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The mediators will continue the meetings in Cairo after “constructive” negotiations in Doha
The mediators for a truce in Gaza – the United States, Qatar and Egypt – announced on Friday the end of “constructive” negotiations in Doha, and affirmed that the conversation about a US proposal “that closes the gaps” between Israel and Hamas will continue in Cairo.
In a joint statement, the mediators described the negotiations they held on Thursday and Friday with an Israeli negotiating delegation in Doha as “intensive, serious and constructive” and stated that “they were developed in a positive atmosphere.”
The note stressed that “the US today presented a proposal to the two parties (Israel and Hamas), with the support of Qatar and Egypt, which reduces the gaps,” and assured that that offer “is consistent with the principles (of the proposal) of US President Joe Biden,” announced on May 31
He explained that this new US proposal “builds on the points of agreement achieved (…), and closes the remaining gaps in a way that allows a rapid implementation of the ceasefire agreement” in Gaza.
According to the statement, “technical teams will continue work for the next few days on the details (…) including preparations to implement the humanitarian details,” as well as “those related to Palestinian hostages (Israelis) and prisoners”.
In this context, he stressed that “high officials of our Governments will meet again in Cairo before the end of next week with the desire to reach an agreement in accordance with the conditions proposed today.”
The mediators also recalled in the statement that “there is no more time to waste,” and “there are no excuses for any of the parties to justify a further delay.”
Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group say they accept Biden’s proposal, although in recent weeks both the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas spokesmen have accused each other of imposing amendments to the US president’s plan.
Hamas has repeatedly insisted that a ceasefire agreement include a definitive cessation of military operations and the complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, including the Rafah land crossing and the Philadelphia corridor, both on the border of the Palestinian Strip with Egypt.
For his part, Netanyahu demands, among other demands, the implementation of an Israeli control mechanism in the Netzarim corridor – which divides the north and south of Gaza since the beginning of the war – to ensure that the militiamen do not regroup in the north.
He also insists on the presence of the Israeli Army in the Philadelphia corridor to prevent arms smuggling.
“It is time to release the hostages and prisoners, start a ceasefire and implement the agreement,” the joint statement said, and said: “now the way is paved to achieve that result, save lives, offer help to the people of Gaza and calm tensions in the region.
The mediators, as well as the international community, are pushing for the new round of negotiations to be successful because it is one of the few hopes to avoid an eventual expansion of the war in the Middle East, in the face of Iran’s threat to attack Israel and the possible responses of that country
The Islamist organization Hamas showed its dissatisfaction with what was discussed in the Doha negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, assuring that what it has been able to know about them “does not include a commitment to what was agreed on July 2,” referring to the original proposal put forward by the United States, whose implementation they demand.
The Islamist organization, which has governed de facto in Gaza since 2007, did not send a delegation to Doha precisely to demand the implementation of what was previously agreed “instead of continuing with new rounds of negotiations.”
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7 in 10 mexicans born poor stay poor, new report finds
Seven out of ten Mexicans born into poverty remain poor throughout their lives, highlighting an urgent need for public policies focused on promoting social mobility through equal opportunity, according to civil society organizations.
The 2025 Social Mobility Report in Mexico, published by the Espinosa Yglesias Center for Studies (CEEY), reveals that 73% of individuals born into the bottom 20% of income households in Mexico — Latin America’s second-largest economy — continue to live in poverty based on income.
The report signals a worrisome stagnation in social mobility, defined as the ability of individuals to improve their socioeconomic standing compared to that of their parents. This lack of upward movement indicates that one’s economic origins are largely inherited, according to CEEY.
Geographically, disparities are stark:
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In northern Mexico, 37% of those born in poverty remain there.
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In the south, that number rises dramatically to 64%.
Gender gaps are also evident. Among those born in wealthier households, women experience less upward mobility, with a rate of 47% compared to 53% for men.
The report also notes that 48% of economic inequality in Mexico stems from inequality of opportunity — placing Mexico among the top ten countries with the highest opportunity inequality across 50 nations analyzed globally.
International
Spain hits record 46°C in June amid scorching heatwave
Spain registered a record-breaking temperature of 46°C (114.8°F) on Saturday, June 28, in El Granado, Huelva — a southern town near the Portuguese border — marking the highest temperature ever recorded in June in the country, according to Spain’s national meteorological agency, Aemet.
The temperature was officially recorded at 4:40 p.m. local time, surpassing the previous June record of 45.2°C (113.4°F)set in Seville back in 1965, also in the Andalusia region.
Like many parts of Southern Europe, Spain is experiencing a severe heatwave, with large areas of the country facing temperatures above 40°C even though summer has just begun.
As one of Europe’s countries most vulnerable to climate change, Spain has endured its three hottest years on recordfrom 2022 to 2024, marked by repeated heatwaves and temperature extremes.
Climate scientists have long warned that global warming is amplifying the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events such as heatwaves and droughts — trends now evident across the Iberian Peninsula and the broader Mediterranean region.
International
Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies
The Republican administration of Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against Los Angeles officials, challenging the city’s sanctuary policies as illegal amid an intensifying federal immigration crackdown.
The Department of Justice accused the Democratic-led city of interfering with federal immigration enforcement, arguing that its sanctuary policies have contributed to “violence, chaos, and attacks on law enforcement” recently seen in Los Angeles.
“The sanctuary city policies were the cause of violence, chaos, and attacks on law enforcement that Americans recently witnessed in Los Angeles,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi in an official statement.
The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, names Mayor Karen Bass, City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and the entire City Council as defendants.
While Los Angeles had long been considered a sanctuary city for immigrants, the City Council officially adopted the designation through a municipal ordinance in November last year, following Trump’s election to the presidency.
The legal action seeks to limit local authorities’ cooperation with federal immigration agents under Trump’s policies.
With over one-third of its population being immigrants, Los Angeles has become a flashpoint in the battle against Trump’s anti-immigration agenda, which began with his campaign promise to deport millions.
Tensions in the city escalated earlier this month after an increase in workplace immigration raids, sparking mass protests downtown. The situation further intensified when Trump overrode California Governor Gavin Newsom and ordered the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to the area.
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