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MAGA Movement accompanies Donald Trump to vote in Palm Beach
Dozens of supporters of former president (2017-2021) and Republican candidate Donald Trump met this Tuesday at the voting center of the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, in Palm Beach (Florida, USA), to support him and accompany him to vote in the place.
“I am here because I am a faithful follower of Donald Trump, he is a leader who can say no more, because we need a leader for the economy and people,” Juan David Rubio, a Colombian-American resident in the area, who spent hours waiting for the arrival of the former president, told EFE.
Rubio is one of the hundreds of followers of the White House aspirant who is part of the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, which in Spanish means ‘Let’s Make the United States Great Again’, and who were encouraged to accompany Trump at the time of casting his vote for the Presidency.
Dressed in a black T-shirt on which Trump’s photo is printed on the words “Never Surrender”, Rubio repeated the rhetoric of Trump’s campaign about how the Democrats have destroyed the country, without giving further details.
The support of the MAGA movement to Trump
For her part, the Cuban Xiomara Claudio, who had a cap and posters in support of the Republican, explained that she was there “to support our President Trump because he is the only one who will protect this country. Not Kamala Harris (in reference to the vice president and Democratic candidate).”
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giulliani also arrived at the place, assuring the press that if the Republican loses the elections it is “because the Democratic Party is the most corrupt in the history of the United States.”
Trump’s supporters of the MAGA movement spent hours standing, enduring the sun and intermittent rain, hoping to see their candidate.
In the early hours of the morning, the line in front of the polling center was extended for several blocks, with people waiting to cast their vote, in what is considered a crucial day.
The only political activists not related to the Trump movement were some women who promoted the right to abortion in Florida, a point that will be decided in a referendum included in the ballot, in which seats for the Senate, members of the House of Representatives, school district leaders and judges are also chosen.
Trump is “very confident” in victory
Numerous media, including EFE, installed their equipment in the community center with a playground, soccer fields and classrooms for neighbors, a gym and a cafeteria.
The former president arrived at the place with his wife, Melania Trump, and cast the vote shortly after 11:40 local time (16:40 GMT)
“We are doing very well in Georgia (‘hinge’ state) and everywhere,” Trump told the media at the voting center of this city where his luxurious Mar-a-Lago complex is located.
Trump said that he is “very confident” in the victory, which, according to him, will not even be by a very narrow margin, to ensure that this has been “the best” of the three electoral campaigns he has starred in.
However, he complained about the probable delay in calculating the election results.
However, Trump did not go out to greet his supporters. Once it was known that he would not do it, the members of the MAGA movement left the place and its surroundings, although they promised to meet around the Palm Beach County Convention Center, where the campaign will see the vote count and followers of the tycoon have already begun to arrive.
Strict security measures
The streets adjacent to the voting center and the convention center were closed from the day before, as well as those surrounding the former president’s house, in a measure that had already been implemented following previous incidents such as the arrest of a man with a gun near the golf course last July.
The city has been heavily guarded. “We have no reason to think that something could happen, but the community must know that we are always attentive in case anything happens, and we are ready to act, if necessary,” the local police spokesman, Captain Will Rothrock, told the press when talking about the operation.
He added that the Palm Beach County Police Department closely monitors security during the election process, in coordination with other state and federal security agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service.
International
Mbappé Ties Klose on All-Time World Cup Scoring List After Brace Against Iraq
Kylian Mbappé moved another step closer to World Cup history on Monday, scoring twice against Iraq to reach 16 career goals in the tournament and draw level with German legend Miroslav Klose on the all-time scoring chart.
The French forward found the net in the 14th and 54th minutes of France’s Group I clash in Philadelphia, registering his second consecutive brace of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mbappé’s achievement came on the same day that Argentina captain Lionel Messi set a new all-time World Cup scoring record. The Argentine star scored twice against Austria to raise his career total to 18 goals, surpassing the previous mark of 16 held by Klose.
Klose established his record on July 8, 2014, during Germany’s historic 7-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup semifinals in Belo Horizonte.
Before facing Iraq, Mbappé was tied with German striker Gerd Müller on 14 World Cup goals. His first goal of the match lifted him to 15, drawing level with Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazário.
The second strike moved the Real Madrid forward to 16 goals, allowing him to surpass Ronaldo, match Klose’s tally, and position himself just two goals behind Messi in the race for World Cup immortality.
The match also marked a personal milestone for Mbappé, as he made his 100th appearance for the French national team.
At 27 years old, the French superstar remains firmly in pursuit of Messi’s newly established record and continues to strengthen his legacy as one of the most prolific scorers in World Cup history.
International
UNHCR Urges U.S. Deportation Agreements to Uphold Asylum Rights and International Law
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Monday called on the United States to ensure that its migrant deportation and transfer agreements fully comply with asylum rights and international refugee protection standards.
UNHCR chief Barham Salih stated that any transfer mechanism must guarantee access to asylum procedures and respect the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits returning individuals to places where they may face persecution, violence, or other serious harm.
“Transfer agreements must ensure access to asylum, respect due process guarantees, and uphold the principle of non-refoulement, meaning that no person in need of international protection should be returned to any place where they risk suffering harm,” Salih said during a virtual press conference.
The UN official added that transfers can only be considered lawful if they include strong safeguards and comply with the principles of responsibility-sharing and non-refoulement.
Salih noted that UNHCR was not involved in negotiating the agreements signed between the United States and several African nations. However, he emphasized that the agency remains willing to cooperate in ensuring that any measures affecting refugees and asylum seekers comply with international law.
The resumption of deportation flights to third countries became possible after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2025 that the administration of President Donald Trump could continue carrying out such removals, a key component of its immigration policy.
Human rights organizations have criticized the practice. Both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have argued that many deportees lack adequate legal assistance and, in some cases, are held in maximum-security detention facilities without formal charges.
The organizations have also urged African governments to reject migration agreements with the United States, warning that such arrangements could expose deportees to arbitrary detention, mistreatment, and possible forced returns to countries where they may face persecution or torture.
Since returning to the White House in January 2025, President Trump has promoted an accelerated deportation policy and signed agreements with countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea.
International
FBI Says It Disrupted Alleged Plot Targeting White House During UFC Event
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Tuesday that it had disrupted an alleged plot to attack the White House during a major Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event held in Washington over the weekend.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the threat was identified on June 10 through a joint investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to Patel, swift action by authorities led to the arrest of several suspects before the alleged plan could be carried out.
“On June 10, the FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat targeting UFC America 250 in Washington. Thanks to the rapid response of the FBI and our partners, multiple individuals are now in custody, and the alleged attack plans were stopped before they could be executed,” Patel said.
He emphasized that the operation demonstrated the ability of security agencies to detect and prevent potential threats at large public gatherings. Patel added that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional details will be released as court proceedings move forward.
According to reports from U.S. media outlets, five individuals have been arrested so far. The suspects were identified as Tycen Proper of Ohio, Daniel Eskridge of Missouri, Abraham Hermosillo Álvarez of Nebraska, and Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas, both from California. Authorities are also investigating the possible involvement of 18 additional individuals.
Investigators allege that the plot involved the use of drones equipped with explosives to target buildings near the sporting event. The plan reportedly sought to trigger a mass evacuation and direct attendees toward areas where snipers were allegedly positioned. Authorities further claim that a second phase of the operation included an attempted assault on the White House.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that it worked closely with the FBI throughout the operation. Secret Service Director Sean Curran stated that security teams conducted extensive efforts to identify those involved and eliminate any threat to attendees and protected facilities.
The investigation reportedly uncovered communications conducted through the messaging application Signal, where several suspects allegedly discussed details related to the planned attack. A forensic analysis of one of the seized mobile phones revealed at least 23 users participating in conversations connected to the alleged planning activities.
Court documents also indicate that some of the suspects allegedly intended to target U.S. political figures. Among the reported targets were members of Congress who had received contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Investigators further stated that one of the primary suspects had posted antisemitic messages and expressions of support for Adolf Hitler on social media, evidence that is now part of the ongoing judicial investigation.
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