Washington (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump announced Friday that the US will host the 2026 G20 summit at his Trump Doral resort in Miami, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the world’s major economies gather on US soil. “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation next year, the United … Read more
New York, US, Sep 5 (EFE).- Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, 22, prevailed over 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic on Friday, vanquishing the latter 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, in the US Open semifinals. The first two sets were close, but the gap widened as the match took its toll on the 38-year-old Serbian early in the third … Read more
Washington (EFE).- The administration of United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, a decision that puts about 250,000 immigrants at risk of deportation as protections expire on Sep. 10. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will not extend … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- Mexico and the United States announced Wednesday the creation of a new high-level implementation group to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, with a focus on fighting drug cartels, tackling illegal immigration, and curbing arms trafficking. The announcement came after a meeting in Mexico City between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Mexican Foreign … Read more
Mexico City (EFE).- United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he would not “speculate on what may happen in the future” when asked if Washington plans to launch military operations against Venezuela, following a strike that destroyed a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean. “I am not going to speculate on what … Read more
International Desk, Sep 2 (EFE).- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open semifinals on Tuesday after defeating Czech player Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, in one hour and 56 minutes. The Spanish world number two broke Lehecka’s serve in the opening game of the first and second sets, taking early control. Alcaraz … Read more
Washington, Sep 2 (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US military “just over the last few minutes, literally shot out a boat, a drug-carrying boat” off the coast of Venezuela. “It just happened moments ago, and our great general, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (…) he gave us a … Read more
Bogotá (EFE).- Foreign ministers of the community of Latin American and Caribbean states (CELAC) called on Monday for keeping the region as “a land of peace” after holding an emergency virtual meeting to discuss the United States’ recent naval deployment in the Caribbean near Venezuela. Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio, who hosted the meeting, said … Read more
By Juan Manuel Blanco Tapachula, Mexico (EFE).- Activists and authorities at Mexico’s southern border have set up a daycare that offers a safe place and child care services for 90 days for migrant children fleeing violence and insecurity in their countries. Gabriela Rueda Pérez, the director of the facility in Tapachula, Chiapas, told EFE that … Read more
Washington (EFE).- A United States federal appeals court ruled Friday that US President Donald Trump acted outside his legal authority when he imposed tariffs on dozens of countries, declaring most of the measures unlawful. However, the court allowed the tariffs to remain in effect while the case could move to the Supreme Court. The US … Read more
Los Angeles, US (EFE).- Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed the redistricting bill on Friday, which is favourable to his party, advancing United States President Donald Trump’s plan to maintain a majority in the US House of Representatives in the midterm elections. “This map ensures fairer representation in Congress. Texas will be more RED … Read more
United Nations, Aug 29 (EFE) – The United States government announced Friday that it will deny and revoke the visas of a Palestinian diplomats scheduled to participate in the next UN General Assembly in September. “In accordance with US law, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is denying and revoking visas from members of the Palestine … Read more