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The president must decide as soon as possible whether to advance the elections or continue to govern to negotiate responses to the housing crisis

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From Rubio's ally to illegal lobby in favor of Maduro: excongressman Rivera is sentenced to 10 years

Former Republican representative David Rivera, long close to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was found guilty in May of secretly lobbying to change Washington's position on the Government of Nicolás Maduro, in exchange for a $50 million consultancy contract with the state oil company PDVSA. On October 2, a Miami judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison for these activities, which involved the current president in charge of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez.

Report from Antigua: OAS approves resolution to demand elections in Nicaragua

The Organization of American States (OAS) convened an extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers and signed a resolution to demand that Nicaragua hold free and fair elections, release of the 68 political prisoners, information on the 31 missing persons by the State and restitution of nationality to more than 450 Nicaraguans who have become stateless. The demand comes after President Daniel Ortega announced in July that the country would not hold any more elections. Report by our correspondent, Andrés Suárez Jaramillo.

The G7 takes steps to try to lower fuel prices

On 2 October, the G7 agreed to jointly release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to try to reduce international prices for crude oil and its derivatives. On the decision, US President Donald Trump said prices will fall soon because the naval blockade in the Strait of Ormuz will end in the short term. The measure, also promoted by the International Energy Agency, seeks to alleviate winter prices in the northern hemisphere.

Zidane's first game as the local leader of the French team ends in a tie

Zinedine Zidane's first crash at home as a coach of 'Les Bleus' was filled with a goal tie before the Italian representation. It was an exciting duel at the Stade de France, with a great performance by Italian doorman Gianluigi Donnarumma that avoided French victory.

US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil

The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.

OAS Calls for Free Elections and the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

The Organization of American States unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the unconditional release of political prisoners, the restoration of the separation of powers and conditions for free, fair and inclusive elections. The text also creates a follow-up group, but does not provide for specific sanctions against the Daniel Ortega Government.

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High school challenge, political recovery and budget: can chaos be avoided?

This week the high school challenge has taken on a national dimension. And this anger comes at the worst moment for the government because he just presented his draft budget for 2027. How long will the crisis go? This is discussed with Virginie Martin, a political scientist and professor at Kedge Business School.

Bosnia’s elections explained

Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.

Brazil: Weapons lobby in Santa Catarina resists Lula's restrictions

In Brazil, the number of hunters, shooters and collectors was shot during the Jair Bolsonaro mandate. In the south of the country, especially in Santa Catarina, arms defenders question the restrictions imposed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva since 2023. In this state of marked conservative character, the arms lobby is already being mobilized for the next elections.