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Benjamin Alvarez

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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 3h
The US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has been asked to resign following allegations of improper conduct, the White House says. apnews.com/live/trump-m...
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Live updates: Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, is asked to resign, White House says
Kimberly Guilfoyle is asked to resign, Trump heads to Alaska to campaign ahead of the midterms, Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 18h
US federal agents have carried out a raid on the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, just weeks before the midterm elections. Omar has accused the Trump administration of targeting political opponents and vowed she will "not be silenced."
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns," Rep. Omar writes. "This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced."
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
US authorities conducted a predawn raid on the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation, the Justice Department said. apnews.com/article/ilha...
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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say
Federal agents have searched Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That’s according to people familiar with the matter.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
In Chile's Atacama Desert, the race for lithium is colliding with concerns over water, biodiversity, and Indigenous rights. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Why a Chilean salt flat is a microcosm of the extractive frontiers of green capitalism
In the Atacama desert, the extraction of lithium – so crucial to addressing the climate crisis – comes with escalating social and environmental costs
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
President Trump is still complaining about not getting the Nobel Peace Prize: "I should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes, not just 1."
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The US sanctions the ICC while backing Netanyahu, wanted over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, and striking deals with Putin, wanted by the same court over the alleged unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children.
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Charles McPhedran @charliekreuz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So this is all going to end up in court as usual…
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement firmly condemning plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan. Archbishop Paul Coakley calls the decision “a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered.” via @jackjenkins.me
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands & UK issue a joint statement rejecting planned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court, reaffirming support for the Court's independence.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"The last thing I did was the report on Gaza, naming what is happening there as genocide. One of the main reactions to that report is paying tribute to me for my courage. Why would you need courage to speak the truth?" Navi Pillay, upon winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Hours after former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work strengthening international law, the Trump administration announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court itself.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The Trump administration insists the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the United States, yet says it citizens remain under threat from the court. Secretary Rubio is once again vowing to dismantle the institution "brick by brick."
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw their sponsorship of a leading European conference on disinformation, with Canada, Lithuania and the EU's diplomatic service subsequently agreeing to do so, the Guardian understands." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Pushing back on Ambassador Judd, Senate leadership reaffirms that Chile's sovereignty, including over the Strait of Magellan, is non-negotiable and independent of any foreign backing or conditions. The statement emphasizes that bilateral cooperation must rest on mutual respect.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Chilean government stated the country does not need "the support of anyone to defend its sovereignty," responding to US Ambassador Judd, who conditioned support on the Strait of Magellan to "joint work," amid the controversy with Argentina. www.cnnchile.com/pais/embajad...
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Embajador Judd condiciona apoyo de Estados Unidos a Chile por el estrecho de Magallanes: “Tendrán que trabajar con nosotros”
En su intervención en el Día del Comercio Global de la Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV), el embajador de Estados Unidos en Chile, Brandon Judd, se refirió este miércoles a la polémica del estr...
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The first German F-35 Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, opening a new phase in Germany's F-35 program. German pilot training is set to begin under a U.S. Air Force-led Foreign Military Sales mission.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Trump administration wants to overhaul the Optional Practical Training program for foreign students, unveiling plans to charge up to $70,000 per student for an initial work authorization and $30,000 for subsequent approvals. The fees will "protect American jobs," DHS says.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Germany's former spy chief has been arrested for espionage. August Hanning, the man who once led Germany's spy service, is now under investigation for passing on state secrets. www.dw.com/en/germanys-...
dw.com
Germany's ex-spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning, the man who once led Germany's spy service, is now under investigation for passing on state secrets.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The White House prohibits Politico from boarding Air Force One and fulfilling its pool duties covering President Trump, CNN reports. There will be no print representative providing reports on the president's statements and movements for the day. thehill.com/homenews/med...
thehill.com
White House blocks Politico from Air Force One
The White House on Monday will prohibit Politico from boarding Air Force One and fulfilling its pool duties covering President Trump. Journalists from the outlet will not be allowed on the plane, C…
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Karoline Leavitt, President Trump's former White House press secretary, is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/b...
nytimes.com
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s ‘Machine Gun,’ Has a New Gig at Fox News
A fierce and nimble speaker, Ms. Leavitt is the second of Mr. Trump’s former press secretaries to join the cable news network.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Brazil presidential election first round results with 24.5% of districts counted www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
U.S. high schoolers are selling guns to Mexican cartels. Drawn by thousands of dollars a month, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing, and reselling military-style rifles that end up in the hands of Sinaloa Cartel operatives, the New York Times reports. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/w...
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American High School Students Are Selling Guns Bound for Cartels
Drawn by money and status, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing and selling weapons destined for criminal groups in Mexico.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Marking German Unity Day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio points to Berlin's "continued investment in its defense capabilities," saying peace and sovereignty "must be safeguarded, not assumed."
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
President Trump directed staff to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the matter. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...
nytimes.com
Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The candidacy for Secretary-General came to an end, but the convictions that guided me throughout my life remain: democracy, justice, equal rights for all and unrestricted respect for human rights," former President Michelle Bachelet said as she returns to public life in Chile.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Chilean President Kast is facing growing criticism after bringing Chile into Trump's "Shield of the Americas" initiative. Critics say the move risks dragging the country into a polarizing US security project and the political cost is already mounting. english.elpais.com/internationa...
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Kast faces internal resistance for having added Chile to Trump’s Shield of the Americas
Of the 15 adherents, including Milei’s Argentina and Bukele’s El Salvador, the South American country is the only one where the president confronts a deep political debate over the scope of the agreem...
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Impressions from yesterday's USA vs. Chile soccer friendly in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Education Department announced it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
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Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students
The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati…
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump's ballroom construction, the new White House helipad and the dry Reflecting Pool seen from a plane departing DCA today.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Education Department announced it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com
Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students
The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati…
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
WSJ: OpenAI agents bombarded a United Nations website with search requests and then used a variety of aggressive techniques to access data on the system in June, according to an independent research report published Saturday. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
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OpenAI Agents Used Aggressive Techniques to Access U.N. Website
Autonomous bots hit the public data site more than 16,000 times and circumvented a filter.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Ecuadorian National Police, backed by the US DEA and Southern Command, dismantled a criminal network linked to Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, arresting more than 30 people, President Daniel Noboa announced.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
US troops are now fighting the drug war on the ground in Ecuador. Dozens of US military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids, marking a new level of direct involvement by Washington. www.wsj.com/world/americ...
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U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lavrov downplayed his 20-minute meeting with Wadephul, stating that "nothing new came from" the conversation. A picture of what was handed out to journalist by the Russian delegation ahead of his presser.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Wadephul called on Lavrov to abandon its "dangerous path of escalation toward Germany, Europe, and NATO," sources within the German delegation told us.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚨Surprise meeting earlier today: German Foreign Minister Wadephul met his Russian counterpart, Lavrov, at the UN in New York. It was the first meeting between Russian and German foreign ministers since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Argentina's poverty rate climbs to nearly one in three under Milei. The country's poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026 from 28.2% in the previous six months, official data showed on Thursday, as incomes lagged rising prices. www.france24.com/en/americas/...
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Argentina's poverty rate climbs to nearly one in three under Milei
Argentina’s poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026 from 28.2% in the previous six months, official data showed on Thursday, as incomes lagged rising prices. Extreme poverty climbed to 7....
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Former Chilean Presidents Bachelet and Boric issue a statement expressing concern over Chile's decision to join Trump's "Shield of the Americas." They warn against subordinating national sovereignty to external priorities, and urge President Kast to reconsider the membership.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
France defended its decision to let Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's plane cross its airspace en route to the UN today, saying international law did not require action despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him over ‌war crimes. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight
France defended its decision to let Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane cross its airspace en route to the United Nations on Thursday, saying international law did not ​require action de...
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Despite the ICC arrest warrant, Greece, Italy and France today allowed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight to cross their airspace on the way to New York for the UN General Assembly, flight tracking shows.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Putin has been invited to the G20 in Miami. "We think it's an opportunity for him to engage not just with Trump, but with other world leaders," Secretary Rubio said today.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Prince Harry on online safety, the dangers of social media, and youth mental health at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez held a pull-aside with President Trump on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York. She called the encounter "historic," and said they discussed energy, mining and security cooperation. Rubio, Bessent, Wiles and Miller joined the US side.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
President Trump's UN Day, via WH: 9:55: Remarks UN General Assembly
10:40: Denmark-Greenland trilateral
11:45: UK PM
12:30: Japan PM
13:15: Ukraine President
14:15: Shield of the Americas event
14:45: Gulf Cooperation Council
19:15: UNGA Leaders' Reception
19:40: Venezuela's acting president
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Michelle Bachelet's bid to become UN Secretary-General is now officially over. "In line with General Assembly Resolution 79/327, the candidature of Ms. Bachelet Jeria is therefore considered withdrawn," the presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council tell members.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas, is now at a detention center for the agency after he was released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back, according to his attorney's spokesperson. apnews.com/article/aust...
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Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney says
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still in his back.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Washington Post announced it will not publish photographs of today's presidential events until after midnight. This move is part of a collective newsroom blackout and boycott organized alongside photojournalists from other outlets in solidarity against recent White House actions.
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Benjamin Alvarez @benjalvarez1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Major TV networks — ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC — agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Trump after the White House blocked CNN from its duties. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/b...
nytimes.com
Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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