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Sheinbaum pays tribute to cadets who died in a ship accident in the United States
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, led this Sunday the commemoration of the 83rd anniversary of the Mexican Navy, where she paid tribute to the cadets who lost their lives on the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship after the collision against the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York, United States on May 17.
“We want to make this extensive tribute to all the fallen sailors (…) In particular, to the cadets América Yamilet Sánchez and Adam Jair Marcos, young members of the crew of the flagship of our country’s nautical diplomacy, the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who died in the unfortunate accident of last May 17,” said the Mexican ruler during her speech in Acapulco, in the southern state of Guerrero.
Cadets Yamileth, 21 years old and originally from Xalapa, Veracruz, and Marcos, originally from Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, were identified as the fatal victims of this accident of the flagship of the Mexican Navy, which was carrying 277 crew members.
In parallel to this tribute, Sheinbaum highlighted that this Sunday the unprecedented and historic judicial election is being held, which, he defended, is a step towards freedom and democracy.
“Anyone who says that there is authoritarianism in Mexico is lying, Mexico is a country that is increasingly free, just and democratic by the will of its people,” he said during his speech.
After having cast her vote this morning in the historic center of Mexico City, the president pointed out that with the election of the people in these judicial elections “the true rule of law will come true, where no one, not even the most powerful will be above the law.”
“In Mexico we all have the same rights and we all elect the three powers. Every vote counts the same, true democracy, changed public life, before a few decided, today the people decide,” he said about this electoral process that will end until 6:00 pm (00:00 GMT on Monday) and in which almost 100 million Mexicans are summoned.
In addition to the citizen contingent that marched this Sunday in opposition to the judicial election in the Mexican capital, various academic sectors, international organizations and judicial associations have questioned these elections due to the lack of information and the risk of the infiltration of organized crime in the Judiciary.
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Trump floats Vance-Rubio potential Republican ticket for 2028 election
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubiocould potentially form a Republican presidential ticket for the 2028 elections.
Speaking during a dinner with law enforcement officials as part of National Police Week, Trump publicly praised both officials and said they could make “an ideal team” for the next presidential race.
“Who likes JD Vance? Who likes Marco Rubio?” Trump asked attendees before adding that the pair “sound like a good combination.”
The president highlighted his vice president’s performance in office, stating that their current partnership has been highly effective. “JD is perfect, that has been a perfect formula,” Trump told reporters later.
He further suggested that a Vance-Rubio pairing could represent a strong presidential and vice-presidential ticket, although he stopped short of offering any formal endorsement.
“I think it sounds like a presidential candidate and a vice-presidential candidate,” he said, while clarifying that his remarks should not be interpreted as an official backing of any future campaign.
So far, neither Vance nor Rubio has publicly confirmed any intention to run in the 2028 presidential election.
Rubio previously sought the Republican nomination in 2016 but withdrew after losing the primary race to Trump. Later, in a December 2025 interview with Vanity Fair, he said he would be among the first to support Vance if he decided to run for the White House.
Vance, meanwhile, has recently dismissed speculation of any political rivalry with Rubio amid growing discussion about potential future GOP leadership.
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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating Victory Day Truce
Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating a Victory Day truce that was reportedly agreed with mediation from the United States, claiming that Ukrainian forces carried out attacks on Russian territory as well as on the annexed Crimean peninsula.
Despite the declared ceasefire, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military positions using attack drones and artillery.
According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces made twelve attempts to advance toward Russian-held positions across several sectors of the front line.
It also alleged that Ukrainian strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in Crimea, several border regions, the Caucasus, and other areas including Moscow and Perm in the Ural region.
The Defense Ministry estimated around 8,900 violations of the ceasefire in total, including more than 7,000 drone attacks and over 1,000 strikes involving tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launch systems, and mortars since the truce came into effect at midnight.
Russia said its forces responded “symmetrically” to what it described as violations by Ukrainian troops.
Earlier, the Kremlin denied claims that Ukraine attempted to sabotage a military parade in Red Square marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
“No attempts were made. Everything went well,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told local media.
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Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressing, Signals Possible Deal on Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington is holding “very good” talks with Iran and stated that there is a strong possibility of reaching an agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“We’ve had very good conversations over the last 44 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll reach an agreement,” Trump said during an event held in the Oval Office at the White House.
The president’s remarks came just hours after he announced a temporary suspension of the military operation aimed at escorting vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to Iran’s blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump explained that the pause in operations is intended to facilitate diplomatic negotiations between both sides and prevent further military escalation in the region.
“We’re in good shape, and right now things are going well. Now we have to achieve what we need to achieve. If we don’t, we’ll have to go much further,” the Republican president warned.
In a post published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that if Iran accepts Washington’s proposed conditions, military operations and the naval blockade affecting the Islamic republic would come to an end.
However, he also issued a new warning to the Iranian government, stating that the United States would respond with attacks “of greater intensity” if Tehran rejects the agreement promoted by the White House.
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