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Trump and Harris campaign in the US Midwest 4 days before the elections
The former president of the United States Donald Trump (2017-2021) and Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged their voters in two key states in the Midwest, 4 days before a tight election that will define the country’s political future for the next four years.
Both candidates had several stops in the two states, Michigan and Wisconsin, and ended the day in Milwaukee, in campaign events just a few kilometers away from each other.
In addition, they emphasized their respective proposals for the country and what differentiates them from each other.
Campaigning all over the country
Harris focused on the importance of the young vote, whom he called the “promise” of the United States and insisted on his vision of unity and collaboration with the Republicans, while Trump emphasized his “love for the country” and assured that the Democrat “hates” the nation.
“He is not a good person (…) I think he hates them,” the former president told his followers and added that he believes that the former prosecutor is “incompetent” and that she has been “the worst vice president in history.”
Harris, for his part, insisted that he believes it is necessary to work with Trump’s party: “I promise to look for common points and find common sense solutions for the challenges we face.”
Several artists participated in the Harris event, including rappers GloRila and Cardi B. The latter gave a speech in which she revealed that she made the decision to vote when the vice president replaced Joe Biden in the Democratic candidacy.
Trump appeals to Arab voters and Biden to the working class
Before visiting Milwaukee, Trump visited Dearborn (Michigan), considered the “Arab capital” of the United States, to fish votes between the Arab and Muslim community, very unhappy with the Democrats for supporting the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip.
When visiting a restaurant of Arab owners, the New York tycoon assured that if he wins the elections there will be “peace in the Middle East,” although he did not detail any plan to achieve it.
Trump was questioned by the press about the controversy unleashed on Thursday by suggesting that former Republican Congressman Liz Cheney, facing the former president, should face a firing squad.
Far from rectifying, the Republican again lashed out at Cheney, assuring that he is “a war falcon” and a “unfortunate.”
All for the middle class
“The middle class built this country and the unions built the middle class,” Biden said, repeating one of his best-known phrases and arousing the applause of those present.
Unions are a fundamental pillar in political support for Biden throughout his career, and now the president seeks to transfer that support from the working class to Harris in states with great labor electoral weight such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Michigan and Wisconsin are part of the states known as the ‘blue wall’ traditionally democratic thanks to the urban African-American vote and the white working class, until in 2016 they leaned towards former President Donald Trump.
Biden recovered them in 2020 for the Democrats, but four years later they are at risk again: the polls predict a close contest, with Harris outperforeing Trump by a margin of only 1 percentage point, according to the survey aggregator portal FiveThirtyEight.
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German Authorities Investigate More Than 100 New Cases Against Convicted Nurse
German authorities announced Monday that they are investigating more than 100 additional cases involving a nurse who was sentenced to life in prison in November for the murder of 10 patients.
The man, who was 44 at the time of his conviction, worked in palliative care at a hospital in Würselen, near Aachen. He was also found guilty of 27 attempted murders.
Aachen prosecutors are now examining 121 new cases, a spokesperson for the office said.
Prosecutors leading the investigation are preparing a new indictment that could be filed next year. Nearly 40 bodies have so far been exhumed as part of the investigation, which covers alleged incidents dating back to September 2022.
Meanwhile, prosecutors in the city of Cologne are investigating 18 additional cases. According to a spokesperson, the oldest case dates back to 2010.
Before working at the Würselen hospital, the nurse is believed to have worked at a clinic in eastern Cologne, according to local media reports.
At the time of his November conviction, the court ruled that the severity of his crimes was particularly serious, a finding that would make it difficult for him to obtain early release after 15 years in prison.
Between December 2023 and May 2024, the nurse administered overdoses of sedatives or painkillers to terminally ill patients, most of them elderly, according to the indictment in the original case.
His alleged motive was to sedate patients who required care so that he could minimize his workload during night shifts, prosecutors said.
According to the indictment, the nurse worked «without enthusiasm» and «without motivation». When faced with patients requiring extensive care, he allegedly became «irritated» and showed a lack of empathy.
The case has revived painful memories in Germany of Niels Högel, a former nurse and serial killer who was sentenced to life imprisonment in June 2019 for the murders of at least 85 patients.
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Venezuela Raises Earthquake Death Toll to 6,301
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,301, while relatives continue searching for missing people among the rubble of collapsed buildings, parliamentary leader Jorge Rodríguez said Monday.
So far, the Venezuelan government has not released an official figure for the number of people missing after the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which caused around 190 buildings to collapse, most of them in the coastal state of La Guaira, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Caracas.
The latest figure represents an increase from the 6,125 deaths reported by Venezuelan authorities on August 3.
According to statements made to local media by La Guaira Governor José Alejandro Terán, around 1,400 people were still missing just over a week ago.
Thousands of homes remain at risk
In addition to buildings that completely collapsed, authorities have classified another 9,567 structures as being at «high risk». Meanwhile, 12,411 homes remain under a «restricted» classification.
As a result, many families who lived in these properties have been relocated to temporary shelters or have sought accommodation with relatives and friends.
Nearly 24,000 people left homeless by the disaster are currently living in camps in Caracas and La Guaira, a popular tourist destination whose economy has been severely affected by the earthquakes.
The situation sparked renewed concern among Venezuelans on Monday after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, with its epicenter in Colombia, was felt across several regions of Venezuela.
The earthquake in Colombia left at least 111 people dead and dozens injured, according to preliminary figures released by authorities in that country.
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CEAPI Backs Colombia’s New Government and Calls for Greater Public-Private Cooperation
The Ibero-American Business Alliance Council (CEAPI), led by its president, Núria Vilanova, participated in the inauguration ceremony of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia’s new president. The events were held on August 7 in Cali and brought together heads of state and institutional representatives from numerous countries.
CEAPI maintains a strong relationship with Colombia as part of its mission to serve as a meeting point between Ibero-American business leaders and the region’s main institutions and governments. The organization has more than 25 members in Colombia, including Jaime Gilinski, Luis Carlos Sarmiento, Omar González and Diego Urrea. In addition, Colombia hosted the seventh CEAPI Ibero-American Congress, held in Cartagena de Indias in 2024.
During his inauguration speech, President De la Espriella identified confidence and economic stability as key pillars of his administration and emphasized the role of private enterprise in Colombia’s future.
He also reaffirmed his intention to govern for all Colombians and strengthen institutional dialogue, while referring to Spain’s democratic transition and the leadership of former Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez.
Vilanova said she has seen this commitment firsthand during meetings with members of the new government, who have expressed their willingness to work closely with business leaders and the private sector to promote economic growth.
According to CEAPI, the government is considering measures aimed at strengthening legal certainty and business confidence, encouraging investment and promoting formal employment.
For Vilanova, Colombia’s new political and economic stage represents an opportunity to demonstrate that «when the public and private sectors are aligned, they can achieve more».
«Colombia has everything it needs to make it happen. And Ibero-American business leaders are ready to support it», she said, adding that CEAPI is already working with the government to organize a future investment delegation to the country.
The organization said the planned visit would seek to strengthen business ties and identify new investment opportunities in Colombia, reinforcing the role of the private sector in the country’s economic development.
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