Podcast appearances and mentions of Nayib Bukele

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Durante buena parte del siglo XX, la política se organizó alrededor de partidos, sindicatos, medios de comunicación e instituciones que funcionaban como intermediarios entre los ciudadanos y el poder. Hoy, cada vez más personas llegan a la política a través de un video corto, un meme, un streamer o una recomendación algorítmica.En distintos países del mundo, líderes como Donald Trump, Javier Milei o Nayib Bukele han construido comunidades políticas capaces de disputar el poder a los partidos tradicionales utilizando las plataformas digitales como espacios de organización, movilización y difusión ideológica. Las llamadas nuevas derechas parecen haber entendido mejor que otros movimientos cómo funciona la economía de la atención.Pero las redes sociales no son espacios neutrales. Sus algoritmos deciden qué contenidos reciben visibilidad, sus modelos de negocio recompensan la interacción y distintas investigaciones han comenzado a preguntarse si estas dinámicas favorecen los discursos basados en la indignación, el conflicto y la polarización.En este episodio de sistema no operativo, la 5ta temporada de Clase a la Casa, exploramos qué son las nuevas derechas, qué las diferencia de la derecha tradicional y por qué han crecido al mismo tiempo que las plataformas digitales concentran cada vez más poder.También discutimos qué papel juegan los algoritmos en la formación de opiniones políticas, cómo las grandes empresas tecnológicas se han acercado al poder político y de qué manera las redes sociales y la inteligencia artificial están transformando las campañas electorales.Aterrizamos esta conversación en América Latina y en Colombia para analizar el caso de Abelardo de la Espriella: una campaña que encontró en internet una comunidad de nuevas derechas que ya estaba creciendo, se acercó a sus creadores y utilizó las plataformas digitales y la inteligencia artificial para multiplicar la producción y circulación de sus símbolos y mensajes.Nos acompañan Juan Pablo Vargas, investigador de las derechas emergentes en Colombia y de la construcción de opinión política en plataformas digitales, y Carlos Cortés, investigador especializado en plataformas digitales, libertad de expresión y gobernanza de internet.Una producción de 070 Podcasts.Producción: Isaac VargasConducción: Santiago de NarváezGráfica: Isabella Londoño

Hơn một tuần sau thắng lợi bầu cử của Abelardo de la Espriella tại Colombia (21/06/2026), đến lượt Keiko Fujimori, con gái của nhà độc tài Alberto Fujimori, được loan báo về đầu trong cuộc bầu cử tổng thống Peru ngày 07/06/2026. Chỉ trong vòng 18 tháng, các ứng cử viên liên minh hoặc liên kết với Donald Trump thắng cử tổng thống hay lập pháp tại bảy nước châu Mỹ La-tinh. Bước đột phá ngoạn mục của phe theo chủ nghĩa dân tộc – dân túy dường như đã mang đến cho Donald Trump một thắng lợi trong chính sách của ông tại khu vực. Sự dịch chuyển này đã bắt đầu từ năm 2019, với thắng lợi bầu cử của Nayib Bukele tại Salvador, rồi như một hiệu ứng đô-mi-nô, phe cực hữu trong những năm gần đây lần lượt giành thắng lợi trong các cuộc bầu cử lập pháp và tổng thống tại các nước Achentina, Bolivia, Chilê, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama và gần đây nhất là Colombia và Peru.   Tình trạng mất an ninh, bài di dân : Những điểm chung Sau « làn sóng mầu hồng » trong những năm đầu thập niên 2020, ngoại trừ Uruguay, hầu như toàn bộ các cuộc bầu cử ở khu vực châu Mỹ Latinh những năm gần đây đều có lợi cho cánh hữu hoặc các đảng cánh hữu cực đoan và tự do nhất. Bước đột phá bầu cử này, tuy bắt nguồn từ nhiều vấn đề quốc gia khác nhau nhưng theo quan sát của nhà chính trị học Gaspar Estrada, chuyên gia về Nam Bán Cầu, thuộc London School of Economics, vấn đề an ninh, chống các băng đảng tội phạm, di dân là những điểm chung trong các cuộc bầu cử gần đây. Trên làn sóng RFI Pháp ngữ, ông giải thích : « Trong những tháng gần đây, vấn đề mất an ninh đã trở thành mối bận tâm hàng đầu ở khu vực châu Mỹ Latinh, và hầu hết các cuộc thăm dò dư luận trong khu vực đều xác nhận xu hướng trên. Điều này trái ngược hoàn toàn với một thập kỷ trước, khi tham nhũng là một chủ đề nổi bật hơn nhiều trong không gian công luận và là chủ đề trọng tâm trong các chiến dịch tranh cử. » Anthony Pereira, một chuyên gia về nghiên cứu Châu Mỹ Latinh tại đại học Tulane ở Louisiana, chỉ ra rằng yếu tố đã dẫn đến sự sụp đổ của cánh tả tại Nam Mỹ là giá cả nguyên nhiên liệu. Trả lời kênh truyền hình France 24, ông giải thích : « Khi giá cả cao, người ta có thể thực hiện các chương trình viện trợ, tăng lương và cải thiện khả năng tiếp cận giáo dục. Số người sống trong nghèo đói giảm, và các phong trào tiến bộ giành được chỗ đứng trong khu vực. Nhưng khi không thể duy trì các chương trình này do giá cả giảm, thì sự lạc quan của những năm 2010 đã nhường chỗ cho sự thất vọng. Đồng thời, tội phạm có tổ chức ngày càng lớn mạnh và kiểm soát được toàn bộ các khu phố, thậm chí cả nhà tù. Và cử tri bắt đầu hưởng ứng nhiệt tình hơn đối với các ứng cử viên tự xưng là người chống lại giới cầm quyền. » Không chỉ đối với cánh tả, sự trỗi dậy của làn sóng « cánh hữu cứng rắn » còn phản ánh một cuộc khủng hoảng sâu sắc trong các chính đảng truyền thống mà Colombia là một ví dụ mới nhất, theo như phân tích của Mathilde Allain, chuyên gia về Nam Mỹ, giảng viên trường đại học Sorbonne Nouvelle, với France 24 : « Chúng ta đang chứng kiến ​​sự sụp đổ của cánh hữu truyền thống Colombia, vốn không thể tìm được ứng cử viên nào xứng đáng. Lá phiếu dành cho Abelardo de la Espriella cũng là lá phiếu chống lại các chính đảng, chống lại giới tinh hoa và chống lại giới cầm quyền, như chúng ta đã thấy ở những nơi khác trên lục địa ». Một trong những chìa khóa thành công của « cánh hữu cứng rắn » nằm ở chiến lược truyền thông. Hoạt động tích cực trên mạng xã hội, những ứng cử viên này phần lớn bỏ qua các kênh chính trị truyền thống bằng cách tập trung vào giao tiếp trực tiếp, được cá nhân hóa và thường mang tính khiêu khích, cực đoan, như ủng hộ xu hướng vãn hồi trật tự bằng vũ lực, thậm chí bằng quân sự để chống các băng đảng tội phạm, chống di dân bất hợp pháp, được cho là nguồn cội làm gia tăng tội phạm, hay bài sinh thái, chống các quyền của giới LGBT… Donald Trump: Điểm kết nối lớn Tuy nhiên, giữa các ứng viên cực hữu này, còn một điểm chung khác quan trọng hơn : Tất cả đều chia sẻ các quan điểm, giá trị với nước Mỹ thời Donald Trump và đều được ông Trump hậu thuẫn ! Đối với nhiều nhà quan sát, thắng lợi bầu cử của Abelardo de la Espriella tại Colombia và bà Keiko Fujimori ở Peru khẳng định xu thế « Trump hóa » ở châu Mỹ, đặc biệt là Nam Mỹ, với một kiểu liên minh quốc tế các đảng cánh hữu cực đoan đang được hình thành để cùng giải quyết một số vấn đề. Thomas Posado, giảng viên về Văn minh châu Mỹ Latinh đương đại, trường đại  học Rouen Normandie, trên trang Huffpost, phân tích : « Donald Trump chắc chắn là một trong những động lực thúc đẩy sự cực đoan hóa này. Đầu tháng 3 năm nay, ông đã triệu tập Liên minh "Lá chắn châu Mỹ", tập hợp tất cả các tổng thống cánh hữu và cực hữu của châu Mỹ Latinh, dẫn đến việc hình thành kiểu liên minh này, một liên minh trông giống như sự phục tùng hơn. Nói cách khác, họ đang cố gắng tận dụng thành công của Donald Trump. Họ đang cố gắng tận dụng triển vọng nhận được tài trợ từ Mỹ. » Quả thật Nhà Trắng đã có sự can thiệp về ngoại giao chưa từng có vào các cuộc bầu cử ở châu Mỹ Latinh. Ông Donald Trump không ngần ngại khoe khoang rằng những thành công bầu cử đạt được là nhờ sự ủng hộ của ông. Tuy nhiên, theo các nhà quan sát, Donald Trump có xu hướng sử dụng kiểu ngoại giao dọa dẫm, cứng rắn hơn là mềm mỏng với các nước Nam Mỹ. Tại Achentina, ông đặt điều kiện viện trợ của Mỹ phụ thuộc vào chiến thắng của Javier Milei trong cuộc bầu cử lập pháp năm 2025 và đã ký kết thỏa thuận thương mại với đồng cấp Achentina sau thắng lợi bầu cử. Nhưng thỏa thuận này chủ yếu mang lại lợi ích cho nông dân Mỹ tại thị trường Achentina. Nếu như liên minh này nhằm mục đích chống các băng đảng ma túy như được thể hiện tại kỳ họp thượng đỉnh « Lá chắn châu Mỹ », thì mục tiêu chính của ông Trump là Trung Quốc. Tại khu vực này, Bắc Kinh là đối tác thương mại hàng đầu và do vậy, nguyên thủ Mỹ đang nỗ lực hạn chế tầm ảnh hưởng này của Trung Quốc. Nước Mỹ của Donald Trump muốn giành lại chỗ đứng ở Nam Mỹ, và để đạt mục tiêu này, họ không ngần ngại sử dụng các biện pháp gây áp lực chính trị. Học thuyết Donroe có duy trì được liên minh ? Theo Thomas Posado, đây chính là điểm hạn chế của liên minh của Hoa Kỳ với các nhà lãnh đạo cực hữu Nam Mỹ. « Ví dụ, vấn đề Trung Quốc ngay từ đầu đã là một cái gai trong mắt phe cực hữu ở châu Mỹ Latinh. Khi vận động tranh cử, những người như Bolsonaro hay Milei đều tuyên bố, "Không bao giờ nữa, đó là chủ nghĩa cộng sản Trung Quốc, chúng ta sẽ không giao thương với họ." Nhưng khi lên cầm quyền, họ nhận ra rằng đã tồn tại những mạng lưới thương mại vận hành hiệu quả, các doanh nghiệp cần giao dịch với Trung Quốc và có những cơ hội mà Hoa Kỳ không thể mang lại. Vì vậy, chúng ta sẽ phải chờ xem Hoa Kỳ có thể đảo ngược những động lực quyền lực này hay không. Hiện tại, bất chấp mọi tuyên bố về ý chí chính trị từ các nhà lãnh đạo cực hữu, vẫn chưa có thay đổi đáng kể nào trên mặt trận này. » Học thuyết Donroe cũng vì thế mà ra đời. Trong nỗ lực giành lại ảnh hưởng, Donald Trump đã dùng lại học thuyết Monroe nhưng theo cách của ông. Học thuyết Monroe được đưa ra dưới thời tổng thống Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) nhằm loại trừ  ảnh hưởng của châu Âu khỏi khu vực. Nhưng thay vì « giơ cao đánh khẽ » thì Donald Trump lại sử dụng biện pháp « đao to búa lớn » nhằm áp đặt thế bá quyền của Mỹ. Theo « học thuyết Donroe » mới này, châu Mỹ Latinh phải trở lại là « sân sau » của Mỹ, hiện đang tìm cách chiếm đoạt các nguồn tài nguyên chiến lược như những gì đã diễn ra ở Venezuela. Trả lời trang HuffPost, nhà nghiên cứu về châu Mỹ Latinh, Thomas Posado, lưu ý, chiến lược này của chính quyền Trump là con dao hai lưỡi : « Chúng ta đang chứng kiến một kiểu can thiệp quân sự được kỳ vọng sẽ bù đắp cho những điểm yếu về kinh tế. Canh bạc của Donald Trump khi quay trở lại một cách cưỡng ép với chủ nghĩa can thiệp của Mỹ có nguy cơ sẽ là một canh bạc tồi về lâu dài và thậm chí làm trầm trọng thêm đà suy giảm ảnh hưởng của Hoa Kỳ trong khu vực. Donald Trump rất có thể sử dụng vũ lực để buộc các nước Châu Mỹ Latinh phải giao thương với Mỹ, nhưng đó không phải là một kịch bản chắc chắn sẽ xảy ra ». Trong trước mắt, Donald Trump đang ghi điểm khi có thêm nhiều đồng minh mới ở châu Mỹ Latinh. Nhưng mối liên kết này với Washington không hẳn là vững chắc như cho thấy. Không những Trung Quốc vẫn tiếp tục mở rộng các hoạt động kinh tế trên lục địa này, mà người dân châu Mỹ Latinh không hẳn đều ủng hộ liên minh đó. Chuyên gia về Nam Mỹ Thomas Posado cảnh báo: Việc phải sống dưới áp lực và đe dọa nhiều hơn là lợi ích kinh tế, về lâu dài, sẽ khiến người dân Nam Mỹ bất mãn, và làm đổ vỡ mối liên minh này. Cuộc bầu cử tổng thống Brazil vào tháng 10/2026 sẽ là một phép thử quan trọng cho tương lai chính trị khu vực. Giới quan sát dự báo, đó sẽ là một cuộc đối đầu mạnh mẽ giữa một bên được cho là cánh tả đi theo đường lối  của tổng thống đương nhiệm Lula Da Silva và bên kia là phe cực hữu, hiện diện đông đảo ở Brazil, ủng hộ cựu tổng thống Bolsonaro được Trump hậu thuẫn !

7/7/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Sen Paul Mark, Commission Chair of America 250 in Mass, on how and why we are celebrating the Declaration of Independence; also, freeing children from social media exploiters. Amilcar Shabazz on freedom in our history, celebrating Juneteenth, & “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Tom Weiner on “In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School.” Monica Cage, owner of Crown by Cage & Sec of Black Business Assoc of Amherst Area on Black entrepreneurship in western Mass, community support & the road ahead. Noah Bullock, Ex Dir, Cristosal, the Central American human rts org, on human rts abuses & the death of the rule of law in El Salvador & the tight friendship between Pres Trump &, El Salvador's authoritarian right-wing President, Nayib Bukele.

7/7/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Sen Paul Mark, Commission Chair of America 250 in Mass, on how and why we are celebrating the Declaration of Independence; also, freeing children from social media exploiters. Amilcar Shabazz on freedom in our history, celebrating Juneteenth, & “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Tom Weiner on “In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School.” Monica Cage, owner of Crown by Cage & Sec of Black Business Assoc of Amherst Area on Black entrepreneurship in western Mass, community support & the road ahead. Noah Bullock, Ex Dir, Cristosal, the Central American human rts org, on human rts abuses & the death of the rule of law in El Salvador & the tight friendship between Pres Trump &, El Salvador's authoritarian right-wing President, Nayib Bukele.

7/7/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Sen Paul Mark, Commission Chair of America 250 in Mass, on how and why we are celebrating the Declaration of Independence; also, freeing children from social media exploiters. Amilcar Shabazz on freedom in our history, celebrating Juneteenth, & “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Tom Weiner on “In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School.” Monica Cage, owner of Crown by Cage & Sec of Black Business Assoc of Amherst Area on Black entrepreneurship in western Mass, community support & the road ahead. Noah Bullock, Ex Dir, Cristosal, the Central American human rts org, on human rts abuses & the death of the rule of law in El Salvador & the tight friendship between Pres Trump &, El Salvador's authoritarian right-wing President, Nayib Bukele.

7/7/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Sen Paul Mark, Commission Chair of America 250 in Mass, on how and why we are celebrating the Declaration of Independence; also, freeing children from social media exploiters. Amilcar Shabazz on freedom in our history, celebrating Juneteenth, & “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Tom Weiner on “In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School.” Monica Cage, owner of Crown by Cage & Sec of Black Business Assoc of Amherst Area on Black entrepreneurship in western Mass, community support & the road ahead. Noah Bullock, Ex Dir, Cristosal, the Central American human rts org, on human rts abuses & the death of the rule of law in El Salvador & the tight friendship between Pres Trump &, El Salvador's authoritarian right-wing President, Nayib Bukele.

7/7/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Sen Paul Mark, Commission Chair of America 250 in Mass, on how and why we are celebrating the Declaration of Independence; also, freeing children from social media exploiters. Amilcar Shabazz on freedom in our history, celebrating Juneteenth, & “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Tom Weiner on “In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School.” Monica Cage, owner of Crown by Cage & Sec of Black Business Assoc of Amherst Area on Black entrepreneurship in western Mass, community support & the road ahead. Noah Bullock, Ex Dir, Cristosal, the Central American human rts org, on human rts abuses & the death of the rule of law in El Salvador & the tight friendship between Pres Trump &, El Salvador's authoritarian right-wing President, Nayib Bukele.

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

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

Desde que Nuevas Ideas asumió el control de la Asamblea Legislativa en mayo de 2021 han autorizado 75 préstamos por más de 10 mil millones de dólares al Gobierno de Nayib Bukele. Pero una parte importante de dichos recursos todavía no ha sido desembolsada. La economista salvadoreña, Carolina Vásquez, explica en este episodio cómo el endeudamiento se ha vuelto una práctica cada vez más fácil de aprobar y qué significa la desaparición de los controles que antes existían.También repasamos los compromisos que el Estado salvadoreño asumió con el Fondo Monetario Internacional para seguir accediendo a financiamiento y las consecuencias que ese modelo ya tiene para la población, desde recortes al gasto público hasta cambios en el sistema de pensiones.El cierre del Policlínico de Planes de Renderos, anunciado en 2020 como una remodelación que seis años después sigue sin mostrar avances, cambió el acceso a la rehabilitación para cientos de pacientes del Seguro Social. Quienes antes eran trasladados de inmediato para iniciar su recuperación ahora esperan hasta cuatro meses por una fisioterapia, un retraso que, según médicos, puede afectar la recuperación de personas que han sufrido accidentes cerebrovasculares y otras lesiones neurológicas.En el episodio también hablamos sobre el aumento de los feminicidios y muertes violentas en los primeros cinco meses de 2026. Los datos fueron recopilados por la Organización de Mujeres Salvadoreñas por la Paz (ORMUSA), este es un esfuerzo que se realiza desde las organizaciones y son las únicas estadísticas que se conocen porque en El Salvador no existe una estadística oficial pública que clasifique de forma sistemática los asesinatos de mujeres como feminicidios desde que esta información se puso en reserva 2022.La hermana de la abogada Ruth López, Claudia López, anunció, en conferencia de prensa, que pudo visitar a su hermana en prisión gracias a las medidas otorgadas por la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos. En la Nota de Centroamérica hablamos sobre las presiones que enfrenta Panamá por parte de China y Estados Unidos. El Resumen es un podcast original de El Faro Audio. Apoya nuestro periodismo independiente ingresando a apoya.elfaro.net. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín semanal para recibir todas nuestras publicaciones. Únete a nuestro canal de WhatsApp para actualizaciones diarias de periodistas del equipo. Síguenos en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram y X.Este episodio fue grabado el viernes 3 de julio de 2026. 

El avance de la derecha está reconfigurando el panorama político de América Latina, pero lejos de formar un bloque homogéneo, sus principales líderes mantienen diferencias en materia económica, institucional, migratoria y de seguridad. ¿Qué tienen en común? ¿Qué los separa? ¿Y hasta qué punto Donald Trump influye en sus discursos y estrategias? En El Debate de France 24 analizamos el nuevo mapa de la derecha latinoamericana, sus principales liderazgos y los desafíos que plantea para el futuro político de la región.

La relación entre México y Estados Unidos otra vez anda teniendo roces. El nuevo capítulo se desató luego de que “The New York Times” publicó que miembros de Morena estarían colaborando con agencias estadounidenses en investigaciones sobre posibles vínculos entre políticos mexas y organizaciones criminales.Claudia Sheinbaum aseguró que no habrá protección para el exdirector de Pemex, Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, quien está acusado de violencia doméstica. El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela Jorge Rodríguez, informó que la cifra de víctimas aumentó a 1,719 personas fallecidas y 5,034 heridas, mientras que 15,866 personas permanecen damnificadas por el desastre.El presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, dio el primer paso para buscar un tercer mandato consecutivo. El mandatario inscribió su precandidatura para las elecciones generales de 2027. Dua Lipa inauguró su primera biblioteca permanente en Oporto. Se trata de la Biblioteca Manifiesto, un proyecto que reúne 100 títulos que la artista considera fundamentales para entender el mundo actual y que estarán organizados en cuatro grandes temas: poder, control, voz y memoria. En Nueva York, el Rent Guidelines Board, organismo encargado de regular los alquileres de viviendas con renta controlada, aprobó congelar los precios de casi un millón de departamentos a partir del 1 de octubre.Para enterarte de más noticias, suscríbete aquí a nuestro newsletter y síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como Te lo cuento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La plus haute juridiction du pays a rendu, lundi 29 juin 2026, une décision autorisant le chef de l'État à révoquer à sa guise les responsables d'agences fédérales indépendantes. Les juges devaient se prononcer sur la révocation d'une responsable de la Commission fédérale du Commerce (FTC) voulue par Donald Trump. Il y a plus d'un siècle, le Congrès a adopté une loi qui empêche tout licenciement d'un responsable de la FTC sans motif valable. Une loi renforcée en 1935 par une décision de la Cour suprême qui a fait depuis jurisprudence. L'arrêt rendu ce lundi (29 juin) constitue donc une véritable rupture. Donald Trump a applaudi « une grande victoire », « l'une des plus grandes décisions jamais rendues concernant les pouvoirs présidentiels ». Les juges devaient aussi se prononcer sur le limogeage de Lisa Cook, une gouverneure de la Banque centrale. Par cinq voix contre quatre, les juges ont considéré que Donald Trump ne pouvait pas la révoquer « à sa guise » sans qu'elle ait l'occasion de se défendre. Une décision apparemment paradoxale, motivée par la crainte des répercussions économiques. Et ce n'est pas le seul revers infligé au locataire la Maison Blanche, explique François-Damien Bourgery, du service International de RFI. La Cour suprême a également rejeté un recours du parti républicain contre une loi du Mississippi qui autorise le comptage des bulletins plusieurs jours après le scrutin. Et ce alors que Donald Trump, et l'ensemble du parti républicain, ne cessent d'accuser le vote par correspondance de favoriser la fraude. Une nouvelle preuve que la Cour suprême est aujourd'hui le seul rempart face aux poussées autocratiques de Donald Trump.   En Haïti, accord pour modifier le décret électoral contesté En Haïti, les élections sont prévues en principe au mois d'août. Le gouvernement et l'autorité électorale, le CEP, sont tombés d'accord sur le processus, rapporte Gotson Pierre, directeur de l'agence AlterPresse. Pendant ce temps, le Premier ministre Alix Didier Fils Aimé a affirmé hier (29 juin) vouloir sortir de la logique de l'assistanat qui régit souvent les relations avec les pays étrangers. Enfin, AlterPresse se fait l'écho d'un message : celui de la famille du journaliste Diego Charles, assassiné il y a cinq ans. Ses proches parlent d'un déni de justice intolérable.   Au Salvador, les victimes de l'État d'exception Au Salvador, le président Nayib Bukele a opté pour la manière forte, sinon brutale, pour lutter contre les groupes criminels. Pour la 52è fois, les autorités viennent de renouveler l'État d'exception, une disposition qui permet notamment des arrestations et des incarcérations sans jugement et sans accès rapide à un avocat. Une disposition d'autant plus controversée que les membres des gangs ne sont pas les seuls à être visés. Amnesty International estime qu'au moins 8 000 innocents ont été arrêtés en quatre ans. Un reportage de notre envoyée spéciale, Marie Griffon.

Colombia se ha convertido desde este domingo en una nueva ficha del dominó latinoamericano de la ultraderecha, y van nueve en menos de dos años. Antes, en 2025, fue Honduras, y también Chile, con la victoria de Jose Antonio Kast, defensor de la dictadura de Pinochet. Están Bolivia -con algunos matices-, Perú, o República Dominicana. Milei en Argentina, o Nayib Bukele en El Salvador, son los dos representantes más conocidos de esta corriente que parece imparable. El próximo gran objetivo es Brasil, que celebra elecciones en octubre. Con Natalia Chientaroli, periodista de elDiario.es que ha estado analizando este fenómeno en la región, y con Lisa Zanotti, experta en ultraderecha latinoamericana e investigadora del Democracy Institute en la Central European University, analizamos las claves del éxito de esta corriente política que está contagiando un continente entero. *** Envíanos una nota de voz por Whatsapp contándonos alguna historia que conozcas o algún sonido que tengas cerca y que te llame la atención. Lo importante es que sea algo que tenga que ver contigo. Guárdanos en la agenda como “Un tema Al día”. El número es el 699 518 743 *** Un tema Al día es el podcast diario de actualidad de elDiario.es que, en episodios de unos 15 minutos, explica cada día un asunto de actualidad. Está presentado y dirigido por Juanlu Sánchez, subdirector de elDiario.es. Premio Ondas al podcast Revelación, Un tema Al día es el daily líder en Spotify, Apple Podcast, iVoox, Amazon Music o Podimo, según los datos públicos de las plataformas, donde acumula más de 190.000 suscriptores. Ha sido reconocido como “podcast revelación” por Amazon y recomendado como “imprescindible” por Apple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sein Sieg war knapp: Am Ende gaben nur 250 000 Stimmen den Ausschlag, dass Abelardo de la Espriella zum neuen Präsidenten Kolumbiens gewählt wurde. Er konnte sich gegen seinen Rivalen aus dem linken Lager durchsetzen. In Kolumbien ist de la Espriella kein Unbekannter. Schon früh machte er Karriere in seiner eigenen Kanzlei: Bekannt wurde er durch aufsehenerregende Fälle, in denen er Paramilitärs, Betrüger und Kriminelle vertrat. Auf der politischen Bühne hat der 48-Jährige allerdings einen Senkrechtstart hingelegt. Innert weniger Monate hat er es geschafft, eine grosse Anzahl Unterstützer hinter sich zu versammeln. Zu seinen politischen Vorbildern gehören Donald Trump und der argentinische Präsident Javier Milei. Bezüglich Sicherheitspolitik lässt er sich von Nayib Bukele inspirieren, dem Präsidenten von El Salvador. Ähnlich wie dieser will er radikal gegen die organisierte Kriminalität vorgehen und neue Gefängnisse bauen lassen. Gast: Alexander Busch, Lateinamerika-Korrespondent Host: Alice Grosjean Produktion: Benjamin Gysler Redaktion: David Vogel In [Alexanders Artikel](https://www.nzz.ch/international/rechter-anwalt-steht-vor-sieg-bei-praesidentschaftswahlen-in-kolumbien-ld.10012341) findest du auch noch ein Video der Siegesfeiern von «El Tigre». Lust auf noch mehr digitale Inhalte der NZZ? [Probier`s drei Monate aus.](https://abo.nzz.ch/25077808-2/)

Convidados: Álvaro Pereira Jr, repórter especial da TV Globo; e Leandro Piquet Carneiro, doutor em Ciência Política, professor do Instituto de Relações Internacionais e Coordenador da Escola de Segurança Multidimensional da USP. Um país pequeno, de território menor que o estado do Sergipe e com 6 milhões de habitantes, virou protagonista no discurso da direita na América Latina – e seu presidente ganhou status de herói neste campo político. Isso porque El Salvador, que em 2015 foi considerado o país mais perigoso do mundo, reduziu drasticamente seus índices de violência: a taxa de homicídio caiu mais de 90% desde 2019. Naquele ano eleito presidente Nayib Bukele, um jovem com forte apelo nas redes sociais, que assumiu com forte discurso de combate à criminalidade. No poder, ele virou a mesa: mudou a Constituição para permitir a reeleição, perseguiu opositores, colocou amigos na Suprema Corte e ignorou as garantias legais aos direitos humanos. Neste episódio, Natuza Nery entrevista dois convidados. Ela conversa com o repórter especial da TV Globo Álvaro Pereira Jr., que foi a El Salvador em 2024, onde produziu uma reportagem sobre o país – trabalho que foi indicado ao prêmio Emmy Internacional. Natuza entrevistou também o cientista político Leandro Piquet Carneiro, especialista em segurança pública na América Latina. Participa deste episódio também o professor da Universidade Federal Fluminense Thiago Rodrigues.

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 19, 2026. We open with Tulsi Gabbard's parting shot as Director of National Intelligence — a new batch of declassified COVID origin documents that are now sitting on an official government website, fully indexed, available for any American to read. What they show, according to Gabbard, is that Dr. Anthony Fauci worked with politicized intelligence community leadership to suppress evidence of the lab leak theory, influence intelligence assessments, and mislead the very investigators who were asking him about research he himself was funding. We note the stunning circular logic — the intelligence community went to the man who funded the Wuhan lab and asked him whether the virus came from the lab he funded. He said no. They believed him. We also ask the question that still demands an answer — why did Joe Biden issue a sweeping preemptive pardon for a man who hadn't been charged with anything? In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, first-time unemployment claims fell to 226,000, hovering near all-time lows, while gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon nationwide for the first time since the Iran conflict began — none of the economic doom the left predicted has come to pass. Then RFK Jr. announced that obesity rates in the United States have dropped for the first time in 50 years, down 2.5% since the start of Trump's second term — in a country where 48 cents of every federal tax dollar now goes to healthcare, with 90% of that spent on chronic disease. And Tulsi Gabbard's final official act was releasing files accusing Fauci of lying to Congress, lying to intelligence investigators, and covering up gain-of-function research — with Biden's preemptive pardon standing between accountability and the documents now in public view. We also cover a federal judge clearing the way for the release of hours of Biden audio recordings — conversations with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in which Biden allegedly disclosed classified information, and the special counsel interview that led Robert Herr to say he wouldn't prosecute because Biden was too elderly and sympathetic a figure for any jury to convict. The same man who was still the sitting president of the United States at the time. Our American Mama Terui Netterville joins the conversation on the World Cup tourists going viral across America — and she has been watching. Thousands of videos from visitors across Europe, Asia, and beyond who drove through the South, stopped at Buc-ee's and Waffle House, discovered free public restrooms and free water and air conditioning in stadiums, and posted online that everything they had been told about America was wrong. One visitor put it perfectly — if you want to hate the U.S., just listen to the media. If you want to love the U.S., just drive across it. The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-5 to place a measure on the ballot that would allow non-citizens — including those in the country illegally — to vote in local elections and school board races. We ask what citizenship means if residency is sufficient, where the line stops once you detach voting from legal status, and what the Declaration of Independence says about who gets to institute a government and for whom. In our Digging Deep segment, CNN conducted a poll asking Americans which source they trust most for political news. The number one answer was Fox News — at 5%. CNN came in second in its own survey at 2%. NPR and local news also came in at 2%. CBS was less than 1%. One man — Joe Rogan — was trusted by more people than the entire CBS News organization. We examine what this means: not just that big media is struggling, but that the organizations that used to capture 90% of the television audience in the 1950s through 1970s are now irrelevant because they stopped serving their audiences — and the audience went looking for something they could actually trust. We also cover the Mexican president pushing back on President Trump's claim that the cartels control Mexico — and we point out that any politician who speaks out against the cartels in Mexico tends to end up hanging from a bridge. We hold up Nayib Bukele's El Salvador as the model — went medieval on the gangs, jailed everyone with a gang tattoo, and turned El Salvador into the safest nation in Central America. Then it's Fake News Friday — including whether Joe Biden was left alone on stage at the Obama Presidential Library opening and had to be retrieved by Jill, whether Barack Obama played air guitar at his own library dedication, whether one of the UFC fight plotters was someone Barack Obama had allowed to remain in the country, whether SpaceX has now launched more satellites than the rest of the world combined, whether Artemis 2 got to the moon and back faster than California counted its votes, and whether GLAD says AI isn't gay enough. We also cover the immunity deal granted to Tyler Robinson's boyfriend in connection with the Charlie Kirk murder case — and explain why, while the conspiracy theories won't die regardless of what testimony emerges, the grant of immunity to a key witness should eventually put some of the internet speculation to rest. And we close with the unveiling of the new Air Force One — a 747-8 gifted to the U.S. by Qatar and extensively upgraded, featuring a dark blue bottom, red stripe, and white top with gold accents, chosen personally by President Trump. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:05:51 - Grand Reportage - par : Aurélie Kieffer - En 2024, le président salvadorien Nayib Bukele abroge la loi de 2017 qui interdisait toute exploitation minière dans le pays. Depuis, les collectifs anti-mines, au péril de leur vie, continuent à se mobiliser, dont Francisco Piñeda, lauréat du prix Goldman en 2011 et défenseur de l'environnement. - équipe : La Rédaction de France Culture, Marie-Aimée Copleutre, Annie Brault, Caroline Bennetot, Éric Chaverou Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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

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

O governo de Donald Trump adotou uma medida de proporções internacionais ao classificar as duas maiores facções criminosas do Brasil, o Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) e o Comando Vermelho (CV), como "Terroristas Globais Especialmente Designados". A decisão, comunicada publicamente pelo Secretário de Estado Marco Rubio, sinaliza ainda a intenção de incluir ambas as organizações na lista oficial de Organizações Terroristas Estrangeiras dos Estados Unidos. Esta análise detalhada da Brasil Paralelo investiga o impacto jurídico, econômico e geopolítico dessa resolução. Longe de ser uma mera alteração de nomenclatura, o novo status abre prerrogativas para sanções financeiras severas, bloqueio de ativos internacionais e cooperação transnacional direta. O programa contextualiza a transformação dessas facções em verdadeiras multinacionais do crime e estabelece um paralelo com o combate às gangues ("maras") em El Salvador, sob a gestão de Nayib Bukele, analisando se tais medidas de isolamento e confinamento são aplicáveis à realidade brasileira.

Les Colombiens votent ce dimanche 21 juin 2026 pour désigner le successeur de Gustavo Petro, premier président de gauche de l'histoire du pays. Ils ont le choix entre son dauphin, le sénateur Ivan Cepeda, et l'avocat Abelardo de la Espriella. Le candidat de l'extrême droite est en tête des sondages, porté par son discours sécuritaire inspiré du président du Salvador, Nayib Bukele. La Colombie connaît actuellement une vague de violences inédite depuis dix ans. Si la situation est particulièrement tendue dans les régions du pays contrôlées par des groupes armés, l'insécurité est également forte dans les grandes villes où certains habitant s'organisent pour se protéger.  À Belmira, quartier chic du nord de Bogota, la crainte principale des habitants, c'est le vol à l'arraché. Alors 160 des 226 familles qui vivent ici, payent chaque mois environ 200 euros pour financer une équipe de vigiles 24 heures sur 24, à moto ou à vélo. « Je suis équipé d'une matraque et d'une arme. Un revolver que je peux utiliser en dernier recours si ma vie est menacée et que je ne peux rien faire d'autre. On n'a pas le droit de fouiller ou d'arrêter un délinquant. On peut juste le retenir jusqu'à ce que la police arrive », explique Camilo Pavon-Cruz. Soixante quatre caméras de vidéosurveillance complètent ce dispositif. Elles sont gérées depuis un poste de contrôle installé à côté de l'air de jeux. Huit d'entre elles sont reliées au commissariat, mais Magali Velez, responsable de l'association civique de Belmira, avoue ne pas trop compter sur les forces de l'ordre. « Malheureusement dans ce pays, on a parfois peur de la police. Tous les policiers ne sont pas mauvais. Certains rejoignent les rangs de la police plein d'illusions. Mais parfois, face à la corruption qui est un véritable système, ils sont obligés d'agir mal. Ils n'ont pas d'autre choix. On ne peut pas vraiment faire confiance à la police. C'est donc à nous de nous protéger ». « Ici, c'est le pays de la mort » Depuis un an et demi, la Colombie connaît un regain de violences, essentiellement dans les zones où sévissent des groupes armés sur fond de trafics en tout genre, notamment de cocaïne, mais également dans certaines villes. Une situation que la droite attribue au manque de fermeté de Gustavo Petro et à son plan de « paix totale ». Le président sortant a essayé, en vain, de négocier avec les organisations criminelles pour qu'elles acceptent de déposer les armes. À lire aussiPrésidentielle en Colombie: Ivan Cepeda, l'exigence du droit et du dialogue avec les groupes armés C'est l'horreur, se désole Gabriela, 69 ans. « Ici, c'est le pays de la mort. On vous agresse et on vous tue. Il faut sans cesse faire attention : ne pas sortir son portable dans la rue, ne pas porter de bijoux, regarder par dessus son épaule et ne parler à personne, ni à un enfant, ni à une personne âgée. Il ne faut pas non plus accepter de prospectus. Car on peut vous jeter de la scopolamine, une drogue qui vous fait perdre le contrôle de vous-même et la notion du temps. C'est ça la Colombie ! » Alors dimanche, Gabriella votera pour Abelardo de la Espriella, le candidat de l'extrême droite promet d'employer la manière forte avec les criminels qu'il compte « éradiquer comme des rats ». À lire aussiColombie: Abelardo de la Espriella, un «Tigre» d'extrême droite novice en politique, aux portes du pouvoir

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

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-18-26.1922Colombia's Presidential Election and Abel de la Espriella. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the upcoming Colombian election and frontrunner Abel de la Espriella. As a lawyer with multiple passports, de la Espriella positions himself as a disruptor similar to Donald Trump or Javier Milei. He advocates for building mega-prisons to confront gangs and reviving the hydrocarbon industry. 1Poverty and Economic Stagnation in Developing Nations. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. Veronique de Rugy examines why countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo remain in extreme poverty. She identifies institutional failures, such as a lack of property rights and predatory governments, as the primary causes of stagnation. Growth, she argues, is the only sufficient element to lift people out of poverty. 2Advancements in Small Satellite Propulsion. Guests: Paulo Lozano and Amelia "Mia" Bruno. Paulo Lozano and Mia Bruno introduce electro-spray thrusters utilizing green ionic liquid monopropellant for small satellites. This technology allows a single tank to fuel both efficient electric and high-thrust chemical maneuvers. Unlike toxic hydrazine, this fuel is safe and allows satellites greater mobility for Earth observation. 3Future Missions for Miniaturized Space Technology. Guests: Paulo Lozano and Amelia "Mia" Bruno. With an unlimited budget, Paulo Lozano envisions a fleet of autonomous small satellites exploring near-Earth asteroids for scientific value. Mia Bruno aims to use improved propulsion to reach the moons of Jupiter and Saturn much faster than current missions allow. They also discuss performing complex orbital plane changes using chemical maneuvers. 4The Normalization of Crisis in Bolivia. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Professor Evan Ellis reports on the 49-day blockade in Bolivia that is strangling the economy under President Rodrigo Paz. Driven by Evo Morales and indigenous groups, the protests have caused significant GDP shrinkage and business closures. Despite being resource-rich, the country faces a fiscal crisis as natural gas reserves dwindle. 5Security Challenges in Colombia and Political Transitions in Peru. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Evan Ellis discusses the ELN's influence in Colombia, noting that armed group activity has doubled since the 2016 peace agreement. He suggests that restoring security and government presence is vital for the middle class. In Peru, Keiko Fujimori holds a thin lead in a contested election supported by the diaspora. 6The Criminal Landscape in Venezuela and Regional Politics. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis details the rise and fall of the Tren de Aragua gang, which originated in Venezuelan prisons and spread across the Americas. A recent drone strike suggests potential cooperation between the U.S. and the Venezuelan regime to normalize the mining sector. Meanwhile, Brazil's Lula da Silva faces increasing regional isolation. 7Bukele's Security Transformation of El Salvador. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Professor Evan Ellis describes how President Nayib Bukele has dramatically improved security in El Salvador by imprisoning over 90,000 suspected gang members. This "Singapore-like" approach has revitalized commerce and public administration despite concerns over democratic erosion. The capital, San Salvador, now features new construction and increased safety. 8Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Roots of Transcendentalism. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Bruce Nichols discusses Ralph Waldo Emerson's return to Concord, Massachusetts, where he transitioned from a Unitarian minister to a public intellectual. Emerson became a "loadstone" for radicals like Henry David Thoreau, who initially improved his family's pencil business before focusing on nature and philosophy. Emerson's dissent sparked a broader intellectual movement. 9Amos Bronson Alcott and the Transcendentalist Identity. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Bruce Nichols introduces Amos Bronson Alcott, a self-educated thinker who revolutionized education through conversational, Socratic methods. Though his schools often failed financially, Alcott was supported by Emerson and became a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism emphasized finding higher spiritual truths or the "oversoul" within the universe. 10Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Literary Circle of Concord. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Bruce Nichols explores Nathaniel Hawthorne's move to Concord and his complex relationship with Transcendentalists like Emerson. Unlike the optimistic Emerson, Hawthorne's fiction focused on human tragedy and the presence of evil. He struggled financially, often competing with popular "scribbling women" for book sales while publishing short stories to make ends meet. 11The Extraordinary Life and Tragic Death of Margaret Fuller. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Bruce Nichols chronicles the life of Margaret Fuller, a pioneering feminist and journalist who served as the first female war correspondent. Fuller's intellectual prowess "wowed" Emerson, though her life ended tragically in a shipwreck off Fire Island. Some scholars believe Hawthorne modeled his character Hester Prynne after her. 12Japan's Energy Crisis and Economic Resilience. Guest: Lance Gatling. Lance Gatling discusses how the Strait of Hormuz crisis has driven Japanese crude oil import prices to record highs. To maintain stability, the government has tapped strategic reserves and subsidized fuel prices while increasing imports from the U.S. Despite the weak yen, Japanese exporters are booming, and the stock market has reached all-time highs. 13Japan's Future in Energy and Artificial Intelligence. Guest: Lance Gatling. Japan is working toward a goal of 40–50% renewable energy and 20% nuclear power by the mid-2030s. Lance Gatling notes that Japan remains a critical link in the semiconductor chain essential for the global AI boom. While circumspect about AI's authority, Japanese companies dominate the hardware manufacturing processes necessary for semiconductor production. 14The Moral Foundations of the American Revolution. Guest: David C. Rose. David C. Rose explains that the American Revolution was driven by men who considered themselves "independents" rather than rebels. Drawing on Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments, he argues that humans crave approval and follow cultural norms. Over time, these norms shifted toward "moral don'ts" or guardrails, fostering a freethinking mindset. 15Guardrails and the Psychology of Independence. Guest: David C. Rose. David Rose argues that the Revolution occurred because the British King violated the "guardrails" of his own power, losing the respect of his subjects. While tax issues were prominent in Boston, a more generalized feeling of disenfranchisement fueled the movement. The Founders ultimately chose independence when the reciprocity of decency and legitimacy failed. 16

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

Episodio 55 —El Carso: si lo destruyen, no se recupera Invitado: Abel Vale, presidente de Ciudadanos del Karso La zona cárstica del norte de Puerto Rico alberga la principal reserva de agua subterránea del país. Más de un millón de personas dependen de ese ecosistema. Un proyecto de ley del presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Johnny Méndez, propone sustituir el principio de conservación de la Ley 292 de 1999 por el de aprovechamiento económico — sin que se haya celebrado ninguna vista pública. En este episodio, Rafael Tirado Rivera conversa con Abel Vale, presidente de Ciudadanos del Carso, sobre los orígenes de la organización, la geología del carso, las amenazas actuales y lo que está en juego para el futuro del agua en Puerto Rico. En este episodio - Cómo surgió Ciudadanos del Carso en 1994 y cuál fue la amenaza que los movilizó - Qué es el carso, cómo se forma y por qué su destrucción es irreversible - El superacueducto del norte y su dependencia del acuífero cárstico - El P. de la C. 1079: qué cambia, quién lo propone y qué intereses lo impulsan - El traslado de competencias al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y el conflicto de interés - La eliminación de la Reserva Río Tanamá - Los proyectos de construcción que el PC 1079 viabilizaría, incluyendo canteras y proyectos de lujo - La fianza del 10% como mecanismo para eliminar el acceso comunitario a la justicia ambiental - La privatización de la zona marítimo-terrestre y el patrón legislativo de esta sesión - La crisis del acuífero del sur y lo que anticipa para el norte Sobre Abel Vale Abel Vale preside Ciudadanos del Karso, organización sin fines de lucro fundada en 1994. La organización opera una estación de campo en Arecibo con capacidad para investigadores y estudiantes, y trabaja en el desarrollo del Instituto del Carso de Puerto Rico y el Caribe, que incluirá el primer Museo de Historia Natural de Puerto Rico y el Caribe.

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

IR A YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/fxQ_3II4Tbs Los panelistas Francisco Volquez y Smaily Rosario te dan la última orientación que debes escuchar antes de ir a votar por tu candidato preferido. Perfil de los Candidatos y Propuestas de Gobierno 1. Abelardo de la Espriella (Candidato de Derecha) Su programa de gobierno está bautizado bajo el eslogan "Patria Milagro" y se inspira en figuras como Nayib Bukele (en seguridad) y Javier Milei (en economía). Seguridad y Orden Público: Propone el plan de choque de 90 días denominado "Pax Romana" ("la paz no se negocia"). Incluye el Plan Colombia 2 con drones e inteligencia artificial, la construcción de 7 a 10 megacárceles de máxima seguridad, el aumento severo de penas y la reintroducción de fumigaciones aéreas para erradicar cultivos ilícitos. Economía Libertaria: Plantea reducir el tamaño del Estado en un 40% mediante la fusión y eliminación de ministerios ineficientes. Busca disminuir la carga tributaria corporativa para incentivar la inversión privada y alcanzar un crecimiento económico anual del 7%. Apoya proyectos extractivos de minería organizada y petróleo. Vivienda, Salud y Educación: Implementará el plan "País de Propietarios" (modelo Singapur) ofreciendo créditos de vivienda con intereses del 2%. En salud, promete un plan de choque en sus primeros 90 días contra el desabastecimiento de medicamentos. En educación, promueve el regreso a materias tradicionales (historia patria, lectura crítica, matemáticas y filosofía estoica) y bonificaciones a profesores según el rendimiento de sus alumnos. Marco Constitucional: Se opone radicalmente a una Asamblea Constituyente, asegurando que gobernará bajo la Constitución de 1991. 2. Iván Cepeda (Candidato Oficialista - "Pacto Histórico"). Representa la continuidad del proyecto político del actual presidente Gustavo Petro ("Petrismo") y lleva en su fórmula de coalición a la actual vicepresidenta (mencionada como Aida LP). Su propuesta se titula "El Poder de la Verdad" y se estructura en torno a "cuatro revoluciones" (ética, social, territorial y democrática) con el fin de convertir a Colombia en una "potencia mundial de la vida". Revolución Ética: Creación del Sistema Nacional contra la Macro Corrupción para desmantelar las redes criminales de "cuello blanco" infiltradas en el Estado. Revolución Agraria y Económica: Reforma agraria integral a través de la titulación y entrega masiva de tierras para volver productiva la economía campesina. Otorgará inyección de capital directo (hasta 50 millones de pesos) para microempresas familiares. Destinará de forma obligatoria el 80% de las regalías a megaproyectos regionales, como el Plan Nacional de Agua Potable. Paz Total y Soberanía: Fortalecimiento constitucional del derecho a la alimentación mediante subsidios a la producción local. Mantenimiento de diálogos de paz con grupos armados ilegales, priorizando la justicia social, el diálogo y la reparación de víctimas sobre la militarización tradicional. Políticas Sociales e Inclusión: Blindaje de las reformas pensional y laboral vigentes. Acceso gratuito y universal a la educación superior pública. Enfoque central en la equidad de género, autonomía económica de las mujeres y erradicación de la violencia de género. Impulsa una transición energética justa, rechazando el petróleo y la minería a gran escala. #radiocristiana #emisoracristiana #donaldtrump #cesarvidal #infobae #trump #republicadominicana #colombia #abelardodelaespriella #delaespriella #iváncepeda #ivancepeda #pactohistóricoConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-ebenezer-rd--3279340/support.ESCUCHAR RADIO 

IR A YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/fxQ_3II4Tbs Los panelistas Francisco Volquez y Smaily Rosario te dan la última orientación que debes escuchar antes de ir a votar por tu candidato preferido. Perfil de los Candidatos y Propuestas de Gobierno 1. Abelardo de la Espriella (Candidato de Derecha) Su programa de gobierno está bautizado bajo el eslogan "Patria Milagro" y se inspira en figuras como Nayib Bukele (en seguridad) y Javier Milei (en economía). Seguridad y Orden Público: Propone el plan de choque de 90 días denominado "Pax Romana" ("la paz no se negocia"). Incluye el Plan Colombia 2 con drones e inteligencia artificial, la construcción de 7 a 10 megacárceles de máxima seguridad, el aumento severo de penas y la reintroducción de fumigaciones aéreas para erradicar cultivos ilícitos. Economía Libertaria: Plantea reducir el tamaño del Estado en un 40% mediante la fusión y eliminación de ministerios ineficientes. Busca disminuir la carga tributaria corporativa para incentivar la inversión privada y alcanzar un crecimiento económico anual del 7%. Apoya proyectos extractivos de minería organizada y petróleo. Vivienda, Salud y Educación: Implementará el plan "País de Propietarios" (modelo Singapur) ofreciendo créditos de vivienda con intereses del 2%. En salud, promete un plan de choque en sus primeros 90 días contra el desabastecimiento de medicamentos. En educación, promueve el regreso a materias tradicionales (historia patria, lectura crítica, matemáticas y filosofía estoica) y bonificaciones a profesores según el rendimiento de sus alumnos. Marco Constitucional: Se opone radicalmente a una Asamblea Constituyente, asegurando que gobernará bajo la Constitución de 1991. 2. Iván Cepeda (Candidato Oficialista - "Pacto Histórico"). Representa la continuidad del proyecto político del actual presidente Gustavo Petro ("Petrismo") y lleva en su fórmula de coalición a la actual vicepresidenta (mencionada como Aida LP). Su propuesta se titula "El Poder de la Verdad" y se estructura en torno a "cuatro revoluciones" (ética, social, territorial y democrática) con el fin de convertir a Colombia en una "potencia mundial de la vida". Revolución Ética: Creación del Sistema Nacional contra la Macro Corrupción para desmantelar las redes criminales de "cuello blanco" infiltradas en el Estado. Revolución Agraria y Económica: Reforma agraria integral a través de la titulación y entrega masiva de tierras para volver productiva la economía campesina. Otorgará inyección de capital directo (hasta 50 millones de pesos) para microempresas familiares. Destinará de forma obligatoria el 80% de las regalías a megaproyectos regionales, como el Plan Nacional de Agua Potable. Paz Total y Soberanía: Fortalecimiento constitucional del derecho a la alimentación mediante subsidios a la producción local. Mantenimiento de diálogos de paz con grupos armados ilegales, priorizando la justicia social, el diálogo y la reparación de víctimas sobre la militarización tradicional. Políticas Sociales e Inclusión: Blindaje de las reformas pensional y laboral vigentes. Acceso gratuito y universal a la educación superior pública. Enfoque central en la equidad de género, autonomía económica de las mujeres y erradicación de la violencia de género. Impulsa una transición energética justa, rechazando el petróleo y la minería a gran escala. #radiocristiana #emisoracristiana #donaldtrump #cesarvidal #infobae #trump #republicadominicana #colombia #abelardodelaespriella #delaespriella #iváncepeda #ivancepeda #pactohistóricoConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musica-cristiana--4958188/support.

IR A YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/fxQ_3II4Tbs Los panelistas Francisco Volquez y Smaily Rosario te dan la última orientación que debes escuchar antes de ir a votar por tu candidato preferido. Perfil de los Candidatos y Propuestas de Gobierno 1. Abelardo de la Espriella (Candidato de Derecha) Su programa de gobierno está bautizado bajo el eslogan "Patria Milagro" y se inspira en figuras como Nayib Bukele (en seguridad) y Javier Milei (en economía). Seguridad y Orden Público: Propone el plan de choque de 90 días denominado "Pax Romana" ("la paz no se negocia"). Incluye el Plan Colombia 2 con drones e inteligencia artificial, la construcción de 7 a 10 megacárceles de máxima seguridad, el aumento severo de penas y la reintroducción de fumigaciones aéreas para erradicar cultivos ilícitos. Economía Libertaria: Plantea reducir el tamaño del Estado en un 40% mediante la fusión y eliminación de ministerios ineficientes. Busca disminuir la carga tributaria corporativa para incentivar la inversión privada y alcanzar un crecimiento económico anual del 7%. Apoya proyectos extractivos de minería organizada y petróleo. Vivienda, Salud y Educación: Implementará el plan "País de Propietarios" (modelo Singapur) ofreciendo créditos de vivienda con intereses del 2%. En salud, promete un plan de choque en sus primeros 90 días contra el desabastecimiento de medicamentos. En educación, promueve el regreso a materias tradicionales (historia patria, lectura crítica, matemáticas y filosofía estoica) y bonificaciones a profesores según el rendimiento de sus alumnos. Marco Constitucional: Se opone radicalmente a una Asamblea Constituyente, asegurando que gobernará bajo la Constitución de 1991. 2. Iván Cepeda (Candidato Oficialista - "Pacto Histórico"). Representa la continuidad del proyecto político del actual presidente Gustavo Petro ("Petrismo") y lleva en su fórmula de coalición a la actual vicepresidenta (mencionada como Aida LP). Su propuesta se titula "El Poder de la Verdad" y se estructura en torno a "cuatro revoluciones" (ética, social, territorial y democrática) con el fin de convertir a Colombia en una "potencia mundial de la vida". Revolución Ética: Creación del Sistema Nacional contra la Macro Corrupción para desmantelar las redes criminales de "cuello blanco" infiltradas en el Estado. Revolución Agraria y Económica: Reforma agraria integral a través de la titulación y entrega masiva de tierras para volver productiva la economía campesina. Otorgará inyección de capital directo (hasta 50 millones de pesos) para microempresas familiares. Destinará de forma obligatoria el 80% de las regalías a megaproyectos regionales, como el Plan Nacional de Agua Potable. Paz Total y Soberanía: Fortalecimiento constitucional del derecho a la alimentación mediante subsidios a la producción local. Mantenimiento de diálogos de paz con grupos armados ilegales, priorizando la justicia social, el diálogo y la reparación de víctimas sobre la militarización tradicional. Políticas Sociales e Inclusión: Blindaje de las reformas pensional y laboral vigentes. Acceso gratuito y universal a la educación superior pública. Enfoque central en la equidad de género, autonomía económica de las mujeres y erradicación de la violencia de género. Impulsa una transición energética justa, rechazando el petróleo y la minería a gran escala. #radiocristiana #emisoracristiana #donaldtrump #cesarvidal #infobae #trump #republicadominicana #colombia #abelardodelaespriella #delaespriella #iváncepeda #ivancepeda #pactohistóricoConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meditacion-del-dia--4064350/support.ESCUCHAR RADIO 

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

STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING EVAN ELLIS, 6-11-26.This audio transcript features a conversation between John Batchelor and Professor Evan Ellis regarding the current political and security landscape across several Latin American nations. The discussion highlights significant instability in Bolivia, where supporters of former leader Evo Morales have blockaded major cities, leading to severe shortages and potential military intervention. In Peru and Colombia, the speakers analyze recent election cycles defined by deep polarization between hardline law-and-order candidates and leftist movements associated with the "marginalized" population. The dialogue also addresses Brazil's shifting political polls and the complex legacy of the Bolsonaro family amidst ongoing corruption scandals. Finally, the source provides a firsthand account of the dramatic transformation in El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele, noting that his popular but controversial methods have successfully revitalized the nation's safety and infrastructure.

Mary Kissel highlights a regional trend toward liberty and transparency in the Americas, citing recent elections in Peru, Chile, and Argentina. She credits voters for rejecting failed leftist policies and discusses figures like Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, the latter implementing a conservative agenda that is successfully reducing soaring Argentine inflation. (6)1605 SAN SALVADOR

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-9-2026.JUNE 1957.Liz Peek discusses SpaceX's $1.78 trillion IPO, questioning whether valuations for AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are sustainable. She notes that Starlink's profitability supports Elon Musk's moonshots. Despite inflation concerns, strong domestic private investment is currently driving U.S. economic prosperity while Europe struggles with over-regulation and high energy costs. (1)Liz Peek examines the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America in blue cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. She argues establishment Democrats fail to counter radical socialist propaganda. Concerns are raised over candidates promoting the abolition of prisons, drug use without judgment, and anti-Israel positions funded by extremist-linked donor groups. (2)Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the downing of a US Army helicopter by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. He notes Trump's focus on a potential economic siege over expensive military munitions. Schanzer discusses rumors of IRGCleadership decapitation by Israel and suggests the regime is flailing due to internal disarray and chaos. (3)Jonathan Schanzer discusses the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, noting that Iran's influence is shrinking. He highlights Qatar's role as a state sponsor of terrorism that buys American influence through massive investments, totaling hundreds of billions. Schanzer warns that Qatar and Turkey remain primary patrons for the radical Muslim Brotherhoodextremist group. (4)Mary Kissel addresses the Iranian standoff, emphasizing the threat of "impregnable" nuclear facilities at Pickaxe Mountain. She notes Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. Additionally, Kissel praises Ukraine's innovative drone technology for creating a stalemate against Russia and fostering a burgeoning, globally sought-after military-industrial complex within the war-torn country. (5)Mary Kissel highlights a regional trend toward liberty and transparency in the Americas, citing recent elections in Peru, Chile, and Argentina. She credits voters for rejecting failed leftist policies and discusses figures like Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, the latter implementing a conservative agenda that is successfully reducing soaring Argentine inflation. (6)Joseph Sternberg explains China's reform of the Hukou residency system, which has limited internal migration since the 1950s. By granting migrants access to urban social services like healthcare and education, Beijing aims to reduce high household saving rates and stimulate domestic consumption to revitalize its slowing, multi-trillion dollar communist national economy. (7)Joseph Sternberg describes the UK Labour Party's internal strife as it debates returning to Blairite centrism versus far-left socialism. He critiques Keir Starmer's lack of decisive leadership during an anemic economic period. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's Reform Party is successfully poaching Labour's traditional working-class voters in various important regional British parliamentary by-elections. (8)Gregory Copley analyzes the downing of a US helicopter off Oman, noting strategic differences between American and Israeli objectives. While the US seeks a deal, Israel aims for regime change. Copley highlights the weakened state of the IRGC leadership and discusses how new global oil sources are currently mitigating Iranian threats. (9)Gregory Copley reviews the historical failure of the Jimmy Carter administration during the Iranian hostage crisis. He explains that President Trump refuses to be "Jimmy Carter," instead seeking the total collapse of the IRGC leadership. Copley argues that internal public response in Iran is far more effective than military commando raids. (10)Gregory Copley reports on a rare Ebola outbreak and jihadi threats in Central Africa. He notes that local governments fail to fund necessary healthcare infrastructure, relying instead on outside aid. Additionally, Copley details the ongoing Ethiopian civil war and the complex regional power struggle over control of the vital Red Sea. (11)Gregory Copley discusses Prince Harry's desire to return to Britain due to financial depletion. He notes the lack of trust from King Charles and Prince William, and the dissipated public affection for the Duke. Copley also references his new book on the authority and success of constitutional monarchy as practiced today. (12)Josh Blackman traces the modern history of the death penalty from the 1972 Furman case to 1976's Gregg v. Georgia. He critiques the "evolving standards of decency" doctrine used by the Warren Court, arguing it reflects the views of elites rather than the constitution or the broader American general voting public. (13)Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)Peter Huessy discusses US plans to deploy nuclear-capable F-35s in Europe to counter Russian threats. He explains Russia's "escalate to win" doctrine involving low-yield battlefield nukes for "surgical" strikes. Huessy warns that Russiapossesses thousands of non-strategic weapons, far exceeding current NATO theater capabilities and its lack of transparent weaponry numbers. (15)Peter Huessy details China's growing non-strategic nuclear arsenal and dual-use delivery systems. He explains that Beijing believes it can control escalation to keep the US out of the Western Pacific. Huessy emphasizes that NATOlacks a comparable response in Asia, as the US withdrew similar theater weapons in 1991. 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Un abogado ultraconservador, Abelardo de la Espriella, ha ganado por sorpresa la primera vuelta de las elecciones de Colombia. Mientras que casi todos los sondeos previos a los comicios daban ganador a Iván Cepeda, el candidato del actual presidente Gustavo Petro, los ciudadanos se decantaron por otro camino. De la Espriella es un admirador de Donald Trump, de Nayib Bukele y de Javier Milei, y su victoria ha abierto una crisis política: Petro ha cuestionado el resultado, sembrando la duda sobre el sistema electoral colombiano. En este episodio de Hoy en EL PAÍS, la reportera María Martín analiza los detalles desde Bogotá, y Franco Delle Donne, autor de libro Epidemia ultra: Del fascismo europeo a Silicon Valley: anatomía de un fenómeno que está conquistando el mundo, relaciona lo ocurrido en Colombia con otros países.

This episode explores the complex security and political landscape of El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele, featuring insights from expert José Salguero. We discuss the history of gang violence, the security policies implemented, and the implications for democracy and regional influence.Nayib Bukele's rise to power was marked by promises of security and stability. However, as Salguero points out, the current security situation cannot be attributed solely to Bukele's policies. Instead, it is a culmination of various factors, including previous government actions and historical trends.Looking ahead, the question remains: will El Salvador ever exit this state of exception? Salguero suggests that the historical context reveals a pattern in which authoritarian regimes maintain power by manipulating public fear and securing compliance through promises of stability.Hailing from El Salvador, José Salguero is a PhD candidate at the Philipps University of Marburg, a Development Economist and Peace and Security Researcher.Follow LatinNews for  analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondonLinkedIn: Latin American NewslettersFacebook: @latinnews1967For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

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

Em 2015, El Salvador ostentava o trágico título de país não em guerra mais perigoso do mundo, registrando mais de 100 homicídios para cada 100.000 habitantes. As gangues criminosas, conhecidas localmente como maras ou pandillas, controlavam a economia paralela por meio de extorsões sistemáticas contra comerciantes e empresas de transporte, suprimindo qualquer perspectiva de futuro para os cidadãos salvadorenhos. Dez anos depois, a taxa de homicídios despencou para um índice inferior ao do Canadá. Este vídeo detalhado analisa o Plano de Grande Controle Territorial implementado pelo presidente Nayib Bukele. Dividido originalmente em sete etapas estruturadas, o plano combinou o sufocamento financeiro das facções criminosas com a intervenção social e urbanística nas comunidades vulneráveis.

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

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

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

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