International

At least four dead and 40 injured in Israel’s attack on Houthis in Yemen

At least four people were killed and another 40 were injured in the large-scale operation that Israel has launched against the Houthi Shiite rebels in the port city of Al Hodeida, in western Yemen, the spokesman for the Houthi Ministry of Health, Anees al Asbahi, told EFE.

“The preliminary toll of victims of the Israeli bombings against Al Hodeida is four martyrs and 40 wounded,” Al Asbahi said.

Some of them, according to the department, suffer serious injuries, without giving further details.

Attack on the power plant

The ministry strongly condemned “the brutal Zionist aggression against Yemen and confirms that it will not pass without a harsh and dissuasive response,” an attack “that targeted civilian objects and service facilities in the province of Al Hodeida, oil tanks, the power plant and the port of Al Hodeida.”

The Israeli Army said in a statement that “dozens of air force aircraft” attacked Huthi military targets in Ras Issa and Al Hodeida in Yemen, where they targeted “power plants and the seaport, used to import oil,” an action that occurs one day after the Shiite insurgents claimed the launch of a missile against Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport.

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The rebels operate “under the direction and financing of Iran”

“Through the attacked infrastructure and ports, the Houthi regime transfers Iranian weapons to the region and supplies for military needs, and therefore, also oil. The attack was carried out in response to the latest attacks perpetrated by the Houthis against the State of Israel,” according to the Israeli Army.

He pointed out that the rebels have been operating “under the direction and financing of Iran and in cooperation with the Iraqi militias, to harm the State of Israel, undermine the regional order and disturb the freedom of navigation worldwide.”

Ballistic missile launched against Ben Gurion airport

This Saturday, the Houthis claimed the launch of a ballistic missile against the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv “during the arrival of the criminal Benjamin Netanyahu,” the Prime Minister of Israel.

Tension has increased in the Middle East after the murder, last Friday, of the leader of Hezbulah, Hassan Nasrala, in a massive Israeli bombing in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

It is not the first time that Israel attacks Yemen, since last July it also launched an action against the port of Al Hodeida that killed at least six civilians and reached more than two dozen oil storage tanks, as well as a power plant.

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Since last November, the Houthis have been attacking ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, and have launched projectiles at Israel, some of which have managed to impact Israeli territory.

International

Bolivia Orders Three Investigations Into Deadly Military Plane Crash

Bolivia’s Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas announced Monday that three separate investigations will be conducted into Friday’s crash of a military cargo aircraft at El Alto International Airport, near La Paz, which left at least 22 people dead.

The Hercules aircraft, operated by the Fuerza Aérea Boliviana (FAB), was transporting cash intended for the Central Bank of Bolivia when it overshot the runway after landing from the city of Santa Cruz. The plane reportedly traveled nearly one kilometer beyond the airport perimeter.

The incident sparked chaotic scenes, with individuals attempting to collect scattered banknotes. Authorities detained 51 people in the aftermath, and the government declared three days of national mourning.

Multiple Investigations Underway

The first inquiry is being led by a military board from the Bolivian Air Force, which has already taken custody of the aircraft’s black box for analysis.

Minister Salinas said two additional investigations will follow — one conducted by the insurance company and another by the aircraft’s manufacturer.

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“At least two more investigations will come, that of the insurance company and that of the aircraft manufacturer,” Salinas said during a press conference in Santa Cruz.

He cautioned that the investigative process could take between three and six months, noting that the black box cannot be opened in Bolivia due to the lack of specialized laboratories for analysis.

Awaiting Official Findings

Salinas stressed that the FAB investigative board is the highest authority in the case and urged the public to wait for its conclusions to avoid speculation about the causes of the crash.

He also confirmed that the government has contacted the families of the 22 victims and the 37 injured, as well as the owners of 15 damaged vehicles, to coordinate procedures with the insurer and cover the corresponding expenses.

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International

Mexico Calls for Immediate Probe After National Dies in ICE Custody

Mexico’s Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) on Monday called on U.S. authorities to conduct an “immediate and thorough” investigation into the death of a Mexican national while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a processing facility in California.

In a statement, the Mexican government described the death as “regrettable” and urged U.S. officials to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case in order to “determine responsibilities and ensure that such events do not happen again.”

Death at Adelanto Processing Center

According to available information, the Mexican citizen died at the Adelanto Processing Center in California while under ICE custody. Authorities have not yet released the individual’s identity or the cause of death.

Following the incident, Mexico’s Foreign Ministry formally requested “detailed information” from U.S. authorities, including the detainee’s medical records and custody reports.

Consular Assistance Activated

The Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino, California, has activated consular assistance protocols to provide ongoing support to the deceased’s family. Officials have contacted relatives to express condolences and offer legal guidance, as well as assistance with the necessary procedures to repatriate the remains.

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“The handling of situations like this and the establishment of mechanisms to resolve them are priorities for the Government of Mexico,” the Foreign Ministry said, adding that it will formally request an investigation into any systemic conditions that may have contributed to such incidents.

Local Mexican media reported that seven Mexican nationals died while in ICE detention last year — the highest number recorded since the agency was created.

International

Anti-ICE Billboard Campaign Targets Immigration Spending in 31 U.S. Cities

More than 200 billboards criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began appearing Monday in 31 cities across the United States, including Miami, as part of a campaign highlighting the high cost of immigration enforcement operations for taxpayers.

The initiative, titled “ICE Costs Us,” was launched by the civil rights organization Mijente and will run for four weeks.

Criticism of Spending and Enforcement Tactics

The billboards feature images of ICE agents during arrests or carrying military-style weapons. According to the organization, spending on military-grade equipment for the agency has increased by 600 percent in recent years.

Several signs display messages such as:
“Your taxes are being wasted” and “ICE’s cruelty costs you $28 billion,” referring to the agency’s annual budget.

In a statement, Marisa Franco, co-founder of the Mijente Support Committee, said:
“For too long, our government has prioritized building cages and investing billions in an immigration enforcement apparatus that has left families torn apart and communities terrified.”

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She added that “Millions of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, yet this violent agency continues operating with a blank check. These decisions do not make us safer nor improve our economic security. Our billboards highlight these choices and demand a different path.”

Budget Debate and Medicaid Comparison

The campaign also draws a comparison between ICE’s funding and the estimated 17 million people who could lose health coverage under Medicaid due to federal budget cuts under President Donald Trump.

Other billboard messages seen in various cities include:
“They get billions to beat us; we get layoffs and rising rents” and “Funding ICE is a fast track to fascism.”

Organizers say the goal is to spark public debate about the allocation of federal funds for immigration enforcement and the broader economic and social impact of such policies on communities nationwide.