Podcast appearances and mentions of Javier Milei

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

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

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.

Au menu de la troisième heure des GG du mardi 16 décembre 2025 : "Comme Florent Pagny, rêvez-vous d'un Javier Milei en France ?" avec Barbara Lefebvre, prof d'histoire-géo, Jean-Loup Bonnamy, professeur de philosophie, et Jérôme Marty, médecin généraliste.

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

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta segunda-feira (15): O avanço da tecnologia torna cada vez menos necessária a ida ao banco pelos clientes. Por esse motivo, um dos maiores bancos do país reformula suas operações. Bruno Meyer comenta. Várias cidades do Brasil realizaram atos contra o PL da Dosimetria neste domingo (14). Foram registradas manifestações em pelo menos 10 capitais do país, entre elas, São Paulo. Reportagem: Júlia Firmino. O Ministério de Minas e Energia afirmou que quer discutir com o governo e a prefeitura de São Paulo sobre o alinhamento de responsabilidades da Enel após o apagão em São Paulo que deixou milhares de paulistas sem energia elétrica. Reportagem: Danúbia Braga. O presidente Lula (PT) deve se reunir nesta segunda-feira (15) com o Procurador Geral da República, Paulo Gonet, e apesar da pauta não ter sido divulgada, o encontro acontece uma semana depois que Lula assinou o decreto que reconduz Gonet à PGR por mais dois anos. Reportagem: Igor Damasceno. O Supremo Tribunal Federal retoma nesta segunda-feira (15) o julgamento do Marco Temporal das terras indígenas. O julgamento ocorre em meio à tensão com o Congresso, que aprovou a tese de 1988 via lei e avança com uma PEC sobre o mesmo tema. Reportagem: Rany Veloso. Condenada pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal e com a ordem de cassação já emitida pela Corte, mas salva recentemente pela Câmara, a deputada Carla Zambelli (PL) decidiu renunciar. Diante desse cenário, a Jovem Pan News conversa com o deputado federal Adilson Barroso (PL), convocado para assumir a vaga deixada por Zambelli. Os advogados de Jair Bolsonaro (PL) afirmaram que o ex-presidente passou por exames e os médicos recomendaram uma cirurgia. De acordo com os profissionais da saúde, Bolsonaro está com duas hérnias inguinais e para que fique confortável, é necessário a realização de uma cirurgia. Reportagem: Igor Damasceno. Um novo estudo trouxe resultados animadores sobre a vacina contra a dengue desenvolvida pelo Instituto Butantan. A pesquisa aponta que o imunizante é capaz de frear a replicação do vírus no organismo mesmo após a contaminação. Essa característica é fundamental para impedir o agravamento da doença e reduzir a carga viral, confirmando a eficácia da tecnologia 100% brasileira no combate à epidemia. Reportagem: Marcelo Mattos. José Antonio Kast derrotou a candidata de esquerda Jeanette Jara e será o novo presidente do Chile. A vitória marca o retorno de uma direita mais conservadora ao poder desde a redemocratização do país. Em nota oficial, o presidente Lula desejou êxito a Kast e reafirmou o compromisso com a América do Sul como uma "zona de paz". Confira também as reações de Javier Milei e dos Estados Unidos. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O projeto de Lei da Dosimetria chega a uma semana crucial, uma vez que será submetido à análise da Comissão de Constituição e Justiça do Senado nesta semana. A disputa é intensa porque caso o projeto não seja votado este ano, corre o risco de ser arquivado em 2026. Para falar sobre o assunto, a Jovem Pan News conversa com o senador Esperidião Amin (PP-SC). O Congresso Nacional vai fazer várias votações importantes neste final de ano, como o Orçamento de 2026. O comentarista Alan Ghani comenta sobre a reta final do futuro dos gastos dos parlamentares, executivos e do Poder Judiciário. O ex-embaixador dos Estados Unidos, John Feeley, disse que o presidente americano Donald Trump, deve buscar uma saída para as tensões na Venezuela, sem invadir o país. Segundo ele, sem uma estratégia clara, fica difícil para o presidente resolver a crise entre os países. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chile se suma a la ola ultra de Latinoamérica con la victoria en la segunda vuelta de las elecciones de José Antonio Kast con el 58% de los votos. La extrema derecha vuelve al gobierno 35 años después de la caída de la dictadura en el país. La candidata de la izquierda, Jeannette Jara, ha logrado el peor resultado de su bloque desde que volvió la democracia al país con el 41% de los votos. Los líderes latinoamericanos han reaccionado a los resultados con euforia en la derecha, como Javier Milei, y con una advertencia del colombiano Gustavo Petro: "El fascismo avanza". Además, en Australia son 15 los muertos en el tiroteo masivo a manos de un padre y su hijo. Y en España, última semana de la campaña electoral en Extremadura.

What have the Austrians ever done for us? In terms of understanding the importance of liberty, free markets, and, particularly, how government overreach in economic matters results in long-term damage and decline, the answer is a lot. However, Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich Hayek, and other members of the so-called Austrian School have long occupied a fringe position in conventional economic thought and have been largely excluded from policymakers' toolkits, which are dominated by Keynesian frameworks. But is this changing? The growing interest in non-state-backed money, the rise of social media, and the Milei Revolution underway in Argentina all suggest it is.   In particular, Javier Milei strongly aligns his worldview with that of the Austrian School and cites, among others, Mises, Hayek and Murray Rothbard as his philosophical heroes.I was honoured when Dr Mark Thornton of Auburn University and the Mises Institute agreed to join me for a discussion on the Austrian School and its growth since the early 1980s. At that time, we were both econ-undergraduates reading works such as Hayek's The Road to Serfdom, von Mises' Human Action, and Rothbard's Man, Economy & State.  We had a great conversation in which Mark outlined his optimistic view of how Austrian ideas can help us understand the investment landscape and the broader significance of Milei's reform agenda in Argentina. Mark's published works include The Skyscraper Curse: How Austrian Economics Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century.  I began by asking Mark about a former colleague of his at the Mises Institute, Roger Garrison. It turns out we might have attended the same Summer School that Roger taught 45 years ago. As they say, it's a small world. Please enjoy my conversation with the maverick Austrian economist, Dr Mark Thornton. Brought to you by Progressive Equity.    Hayek for the 21st Century: Essays in Political Economy/ Order a FREE copy of the book or multiple copies! Also, you can download the PDF and ePub versions using this link:  https://mises.org/library/book/hayek-21st-century-essays-political-economy    

Chile se suma a la ola ultra de Latinoamérica con la victoria en la segunda vuelta de las elecciones de José Antonio Kast con el 58% de los votos. La extrema derecha vuelve al gobierno 35 años después de la caída de la dictadura en el país. La candidata de la izquierda, Jeannette Jara, ha logrado el peor resultado de su bloque desde que volvió la democracia al país con el 41% de los votos. Los líderes latinoamericanos han reaccionado a los resultados con euforia en la derecha, como Javier Milei, y con una advertencia del colombiano Gustavo Petro: "El fascismo avanza". Además, en Australia son 15 los muertos en el tiroteo masivo a manos de un padre y su hijo. Y en España, última semana de la campaña electoral en Extremadura.

A dos años de la llegada de Javier Milei a la Presidencia, Pablo Avelluto —editor, analista político y ex ministro de Cultura de la Nación durante el gobierno de Mauricio Macri— analiza el rumbo político del oficialismo y sostiene que el proyecto de reforma laboral forma parte de la batalla cultural del gobierno.En el reportaje, Avelluto describe el uso del conflicto como método de construcción de poder y cuestiona una concepción del orden social que vuelve a poner en discusión consensos establecidos desde el retorno democrático.Durante la conversación, Avelluto afirma:

José Antonio Kast llega a la segunda vuelta de las elecciones en Chile como favorito. Su trayectoria —marcada por su defensa de la “familia natural” y su rechazo al aborto incluso en casos de violación— lo ha convertido en un referente del ultraconservadurismo latinoamericano. El aspirante chileno mantiene desde hace años vínculos estrechos con la Red Política de Valores, la plataforma impulsada por Jaime Mayor Oreja que reúne a dirigentes de extrema derecha de distintos continentes. Ese entramado lo conecta también con organizaciones españolas como Hazte Oír y con sectores de la derecha radical católica, además de situarlo ideológicamente en la órbita de líderes como Javier Milei, Jair Bolsonaro o Donald Trump. En este episodio, Ángel Munárriz, redactor de la sección de España de EL PAÍS, analiza junto a Ana Fuentes quién es Kast, cómo ha tejido su influencia internacional y por qué su relación con España resulta clave para entender su proyecto político. Si tienes quejas, dudas o sugerencias, escribe a defensora@elpais.es o manda un audio a +34 649362138 (no atiende llamadas). CRÉDITOS: Realizan: Ángel Munárriz y José Juan Morales Presenta: Ana Fuentes Diseño de sonido: Nacho Taboada Edición: Ana Ribera Coordinación: José Juan Morales Dirección: Ana Alonso Sintonía: Jorge Magaz

Columna de Facundo Cottet sobre la espera del gobierno provincial de Axel Kicillof para que el gobierno nacional de Javier Milei le autorice el pedido de endeudamiento.

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...

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

Javier Milei se convirtió en presidente de Argentina hace dos años. ¿Cómo ha transfomado el país desde entonces? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En Argentina, la provincia de Mendoza dio luz verde el 9 de diciembre a un controvertido proyecto minero de explotación de cobre a cielo abierto. Una empresa suizo-argentina propone invertir 600 millones de dólares para explotar 40.000 toneladas de minerales. Miles de manifestantes se congregaron en Mendoza para rechazar un proyecto que, según ellos, amenaza los escasos recursos hídricos de la región. Con su megaproyecto de minería PSJ Cobre en Uspallata, a 150 km de Mendoza, en el oeste de Argentina, el consorcio suizo argentino Zonda Metals GmBH y Alberdi Energy promete una inversión de casi 600 millones de dólares, hasta 4000 empleos y una producción anual de 40.000 toneladas de cobre, un mineral esencial para la transición energética. En su página web, PSJ Cobre Mendocino -también conocido como San Jorge- asegura que el procesamiento de la roca será “limpio” y “responsable”, pero cientos de habitantes de la región, científicos, responsables, políticos y ambientalistas no lo perciben así. Miles de manifestantes se congregaron en la capital provincial, Mendoza, no lejos de la asamblea local donde una mayoría de legisladores aprobó el proyecto. Daniel Funes, un jubilado miembro de la Asamblea Popular por el Agua, alerta desde hace varios años sobre los peligros de una posible actividad minera en una zona árida. “Mendoza es una zona semidesértica con un régimen de lluvia de alrededor de 200 mm anuales. El Departamento General de Irrigación, un organismo oficial publicó un informe negativo sobre el proyecto porque prevé un caudal permanente de uso de 141 litros/s”, comentó a RFI Funes. “Lo que están diciendo los registros de los últimos años, es que no siempre viene esa cantidad de agua. En algunos meses del año, el proyecto minero va a secar absolutamente el arroyo Tigre”, teme el activista, miembro de la Red Iglesias y Minería. “Y dentro de los informes de impacto ambiental no han previsto de dónde van a sacar el agua que falta”, agregó, al micrófono de RFI. PSJ Cobre Mendocino afirma por su parte que reutilizará las aguas contaminadas y que impermeabilizará 800 hectáreas para depositar allí los desechos mineros. Los detractores de la mina estiman, sin embargo, que las medidas de mitigación de la contaminación minera son insuficientes. Aparte de los desechos tóxicos utilizados para separar el cobre de la roca, “en este tipo de explotación aparecen los drenajes ácidos mineros que tienen que ver simplemente con moler la montaña”. “Eso sí que se produce una lixiviación natural y se producen drenajes ácidos mineros. La empresa promete impermeabilizar la parte donde van a poner los tóxicos, pero no van a esterilizar la enorme pila de los desechos mineros molidos que no se usan para lixiviación”, alerta Daniel Funes. El proyecto de extracción de cobre en Mendoza recibió el apoyo del presidente argentino que quiere convertir su país en potencia exportadora de cobre, emulando el modelo chileno. El ultraliberal Javier Milei busca modificar una ley de protección de glaciares para extender la actividad minera en zonas protegidas.

El presidente Milei puede presentar cifras macroeconómicas alentadoras al cumplirse este miércoles el segundo aniversario de su presidencia, pero dos especialistas expresan reservas a RFI sobre los cambios estructurales reales de la economía de su país y sobre la eficacia de sus reformas para garantizar un futuro estable. Entrevistadas: María Lourdes Puentes Olivera y Gala Díaz.  El punto de partida de Milei puede resumirse en una frase: "Lamentablemente tengo que decírselos de nuevo. No hay plata". Con este diagnóstico, el economista —entonces un recién llegado a la política— inició un mandato que logró reducir la pobreza a niveles de 2018 y bajar la inflación del 211% anual al 30%. Pero María Lourdes Puentes Olivera, directora de la Escuela de Política de la Universidad Católica Argentina, advierte sobre la realidad que esos datos no muestran. "No hay un cambio en la estructura económica de la Argentina. Todavía hay una situación crítica. Hay un peligro de incremento del desempleo. Muchos actores de la economía están sufriendo tanto por el endeudamiento como por la imposibilidad de vender, ya que bajó el consumo. Hay un montón de situaciones que están pasando y por eso no creo que, a largo plazo, se puedan sostener", señala. Como prometió en campaña, Milei aplicó la "motosierra" a las ayudas públicas, redujo a la mitad el número de ministerios y despidió a más de 50.000 empleados estatales. Estas medidas, junto a los casos de corrupción que han salpicado a su presidencia, no le impidieron ganar las elecciones de medio mandato ni reforzar su popularidad. ¿Cómo explica este resultado María Lourdes Puentes Olivera? "En la Argentina existe un tinte muy fuerte de hartazgo hacia lo que venía pasando. Pero esto no tiene tanto que ver con un pensamiento alineado con lo que Milei piensa. Ni siquiera creo que la gente esté a favor de lo que él está haciendo en la economía. Lo que cree la gente es que él está haciendo lo mejor que puede para el país. Argentina está más estable, pero él no es el partido, él no son los dirigentes", afirma. Espaldarazo de Trump de Milei El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, felicitó el trabajo de Milei en octubre, después de que Washington realizara una inversión multimillonaria en Argentina que permitió al gobierno estabilizar la economía. Sobre este respaldo, analiza Gala Díaz, directora del Centro de Implementación de Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el Crecimiento (CIPPEC), un think tank argentino independiente: "El apoyo de Trump implica una percepción de que Argentina puede ser un aliado geopolítico para garantizar ciertas cosas en América Latina, en particular frenar el avance chino en la región. Pero, por otro lado, también está la necesidad que tiene el gobierno de recibir influjos de miles de millones de dólares, lo que implica un fracaso del modelo económico en el sentido de que es necesario ese influjo para sostener este modelo en un contexto recesivo en la Argentina".

En Capital Intereconomía, la Tertulia Capital con Agustín Baeza, Juan Rivera y Kamal Romero ha analizado la decisión de Australia de prohibir las redes sociales a menores de 16 años, los dos años de mandato de Javier Milei en Argentina y la propuesta de la CEOE de subir el SMI un 1,5% en 2026, anticipando un nuevo choque con Yolanda Díaz. También se ha debatido la renuncia de España a más de 60.000 millones en préstamos de la UE, la vuelta al Congreso de la condonación de la deuda autonómica y el fuerte aumento de la presión fiscal en España, que crece el triple que la media de la OCDE. En la Entrevista Capital, el economista Diego Barceló ha hecho balance de los dos años de Milei al frente del Gobierno argentino, analizando las principales medidas, sus efectos económicos y los retos pendientes. El programa se ha completado con el análisis de preapertura de los mercados junto a David Cortina, responsable de Renta Variable en Santander PB.

El presidente Milei puede presentar cifras macroeconómicas alentadoras al cumplirse este miércoles el segundo aniversario de su presidencia, pero dos especialistas expresan reservas a RFI sobre los cambios estructurales reales de la economía de su país y sobre la eficacia de sus reformas para garantizar un futuro estable. Entrevistadas: María Lourdes Puentes Olivera y Gala Díaz.  El punto de partida de Milei puede resumirse en una frase: "Lamentablemente tengo que decírselos de nuevo. No hay plata". Con este diagnóstico, el economista —entonces un recién llegado a la política— inició un mandato que logró reducir la pobreza a niveles de 2018 y bajar la inflación del 211% anual al 30%. Pero María Lourdes Puentes Olivera, directora de la Escuela de Política de la Universidad Católica Argentina, advierte sobre la realidad que esos datos no muestran. "No hay un cambio en la estructura económica de la Argentina. Todavía hay una situación crítica. Hay un peligro de incremento del desempleo. Muchos actores de la economía están sufriendo tanto por el endeudamiento como por la imposibilidad de vender, ya que bajó el consumo. Hay un montón de situaciones que están pasando y por eso no creo que, a largo plazo, se puedan sostener", señala. Como prometió en campaña, Milei aplicó la "motosierra" a las ayudas públicas, redujo a la mitad el número de ministerios y despidió a más de 50.000 empleados estatales. Estas medidas, junto a los casos de corrupción que han salpicado a su presidencia, no le impidieron ganar las elecciones de medio mandato ni reforzar su popularidad. ¿Cómo explica este resultado María Lourdes Puentes Olivera? "En la Argentina existe un tinte muy fuerte de hartazgo hacia lo que venía pasando. Pero esto no tiene tanto que ver con un pensamiento alineado con lo que Milei piensa. Ni siquiera creo que la gente esté a favor de lo que él está haciendo en la economía. Lo que cree la gente es que él está haciendo lo mejor que puede para el país. Argentina está más estable, pero él no es el partido, él no son los dirigentes", afirma. Espaldarazo de Trump de Milei El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, felicitó el trabajo de Milei en octubre, después de que Washington realizara una inversión multimillonaria en Argentina que permitió al gobierno estabilizar la economía. Sobre este respaldo, analiza Gala Díaz, directora del Centro de Implementación de Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el Crecimiento (CIPPEC), un think tank argentino independiente: "El apoyo de Trump implica una percepción de que Argentina puede ser un aliado geopolítico para garantizar ciertas cosas en América Latina, en particular frenar el avance chino en la región. Pero, por otro lado, también está la necesidad que tiene el gobierno de recibir influjos de miles de millones de dólares, lo que implica un fracaso del modelo económico en el sentido de que es necesario ese influjo para sostener este modelo en un contexto recesivo en la Argentina".

El análisis de Carlos Pagni en Odisea Argentina salió al aire por LN+ el 8 de diciembre de 2025

durée : 00:05:27 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - Deux ans après le début de son mandat, l'heure est au bilan pour Javier Milei. Malgré une victoire inattendue aux législatives d'octobre, l'ultra-libéral doit faire face à de nombreux défis.

El premio Nobel de la Paz a María Corina Machado genera gran expectación sobre su presencia en Oslo, donde la esperan familiares y apoyos como Javier Milei. Su hermana confirma su deseo de recogerlo. Julio Borges indica que su asistencia y regreso desafiarían al régimen de Maduro. Una periodista en Oslo resalta el ambiente de esperanza y el valor de la decisión de Machado. EE. UU. apoya a Machado, con Marco Rubio y la Casa Blanca implicados en su situación, incluso con señales militares para su posible regreso. Existe un plan de transición para Venezuela con Machado al frente, condicionado por el ejército. En España, COE y CEPYME proponen una subida salarial mínima del 1,5%, lejos del 7,5% sindical. El Gobierno renuncia a sesenta mil millones de euros de fondos europeos Next Generation, salda el rescate bancario de 2012 y prevé aumentar el impuesto al diésel. Además, aprueba la condonación de ochenta y tres mil millones de deuda autonómica, pendiente de aprobación, lo que genera ...

Rockstar, Anarcho-Kapitalist, Rechtspopulist: Der argentinische Präsident Javier Milei inszeniert sich als Retter der argentinischen Wirtschaft. Dabei treibt sein radikaler Sparkurs viele Argentinierinnen und Argentinier in die Arbeitslosigkeit. ARD-Korrespondentin Anne Herrberg berichtet seit 2011 aus Südamerika und nimmt uns in dieser 11KM-Folge mit in eine tief gespaltene Gesellschaft. Woher kommt die Zustimmung für Milei? Und wie geht es den Menschen, die unter Mileis Kettensägen-Sparkurs leiden? 11KM über laute Inszenierung und leisen Protest. Über die aktuellen Entwicklungen in Argentinien halten euch die Kollegen von tagesschau.de auf dem Laufenden: https://www.tagesschau.de/thema/argentinien Mit Anne haben wir auch über den Zustand des brasilianischen Regenwalds gesprochen - in dieser 11KM-Folge: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Schnellstrasse_Regenwald Hier geht's zum “Weltspiegel Podcast”, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/weltspiegel_podcast?cp Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautorin: Eva Münch Mitarbeit: Lisa Hentschel und Lukas Waschbüsch Host: Elena Kuch Produktion: Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Christine Frey, Jan Stahlmann und Alexander Gerhardt Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Nicole Dienemann 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

For review:1. Ukrainian President to Meet with E3 Leaders in London to discuss last week's US Negotiations (Miami).2. US Envoy Kellogg Says Deal Close; Sticking Points include Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant.3. The Russian and Chinese militaries conducted joint anti-missile drills in on Russian territory in early December as part of scheduled military exercises, China's Defense Ministry said on Dec. 6.These drills followed joint artillery and anti-submarine exercises that were conducted in the Sea of Japan in August.4. Hamas is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official says, offering a possible formula to resolve one of the thorniest issues in the US-brokered agreement.5. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza is “almost” complete, and that he expects to move on to its second phase soon.6. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Thani suggested Sunday that his country will not foot the bill for rebuilding Gaza, despite speculation that it would be the main backer of reconstruction.“We are not the ones who are going to write the check to rebuild what others destroyed,” Al Thani said during an onstage interview at the Doha Forum, an annual diplomatic conference. 7. During a visit to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that the Yellow Line, demarcating where the Israeli military withdrew to under the terms of the ongoing ceasefire, is “a new border line.”“We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We control large parts of the Gaza Strip and stand along [strategic] lines. The Yellow Line is a new border line, a forward defensive line for the communities and an offensive line.”8. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for stepped-up military recruitment after the United States deployed a fleet of warships and the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. 9. President Javier Milei on Saturday hailed the arrival of Argentina's first six F-16 jets purchased from Denmark, describing them as “guardian angels” that will strengthen the South American country's armed forces.The US-built aircraft are among the 24 fighters bought last year from Copenhagen for roughly $300 million. 

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste domingo (07): Uma nova pesquisa Datafolha simula um segundo turno eleitoral para 2026 e aponta que o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) venceria o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ). O resultado reforça a dificuldade do nome de Flávio em expandir seu eleitorado para além da base ideológica. Lideranças políticas no Congresso e no estado de São Paulo acreditam que o governador Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) não concorreria à Presidência da República em um cenário onde um nome da família Bolsonaro (como Flávio ou Michelle) esteja na disputa. A avaliação é que a lealdade de Tarcísio ao ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro e o medo de rachar o eleitorado de direita impediriam o governador de avançar com a própria candidatura. O estado de São Paulo iniciou a campanha de vacinação de gestantes contra o Vírus Sincicial Respiratório (VSR). A imunização é uma importante medida de saúde pública, visando proteger os recém-nascidos contra a bronquiolite, uma infecção respiratória grave causada pelo VSR. A injeção está disponível para as gestantes a partir da 28ª semana de gravidez nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS). O novo Censo demográfico revela a grave crise habitacional e a profunda desigualdade social no estado de São Paulo. Os dados apontam que 8 em cada 100 pessoas do estado vivem em favelas e assentamentos precários. Em números absolutos, o Censo mostra que 3,6 milhões de paulistas residem nessas comunidades. A professora Luana Leal Silva Rocha, de 25 anos, está em estado grave na UTI do Hospital São Sebastião, em Três Corações (MG), após ter 60% do corpo queimado na tarde de sexta-feira (5), no distrito de Sobradinho, em São Tomé das Letras. A polícia de Minas Gerais investiga o caso como tentativa de feminicídio. A suspeita é que o namorado da vítima tenha cometido a agressão, usando gasolina para atear fogo em Luana durante uma briga. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) voltou a reforçar publicamente seu posicionamento favorável ao fim da escala de trabalho 6x1, onde o trabalhador folga apenas um dia após seis de atividade. No entanto, o tema gera grande polêmica e preocupação no setor produtivo. Comentaristas políticos e econômicos analisam a viabilidade da medida. O Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) marcou o julgamento dos réus acusados de serem os mandantes do assassinato da vereadora Marielle Franco e de seu motorista, Anderson Gomes. A pauta inclui os irmãos Domingos Brazão (conselheiro do TCE-RJ) e Chiquinho Brazão (deputado federal), apontados pela investigação como os articuladores do crime, além de outros envolvidos. O presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, demonstrou apoio à pré-candidatura de Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) à Presidência da República ao compartilhar uma publicação sobre o tema nas redes sociais. A líder da oposição venezuelana, María Corina Machado, receberá o Prêmio Nobel da Paz em uma cerimônia oficial em Oslo, na Noruega. O prêmio confere a María Corina uma enorme visibilidade internacional e aumenta a pressão global sobre o governo venezuelano. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Argentina rompe emite un bono en dólares a cuatro años con un interés del 6,5%, buscando cubrir los vencimientos de deuda a corto plazo y evitar afectar a las reservas del Banco Central. Argentina no coloca deuda en los mercados internacionales desde 2018 debido a las altas tasas de interés que debería convalidar. Eso cambiará con la emisión de un bono en dólares con vencimiento a cuatro años y un interés del 6,5%, que tiene el objetivo de cubrir parte de los vencimientos de deuda que el país debe afrontar en enero, sin afectar las reservas del Banco Central. El economista Alfredo Roisenvitz, también profesor de la Universidad de UCEMA y San Andrés, celebró la noticia como un gran voto de confianza para la economía del país: "Es una señal económica y política muy potente porque ya no solo son analistas en una oficina dando una opinión de confianza hacia el mediano plazo en las políticas de transformación del gobierno, sino que implicaría que los inversores apuestan a este proceso de transformación, interpretando que en el año 2029 Argentina va a seguir en este trayecto positivo y va a poder hacer frente a esa deuda". Roisenvitz explica que este giro para los mercados argentinos tendrá un impacto indirecto en la acumulación de reservas, muy importantes en las condiciones que pone el Fondo Monetario Internacional, que este año le otorgó al país un préstamo por 20.000 millones de dólares.  "Si Argentina vuelve a los mercados internacionales de financiación, no tendrá que hacer frente a los vencimientos de corto plazo con reservas, sino que podrá renovar esa deuda y además si las ofertas de endeudamiento de Argentina son bien recibidas por el mercado, va a refinanciar esa deuda de corto plazo a unas tasas más largas y más competitivas. Eso hace que no solo mejore el perfil de la deuda, sino que también mejore la cuenta corriente financiera, en términos de no tener que utilizar reservas para el pago de los vencimientos de deuda. Eso es sin dudas una muy buena noticia." Aunque algunos celebran que estos bonos se emitan bajo ley local como un primer paso para el retorno a los mercados, también hay que destacar si se presentara alguna anomalía, los acreedores deberán acudir a la justicia argentina que algunos analistas consideran con menos garantías que los tribunales extranjeros. 

In der 200. Folge von Lauer und Wehner reden Ulrich und Christopher nicht über die die CSU und die sogenannte Diskussion ums sogenannte Stadtbild. Dann gehts um die sogenannte Hausdurchsuchung beim emeritierten TU-Berlin-Professor Norbert Bolz. Zum Schluss gibts noch einige Nachrichten aus Süd- und Nordamerika, zuerst gehts um Javier Milei, dann um Donald Trump und seinen Abriss des East-Wing

Argentina rompe emite un bono en dólares a cuatro años con un interés del 6,5%, buscando cubrir los vencimientos de deuda a corto plazo y evitar afectar a las reservas del Banco Central. Argentina no coloca deuda en los mercados internacionales desde 2018 debido a las altas tasas de interés que debería convalidar. Eso cambiará con la emisión de un bono en dólares con vencimiento a cuatro años y un interés del 6,5%, que tiene el objetivo de cubrir parte de los vencimientos de deuda que el país debe afrontar en enero, sin afectar las reservas del Banco Central. El economista Alfredo Roisenvitz, también profesor de la Universidad de UCEMA y San Andrés, celebró la noticia como un gran voto de confianza para la economía del país: "Es una señal económica y política muy potente porque ya no solo son analistas en una oficina dando una opinión de confianza hacia el mediano plazo en las políticas de transformación del gobierno, sino que implicaría que los inversores apuestan a este proceso de transformación, interpretando que en el año 2029 Argentina va a seguir en este trayecto positivo y va a poder hacer frente a esa deuda". Roisenvitz explica que este giro para los mercados argentinos tendrá un impacto indirecto en la acumulación de reservas, muy importantes en las condiciones que pone el Fondo Monetario Internacional, que este año le otorgó al país un préstamo por 20.000 millones de dólares.  "Si Argentina vuelve a los mercados internacionales de financiación, no tendrá que hacer frente a los vencimientos de corto plazo con reservas, sino que podrá renovar esa deuda y además si las ofertas de endeudamiento de Argentina son bien recibidas por el mercado, va a refinanciar esa deuda de corto plazo a unas tasas más largas y más competitivas. Eso hace que no solo mejore el perfil de la deuda, sino que también mejore la cuenta corriente financiera, en términos de no tener que utilizar reservas para el pago de los vencimientos de deuda. Eso es sin dudas una muy buena noticia." Aunque algunos celebran que estos bonos se emitan bajo ley local como un primer paso para el retorno a los mercados, también hay que destacar si se presentara alguna anomalía, los acreedores deberán acudir a la justicia argentina que algunos analistas consideran con menos garantías que los tribunales extranjeros. 

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

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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

Cliquez ici pour accéder gratuitement aux articles lus de Mediapart : https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/P-UmoTbNLs Les cinq États membres de l'alliance régionale soutiennent l'accord commercial avec l'Union européenne mais sont fortement divisés depuis l'arrivée de Javier Milei au pouvoir. Le président argentin, aligné sur Washington, menace de quitter le bloc et d'isoler le Brésil. Un article de Romaric Godin publié mercredi 3 décembre et lu par Jérémy Zylberberg. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

First it was Trump, and now Bibi himself has requested a pardon from President Herzog. This week we discuss the fairness of the pardon, as well as the optics to the rest of the world.  Also this week we have iPhones in Gaza, Palestinian AI deepfakes, Javier Milei and the Isaac Accords, and the latest conspiracy theories from you-know-who.   On the US front, the Venezuelan situation is getting even more serious, claims of war crimes against Hegseth and Co., and we top it off with the latest must-have invention from Japan.    ________ **  Skip the airport and get away to a KOSHER luxury hotel, with food, mikvah, shul and more! Book at the Armon Hotel in Stamford! **   Visit: https://2ly.link/2SB6vhttps://linkly.link/2LzcW ________ **  Register now for CHEMED's amazing weekend of captivating speakers, family entertainment, lavish cuisine in the luxurious Armon hotel!  **   Visit: https://2ly.link/2SB78 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ ** Join Now or Create Your Own Five Star Experience With Project Mesorah! ** Project Mesorah's trips are always memorable and even life changing, but if you want private tours with amazing chefs, tour guides, and speakers, Project Mesorah has you covered! Visit them at: https://www.projectmesorah.org/ Or call: 845-570-1943 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +053-243-3287 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://2ly.link/27DRp Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

Matt Ehret and Ghost explore a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, opening with Ukraine's unraveling corruption network, high-level resignations, and the possibility that a U.S.–Russia settlement is already in place while the kinetic war simply plays itself out. They examine how raids on Zelensky's inner circle, oligarch testimony, and a mass exodus of Ukrainian power players signal a collapsing regime. From there, they map the expanding U.S.–Venezuela–Colombia cooperation against cartels and trafficking networks, spotlighting newly pardoned leaders, DEA informants, and regional realignments that defy the old Cold War script. The conversation widens into the strange rise of Javier Milei, IMF capture, Latin American resistance, the merging Israel–Ukraine narrative, and the deeper historical forces, templar networks, corporate feudalism, sabotage movements, and engineered cults, that shape modern conflicts. With global tensions rising from Africa to the Pacific, Matt and Ghost connect today's flashpoints to centuries-old power structures still fighting for control.

Veja também em youtube.com/@45_graus Francis Fukuyama is one of the world’s most influential political scientists. He is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Director of its Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. He previously taught at Johns Hopkins SAIS and George Mason University, and served in the U.S. Department of State’s Policy Planning Staff. Fukuyama became internationally known with The End of History and the Last Man (1992), both a landmark and controversial book that helped shape the post–Cold War debate on democracy and liberalism. His research spans comparative political development, institutions, governance, state capacity, identity politics, technology, and democratic resilience. _______________ Índice: (0:00) Introdução (5:53) Democratic backsliding, state capacity vs democracy | What’s happening in the US? (14:10) Culture and social capital | Robert Putnam: Bowling Alone: America's Declining Social Capital | Europe vs US (23:59) Why do people support populists even after they fail? | Georgia Meloni, Javier Milei (30:05) How can democracies deal with immigration? (40:54) Are the rise of populism and authoritarianism related phenomena? (44:17) The information revolution. Dangers of AI. The idea of deliberative assemblies (57:23) Yascha Mounk: The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure (59:56) Will left-wing populism come back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aunque las cifras oficiales en Argentina muestran una baja en la pobreza a nivel nacional, esa mejora no se distribuye de manera uniforme. Barrios como Villa Fiorito siguen enfrentando condiciones precarias. En ese emblemático barrio las familias continúan apelando a distintas estrategias de supervivencia —venta callejera, reciclaje, trabajos informales, uso de ahorros, préstamos— para llegar a fin de mes. Un reportaje de Natalio Cosoy, corresponsal de RFI en Buenos Aires. En el último año y medio, la pobreza en Argentina bajó 10 puntos: del 41,7% al 31,6%. La inflación se desaceleró de más del 200% anual hasta ubicarse en torno al 30% y la desocupación está por debajo del 8%. Sin embargo, esas mejoras no necesariamente se traducen en un alivio para la economía cotidiana de los hogares. El marcado aumento de los gastos fijos —desde los servicios básicos hasta el transporte— dificulta que los ingresos alcancen y obliga a muchos a buscar alternativas para reforzar su presupuesto. No son estrategias nuevas, pero se intensifican cuando los ingresos básicos resultan insuficientes, algo que se nota especialmente en los sectores más pobres. Un informe reciente del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos muestra que hoy casi cuatro de cada diez hogares utilizan ahorros para subsistir, cuando en 2003 eran menos de dos de cada diez. El estudio también indica que algo más del 14% de los hogares recurre a préstamos, la cifra más alta desde 2019. Otra estrategia recurrente es sumar la venta callejera. Así ocurre, por ejemplo, en Villa Fiorito, un barrio que limita con el sur de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Allí, murales de Diego Armando Maradona sirven de telón de fondo a la feria callejera que cada domingo se despliega a lo largo de unos dos kilómetros. Hay vendedores de mayor escala, que ofrecen productos nuevos, y también los llamados “manteros” [recicladores], que extienden una manta en el piso con objetos recolectados en la calle, encontrados en la basura, recibidos como regalo o recuperados de sus propias casas. "Desde que encuentro la basura, lo reciclado, en cualquier lado, lo lavo y lo traigo. Le pongo un precio, así, tres por dos mil, o cuanto me quiera dar", dice Celeste, de 24 años. Durante la semana busca objetos para vender en la feria, pero los ingresos apenas le alcanzan. "Para un día, para la comida, porque a veces no se gana mucho. A veces yo, en la mañana, hago cinco mil pesos, nada." Cinco mil pesos equivalen a unos 3 dólares y medio. El alquiler de la vivienda que Celeste comparte con su pareja y sus tres hijos pequeños ronda los 200 dólares mensuales. "Manteros digitales" "Desde hace varios años para acá la situación económica familiar viene en declive", señala Matías Mora Cáceres, politólogo y residente en Fiorito desde 2002. "A las familias les cuesta mucho llegar a fin de mes en estos últimos tiempos; incluso está costando llegar a mitad de mes, y por eso construyen distintas estrategias o alternativas para generar ingresos." Entre esas estrategias, Mora Cáceres detectó en los últimos años una nueva actividad: la de los "manteros digitales". "Se empiezan a utilizar las redes sociales y las distintas aplicaciones para generar unos pesos extra, en complemento al trabajo que ya tiene cada familia. Utilizan el tiempo de ocio, de descanso, el tiempo familiar, para generar plata y poder subsistir." Ese es el caso de Paola. "Le muestro cómo funciona por WhatsApp, que es por donde más se vende… Aquí la persona me hace el pedido; le pregunto por los colores…", explica desde su casa, donde desarrolla un pequeño negocio de venta de cosméticos a través de redes sociales. Aunque su emprendimiento funciona, si bien tiene altibajos, Paola no ve un horizonte claro. “Yo lo que veo acá en mi barrio, lo que veo en la escuela de mis hijas, es que vamos viviendo el día a día. No podemos proyectar al mes que viene porque no sabés si cobrás.

Argentina's colourful President Javier Milei has been in power for one year and on The LatinNews Podcast this week, we take a look at his record so far and possible outcomes for the future after a successful midterm elections and significant public approval for his mandate. Joining us is Carlos Gervasoni, Associate Professor and chair of Political Science and International Studies at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. We discuss Milei's role as a stereotypical outsider, Argentina's disastrous macroeconomic legacy and the political and institutional weaknesses in the country in addition to Argentina's role as a spoiler at major multilateral negotiations in order to align itself with the Trump government in the United States. We ask, can President Milei solve Argentina's frustrating political economy pendulum and break the country's long tradition of institutional weakness? Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondon LinkedIn: Latin American Newsletters Facebook: @latinnews1967 For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

Donald Trump y su replica sudamericana, Javier Milei, están desestabilizando el Caribe y amenazando las elecciones en Honduras. Mientras el jefe imperial marca el ritmo, su socio menor, Milei, no duda en hacer el ridículo: cancela cumbres y vota en contra de investigar la tortura con tal de complacer al amo. En este episodio, desglosamos este dúo dinámico de la desestabilización y su guerra contra los gobiernos soberanos en el "patio trasero". Además, el panorama completo de la Patria Grande: los ataques a México, la prisión de Bolsonaro y sus generales en Brasil, y un resumen de lo más candente de la semana. Café Mercosur, la voz que no se calla. INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/cafemercosud/ FACE: https://facebook.com/cafemercosur/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CafeMercosur YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/cafemercosur Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cafemercosur

Conversations on Groong - December 1, 2025Topics:US and VenezuelaPotential for New War on IranIs Azerbaijan a “Middle Power”?Europe's Confused Geopolitical IdentityArmenia's Confused GeopoliticsGuest: Eldar MamedovHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 492 | Recorded: November 29, 2025VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SjcJMIis7sgSHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/492#IranCrisis #AzerbaijanPolitics #EuropeanGeopolitics #ArmeniaSecurity #SouthCaucasus #GlobalPowerPoliticsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

En este episodio investigamos el impacto real del modelo económico iniciado con la asunción de Javier Milei sobre la industria y el empleo formal en Argentina.

Javier Milei pretende aprobar una Ley de Libertad Educativa que convertiría el sistema de enseñanza de Argentina en el más libre del mundo. En este vídeo repasamos los principales pilares de esta reforma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Las políticas de Milei están afectando de pleno a los derechos humanos en Argentina, y la sociedad se está organizando para decir basta: por los derechos LGBTIQ+, de los jubilados, etc. En este episodio contamos sus historias de lucha y hablamos sobre cómo sobrevivir a un gobierno que intenta retroceder en drásticamente en derechos. Escucha sus historias en el podcast "¿Quién dijo miedo?" Más información aquí: bit.ly/AmnistiaCarneCrudaPodcast

Doug Casey's Crystal Ball has become an annual tradition here at the Expat Money Show…and for good reason. A best-selling author, founder of International Man, and one of the world's most well-known international investors and libertarian philosophers, Doug has also become a close friend and mentor of mine over the years. In today's episode, we dig into Doug's insights into the geopolitical and economic trends that will define the year ahead. We also explore his outlook on gold, silver, energy, and global markets, along with a breakdown of where freedom-minded individuals should seek better opportunities abroad. If you want a grounded, no-nonsense roadmap for navigating what's coming, this is the one conversation you can't afford to miss. IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in as Doug breaks down why traditional university paths are failing, and how young people can build real-world competence instead of debt and useless credentialsHear Doug evaluate Argentina's President Javier Milei, and what 2026 may look like for the region's most volatile economyLearn why Europe is spiralling into a high-tax, anti-freedom “welfare stew,” and why Doug believes it is no longer viable for anyone's Plan-BFind out why Doug sees the Southern Cone—Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay—as the strongest long-term refuge for freedom-minded individuals amid geopolitical chaos 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 329: Doug Casey's Crystal Ball For 2025: What Will Happen Next? 279: Doug Casey's Crystal Ball: Predictions for 2024 Unveiled 060: Doug Casey Reflects on His Early Life and Discusses the Possibility of an AutobiographyMentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart...

TOP STORY: Milei vs Hoppe and the libertarian purity crisis. Georgetown's Randy Barnett joins us to explain why libertarians desperately need a theory of the second best if they want to win in the real world. From Trump's feud with Massie to the civil war over Israel and the Milei–Hoppe divide, Barnett breaks down how purity politics is crippling the movement. PLUS: •

El gobierno del ultraderechista Javier Milei anunció la designación del teniente general Carlos Alberto Presti, jefe del Ejército, como nuevo ministro de Defensa de Argentina. Es la primera vez desde el retorno de la democracia en 1983 que un militar ocupa esa cartera, históricamente reservada a civiles.

El análisis de Carlos Pagni en Odisea Argentina salió al aire por LN+ el 24 de noviembre de 2025

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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. 1950     

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.