International

14 of the injured left by a train crash in Buenos Aires are still interned

Fourteen people remain hospitalized due to the train crash of the San Martín line that occurred the day before in Buenos Aires, whose formations are being withdrawn after the expertise.

Of the 90 people evacuated from the seven cars of the passenger train, the mayor of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri, said that 20 were yellow code and were discharged, and 30 are red code, of which 14 remain interned.

“We talk about misfortune with luck. There are no misfortunes with luck,” Macri told the media stationed at the scene of the accident, in the capital neighborhood of Palermo, regarding the fact that there were no fatalities.

“Obviously this could have been much more serious if there were passengers in the van; that helped,” but he highlighted the professionalism of the fire service and the Emergency Medical Care System that arrived after half an hour.

The accident occurred this Friday at 10:31 (13:31 GMT), when a formation with passengers collided with a locomotive and an empty van and as a result of the impact 60 people were affected with injuries of different severity.

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The incident occurred for causes that are still grounds for investigation, which is being processed in the national criminal and correctional court 11 by judge Julián Ercolini.

The formations affected by the collision are being removed this Saturday after the scientific police carried out the relevant judicial expertise.

The Secretary of Transport of Argentina, Franco Mogetta, said that “there are multiple hypotheses” about the causes of the accident and acknowledged that there were reports of “cable theft.”

The secretary of the train drivers’ union La Fraternidad, Omar Maturano, had declared that “work has been working for approximately ten days without a signal, due to the degradation that exists today on the railroad and the lack of security because the signaling cables are stolen,” and that the route of the trains is made by means of papers or flags.

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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.