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Year: 2025

Rolando Rodríguez corruption case
07
Jan
By Angelica Iriarte
Crime

What does Rolando Rodríguez know about the corruption allegations?

Panamanian journalist Rolando Rodríguez has been called by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of the Attorney General's Office (PGN) regarding a corruption case in public procurement. This call is a step in an investigation aimed at uncovering the source of information that, over the past months, has alarmed public opinion yet lacks solid evidence to validate it.Earlier allegations against Rolando RodriguezRodriguez is recognized for sharing contentious information, often charged with misrepresentation or relying on "fake news" regarding public figures. As a result, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has demanded that the journalist clarify the source of his articles.The group “Triple R” and…
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French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall
07
Jan
By Angelica Iriarte
Politics

French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall

In a historic visit, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Syria to meet with the country’s transitional leaders, signaling a new phase in relations between Syria and the European Union. This marks the first such visit by EU officials since the regime of Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December. The ministers met with Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in the capital Damascus. Sharaa’s group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led the rebellion that brought an end to Assad’s authoritarian rule. In recent years, HTS has distanced itself…
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Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows
06
Jan
By Angelica Iriarte
Crime

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that his country may retaliate against Ukraine following Kyiv’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The move has escalated tensions between the two neighbors and added a new dimension to the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and some European Union member states. In a video message posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “sabotage” after Ukraine followed through on its New Year’s Day promise to stop Russian gas flows to Europe. The decision marked the expiration of a key transit deal with Moscow,…
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Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12 in one of the nation’s worst mass shootings
06
Jan
By Angelica Iriarte
Politics

Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12 in one of the nation’s worst mass shootings

A quiet New Year in the small town of Cetinje, Montenegro, was shattered when a gunman went on a deadly rampage, killing 12 people, including two children, before succumbing to self-inflicted injuries early Thursday. The tragedy, one of the worst mass killings in Montenegro’s history, has left the Balkan nation in shock and mourning. The attacker, identified by police as 45-year-old Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, began his spree on Wednesday afternoon following a brawl at a local restaurant. According to authorities, Martinovic killed four people at the restaurant before moving to three other locations, where he shot and killed eight more,…
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Palestinian Authority halts Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank, sparking backlash
05
Jan
By Angelica Iriarte
Crime

Palestinian Authority halts Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank, sparking backlash

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended the operations of Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank, accusing the Qatari-based news network of disseminating “inciting materials” and “misleading reports” that interfere in internal Palestinian affairs. The move, announced on Wednesday by Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, has drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in the region. According to Wafa, the decision involves a temporary suspension of all Al Jazeera staff and affiliated channels until the network’s “legal status is rectified.” The PA alleges that Al Jazeera violated Palestinian laws and regulations, although it did not specify how.…
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Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children
05
Jan
By Angelica Iriarte
Politics

Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children

Ecuador has been shaken by a tragic case involving the disappearance and deaths of four children, leading to the detention of 16 air force members accused of involvement. The charred remains of the children, aged 11 to 15, were found weeks after they were reportedly forced into a military patrol car. The case has sparked national outrage and protests, tarnishing the image of the armed forces amidst an ongoing crackdown on violent criminal groups under President Daniel Noboa. The children—Saúl Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josué and Ismael Arroyo—were last seen on December 8 in Guayas province after playing soccer.…
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