecha o de extrema derecha van a tener una relación más estrecha con los Estados Unidos de Trump. El mandatario estadounidense tiene buenas relaciones con el presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, con Milei en Argentina, y las tendrá seguramente con el nuevo presidente de Honduras, con Kast, etcétera. En cuanto a la relación con China, es posible que estos gobiernos de derecha o de extrema derecha sean reticentes a profundizar la dependencia económica que tiene América Latina con ese país. Pero yo no estoy tan seguro de hasta qué punto sean capaces de romper esa relación con Pekín, porque la presencia china en América Latina ya es relativamente antigua. China lleva varias décadas construyendo su influencia en la región. Va a ser difícil que países como Honduras, Ecuador o Argentina se distancien a nivel económico de China", concluye.

La ContraCrónica
Ganadores y perdedores de 2025

La ContraCrónica

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 54:08


2025 ha sido un año importante en la política internacional. Ha estado marcado por el regreso de Donald Trump a la Casa Blanca. Su hiperactividad y una presencia constante en los medios, han dominado el año. Varios países han ganado y otros han perdido. Entre los primeros está China que, contra todo pronóstico, ha sido uno de los mayores beneficiados. Trump, consciente de los altos costes de una guerra comercial, firmó en noviembre una tregua que suavizó las restricciones chinas a las tierras raras. Esta distensión ha permitido a Xi Jinping centrarse en los problemas internos y consolidar a China como una superpotencia económica equivalente a EEUU. En Oriente Medio Arabia Saudita se ha convertido en el socio indispensable de Trump en Oriente Medio. Esto posiciona al país como el principal contrapeso a Irán y cabeza del mundo árabe. No muy lejos Israel se ha subido también al carro de los vencedores gracias a victorias como la destrucción del programa nuclear iraní y el final de la guerra de Gaza que ha dejado a Hezbolá y a Hamás muy debilitadas. Netanyahu termina el año con Israel en su posición más fuerte en varias décadas. En Sudamérica la Argentina de Javier Milei no sólo se está recuperando poco a poco de la crisis económica que sufre desde hace años, es que se ha convertido en el aliado preferencial de EEUU en Hispanoamérica. Trump ve en Milei un socio muy confiable que servirá de contrapeso a la influencia china en la región. En Siria las cosas también han mejorado. Tras la caída de Assad en 2024 el nuevo Gobierno ha conseguido que les retiren casi todas todas las sanciones, lo que permitirá reconstruir el país y atraerá inversión extranjera. Para los sirios 2025 ha sido el primer año de paz en los últimos tres lustros. En el lado opuesto varios países han sufrido reveses importantes. Irán ha encajado el mayor golpe: su programa nuclear está destruido, aliados como Hezbolá muy debilitados y, para colmo de males, nuevas sanciones y la crisis económica va a más agravada por la inflación desbocada y protestas callejeras. Sus aliados venezolanos están incluso peor. El régimen chavista se encuentra aislado y Nicolás Maduro no tiene muy claro que el régimen pueda sobrevivir al bloqueo naval que decretó Donald Trump hace unas semanas. Rusia y China se han puesto de perfil, tanto con Irán como con Venezuela. En el primer mundo la Unión Europea atraviesa un estancamiento económico que se ha cronificado a causa de una regulación excesiva, altos impuestos y rigideces de todo tipo. Esto alimenta el auge de partidos de derecha identitaria que crecen como la espuma cabalgando sobre el descontento y la inmigración. En Canadá las cosas no van mucho mejor. El nuevo Gobierno de Mark Carney está batallando contra una crisis similar a la europea. En el Reino Unido pasa exactamente lo mismo. El año geopolítico ha sido, por lo demás, especialmente movido y ha dejado muchos asuntos abiertos para los próximos meses. Pero es bueno recordar que ninguna victoria o derrota es definitiva: los ganadores de hoy pueden ser los perdedores de mañana y viceversa. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:42 Ganadores y perdedores de 2025 33:38 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 35:42 Balance de 2025 42:04 Trump y Milei 50:05 El próximo ContraViaje · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #2025 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America's Shift Toward Freedom

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 44:26


Longtime listeners of this podcast know that I have been talking about Latin America as the last real bastion of freedom for years. And the recent political shift away from its socialist past is clear evidence of this.  In today's episode, we take a look back at the highlights from the past year's discussions of Latin America's rising trend of freedom-oriented leaders like Javier Milei, Santiago Peña, Nayib Bukele, Jose Raúl Mulino, and more. You'll see the clear evidence of what I've been shouting from the rooftops for years now: Latin America is the future. Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in as I explain why Latin America has shifted away from socialism and towards pro-business and pro-freedom leadershipHear my breakdown of Javier Milei's Davos speech and Argentina's libertarian resetLearn why Paraguay and Paraguay have become top Plan-B destinations, in no small part thanks to their current leadershipFind out why I've been calling Latin America the future hub for freedom for years now, and how these leaders are helping prove me more correct than even I could have imagined STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after January 9th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 384: Panama's Adult in the Room: President José Raúl Mulino 365: The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador's Radical Transformation 355: Santiago Peña's Paraguay: Latin America's New Freedom Frontier 352: Javier Milei's Argentina: What It Means For Expats And FreedomMentioned in this episode:No Plan-B Without the...

L'éclairage éco - Nicolas Barré
Javier Milei : le succès s'est confirmé

L'éclairage éco - Nicolas Barré

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 3:03


Ce mercredi, Olivier Babeau s'intéresse à Javier Milei.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Micro Mundos
2025: Milei consolidó su poder, pero se acercó a la casta

Micro Mundos

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 61:47


El 2025 cerró un ciclo en la Argentina.Javier Milei pasó del shock inicial a la consolidación del poder: ganó las legislativas, armó mayoría parlamentaria y dejó atrás la excusa de la debilidad política.Pero el año también mostró las contradicciones del modelo libertario: alianzas pragmáticas, escándalos de gestión, tensiones con gobernadores, una oposición en crisis y una sociedad partida entre orden macro y malestar en el bolsillo.En este episodio de Micro Mundos, analizamos el balance real del 2025:quiénes ganaron, quiénes perdieron, qué cambió en el mapa del poder y por qué el Presidente empezó a acercarse a aquello que prometió destruir: la casta.Recomendamos: Pluribus (Apple +)El trailer se puede ver acá https://bit.ly/4q4IQkKBugoniaEl trailer acá https://bit.ly/4jiiLfi

Latinoamérica 21
Balance político de América Latina en 2025

Latinoamérica 21

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 36:28


Cierra el 2025, un año de importantes definiciones en la política en América Latina, marcado por profundos cambios electorales, levantamientos de protestas, movilizaciones migratorias y importantes debates sobre políticas públicas y derechos ciudadanos. Una de las tendencias más destacadas, en este balance político fue el avance electoral de fuerzas conservadoras en varios países como Argentina, Honduras, Chile y Bolivia. Por ejemplo, en Argentina, la Libertad Avanza partido de Javier Milei consolidó un fuerte respaldo en las elecciones legislativas, ampliando su presencia en el Congreso y confirmando el giro político del país hacia políticas económicas liberales. Asimismo, aunque por un estrecho margen destaca el caso de Honduras, el candidato conservador Nasry Asfura ganó la presidencia en un proceso electoral marcado por controversias y acusaciones de influencia externa, lo que simboliza una tendencia regional hacia el fortalecimiento de líderes de derecha y centro-derecha.Destaca el caso de Bolivia, con un importante cambio político tras la elección de Rodrigo Paz. Una ruptura histórica con la hegemonía del Movimiento al Socialismo, así como también el caso de Chile con la rotunda victoria de José Antonio Kast, marcando una reconfiguración política a las tendencias ya tradicionales de izquierda en la región. De igual manera, merecen atención especial la participación cívica demostradas en los referendos y consultas populares en Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala y Panamá, logrando canalizar la polarización y el descontento por medio de mecanismos institucionales. Lo cual se hizo presente también en la histórica elección judicial en México. Si bien el voto sigue siendo el principal instrumento de cambio y contestación con el poder, este mecanismo ya no representa una garantía de estabilidad y mejoramiento democrático. Altas cotas de polarización, sistemas de partidos fragmentados, creciente desarticulación intra-regional, precarización burocrática, violencia política, corrupción administrativa y altos niveles de inseguridad ciudadana, han sido los problemas que ha documentado buena parte de los estudios demoscópicos de este año.Todo lo cual ocurre en un año como el 2025, en el que los EEUU redefine su Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional de forma notable, poniendo nuevamente al hemisferio americano en el centro de su reforzamiento geopolítico con todas las implicaciones que traen consigo. Teniendo en su despliegue militar en el Caribe contra el "narco-régimen" de Maduro en Venezuela, su principal ejercicio práctico del nuevo corolario Trump de la Doctrina Monroe. Un incremento de tensiones durante meses que ha reconfigurado reacomodos, alianzas y profundas implicaciones hemisféricas para los primeros meses del 2026. En suma, tenemos un 2025 que será recordado como un año de cambios políticos profundos, alta crispación y redefinición de agendas públicas, que marcarán las nuevas rutas para el futuro político de América Latina.Analistas:Manuel Alcántara SáezMaría Puerta RieraEdición y Conducción:Xavier Rodríguez Franco

Podcast de Juan Ramón Rallo
El histórico recorte del Estado argentino a manos de Javier Milei

Podcast de Juan Ramón Rallo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 9:44


El Congreso argentino acaba de aprobar los presupuestos para 2026 que oficialmente consolidan el histórico recorte del tamaño del Estado ejecutado durante los dos años de presidencia de Javier Milei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrevistas La FM
Ranking de Aprobación de Presidentes en Suramérica: ¿Quién Lidera y Quién Desciende?

Entrevistas La FM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 10:36 Transcription Available


En este análisis de la consultora CV Opinión Pública, se revela el ranking de aprobación de presidentes en Suramérica, destacando a Javier Milei de Argentina como el líder con un 48.3% de aprobación, aunque con una imagen negativa del 49.5%. La conversación también explora la polarización política en la región, con otros presidentes como Rodrigo Paz Pereira de Bolivia y Lula da Silva de Brasil, quienes presentan cifras similares de aprobación y desaprobación. Además, se discuten las implicaciones de estos resultados en la democracia latinoamericana y la percepción de los líderes, incluyendo a Nicolás Maduro de Venezuela, quien tiene la imagen más negativa. Este contenido es esencial para entender el clima político actual en Suramérica y las dinámicas de aprobación presidencial.

Reportage International
L'Argentine, refuge pour la communauté LGBTQ+ russe

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 2:33


Direction l'Argentine, qui s'est convertie ces dernières années en refuge pour la communauté LGBTQ+ russe. Ces dernières années, Vladimir Poutine a mené une répression de plus en plus sévère contre les droits de cette communauté, et elle s'est accélérée depuis l'invasion de l'Ukraine. En 2023, la Russie a placé le « mouvement international LGBT » sur sa liste des personnes déclarées « terroristes et extrémistes ». À l'autre bout du monde, l'Argentine offre à des milliers de Russes un lieu où ils peuvent être eux-mêmes sans craindre d'être jugés, agressés, ou emprisonnés. À Buenos Aires, le reportage de notre correspondant.  Iana Kostinskaia se souvient très bien de sa surprise la première fois qu'elle a vu un couple homosexuel s'embrasser dans la rue à Buenos Aires. Deux ans après avoir quitté Moscou pour l'Argentine avec sa compagne Eli, la jeune femme de 29 ans continue d'apprendre à vivre son amour au grand jour.  « J'aime beaucoup sortir avec ma femme, la prendre par la main et l'embrasser, et que cela ne soit pas un problème. Parfois j'ai un peu peur, puis je me rappelle que maintenant, tout va bien. Je ne vois pas comment je pourrais avoir la même vie en Russie », raconte Iana. Ces dernières années, Vladimir Poutine a accentué sa persécution contre les minorités sexuelles. En 2023, la Cour suprême russe a classé le mouvement LGBT comme « organisation extrémiste », au même titre que l'État islamique. Mariano Ruiz est le directeur de l'ONG Droits humain & diversité, qui accompagne des centaines de réfugiés LGBT russes en Argentine chaque année. « Ces vingt dernières années, l'Argentine a été un pays pionnier dans la région. C'est deuxième pays des Amériques à avoir légalisé le mariage homosexuel en 2010 après le Canada », précise-t-il. À lire aussiLGBT+ en Russie: «J'ai le sentiment de vivre perpétuellement avec une guillotine au-dessus de la tête» En Argentine, le statut de réfugié est par ailleurs plus facile à obtenir qu'en Europe ou aux États-Unis. Et le pays sud-américain a aussi d'autres atouts à faire valoir. « Moi, je suis venu ici pour étudier, explique Vladimir Zikeev, arrivé de Moscou il y a 18 mois. Lunettes rectangulaires, visage juvénile, cet étudiant en langues explique que c'est l'université publique et gratuite argentine qui l'a convaincu de jeter son dévolu sur ce pays. « J'ai trouvé quelque chose à faire pour ne pas seulement être en fuite. Chercher ma place, mais en faisant quelque chose », poursuit-il. Vitalii Panferov est arrivé à Buenos Aires début 2023. Quelques mois plus tard, il a été diagnostiqué séropositif. « Je n'avais aucune assurance. Mais jusqu'à présent je reçois mon traitement gratuitement, car en Argentine il y a un système de santé publique »,  L'accès des étrangers à l'université et au système de santé publique est aujourd'hui remis en cause par Javier Milei, qui a aussi durci les conditions pour obtenir le statut de réfugié. Le président argentin s'est par ailleurs lancé dans une bataille culturelle contre le « wokisme », qui n'est pas sans rappeler la rhétorique de Vladimir Poutine sur la décadence morale de l'Occident. « J'espère que ce qui s'est passé en Russie ne va pas se reproduire ici », s'inquiète Vitalii. Début 2025, Vitalii s'est joint aux centaines de milliers d'Argentins qui sont descendus dans les rues pour protester contre une saillie homophobe de Javier Milei. « Ce que j'aime le plus en Argentine, c'est que je peux être moi-même et m'exprimer. Et ça, conclut-il, je ne veux pas le perdre. » À lire aussiRussie: Vladimir Poutine promulgue la loi renforçant la censure et la surveillance sur internet

Lo que hay que saber
Javier Milei dijo que no vetará el Presupuesto, y que sostendrá el déficit cero

Lo que hay que saber

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 2:11


Resumen de noticias de LA NACION de la mañana del 22 de diciembre de 2025

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep213: CRUNCH EU SUMMIT DISCUSSES USING FROZEN RUSSIAN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE Colleague Anatol Lieven. The European Union is internally divided over seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction, a move requiring rule chang

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 7:36


SHOW 12-18-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN DOUBTS ABOUT THE POTUS AT YEAR'S END... 1951 BALD EAGLE ALASKA CRUNCH EU SUMMIT DISCUSSES USING FROZEN RUSSIAN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE Colleague Anatol Lieven. The European Union is internally divided over seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction, a move requiring rule changes that some members resist. While the US proposes using these funds for post-war rebuilding, current plans risk spending the capital on immediate warfare, potentially undermining international financial trust. NUMBER 1 NATO AND EU SEEK DEFENSE FUNDS AMID FEARS OF RUSSIAN AGGRESSION Colleague Anatol Lieven. European nations like Finland are demanding funds to counter perceived Russian threats, despite a lack of historical aggression toward them. Lieven argues that plans to spend billions on tanks are misguided, as the Ukraine war demonstrates that expensive armor is easily destroyed by cheaper drones and defensive lines. NUMBER 2 CALIFORNIA JOB LOSSES AND CHINA'S ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AMID RETAIL SEASON Colleague Chris Riegel. California's new wage mandates have triggered significant job losses in the fast-food sector, forcing operators to move to lower-tax states. Internationally, while China boasts of leads in AI and EVs, these sectors rely on unsustainable subsidies, masking a deep consumer recession and deflation in the property market. NUMBER 3 SPAIN'S GOVERNMENT MAINTAINS TIES WITH VENEZUELA DESPITE OPPOSITION Colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady. The Spanish government under Pedro Sanchez maintains ideological and economic alliances with the Maduro regime, prioritizing political agendas over democratic ideals. Opposition figure Cayetana Alvarez de Toledo accuses former Prime Minister Zapatero of acting as an international agent for Maduro, facilitating the dictatorship's survival despite mass migration. NUMBER 4 CHINA'S SURREPTITIOUS SUPPORT KEEPS THE MADURO REGIME AFLOAT Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. China sustains the Maduro regime through loans, surveillance technology, and military equipment while bypassing sanctions to import Venezuelan oil. The state oil company, PDVSA, collapsed due to the purging of technical experts and lack of investment, forcing Venezuela to rely on Iranian engineers to maintain minimal production. NUMBER 5 VENEZUELA'S TRAGIC DECLINE FROM PROSPERITY TO AUTHORITARIANISM Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. Historical imagery reveals Venezuela's transformation from a prosperous, modern nation in the 1950s to a ruined state today. Deep inequality and corruption in the pre-Chavez era alienated the poor, allowing Hugo Chavez to capitalize on their frustration and dismantle the free market system, leading to the current crisis. NUMBER 6 ELECTIONS IN CHILE, PERU, AND HONDURAS SIGNAL REGIONAL SHIFTS Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. In Chile, José Antonio Kast's rise reflects a rejection of progressive policies and crime, favoring order and investment. Meanwhile, Peru faces political fragmentation and violence, Honduras struggles with electoral disputes, and Costa Rica appears poised to elect a pro-US candidate who aims to limit Chinese influence. NUMBER 7 ARGENTINA'S CREDIT RATING RISES AS BRAZIL FACES POLITICAL POLARIZATION Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. S&P upgraded Argentina's credit rating following Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have stabilized the currency and reduced inflation despite social costs. In Brazil, the reduction of Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence and his son Flavio's candidacy signal a continued, polarized struggle against Lula da Silva's agenda for the 2026 election. NUMBER 8 ROMAN KINGSHIP: FROM CITIZEN SELECTION TO THE IDEAL OF SERVICE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Early Roman kings were selected by citizens based on merit rather than heredity, but figures like Servius Tullius began bypassing this consent. Conversely, Cincinnatus exemplifies the Roman ideal of service; he accepted absolute dictatorial power to save the state during a crisis, then immediately resigned to return to his farm. NUMBER 9 APPIUS CLAUDIUS CAECUS: INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLITICAL GENIUS Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Appius Claudius Caecus transformed the Roman censorship office into a power base by building the Appian Way and appointing wealthy Italians to the Senate. As a blind elder statesman, he shamed the Senate into rejecting peace with Pyrrhus, insisting Rome must fight to maintain its dominance and ancestral legacy. NUMBER 10 ROME VS. CARTHAGE: DESTINY, TRAGEDY, AND THE CONSENSUS FOR WAR Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The conflict between Rome and Carthage is symbolized by the tragedy of Dido, representing the incompatibility of their powers. Despite Hannibal's devastating victories, the Roman Republic prevailed through a political system that prioritized consensus and collective sacrifice, allowing them to endure immense losses without surrendering. NUMBER 11 THE GRACCHI BROTHERS AND THE RISE OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN ROME Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The Gracchi brothers introduced political violence to Rome, with Tiberius using populism to revive his career and Gaius acting as a true believer in reform. Their assassinations by the Senate marked a departure from peaceful republican norms, as the elite used violence to protect entrenched economic inequality. NUMBER 12 DISCOVERY OF GIANT RADIO GALAXIES AND SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Astronomers have discovered 53 giant radio galaxies, some 75 times larger than the Milky Way, powered by active supermassive black holes emitting radio jets. These ancient objects offer insights into galactic evolution, contrasting sharply with the Milky Way's smaller, dormant black hole that allows life to exist safely. NUMBER 13 INVESTING IN HUMAN INTELLECT OVER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Given an unlimited budget, Dr. Pal would prioritize human resource development over new telescopes, proposing a space study institute in Africa to train experts. He argues that while AI is a useful tool, education is essential for humans to interpret data and appreciate the machinery rather than being replaced by it. NUMBER 14 EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European leaders propose leveraging frozen Russian assets for loans, but financial markets remain skeptical of the EU's ability to guarantee such debt. NUMBER 15 CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING AND THE REVERSE MIDAS TOUCH Colleagues Dave Hebert and Peter Earle. Hebert and Earle argue that Congressional spending exacerbates problems in education and healthcare by subsidizing demand while restricting supply through regulations. They contend politicians prefer "showy" supply-side interventions, like drug busts, over effective policies because the politics of appearing effective outweigh the economics of actual affordability. NUMBER 16

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep211: ARGENTINA'S CREDIT RATING RISES AS BRAZIL FACES POLITICAL POLARIZATION Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. S&P upgraded Argentina's credit rating following Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have stabilized the currency and reduced infl

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:40


ARGENTINA'S CREDIT RATING RISES AS BRAZIL FACES POLITICAL POLARIZATION Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. S&P upgraded Argentina's credit rating following Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have stabilized the currency and reduced inflation despite social costs. In Brazil, the reduction of Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence and his son Flavio's candidacy signal a continued, polarized struggle against Lula da Silva's agenda for the 2026 election. NUMBER 8 1930

Os Pingos nos Is
Câmara cassa mandatos de Eduardo Bolsonaro e Ramagem

Os Pingos nos Is

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 118:00


Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta quinta-feira (18):A Mesa Diretora da Câmara dos Deputados decidiu pela cassação dos mandatos de Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) e Alexandre Ramagem (PL-RJ). A decisão foi assinada pelo presidente da Casa, Hugo Motta, e teve como base o acúmulo de faltas parlamentares. Eduardo Bolsonaro está nos Estados Unidos desde fevereiro e não tinha autorização para votar à distância. A Polícia Federal deflagrou uma operação que tem como alvo o vice-líder do governo no Congresso no âmbito da investigação sobre um esquema bilionário de fraudes no INSS. Segundo a PF, há indícios de que assessores teriam recebido recursos desviados da Previdência. O caso amplia a crise política e pressiona o Planalto em meio às investigações.A troca no comando do Ministério do Turismo indica uma reaproximação entre o Centrão e o governo federal. Após a saída de Celso Sabino, o União Brasil indicou um novo nome para a pasta, em meio às movimentações políticas de olho nas eleições de 2026. A mudança ocorre após semanas de tensão entre o partido e o Planalto. O presidente Lula (PT) afirmou que irá vetar o projeto de lei da dosimetria, que reduz penas de condenados pelos atos de 8 de Janeiro. Segundo o chefe do Executivo, ele não foi informado sobre o acordo no Congresso que permitiu o avanço da proposta e defendeu punição rigorosa aos envolvidos. Mesmo com o veto, o Congresso pode analisar a derrubada da decisão. O presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, determinou a suspensão do uso de veículos e motoristas oficiais por autoridades do país. Segundo o governo, a medida faz parte da política de corte de gastos considerados desnecessários e da revisão das estruturas administrativas. A decisão está alinhada à estratégia de austeridade fiscal adotada pela atual gestão. Os Estados Unidos devem divulgar de forma integral os arquivos do caso Jeffrey Epstein, acusado de abuso sexual e tráfico de menores, conforme determina a lei federal. A expectativa é grande porque os documentos citam nomes de figuras públicas e autoridades internacionais. Parlamentares democratas já divulgaram imagens, registros e mensagens que integram o material investigado. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

Mesa Central - RatPack
Los detalles del viaje de Kast a Argentina; y el impacto en Hollywood tras la muerte de Rob Reiner

Mesa Central - RatPack

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 27:03


Sobre la visita del Presidente electo José Antonio Kast a Buenos Aires, sus reuniones con Javier Milei, Hernán Caputto y José Luis Daza; además de la trágica muerte del cineasta ―ícono demócrata― estadounidense Rob Reiner, Iván Valenzuela conversó con las editoras Angélica Bulnes y Andrea Vial en el Rat Pack de Mesa Central.

Multipolarista
US influence in Latin America grows: Nazi-tied, pro-Israel, anti-China candidate wins Chile election

Multipolarista

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 37:46


The winner of Chile's presidential election, José Antonio Kast, is the son of a German Nazi official. He is a US-backed far-right extremist who loves Donald Trump, Israel, and fascist former dictator August Pinochet. He is also very anti-China, and will assist in Washington's attempt to impose its imperialist Monroe Doctrine. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYtCi-Wh3FU Related videos: Javier Milei is making Argentina a resource colony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3qgYZMYkj0 Why Trump is meddling in Honduras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtKShReciYQ Topics 0:00 US interventions in Latin America 2:18 Javier Milei's Argentina 2:51 Chile's President-elect José Antonio Kast 3:27 Map of political balance in Latin America 4:28 Marco Rubio 4:55 US war on Venezuela 5:27 Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet 6:53 Operation Condor (Plan Cóndor) 7:14 Cold War Two 7:44 CIA support for Nazis 8:23 Nazis who fled to South America 8:55 José Antonio Kast's Nazi father 10:36 Neoliberal Chicago Boys 12:14 Myth of Pinochet's "economic miracle" 15:18 Economic growth rates in Chile 16:20 Corrupt privatizations under Pinochet 17:50 Javier Milei deindustrializes Argentina 18:40 José Antonio Kast supports Pinochet 20:24 Kast loves Israel 20:42 Kast hates China 22:18 Brazil's far-right coup leader Bolsonaro 23:04 Kast loves Donald Trump 23:33 Kast wants mass privatizations 24:43 Chile: world's top copper producer 25:30 Lithium reserves in South America 27:42 Failure of President Gabriel Boric 28:35 Boric supports Ukraine 29:18 US corporate media praised Boric 30:58 Boric: pro-US, NGO-funded fake "left" 34:02 "Nothing will fundamentally change" 34:46 Political balance in Latin America 36:17 Trump meddles in Honduras 36:35 US empire targets Latin America 37:34 Outro

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
384: Panama's Adult in the Room: President José Raúl Mulino

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 38:19


Panama finally has an adult in the room. Under President José Raúl Mulino, the country is shifting away from drama-driven politics and toward competence, discipline, and steady governance. While much of the world sinks deeper into dysfunction, Panama is choosing a path grounded in seriousness and long-term stability. In today's episode, I break down what Mulino's leadership means for the country's future and why it matters for anyone building a serious Plan-B. If you want a clear understanding of where Panama is heading and why this moment matters, this is the analysis you don't want to miss. Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in to hear how José Raúl Mulino rose from placeholder candidate to the steady, competent leader reshaping Panama's political landscapeFind out how Mulino is defending Panama's sovereignty amid US-China pressure over the Canal and recalibrating the country's geopolitical positionLearn why Panama's entry into Mercosur represents one of the most consequential economic moves in its modern historyHear my full breakdown and latest updates on Panama's Investor Visa and why Panama residency is becoming more valuable than ever STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited.  RELATED EPISODES 363: Expat News: Panama's Bitcoin Push, Portugal's Passport Delays And The EU's Insane Tax Proposal 340: Expat News: Trump Sends Rubio To Panama & Javier Milei's Meme Coin Scandal 336: Update: Panama Citizenship & Brazil TripMentioned in this episode:No Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you're planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn't optional. It's protection. It's access. It's power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real...

Right on Radio
Ten Kings, Technocracy & Revelation: John Brisson on War, Peace and End-Time Signs

Right on Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 45:17 Transcription Available


In this episode of Right On Radio the hosts navigate a wide-ranging conversation with guest John Brisson (WeReadTheDocuments) covering urgent geopolitical developments, spiritual interpretation, and end-times speculation. The show begins with a brief tech hiccup, a word-of-the-day segment drawing on Isaiah and Deuteronomy, and then moves into the main discussion between Jeff and John. Key topics include the newly reported United Nations "Board of Peace" (UN Security Council Resolution 2803), Donald Trump's proposed leadership role, abstentions by Russia and China, and the structure of the board — ten leaders from Arab and Western nations and a secondary team reportedly including names like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff (with ongoing debate about Tony Blair's involvement). John and Jeff unpack how the board could fit into prophetic frameworks (ten kings, regional realignments) and whether the arrangement foreshadows larger shifts in NATO, European security, and global alignments. The hosts examine developments around Gaza and hostage exchanges, including reported U.S.–Egypt plans to empty Gaza temporarily, proposals for tokenized land purchases, and talk of a technocratic/AI-administered Gaza Strip. They also discuss regional conflicts (Azerbaijan–Armenia), the Isaac Accords in Latin America, and the role of influential figures such as Javier Milei, Elon Musk, and financiers tied to media and tech deals. Spiritual and symbolic themes are woven throughout: Chabad-Lubavitch influence, Trump's controversial ritual at the Rebbe's grave, questions about Kushner and Ivanka's ties, and concerns about Jewish mysticism and modern political-religious alliances. The episode covers the rise of AI and prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket) and media–tech partnerships (CNN, Palantir, Fox) as possible instruments in building a global "beast" system or unified narrative. John and Jeff debate theosophical plans (externalization of the hierarchy), the potential for a one-world religion and the timeline for major events (speculation about 2026–2027), and interpretations of Mystery Babylon and Jerusalem's prophetic role. The conversation alternates between reporting current developments, geopolitical analysis, and biblical prophecy, emphasizing watchfulness, prayer, and community action. Guests & logistics: John Brisson (WeReadTheDocuments) joins host Jeff. The episode closes with practical notes — an invitation to a Telegram prayer meeting and a reminder to follow John's channels — and a final exhortation to love God, family and neighbor while staying alert to world events and prophetic signs. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically?  Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com and click learn more.  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep164: Argentina's Unstable Peso and Dollarization Imperative — Mary Anastasia O'Grady — O'Grady warns that despite President Javier Milei's systematic market-oriented reforms, private investment in Argentina remains stalled due to persistent c

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 10:42


Argentina's Unstable Peso and Dollarization Imperative — Mary Anastasia O'Grady — O'Grady warns that despite President Javier Milei's systematic market-oriented reforms, private investment in Argentina remains stalled due to persistent currency instability and managed peso depreciation policies. O'Grady argues that the current "dirty float" exchange rate system is operationally insufficient to restore investor confidence and capital inflows. O'Gradyadvocates for rapid U.S. dollar adoption as the official currency to secure investor confidence before upcoming midterm elections potentially compromise Milei's reform agenda through electoral backlash. 1890

The Tom Woods Show
Ep. 2714 The Controversial Javier Milei: An Update

The Tom Woods Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 57:01


Javier Milei, president of Argentina, has been a controversial figure, lately even among libertarians, since taking office. Skot Sheller gives us an update. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: Use code WOODS for $35 off your order! CrowdHealth: code: WOODS Monetary Metals   Show notes for Ep. 2714   The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

The John Batchelor Show
102: SHOW 11-17-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT POTUS FIRST HOUR 9-915 Pakistan's Military Dominance: Field Marshal Munir's Power and US Relations Guest: Ambassador Husain Haqqani Ambassador Husain H

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 4:39


SHOW 11-17-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1899 UKRAINE THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT POTUS... FIRST HOUR 9-915 Pakistan's Military Dominance: Field Marshal Munir's Power and US Relations Guest: Ambassador Husain Haqqani Ambassador Husain Haqqani detailed the institutional dominance of Pakistan's military, noting that Parliament recently granted Field Marshal Asim Munir legal immunity for life and expanded his power by designating him Chief of Defense Forces, giving him control over the entire military, as Munir aims for presidential privileges without directly taking power, backed by a national narrative that Pakistan is perpetually under threat from India, and gained significant political and psychological advantage through two meetings and praise from President Trump, despite no new US aid or weapons, while Trump, who favors strongmen, may also be using this praise to leverage concessions from Indian Prime Minister Modi, as Munir is taking risks by adopting a firmer stance regarding violence on the Northwest frontier with the Taliban, an approach not well received by the Afghans, with Pakistani politicians historically conceding ground to the military to secure a shared portion of power. 915-930 CONTINUED Pakistan's Military Dominance: Field Marshal Munir's Power and US Relations Guest: Ambassador Husain Haqqani Ambassador Husain Haqqani detailed the institutional dominance of Pakistan's military, noting that Parliament recently granted Field Marshal Asim Munir legal immunity for life and expanded his power 930-945 China's Economic Slump: Export Decline, Policy Failures, and Property Market Stagnation Guests: Anne Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang Anne Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang discussed the unprecedented slump in China's economic activity, noting cooled investment and slowing industrial output, with exports falling 25% to the US, attributing this long-term decline to the government's 2008 decision to pull back economic reforms and the current 15th Five-Year Plan lacking viable solutions or bailouts for hurting localities, while consumption remains dangerously low (around 38% of GDP) and is expected to shrink further as the government prioritizes technological development and factory production, with the property market collapsing as capital investment, land sales, and unit prices decline, forcing people to hold onto decaying apartments and risking stagnation for decades similar to Japan post-1989, a problem largely self-created due to overcapacity, although other countries like Brazil are also restricting Chinese imports. 945-1000 China's Role in Global Drug Epidemics: Meth Precursors and Weaponizing Chemicals. Guests: Kelly Curry and Gordon Chang. Kelly Curry and Gordon Chang detailed China's crucial role in the global drug trade, asserting that China's chemical exports are fueling a "tsunami of meth" across Asia. Chinese manufacturers supply meth precursor chemicals to warlords, notably the Chinese-aligned, US-sanctioned United Wa State Army in Myanmar. This production (Yaba/ice) is believed to have been diverted from China's domestic market in the 1990s. Both guests confirmed this activity is impossible without the explicit knowledge and support of the Central Committee, noting China grants export subsidies, tax rebates, and uses state banks for money laundering associated with the drug trade. China benefits financially and strategically by weakening US-backed allies like Thailand and South Korea who are flooded with the drugs. This structure mirrors the fentanyl crisis in North America, and experts predict increasing co-production and sharing of chemical methods between Asian drug groups and Mexican cartels. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Syria's Complex Geopolitics: Air Bases, Sanctions, Accountability, and Great Power Mediation Guest: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawi discussed the non-transparent situation in Syria, focusing on reports of potential US air bases (Mezzeh and Dumayr), with denials from the Syrian government suggesting they won't possess the bases but might allow US use for counter-ISIS missions or potentially a security agreement requested by Israel for deconfliction, noting a recent US C-130 spotted landing at the Mezzeh air base near Damascus, while during a reported White House visit, Syrian requests included the removal of Caesar sanctions (partially waived by President Trump) and an Israeli withdrawal from the southern border buffer zone, with domestic movement towards accountability for the Suwayda province massacre and government security forces being arrested, as a Russian military delegation visited Damascus and southern Syria, potentially acting as a deconfliction mechanism between Syria and Israeli forces, with Russia's goal appearing to be balancing regional interests while maintaining its bases in western Syria. 1015-1030 CONTINUED Syria's Complex Geopolitics: Air Bases, Sanctions, Accountability, and Great Power Mediation Guest: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawi discussed the non-transparent situation in Syria, focusing on reports of potential US air bases (Mezzeh and Dumayr), with denials from the Syrian government... 1030-1045 Venezuela Crisis: Potential Maduro Exit and Shifting Political Tides in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discussed the crisis in Venezuela, noting a powerful US fleet gathered nearby, with Maduro fearing military intervention and reportedly wanting to discuss surrender conditions with President Trump, though his exit is complicated by his ally Diosdado Cabello, who heads operations for the Cartel of the Suns and has no path for redemption, while Maduro's potential fall would deliver a severe blow to the organized crime and drug trafficking networks that permeate South America's political structures, with the opposition, led by María Corina Machado, having transition plans, and Brazilian President Lula neutralized from strongly opposing US actions due to ongoing tariff negotiations with Trump, as the conversation highlighted a new conservative political wave in Latin America, with optimism reported in Argentina following elections that strengthened Javier Milei, and in Chile, where conservative José Antonio Kast is strongly positioned, representing a blend of economic freedom, anti-organized crime platforms, and conservative values. 1045-1100 CONTINUED Venezuela Crisis: Potential Maduro Exit and Shifting Political Tides in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discussed the crisis in Venezuela, noting a powerful US fleet gathered nearby, with Maduro fearing military intervention and... THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1/4 Jews Versus Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion and the Cost of Diaspora Revolts Professor Barry Strauss of Cornell University, Professor Emeritus and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, discusses the history of Jewish resistance against the Roman Empire as detailed in his book Jews versus Rome. Following the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem, rebellion continued among Jewish communities scattered across the Roman world. 1115-1130 CONTINUED 2/4 During Emperor Trajan's campaign against the Parthian Empire, a widespread and coordinated "diaspora revolt" erupted in 115–117 AD, beginning in Libya and spreading to Egypt, Cyprus, and Mesopotamia. This was a major challenge, forcing Trajan to divert a legion, as Egypt was the empire's strategic breadbasket. The revolt was spurred by the insulting Jewish tax, the fiscus Judaicus, paid to Jupiter, and the frustrated expectation that the Temple would be rebuilt within 70 years. The Jewish community in Alexandria, possibly the largest Jewish city in the ancient world, was wiped out during the suppression, a disaster for diaspora Judaism. 1130-1145 CONTINUED 3/4 srajan's successor, Hadrian, revered the war against Parthia but recognized the Jews' disloyalty. Starting in 117 AD, Hadrian planned to rebuild Jerusalem as a pagan city named Aelia Capitolina to demonstrate that the Temple would never be restored and to discourage collusion between Jews and Parthians. This provoked the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132 AD. The leader, Simon Bar Kosa, took the messianic title Bar Kokhba, meaning "Son of the Star," and was accepted as the Messiah by some leading rabbis, including Rabbi Akiva. 1145-1200 CONTINUED The rebels utilized successful asymmetrical warfare, operating from underground tunnel systems and ambushing Roman forces. The conflict was so severe that Hadrian deployed reinforcements from across the empire, including Britain, and the Roman army was badly mauled. The revolt ended bloodily at the stronghold of Betar. As lasting punishment for centuries of trouble and rebellion, the Romans renamed the province from Judea to Syria Palestina. Pockets of resistance continued, notably the Gallus Revolt in 351–352 AD. Guest: Professor Barry Strauss. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Iran's Multi-Faceted Crises: Water Scarcity, Pollution, and Transnational Repression Guest: Jonathan Sayah Jonathan Sayah discussed the multi-faceted crises plaguing Iran, reflecting poor management and ecological decline, with Tehran overwhelmed by severe water scarcity as dams dry up and crippling air pollution with CO2 levels 10 times the WHO standard, while the water crisis is worsened by the regime, especially IRGC-affiliated contractors, who prioritize their support base through unregulated mega-projects, leading to rivers and lakes drying up, a deliberate deprivation of clean water that constitutes a human rights violation, as environmental disasters have driven widespread internal migration into Tehran, taxing infrastructure and leading to issues like land subsidence, with the population considered "prime for unrest," while separately, Iran continues its policy of transnational repression, highlighted by the recent foiled plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador in Mexico, as Iran targets both Israeli/American officials and relies on criminal networks to repress Iranian dissidents abroad, while consistently holding American dual citizens hostage as political leverage. 1215-1230 CONTINUED 1230-1245 Ukraine Conflict: French Arms Deal, Sabotage, and the Perilous Battle for Pokrovsk. Guest: John Hardy. John Hardy reported that Ukraine signed a letter of intent with France to obtain 100 Rafale warplanes over 10 years, along with air defense systems. While this partnership is encouraging, Hardy expressed concern that Ukraine is excessively over-diversifying its future air fleet (including F-16, Grippen, Mirage, and Rafale) which complicates long-term sustainment and maintenance. Simultaneously, alarming reports surfaced that sabotage was blamed for an explosion on a major railway line in Poland used to supply Ukraine, fitting a pattern of suspected Russian covert operations against European infrastructure. On the battlefield, fighting continues in Pokrovsk (Picro). Hardy warned that if Ukrainian forces prioritize a politically motivated hold, they risk the encirclement and destruction of troops in nearby areas. Poor weather, such as fog, plays a significant role in the conflict, as Russians often time assaults during these conditions to impede Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance and FPV drones 1245-100 AM raq Elections and Yemen's Houthi Crackdown Guest: Bridget Toomey Bridget Toomey discussed recent developments in Iraq and Yemen, noting that Iraqi parliamentary elections saw a higher-than-expected 56% voter turnout, with preliminary results suggesting Shiite parties close to Tehran performed well and might secure enough seats to form the next government, despite internal infighting and votes remaining largely sectarian, while Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received credit for stability and his party performed strongly, though many Iraqis doubt the elections affect real change, believing critical decisions are made via elite backroom deals, and turning to Yemen, the Houthis announced the arrest of a purported Saudi-American-Israeli spy ring, a paranoid crackdown following Israel's successful targeting of Houthi government and military leaders in August, with arrests including 59 UN workers and prosecutors requesting the death sentence for 21, aiming to intimidate domestic dissent and signal resolve to Western and regional adversaries, especially in sensitive Houthi locations in Sana'a.