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Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández insists on the political ties of the attack against her

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández (2007-2015) insisted this Wednesday on the alleged political links in the attempted murder of her person on September 1, 2022 and the lack of investigation into the possible intellectual authors.

Fernández appeared this Wednesday as a witness at the Federal Criminal Oral Court No. 6 of Argentina, of the Comodoro Py Building in Buenos Aires, in the trial for the attack perpetrated when she was vice president (2019-2023).

The former president mentioned the deputy of the Republican Proposal party (PRO, center-right), founded by former President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019), Gerardo Milman and his connection with the far-right group Federal Revolution, which made several demonstrations of hatred against him.

“Peputy Gerardo Milman presents a project criticizing vice-presidential custody. ‘It’s not something that someone tries to kill her,’ said the document that he later removed, then we find out that this person is heard saying that ‘when they kill her, I’m going to be on the coast,’” Fernández said.

The latter would have been said by Milman during an informal conversation in a cafeteria, which was heard and denounced by an advisor to the Peronist Frente de Todos.

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The former president insisted, again, on the lack of investigation regarding alleged “instigators” and “financiers” of the attack on her person, which, according to her, would be protected by the Federal Justice.

“It would be very naive of me (to say) that the people sitting in front of me are the ones who devised this,” Fernández said in a room full of Kirchnerist leaders and militants who went to support him.

The former president referred to the three accused: Fernando Sabag Montiel, who admitted in June to having tried to shoot the former president for “corrupt”; Brenda Uliarte, Montiel’s girlfriend and accused as co-author, and Nicolás Carrizo, accused as a secondary participant in the failed assassination attempt.

Fernández’s testimony was the only one of this day, after almost two months of the start of the trial, on June 26, and after the statements of the three accused of the fact, who were present during the hearing.

“I believe that the Judiciary protected and continues to protect the ideologues and financiers. This is a debt that should be settled with democracy and the people,” he concluded at the closing of his testimony, a few minutes before 11:00 a.m. (14:00 GMT).

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The vice president withdrew from the room again with applause and shouts of support, like those she received when she entered, while the trial will resume next Wednesday.

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New York Announces First 2,000 Seats in Universal 2-K Program

The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took another step today in their universal early education agenda by announcing the communities that will have access to the first 2,000 seats in the new 2-K program this fall — an initiative backed by a $73 million investment.

The funding is part of the $1.2 billion package previously unveiled by Hochul to strengthen child care and early childhood education across the city, one of the key campaign promises of the now Social Democratic mayor.

At the time of the announcement, the governor also outlined additional funds to reinforce the existing 3-K early education infrastructure, a program launched under former Mayor Bill de Blasio (2014–2021).

When the 2-K initiative was introduced in January, Mayor Mamdani explained that its first phase would offer 2,000 seats, with the goal of eventually expanding into a universal program — a commitment supported by the governor.

State investment in child care and preschool services is expected to increase to $4.5 billion by fiscal year 2027.

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Among the first communities set to benefit from the 2,000 seats are Upper Manhattan and Inwood — areas with large Dominican populations — as well as Fordham and Kingsbridge in the Bronx, a borough with a Latino majority.

In East Brooklyn, Canarsie, Brownsville, and Ocean Hill will also be included. Meanwhile, Ozone Park and the Rockaways are among the neighborhoods that will see the rollout of the 2-K program.

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Warner Bros. Developing First ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie With ‘Andor’ Writer

Warner Bros. is developing the first feature film based on the hit saga Game of Thrones, with Beau Willimon — screenwriter of Andor — attached to direct, according to a report published Tuesday by Page Six.

The project, currently in early development, will focus on the conquest of King Aegon I Targaryen. A separate television adaptation centered on the same historical storyline within the franchise is also in early stages at HBO.

However, the outlet noted that it remains unclear whether the film will move forward following the recent acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.

If the merger is finalized, the movie could potentially be shelved, although that scenario appears unlikely given that the Game of Thrones franchise remains one of HBO’s most valuable and beloved properties.

After six seasons adapting the work of George R. R. Martin, the platform expanded the universe with House of the Dragon, a prequel series set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones that explores the history of House Targaryen.

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Spain’s Prime Minister to Address Nation Amid Trump’s Trade Threats

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, will deliver an institutional address this Wednesday at the Moncloa Palace regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East and recent threats directed at Spain by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Spanish government announced that Sánchez will make a statement at 9:00 a.m. local time to outline his position on the latest developments following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Sánchez is expected to reiterate Spain’s reasons for opposing the use of U.S. military bases on Spanish soil in the operation—an action he has already described as being outside international law—while also expressing criticism of the Iranian regime.

Government sources indicated that the address had been planned prior to Trump’s remarks criticizing Spain’s stance. However, following those comments, Sánchez is now also expected to respond directly to the U.S. president’s statements.

Trump has threatened to “cut all trade with Spain” and said he wants “nothing to do” with the country after Madrid refused to authorize the use of the Morón and Rota military bases in southern Spain for operations against Tehran.

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The U.S. president also labeled Spain “a terrible NATO partner” and warned that “no one” would tell him he could not use the facilities.

In response, the Spanish government stated that Spain fulfills its commitments to NATO and European defense. It also warned Trump that any review of bilateral trade relations must respect international law and the agreements in place between the European Union and the United States.