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Lula achieved a historic victory in Brazil's second presidential round by winning the elections after losing to her opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro. How did he do it? Our correspondent Valeria Saccone explained to us how the 'Lula Army', the citizen mobilizations and Bolsonaro's pointing out against him during the last debate to ensure his re-election.
Following the strong earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, the Government of Panama declared a state of national emergency to accelerate assistance to affected communities and the repair of damaged infrastructure, between schools, schools and hotels. The balance of dead and missing was zero. From Panama City, our correspondent José María Torrijos tells us more details.
The heavy tremor of magnitude 7.7 and depth of 4 kilometres in Panama did not leave any casualties, but some people were injured with minor blows and several buildings near the epicenter were affected. Since the earthquake, more than 100 replicas have been recorded, and there are places where civilians remain on the streets. Informs José María Torrijos.
The National Institute of Geosciences of Panama reported a strong earthquake of 7.2 with epicenter on the southern coast of the country, but the United States Geological Service claims it was of magnitude 7.6. The teluric movement generated panic in the streets, forcing Panamanians to evacuate. Nine countries have activated the tsunami alert and at least 13 replicas have been recorded. Our correspondent José María Torrijos reports.
Protests by lycées students spread in France. Young people from public institutions have been joined by students from private, periphery and university schools, as well as educational staff unions. While the Government claims that the movement is losing strength, protesters claim that the authorities are trying to buy time waiting until the end of the month to make concrete announcements. Our journalist Erika Olavarría reports.
Following the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023, the Lebanese Hezbollah opened a "support front" to the Palestinian militia. This 2026 is the third year of the conflict, which has led to an Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and the displacement of hundreds of people. While negotiations for the end of the war are expected to be resumed, Hezbollah's disarmament is so far subject to Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Ethel Bonet's report.
Reducing the reality of adolescents to their academic results, their screen hours or their reading habits is as simple as the diagnosis that many want to make about them.
Maricarren Abascal died in the hospital where she was detained for 15 days after being evicted from her home. The expulsion of 87-year-old women triggered a wave of protests in Spain against the housing crisis in the country. Inform our correspondent Marina Colorado.
Pedro Sánchez has assured that the Government will continue to exercise its functions until the early elections are held. In the meantime, the Council of Ministers has re-adopted the housing decrees which previously failed to overcome the parliamentary procedure for lack of support. From Madrid, our correspondent Marina Colorado gives us more details.
The escalation of the conflict in Yemen has become the first major test for the newly established defence alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. Following an emergency meeting, the three countries agreed to activate the collective defence mechanisms and to make progress in preparations for the possible deployment of military capabilities on Saudi territory in the face of the threats attributed to the Hutti. However, the actual deployment of troops has not been confirmed so far. From Istanbul, our correspondent Adria Rocha tells us more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With more than 98% of the votes examined and about three points of difference, Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be held in the second round of October 25, after neither of the two candidates managed to obtain the majority (50% + 1) of the votes, according to the results of the High Electoral Court. Report from our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.
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.
Brazil celebrates an election day marked by the festive environment and high citizen mobilization. In cities like Rio de Janeiro, thousands of voters go to the polls looking stickers, T-shirts, hats and other symbols of their candidates. The report is from our correspondent Valeria Saccone.
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
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.
