International

The international far-right sings victory with Donald Trump

Leaders of international far-right formations and governments took their own this Wednesday the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the US elections and identified with their postulates.

From Argentina to Brazil, from Italy to Hungary, ultra-nationalist and populist leaders sang victory with the US Republican candidate against the Democrat Kamala Harris.

Milei asks Trump to make America great

The president of Argentina, the ultra-liberal Javier Milei, congratulated Trump for his success in the elections and added that “he can count on Argentina to carry out his task.”

In a message through his X profile and in English, Milei asked Trump to “Make America Great Again. You know that you can count on Argentina to carry out your task. Success and blessings.”

Bolsonaro euphoric

A strong ally of the American Republican is the former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who was very expressive on the network X: “Thank you, my God” and quoted a psalm from the Bible: “Crying can last one night, but joy comes in the morning.”

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In a long subsequent message, the former president emphasizes that with Trump’s victory “we are witnessing the resurgence of a true warrior. A man who, even after facing a brutal electoral process in 2020 and unjustifiable judicial persecution, has risen again, as few in history have achieved.”

Satisfaction of the European far-right

One of Trump’s main supporters in Europe is the Prime Minister of Hungary, the ultranationalist Viktor Orbán, who welcomed the electoral victory of the American Republican, with whom he says he has “great plans.”

Orbán was the only head of government of the European Union who supported Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections, and both leaders, who mutually express their admiration for each other, met for the last time on July 11.

The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, congratulated Trump on Wednesday for his victory in the presidential elections and was convinced that “now the “strategic link” between the two countries will be further strengthened”, based on “an unbreakable alliance, common values and a historical friendship.”

For his part, his vice president Matteo Salvini was euphoric about what he considered “a historic day” and summarized Trump’s ideology in: “Illegal immigration and tax cuts, defense of Christian roots and return to peace, protection of freedom of thought and not to political trials.”

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In the Netherlands, a coalition of right-wing and far-right parties governs and its prime minister, Dick Schoof, congratulated the Republican leader on Wednesday, to whom he held out his hand for “cooperation in shared interests” between both countries.

For his part, Geert Wilders, leader of the radical right-wing party PVV – the main partner of the coalition – also sent a congratulatory message to Trump: “Congratulations, America. Never stop, always keep fighting!

In Spain, the president of the far-right Vox party, Santiago Abascal, congratulated Trump on his triumph and highlighted the importance of the Hispanic vote in this “victory of the free world.”

“It’s time for patriots” and “freedom,” said the leader of the third parliamentary force in Spain.

Nationalist Modi congratulates his “friend” Trump

The Prime Minister of India, the nationalist Narendra Modi, congratulated his “friend” Donald Trump and said he hoped that India and the United States would work for “well-being and to promote world peace, stability and prosperity.”

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Modi and Trump enjoyed a good relationship during the time in which they coincided as leaders of India and the United States, respectively, during the first term of the American tycoon, between 2017 and 2021.

And outside of politics, the reaction of tycoon Elon Musk, who has expressly supported Trump in the campaign and was excited on his social network, X, drew attention.

“The future will be fantastic,” reads one of the SpaceX owner’s messages next to the image of a company Starship rocket taking off from a launch tower.

International

Dominican court postpones hearing in deadly nightclub collapse case

10 reported dead after explosion in Dominican Republic

A Dominican court on Monday postponed until March a preliminary hearing against the owners of a nightclub that collapsed last year, killing more than 200 people.

The roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed in the early hours of April 8, 2025, during a concert by popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who died along with 235 other people.

Jet Set owner and manager Antonio Espaillat and his sister Maribel, who served as the club’s administrator, were arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter but were later released on bail after posting approximately $842,500.

Both appeared at the Palace of Justice, where they were met by a small protest from relatives and friends of the victims.

“Thirty years in prison is not enough” and “President, we want JUSTICE,” read signs held by demonstrators.

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The preliminary hearing determines whether there is sufficient evidence to send the case to trial. The court decided to reschedule the hearing for March 16.

“We don’t want money and we’re not demanding anything else, only justice for those who died,” said Secundino Pérez, a 75-year-old shopkeeper who lost 12 friends in the Jet Set tragedy.

“Antonio and his family celebrated Christmas sitting at a table, celebrating their freedom,” said Edgar Gómez, who lost his daughter in the collapse.

The Dominican Republic’s Public Prosecutor’s Office maintains that the defendants “significantly altered” the structure of the nightclub. Prosecutors filed formal charges in November and requested that the case proceed to trial.

The charge of involuntary manslaughter carries a sentence of three months to two years in prison.

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“May your conscience never let you sleep. I lost my son,” a woman shouted through tears before the hearing, while others chanted, “Murderers, murderers, murderers.”

International

Venezuelan opposition leader dedicates Nobel Prize to Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that he was “eager” to welcome the opposition leader, who left Venezuela clandestinely with U.S. assistance, to receive her Nobel Prize in Oslo.

Machado dedicated her Nobel Prize to Trump, who nevertheless showed a very cautious attitude toward including her in any potential political transition in Venezuela.

The opposition leader said on Monday, after an audience with Pope Leo XIV, that “the defeat of evil is closer” in Venezuela following the U.S. military operation that overthrew and removed President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from the country.

Trump has claimed that he is now in control of the South American nation, stating that the primary objective at this stage is to stabilize the country before considering elections.

Venezuelan oil is Washington’s main objective, Trump added after Maduro’s overthrow.

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International

Police hunt gunmen after fatal shooting in Corsica

A man was shot dead on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, local media reported. The victim was identified as Alain Orsoni, former president of local football club AC Ajaccio, according to sources close to the investigation cited by French news channel BFMTV.

Orsoni, 71, was killed in the town of Vero, near Ajaccio, the island’s capital, while attending his mother’s funeral.

He was also a former member of the National Liberation Front of Corsica (FLNC), a nationalist organization that has long sought independence for the island, reports said.

BFMTV reported that the gunmen fled the scene and remain at large. Local police have opened an investigation into the shooting.