International

Harris’ campaign augurs “adjusted” elections and calls for calm in the face of vote counting

The campaign of the vice president of the United States Kamala Harris augured “incredibly tight” elections and called for calm in the face of the vote count, which she hopes will delay the final results of the elections for several days.

In a call with journalists, Jen O’Malley Dilon, Harris’ campaign director, indicated that the Democratic team expects to see the “almost complete” results of the count in only a few states on the same election night. Among them, several hinged states: Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan.

On the other hand, the Democratic campaign expects the results of Pennsylvania, Winsconsin and Arizona and Nevada to be delayed until after Wednesday.

“We believe that this race is going to be incredibly close, so we may not know the final results of this election for several days,” O’Malley stressed, adding that “we are focused on maintaining calm and confidence during this period.”

“We will not allow Trump to denigrate the elections,” Harris’ team

Harris’ campaign also indicated that it expects former President Donald Trump to take advantage of that period of uncertainty to denounce alleged electoral fraud, disseminate misinformation and “proclaim a premature victory.”

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“These actions will fail because it will be the voters and not Trump who will elect their next president,” said Dana Remus, counselor and lawyer for the Harris team.

The advisors expressed confidence in the US electoral system, assuring that these elections will be “the safest in the country’s history.

However, they indicated that hundreds of lawyers have already deployed throughout the country to face possible lawsuits by the Republican team that call into question the count or results of the different regions of the country.

“It will not be a quick process but the facts are on our side (…) and we will not allow Trump to denigrate the elections or institutionality with his constant attempts to create chaos and doubt,” Remus said.

Trump’s background

After the 2020 elections, in which the Republican lost to current President Joe Biden, Trump’s lawyers filed dozens of lawsuits in courts across the country alleging “electoral fraud.”

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Most of those appeals were dismissed by judges at the federal and state levels. In turn, both experts and different studies have shown that instances of electoral fraud in the United States are extremely scarce.

During this electoral cycle, both Trump and important Republican figures have already promoted the false narrative that “millions” of migrants who do not have American nationality will vote in these elections to favor the Democrats.

In turn, both the Republican Party and politicians within the party have already filed several lawsuits in states such as Pennsylvania, Virginia and Texas to “purify” voter lists prior to the elections.

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.