International
Repression of march for October 2nd in Mexico denounced
October 3 |
The Comité 68 demanded this Monday that the Government of Mexico City clarify the use of tear gas launched in the capital’s Zócalo against members of the march that commemorated the 55th anniversary of the so-called Tlatelolco massacre.
The Comité 68 Pro Libertades Democráticas published a message on the social network X in which it demanded the authorities of the Mexican capital to clarify “the origin and use of tear gas that interrupted the development of a peaceful day and the rally for the 55th anniversary of October 2, 1968”.
The non-governmental organization said that the commemorative activity was attended by minors, senior citizens and families.
This Monday thousands of people carried out the annual march to commemorate the Tlatelolco massacre, as the deadly attack by paramilitary groups against a peaceful student demonstration taking place in that area near downtown Mexico City on October 2, 1968 is known.
During the demonstration, a group of hooded men tried to break down the huge metal fences surrounding the National Palace, seat of the Executive Power, with sledgehammers, hammers and rockets.
At one point, a group of Mexico City police officers showed up and began to repel the youths.
It was then that tear gas was thrown against the peaceful gathering, affecting some people with eye irritation and breathing complications.
International
20th Festival Salvadoreñísimo brings together thousands of salvadorans in Houston
Parades, baton twirlers, and a mix of Salvadoran and international music set the tone for the 20th edition of the Festival Salvadoreñísimo, held in Houston, Texas, with Tony Villatoro once again leading the organization.
This year, the highly anticipated event moved to a new venue: The Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, within the “space city.” Despite the scorching sun of the open-air setting, spirits remained high, and a brief drizzle later brought relief and renewed energy to the celebration.
More than 5,000 Salvadorans gathered at the park, joining with Guatemalans, Hondurans, and even Mexicans to commemorate 204 years of independence for El Salvador and Central America. The festival was marked by a family-friendly atmosphere, where traditional foods such as pupusas, panes con gallina, pastelitos, and horchata could not be missed.
“Twenty years with this festival, and I am very grateful to the Salvadoran community that always shows up. Thanks to them, the sponsors, and to Diario El Salvador for supporting us since the beginning,” said Tony Villatoro, as more compatriots continued arriving to the celebration.
“I am satisfied. I didn’t expect this level of attendance, especially since we were trying a new outdoor venue with some challenges, but we made it through successfully,” Villatoro added.
The Festival Salvadoreñísimo, now a two-decade-long tradition, once again took place as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when independence festivities run from mid-September through October.
International
El Salvador unveils 2025-2029 National Reintegration Plan for returned migrants
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the National Reintegration Plan for Returned Salvadorans 2025-2029, a strategy designed to create greater opportunities, ensure access to quality services, and provide a favorable environment for Salvadorans returning to their home country to rebuild their lives.
The initiative is supported by the United Nations Network on Migration, coordinated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), financed by the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), and backed by the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Migration Unit.
During the presentation, Vice Minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility Cindy Mariella Portal emphasized that migrants often face multiple challenges upon returning to their communities.
“That is why we are implementing actions that generate real and sustainable opportunities for these individuals,” she stated.
International
22-Year-Old Suspect Arrested After 33-Hour Manhunt in Small Western U.S. Town
The 22-year-old suspect, arrested Thursday night after a 33-hour manhunt, grew up in this small town in the western United States, surrounded by canyons and mountains.
His parents live in a typical middle-class American home, nestled on a winding street with perfectly maintained lawns. In this neighborhood, adjacent to the local church, Kris Schwiermann is still in shock.
Tyler was the eldest of three children, a “quiet, respectful, fairly reserved, but very, very intelligent” boy, the retired former school custodian told AFP.
“He was the ideal student, the kind of person you’d want in your class,” confirmed Jaida Funk, who was his classmate from elementary through high school, ages five to sixteen.
“I always thought he would become a businessman or a CEO one day, not this, what I’m discovering about him now,” the 22-year-old added. “It’s definitely unexpected.”
“He was quiet, but not odd, had friends, and talked to different groups,” she continued.
After graduating with honors from high school in 2021, Tyler briefly attended college before switching to an electrical apprenticeship program at a technical school near his home.
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