International

Ayotzinapa activists launch explosives at the Ministry of the Interior in Mexico City

Dozens of demonstrators who call for justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of Ayotzinapa, which occurred in September 2014 and who in a few days will be 10 years old, threw explosives at the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) in Mexico City.

The young people, who wore their faces covered, launched these projectiles after a rally of the relatives of the missing students on September 26, 2014 in Iguala, Guerrero, a southern state of the country, where they are still waiting for justice for these events.

With this begins the week of protests in Mexico City, within which a mega-march is also expected on Thursday in protest against the Government’s lack of response, after a decade without the appearance of young people and without any important character being indicted for the acts.

In the protest, the nonconformists also broke glass and made pints in the Segob building, where the parents held posters with the faces of the young people to denounce that, after 10 years, the case is still unresolved.

Demonstrators are expected to raise their protests these days in the face of the tenth anniversary of the disappearance, on September 26, which coincides with the last days of the Presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whom they accuse of not resolving the case for covering up the Army.

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The controversy is sharpened because López Obrador contradicted the Truth Commission created by his own Government, which concluded in 2022 that the disappearance of the 43 was a “state crime” with the participation of authorities at all levels, including the Armed Forces.

Parents and social organizations have announced protests that would extend until the eve of October 1, when the elected president, Claudia Sheinbaum, from the same party as López Obrador, takes over, and who has promised to continue the investigations.

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.

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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.

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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.