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“Never again the illegal assault on an embassy,” Mexico asks before the OAS General Assembly
The Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico, Joel Antonio Hernández, asked on Thursday for “strict observance of the inter-American legal framework” and avoiding “the use of force at all costs,” alluding to the assault on his country’s embassy in Ecuador that led to the breakdown of relations between the two nations.
“Never again an illegal assault on an embassy, no more attacks on diplomatic envoys, never again the theft of a protected person, never again violence as a solution to anything,” Hernández said in his speech at the first session of the 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), which is held in the Paraguayan city of Luque.
Hernández, who heads the Mexican representation before the continental conclave, defended that “all integration is based on budgets and principles that are unbreakable or should be,” such as trust, compliance with the committed word and strict observance of the inter-American legal framework.
In addition, he pointed out because it is an “imperative” the peaceful solution of the controversies that may arise between States and the obligation to “avoid at all costs the use of force in a way incompatible with the principles of the United Nations” and the OAS.
“If in the 21st century there are States in this region that are not absolutely convinced and violate these minimum understandings, we must not only denounce and condemn their actions but also demand responsibility from them,” he added.
Last April, the president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, ordered the assault on the Mexican Embassy in Quito to arrest Jorge Glas, former vice president of Rafael Correa (2007-2017), because the Mexican Government had given him asylum hours earlier.
The fact caused a break in diplomatic ties between the two countries.
On the other hand, the diplomat stressed that the Mexican Leticia Bonifaz aspires to be appointed in this General Assembly judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (CorteIDH), as the “only female candidate” in that election.
Likewise, he stressed the role of the OAS mission in last June’s elections in his country and the resolution adopted in the inter-American meeting in favor of Haiti.
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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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