International
President of Bolivia affirms that a new world order is under construction
September 20 |
The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, said Tuesday that a new world order is being built in which the United Nations (UN) has a fundamental role, during the 78th session of the General Assembly of the multilateral organization.
“The pending challenges are still numerous and enormous, but today we are at the dawn of a new international configuration. We are convinced that we are witnessing the construction of a new World Order, a situation in which the United Nations Assembly, following the principles for which it was created, must play a leading role”.
“We must put an end, once and for all, to the arms race and prioritize sincere dialogue and the diplomacy of the peoples,” said Arce, while stressing that “it is urgent that our nations unite in a collective effort, with diverse voices.”
Similarly, the Bolivian president warned about the increase in military spending in the world, which “has reached historic figures”. Until April 2023, the world invested more than 2.24 trillion dollars in weapons and the war industry.
Another of the challenges presented by the Bolivian head of state stressed the need to change the unjust international order that burdens our peoples, and to sit down to debate within the framework of the United Nations, to build a new pact for the future.
“We are obliged to address the needs of present and future generations in an equitable manner. We cannot allow a child to starve to death today to ensure a snack for another child not yet born. Eliminating poverty and inequality today will prevent unimaginable economic and ecological distribution conflicts in the future,” said Arce.
On the other hand, the president reiterated that “it is necessary and urgent to change the capitalist system in times of neoliberalism, which multiplies and reproduces the forms of domination, exploitation and exclusion of the great majorities”.
The climate crisis requires concrete actions and renewed commitments, said Luis Arce before the UN, who also referred to Bolivia’s vision, where the sustainability of development has strong roots “in our vision of Living Well and harmony with nature”.
Characterizing the international scenario as complex, the Bolivian dignitary said at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit that his country reaffirms its commitment to achieve them, although he insisted that to do so, they need an unprecedented collective action of historic proportions.
“Discarding capitalism and promoting policies that are more humane and compatible with Mother Earth are other structural actions. To achieve the objectives we must deploy strategic investments from each country,” he added.
International
Man arrested after deliberately driving into seven children in Osaka
Japanese police arrested a man on Thursday after he rammed his car into a group of seven schoolchildren in an apparent deliberate attack in the city of Osaka.
The children, who were on their way home from school, sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. All seven remained conscious, according to local authorities.
An Osaka police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the suspect is a 28-year-old man from Tokyo. The officer shared statements the man made after his arrest: “I was fed up with everything, so I decided to kill people by driving into several elementary school children,” the suspect reportedly said.
The man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The injured children, aged between seven and eight, included a seven-year-old girl who suffered a fractured jaw. The six other children—all boys—suffered minor injuries such as bruises and scratches and were undergoing medical evaluation.
Witnesses described the car as “zigzagging” before hitting the children. One witness told Nippon TV that a girl was “covered in blood” and the others appeared to have scratches.
Another witness said the driver, who was wearing a face mask, looked to be in shock when school staff pulled him from the vehicle.
Violent crimes are rare in Japan, though serious incidents do occur from time to time. In 2008, Tomohiro Kato drove a two-ton truck into pedestrians in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, then fatally stabbed several victims. Seven people were killed in that attack.
Internacionales
Clashes erupt during may day protests across France amid calls for better wages
May Day protests in France were marked by a heavy police presence and clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement in several cities.
In Paris, Lyon, and Nantes, thousands took to the streets to demand better wages, fairer working conditions, and to voice their dissatisfaction with President Emmanuel Macron’s government.
While the majority of the demonstrations remained peaceful, isolated confrontations broke out in some areas. Protesters threw objects at the police, prompting the use of tear gas and resulting in several arrests.
Videos showing police crackdowns circulated widely on social media, drawing criticism from labor unions and human rights advocates, who denounced the authorities’ response to the protests.
International
Kristi Noem credits Trump for mass migrant deportations by mexican president
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem claimed that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has deported “more than half a million” migrants due to pressure from former President Donald Trump.
During a cabinet meeting highlighting the “achievements” of Trump’s administration in its first 100 days, Noem asserted that under the Republican leader’s influence, “Mexico has finally come to the table” to negotiate on migration and fentanyl trafficking.
“The president of Mexico told me she has returned just over half a million people before they reached our border,” Noem stated, criticizing media reports that suggest the Biden administration deported more migrants than Trump’s.
“I wish those deportations were counted,” Noem added, “because those people never made it to our border—she sent them back because you made her.” She went on to thank Trump: “They never made it here because they got the message—because you were so aggressive.”
Noem has made controversial claims about Sheinbaum in the past, prompting the Mexican leader to refute them.
On April 1, Sheinbaum responded to one such statement by declaring, “The president answers to only one authority, and that is the people of Mexico,” after Noem said on Fox News that she gave Sheinbaum “a list of things Trump would like to see” and that Mexico’s actions would determine whether Trump granted tariff relief.
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