International
The death toll in an insurgent attack on a military base in Pakistan rise to 13
The death toll in an attack this Saturday against a military base in northern Pakistan increased to thirteen, including seven members of the security forces and six insurgents, the Asian country’s Army reported.
“A group of six terrorists attacked a security forces post in the Mir Ali area, in the district of North Waziristan. His troops failed in the initial attempt at intrusion, so the terrorists rammed a truck loaded with explosives against the post followed by multiple suicide attacks,” said the communication services of the Pakistani Army, the ISPR.
The source said in a statement that seven soldiers, including two officers, died in an attack that also led to the partial destruction of the military base.
The Pakistani Army claimed that the six attacking insurgents were killed in the confrontation with the security forces.
“During the clean-ups operation, our troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Kashif, managed to confront and send the six terrorists to hell,” the ISPR said.
An officer from the Mir Ali Police Station, Hayat Khan, told EFE that the attack began around 6:10 local time (1:10 GMT), in this district located in the northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Despite the fact that the Pakistani authorities claimed to have killed all the insurgents, the Army’s communication office pointed out that the security forces are carrying out a search “to eliminate any other terrorist present in the area.”
For now, no insurgent group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The eastern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where today’s attack took place, and southern Balochistan have been especially affected by the increase in insurgent attacks in Pakistan.
Ten police officers were killed and six others were injured on February 5 in an attack on the police station in the Dera Ismail Khan district, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In that same province, 23 soldiers were killed and more than 30 were injured last December when six insurgents tried unsuccessfully to access a military base, and later a vehicle loaded with explosives crashed into it that caused the collapse of the building.
The rise in violence in the Asian country coincided with the coming to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan in August 2021, which according to the Pakistani Government reactivated the attacks of its Pakistani ideological brothers, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The government of the Asian country accuses the TTP of using Afghan soil to carry out attacks, an extreme that Kabul has repeatedly denied.
International
20th Festival Salvadoreñísimo brings together thousands of salvadorans in Houston
Parades, baton twirlers, and a mix of Salvadoran and international music set the tone for the 20th edition of the Festival Salvadoreñísimo, held in Houston, Texas, with Tony Villatoro once again leading the organization.
This year, the highly anticipated event moved to a new venue: The Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, within the “space city.” Despite the scorching sun of the open-air setting, spirits remained high, and a brief drizzle later brought relief and renewed energy to the celebration.
More than 5,000 Salvadorans gathered at the park, joining with Guatemalans, Hondurans, and even Mexicans to commemorate 204 years of independence for El Salvador and Central America. The festival was marked by a family-friendly atmosphere, where traditional foods such as pupusas, panes con gallina, pastelitos, and horchata could not be missed.
“Twenty years with this festival, and I am very grateful to the Salvadoran community that always shows up. Thanks to them, the sponsors, and to Diario El Salvador for supporting us since the beginning,” said Tony Villatoro, as more compatriots continued arriving to the celebration.
“I am satisfied. I didn’t expect this level of attendance, especially since we were trying a new outdoor venue with some challenges, but we made it through successfully,” Villatoro added.
The Festival Salvadoreñísimo, now a two-decade-long tradition, once again took place as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when independence festivities run from mid-September through October.
International
El Salvador unveils 2025-2029 National Reintegration Plan for returned migrants
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the National Reintegration Plan for Returned Salvadorans 2025-2029, a strategy designed to create greater opportunities, ensure access to quality services, and provide a favorable environment for Salvadorans returning to their home country to rebuild their lives.
The initiative is supported by the United Nations Network on Migration, coordinated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), financed by the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), and backed by the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Migration Unit.
During the presentation, Vice Minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility Cindy Mariella Portal emphasized that migrants often face multiple challenges upon returning to their communities.
“That is why we are implementing actions that generate real and sustainable opportunities for these individuals,” she stated.
International
Authorities capture CJNG financial chief in international airport operation
A man identified as the main financial operator of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was arrested Thursday at Mexico City’s international airport, authorities reported.
The individual, named by Mexican media as Óscar Antonio Álvarez, was apprehended during an operation involving the army, navy, National Guard, police, and the attorney general’s office, according to a joint statement.
Álvarez is considered the primary financial operator of a criminal group originating in Jalisco, and the capture took place at Benito Juárez Airport as he arrived on a flight from Barcelona, Spain.
Authorities stated that Álvarez faces charges of organized crime and money laundering, specifically for receiving and transferring illicit funds. His work with the CJNG reportedly included purchasing properties and managing businesses in the tequila and livestock sectors.
According to El Universal, Álvarez was directly under the command of Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho”, the cartel’s top leader, for whom the U.S. offers a $15 million reward.
The CJNG, which operates throughout Mexico and in various parts of the world, was designated earlier this year as a “foreign terrorist organization” by the U.S. government.
Álvarez was handed over to the federal public prosecutor to determine his legal situation, the report added.
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