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Claudia Sheinbaum claims the “popular mandate” of being elected the “first president with a”

Claudia Sheinbaum claimed this Thursday the “popular mandate” of being the “first president with a” of Mexico when she received from the Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Power of the Federation (TEPJF) her proof of elected president, a position that she will assume on October 1.

“It is the first time in 200 years of the Republic that a woman, president, with a receives the recognition of elected president,” she said during the ceremony in which she received her record that accredits her as the next president of the country.

The former head of government of Mexico City (2018-2023), who officially won a record of almost 36 million votes, about 60% of the total in the June 2 elections, emphasized that she does not assume the victory as an “individual achievement.”

“As I have said on other occasions, I do not assume it only as an individual triumph or as a personal effort. Today is already marked in the history of Mexico, I didn’t arrive alone, we all arrived,” she said.

He said the heroines of the homeland that “they have made this high recognition possible.”

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The Court delivered this record after declaring on Wednesday the validity of the election, not cancelling a single vote and discarding all the challenges presented by the opposition that called for the nullity of the elections due to the alleged interference of the current president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and drug trafficking.

In his speech, Sheinbaum stated that she arrives “nourished” and “full of the strength” that comes from the ancestors, grandmothers, mothers, daughters and granddaughters.

“Today we all arrived and with that I pledge to fight to continue building equality and freedom for all Mexican women, especially for the most vulnerable, and to take care, as women do, responsibly, of the future of our homeland,” he said.

He stressed that the vote of June 2, where the ruling National Regeneration Movement (Morena) and its allies maintained the preferences of the electorate, has several meanings, among them, the fact that people have chosen to continue with an “honest government” and “results.”

“In other other ways, most citizens do not want governments to return to the service of a few or arrogance or influence, they do not want corruption or privileges to return, that is the mandate of the people of Mexico and it is up to us to continue to make it a reality,” he concluded.

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He also pointed out that he will continue to build a free Mexico, of well-being, of rights, of peace, independent, sovereign, democratic and where freedom of expression, assembly, press and mobilization is respected.

“There is no full freedom when there is no welfare and rights, that is, the freedom of the one who must cross kilometers to migrate because of poverty is false. The freedom of purchasing power with a hunger wage or the freedom to end the planet is also false, that is a false freedom,” he said.

The next president also promised to provide social, environmental and, especially, justice for women.
In addition, he said that he will act with “honesty, responsibility, respecting the independence of the powers” and that he will govern for all people.

“No one should fear anything, on the contrary, the future is promising, we are a country of an extraordinary, unique, wonderful people, we will be at the height of the circumstances and our beautiful and glorious people,” he said.

Finally, he promised not to disappoint and to put all his “effort, knowledge, heart, effort and will.”

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“And even life itself to serve my homeland and my people,” he concluded.

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Young Spanish Woman Receives Euthanasia After Legal Battle, Sparking Debate

A 25-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia Castillo, received euthanasia on Thursday following a prolonged legal dispute with her father.

She passed away at a care center in Sant Pere de Ribes, about 40 kilometers from Barcelona, where she had been living for some time, according to Spanish media reports.

In an interview broadcast a day earlier on Antena 3, Castillo expressed her exhaustion after enduring prolonged suffering. She indicated that her decision was influenced by a combination of personal circumstances and health-related challenges, including family conflicts and a condition of paraplegia following a previous incident that left her with lasting physical consequences.

Spain legalized euthanasia in 2021, becoming one of the few countries that allow patients under strict conditions to seek medical assistance to end their lives in order to avoid what the law defines as unbearable suffering.

The case has reignited debate in Spain over the ethical, legal, and family dimensions surrounding euthanasia, as well as the broader issue of support for individuals in vulnerable situations.

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Over 300 U.S. Troops Wounded Since Start of Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says

More than 300 U.S. service members have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran on February 28, the United States Central Command confirmed on Friday.

“Since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 U.S. service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries are minor, and 273 troops have already returned to duty,” said U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins.

A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to AFP, indicated that 10 American troops remain seriously injured.

According to the latest figures, an additional 13 U.S. service members have been killed since the conflict began, including seven in the Gulf region and six in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces warned on Friday that hotels hosting U.S. troops in the region could be considered legitimate military targets.

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“When U.S. forces enter a hotel, from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” said armed forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi in remarks broadcast on state television.

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Iran rejects negotiations as tensions escalate with United States

Iran has no intention of entering negotiations and will continue to resist, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday night, dismissing recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about possible talks.

Speaking to state television, Araghchi argued that Washington’s call for negotiations reflects a position of weakness. He added that the Islamic Republic seeks to end the war on its own terms, ensuring that such a conflict does not recur in the future.

Meanwhile, the White House issued a stark warning, stating that Trump would “unleash hell” on Iran if it refuses to accept a deal to end the conflict. Despite Tehran’s rejection, U.S. officials maintained that discussions remain ongoing.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reinforced the administration’s position, warning that failure to acknowledge what she described as Iran’s military defeat would result in even stronger action from Washington.

The increasingly aggressive rhetoric from both sides has diminished hopes for a near-term de-escalation in the conflict, which began following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

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As tensions continue to rise, the prospect of a diplomatic resolution remains uncertain amid conflicting narratives and escalating threats from both governments.