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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.
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
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.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his main rival, Ultraderechist Flávio Bolsonaro, concluded their campaigns on October 3 in the influential state of São Paulo, where one fifth of the national electorate is concentrated. They both seek to mobilize their followers and convince the undecided on the eve of the frenzy Sunday elections. Lula ended her campaign with a march that brought together thousands of sympathizers, while Bolsonaro participated in a motorbike caravan. Report from Rio de Janeiro with our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.
Bosnia- Herzegovina is in electoral silence one day before the expected elections, which have been marked by the division. The country elects its tripartite government among polarized candidates between the support of President Donald Trump and the European Union. Our special envoy, Irene Savio, told us what the political landscape is.
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.
Bosnia- Herzegovina goes to the polls on 4 October to elect its new tripartite Presidency and Parliament. The campaign was marked by the ethnic division, hate speech and domination of the nationalist parties. Our special envoy, Irene Savio, extended the information.