Angelica Iriarte, Author at 026 magazine

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Economy

Why are small businesses vital to the U.S. economy?

The Essential Impact of Small Enterprises on the U.S. EconomyWithin the current U.S. economic setting, small businesses hold a crucial position, spurring new ideas, generating employment, and supporting local neighborhoods. Even with their relatively small scale, these businesses form the foundation of the American financial framework.Employment Generation and Economic GrowthSmall businesses are crucial in job creation. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses are responsible for creating two-thirds of new jobs in the country over the past decade. With approximately 31.7 million small businesses, they employ nearly half of the U.S. workforce. This ability to generate employment…

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Jul

By Angelica Iriarte

Crime

What crimes did Rodney Alcala commit?

Rodney Alcala, often dubbed the "Dating Game Killer," is infamously remembered for his heinous crimes which spanned over a decade. Born Rodney James Alcala in San Antonio, Texas, in 1943, he became one of America's notorious serial killers, linked to numerous murders, assaults, and kidnappings.The Beginning and Initial OffensesAlcala's criminal history began in the late 1960s. He was charged with the kidnapping and assault of Tali Shapiro, an eight-year-old girl, in 1968. This incident happened in Los Angeles, California, soon after Alcala evaded capture by fleeing to New York City. In New York, he enrolled in the NYU Film School…

2024 United States Copa America odds, preview & picks

14

Jul

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

FIFA Gate case: Latin American connections and implications

The corruption case of FIFA Gate, which rocked the core of global football, was unveiled in 2015. This in-depth probe uncovered widespread corruption within FIFA, the international authority of soccer, demonstrating the extent to which the beautiful game was entangled in bribery, deceit, and financial misconduct. An important element of this scandal was the extensive impact of the sport throughout Latin America, a region where the love for football is intense and vibrant.The beginning of FIFA Gate can be linked to the inquiries initiated by the United States Department of Justice. Undercover informants, tracking of funds, and cooperative actions with…

LIBRE accelerates pre-election strategy facing initial allegations and disputed polls

13

Jul

By Angelica Iriarte

Politics

LIBRE accelerates pre-election strategy facing initial allegations and disputed polls

At the beginning of the electoral period leading to the general elections of 2025, the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party has implemented a strategy that has sparked inquiries within different political and social sectors in Honduras. Claims of premature manipulation and the release of polls lacking methodological backing have been recognized as essential elements of a plan intended to strengthen its party supporters and shape the electoral environment.Unfounded claims and influence on the election commissionFrom various party quarters, including its presidential candidate Rixi Moncada, LIBRE has maintained that there is an alleged plan to rig the elections led by the…

Mel Zelaya navigates the political crisis to consolidate power before the 2025 elections

13

Jul

By Angelica Iriarte

Politics

Mel Zelaya navigates the political crisis to consolidate power before the 2025 elections

A little over four months before the general elections on November 30, Honduras is undergoing an institutional crisis marked by the concentration of power, tensions between state powers, and a growing climate of public mistrust. At the center of this situation is Manuel “Mel” Zelaya Rosales, former president and current general coordinator of the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, identified by various sectors as the main political strategist of the ruling party and a key figure in shaping the pre-election scenario.Political control and institutional apparatusSince his return to political life after the 2009 coup, Zelaya has built a power structure…

Organization of 2025 Honduran Elections at Risk from Council Crisis

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Jul

By Angelica Iriarte

Politics

Organization of 2025 Honduran Elections at Risk from Council Crisis

A little over a year before the general elections scheduled for November 30, 2025, Honduras faces a serious warning about the stability of its democratic system. Political analysts have pointed to signs of a “flagrant and gross conspiracy” that threatens the functioning of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and, therefore, the transparency of the ongoing electoral process.Allegations of institutional obstruction in the electoral bodyAnalyst, businessman, and former congressman Olban Valladares has associated the CNE's inactivity with intentional actions by insiders and outsiders aiming to disrupt the democratic process. In his view, conflicts among the permanent members of the electoral body…