International
Trump says he is now “less willing” to participate in another debate with Harris
Former President Donald Trump (2016-2021) said he is “less willing” to participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris before the elections, after the first debate last night between the two candidates for the White House.
Harris’ campaign, for its part, already proposed a second debate last night.
“I’m less willing to do it, because we had a great night. We won the debate,” Trump said today in a phone call with the program “Fox and Friends.”
Fox News hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum announced on Tuesday night that Fox News had sent letters to both campaigns proposing a kind of retail in October.
Trump also pointed out that the fact that it was Harris’ team that asked for another face-to-face indicates that he was the winner, since “when two people fight, it is the losing boxer who asks for a revenge.”
During Tuesday’s debate, a Trump could be seen angrier than when he faced President Joe Biden at the end of June.
In his speech on Fox today, the tycoon also criticized the ABC News moderators of yesterday’s debate and said that the journalists sideded with Harris.
“ABC is the most dishonest news organization and that says a lot because everyone is dishonest, but I think I did a great job,” the politician said.
Trump also downplayed the support that singer Taylor Swift showed to the vice president after the debate with a post on her social networks in which she announced to millions of followers that she would vote for Harris in the November elections.
“It was just a matter of time. I couldn’t support Biden… But he’s a very progressive person,” said the former president, who said he was not a fan of the megastar.
“It seems that (Swift) always supports a Democrat, and will probably pay a price in the market,” he added.
On her Instagram account, where she has 283 million followers, Swift posted a photo of her with her cat Benjamin along with her message and signed her post as “lady without children and with cats,” a reference to Trump’s classmate, J.D. Vance, who criticized Harris and women without children by calling them that way.
International
UK braces for potential CO₂ shortage amid Middle East tensions
The government of United Kingdom is preparing contingency measures amid fears of a potential shortage of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which could impact the agri-food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, The Times reported on Thursday.
According to the newspaper, officials assessed this scenario during a recent crisis meeting aimed at evaluating the consequences of a prolonged conflict, triggered on February 28 by joint attacks from United States and Israel against Iran.
Under this scenario, CO₂ supplies—primarily a byproduct of fertilizer production using natural gas—could fall by up to 18%, affecting multiple sectors including agriculture and food production.
The gas is widely used in the slaughter of pigs and poultry, as well as in extending the shelf life of packaged foods. Breweries could also face disruptions due to reduced availability.
“I don’t want to comment on a leak, but now that the information is out there, I hope people feel reassured knowing we are working on it,” said Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in remarks to Sky News.
While a drop in CO₂ supply is not expected to cause major shortages in supermarkets, it could limit product variety, The Times noted, citing access to internal government documents.
To mitigate the impact, authorities are considering prioritizing CO₂ supply for critical sectors such as healthcare and civil nuclear energy, where it is used in cooling systems for blood reserves, organs, vaccines, and electricity generation. The government may also request domestic producers to increase output.
Central America
El Salvador and Paraguay approve 2026–2028 cooperation program
The governments of El Salvador and Paraguay approved the 2026–2028 Cooperation Program, which includes six joint development projects, according to Salvadoran Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira.
Mira stated that El Salvador will act as the “main provider of cooperation,” contributing five initiatives focused on road infrastructure, tourism, and local development. She also noted that one of the projects will be led by the Paraguayan side, although no further details were disclosed.
The agreement was reached during the Second Meeting of the Joint Commission on Technical and Scientific Cooperation between both countries.
According to Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the First Meeting of the Political Consultation and Bilateral Coordination Mechanism was also held, with the participation of Vice Minister Víctor Verdún.
In an official statement, the Paraguayan government reported that both delegations agreed to identify mechanisms to promote competitiveness, economic growth, and market access. They also committed to signing agreements related to air transport cooperation.
International
Macron meets Machado, stresses need for democratic transition in Venezuela
Emmanuel Macron met on Monday at the Élysée Palace with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, where they discussed the importance of advancing a democratic transition in Venezuela.
In a message shared on social media, Macron highlighted Machado’s commitment to freedom and stressed the need to achieve a transition that is peaceful and respects the will of the Venezuelan people.
“I received María Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Together, we discussed her commitment to freedom and the importance of achieving a democratic, peaceful transition in Venezuela that respects the will of its people,” he wrote.
For her part, Machado expressed her “deep gratitude” to Macron and to France for their support of democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
“We have gone through a long and painful journey, and we are now very close to freedom. Venezuela will become a nation of free and equal men and women—prosperous, safe, and united,” she said.
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