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France dawns with schools blocked by massive student protests

Student protests continue to shake France. From the early morning, many students blocked access to schools and institutes in different cities of the country to report the deterioration of educational conditions. Tension has increased after several days of riots and clashes with the police. In the face of fear of new incidents, some students went to the mobilizations accompanied by their parents, while the Government sought to restore normal in educational institutions.

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Direct Latin and the record number of women parliamentarians in Brazil

The Brazilian legislative elections marked a milestone for female representation. For the first time, women will reach a record number in Congress, with 109 deputies and 18 senators, the largest number in the country's history. The progress reflects a sustained growth in the female presence in Brazilian politics, however, it is far from ideal. From Rio de Janeiro, our correspondent Valeria Saccone tells us more details.

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Direct Paris and the "act III" mobilization day

Student protests enter a new phase in France, where student organizations and trade unions have called for a third major day of mobilization after weeks of blockades in schools, institutes and universities. The protesters report the lack of teachers, the deterioration of educational conditions and the mass classrooms. Since the demonstration in Paris, our journalist Erika Olavarría gives us the details.

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Report from Berlin: German former intelligence chief arrested for suspicion of espionage

Germany is shaken by a new espionage scandal following the arrest of August Hanning, former director of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), accused of alleged high treason, espionage and disclosure of State secrets to a foreign power. Según la Fiscalía Alemán, Hanning habría obtenido información classificado a través de un anterior collaborador y la habría utilizado en labos de consulta privada relacionadas con servicios de inteligencia extranjeros. From Berlin, our correspondent Valentina Godoy tells us more.

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Report from Saravejo: wins nationalism in the elections in Bosnia- Herzegovina

The general elections in Bosnia- Herzegovina left a step forward by the nationalist forces, in a vote marked by the debate on the identity of the country, the tensions between communities and the future of European integration. Milorad Dodik, the Serbian leader, thanked Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin for their victory. From Saravejo, our special sent Irene Savio gives us the details.

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Report from Rio de Janeiro: the weight of the evangelics and Catholics in the elections

The right-wing extreme candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, was imposed in the first presidential round before the left-wing and current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. While the evangelics played an important role in Bolsonaro's victory, Lula would have lost some of the votes of the Catholic community. Our correspondent Valeria Saccone is expanding our information.

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The right is celebrated, the left is organized: thus the policy in Spain reacts to the electoral advancement

The opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who had been demanding early elections for months, stressed that "we will finally vote and Spain will be able to choose the country it wants to be." His People's Party leads the polls and, for him, the elections "go from Spain to win Sanchez and what it represents." From the ultra-rightwing Vox, on the other hand, they chose to shake unwavering doubts about the vote by mail, while the minority formations of the left rush dialogues for a possible alliance.

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Report from Rio de Janeiro: The Bolsonaro Liberal Party is strengthened in the Senate

The legislative elections in Brazil left a key result for the country's political future: the Liberal Party (PL), a formation linked to the former Jair Bolsonaro and which nominated Flávio Bolsonaro for the presidency, significantly expanded his presence in the Senate. The bench will go from 15 to 28 seats, consolidating itself as the greatest political force, which will be key in approving to deny the next president's projects. From Rio de Janeiro, our correspondent Valeria Saccone gives us more details.

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Report from Barcelona: Pedro Sánchez calls for early elections in Spain

Spain is heading for an early general election after the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, announced the dissolution of the Cortes and the call for elections on November 29. The decision comes after the parliamentary defeat of the Executive-led housing decrees, in a context of growing social concern about access to housing. From Barcelona, our correspondent Elise Gazengel gives us more details.

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Report from Sarajevo: Bosnia chooses between nationalism and the pro-European turn

It closes the election day in Bosnia- Herzegovina, where almost definitive data give two very different photographs: on the one hand, the Muslim Bosniac group elected the most pro-European candidate as its representative for the tripartite presidency, while Croats and serobosnians became more nationalist candidates. The election day was also marked by low participation of about 40%, about 10 points less than in the previous general elections of 2022. Report from our special envoy, Irene Savio.

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Report from Rio de Janeiro: The ballot box in Brazil is closed and the vote count begins

The polling stations are closed for the general elections in Brazil, although people are still finishing their vote. The President of the High Electoral Court, Kassio Nunes Marques, said that the day took place calmly, defended the reliability of the electronic ballot boxes and said that no specific indication of interference by any foreign country has been detected. After the end of the vote, the vote will begin. From the field, our correspondent Valeria Saccone extended the details of the closing of the ballot boxes and, in his fourth report, covered

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Report from Rio de Janeiro: Brazil votes between expectation and strong political polarization

Brazil lives a key election day marked by political expectations and polarization. More than 158 million citizens are entitled to vote and elect President, Vice-President, Governors, legislators and other authorities. The contest keeps the country's attention to opposing visions about the future of Latin America's largest economy. From Rio de Janeiro, we follow the day and listen to the citizens. The report is from our correspondent Valeria Saccone.

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Report from Saravejo: Election day advances with low participation in Bosnia- Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is holding a general election this Sunday that is decisive for its political future. The voting centres will remain open until 19: 00, while the participation is around 12%, a figure lower than that recorded at the same time in the 2022 elections. Among the main developments of this day is the introduction of a biometric identification system to prevent electoral fraud. However, analysts believe that this system can subtract votes from the larger parties. From Saravejo, our special envoy Irene Savio gives us more detail

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Report from Rio de Janeiro: Brazil votes with low probability of defining in first round

Brazil began a decisive election day this Sunday. More than 158 million citizens are called to the polls to elect president, vice president, governors, deputies and part of the Senate. The polling stations will remain open until 5: 00, Brasilia time. The surveys point to a very tight contest, so the possibility of a first-round definition seems reduced. In 2022, the abstention was 20.9%, or about one in five voters did not vote. From Rio de Janeiro, our correspondent Valeria Saccone tells us more.

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Spain: Call for early elections, a measure taken repeatedly by Pedro Sánchez

Since his arrival in the Spanish Government in 2018, Pedro Sánchez has had to call for early elections on several occasions to deal with the social and economic crises that have been going through the country. For years, he has had to lead with alliances with other parties in order to rule. After the Congress's refusal to the two decrees - a law proposed to put a temporary solution to the complex housing situation, Sánchez announced that it opened a period of reflection to consider whether to advance the elections, scheduled for 2027.

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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.

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"It was my last chance": the Indian pilot reports how he avoided tragedy after being stabbed

From the bed of Abu Dabi hospital where he continues his recovery after being stabbed by his co-pilot on Flydubai flight, Smit Machchhar, the Indian commander of the aircraft covering the Dubai route - Tel Aviv, gave a unique look at the attack last Wednesday which, thanks to his intervention, did not end in catastrophe. During a nearly ten-minute conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Machchhar revealed that he suffered "many injuries" from the stabbing of his partner and that he was led to collapse.