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Maduro to gain expanded defense powers in case of U.S. attack, government confirms

Venezuela is preparing a decree to declare a state of emergency, granting special powers to President Nicolás Maduro in the event of a U.S. attack on the oil-producing country, following the mobilization of American troops in the Caribbean, the government reported on Monday.
Washington deployed eight warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as part of a plan to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean, claiming to have destroyed at least three vessels allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, resulting in 14 deaths.
“Today we have begun the consultation process for the constitutional decree of a state of emergency to declare a state of external commotion (…) and protect our people,” Maduro said during his television program. The consultations are meant to evaluate “the scope” of this decree in case Venezuela is “attacked by the U.S. empire,” he added, presenting the decree as a proposal last week.
Earlier, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez showed a copy of the decree, which government sources told AFP has not yet been signed by the president.
Rodríguez said that with this decree, Maduro would be able to “act in matters of defense and security” if the United States “dares to attack our homeland.”
“There is a united Venezuela in the defense of our country, prepared to defend Venezuela,” Rodríguez emphasized during an event attended by the diplomatic corps in Caracas. “We will never surrender our homeland.”
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Trump pledges to restore ‘Warrior Spirit’ of U.S. military in rare meeting with Top Officers

President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to “revive the warrior spirit” of the U.S. armed forces that “won and built this nation,” during a speech before top military leaders outside Washington, D.C.
“Together, in the coming years, we will transform our armed forces into something stronger, tougher, and faster,” Trump told U.S. generals and admirals gathered at an unusual meeting in Quantico, Virginia.
Earlier, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said at the same meeting that the U.S. military must be reformed to end “decades of decline,” which he attributed to diversity policies.
In this rare gathering of senior commanders summoned from bases around the world, Hegseth declared the end of “ideological trash,” citing concerns about climate change, harassment, “toxic” leaders, and promotions based on race or gender as examples.
“We will end the war on warriors,” emphasized Hegseth, using the new terminology adopted by the Trump administration.
According to Hegseth, this new “warrior mindset” means the military will return to recruitment and training standards based on physical endurance.
“I want to be very clear: this is not about preventing women from serving,” he insisted. “Our female officers are the best in the world, but when it comes to jobs requiring physical power for combat, standards must be neutral and high,” he explained.
“If women can achieve it, excellent. If not, that’s just how it is,” he added.
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Renowned mexican stylist Miguel de la Mora fatally shot in Polanco

Miguel de la Mora, originally from Jalisco and with over a decade in the beauty industry, was the owner of the exclusive Micky’s Hair Salón Masaryk in Mexico City. He offered everything from trendy haircuts to extension packages exceeding 100,000 pesos, making him one of the most sought-after stylists in the country.
His talent brought him to work with celebrities such as Ángela Aguilar, Kenia Os, Christian Nodal, and Natasha Dupeyrón, establishing him as a glamour reference for artists and beauty queens alike.
On September 29, as he left his salon in Polanco, he was attacked by armed individuals and killed on the spot. Authorities are investigating the case as a direct homicide rather than an attempted robbery.
The news has shocked clients, colleagues, and followers, who today remember him as an icon in the fashion and beauty industry.
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UN Security Council expands Haiti mission into major anti-gang force

The United Nations Security Council approved on Tuesday a resolution that transforms the Multinational Security Mission (MSM) in Haiti into a stronger force to combat gangs, aiming to curb violence in the impoverished nation.
The MSM, led by Kenya, was established in 2023 to support police operations against gangs that control nearly all of the capital, Port-au-Prince. In early 2024, these gangs forced the resignation of then–Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
With limited funding, insufficient equipment, and only about 1,000 officers deployed out of the 2,500 initially expected, the MSM has achieved minimal results in Haiti.
The resolution, introduced by the United States and Panama, received 12 votes in favor and three abstentions. It envisions transforming the Mission into a “new anti-gang force” with up to 5,500 personnel—five times the size of the original MSM.
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