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Panama alerts the UN due to Washington’s threat over the canal

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The Panamanian government expressed this Tuesday to the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, its concern about the statement by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, that he will seek to regain control of the Panama Canal. In a letter, distributed to the press byr the Panamanian Foreign Ministry, Panama’s permanent mission to the UN tells Guterres that Trump’s statements on Monday in his inauguration speech “are worrying.” “We request your good offices to transmit this communication to the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council,” of which Panama has been a part since January 1, stressed the letter, which summarizes Trump’s statements and the Panamanian government’s response. Trump reiterated in his speech on Monday what he had already said in recent weeks, that his government is going to “recover” the Panama Canal, under Panamanian sovereignty for 25 years, due to the alleged presence of China in the interoceanic waterway. “China operates the Panama Canal, and we didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama. And we are going to get it back,” Trump said. “The canal is and will continue to be Panama’s” The Panamanian president, José Raúl Mulino, responded that “the canal is and will continue to belong to Panama.” The Panama Canal, built by the United States and inaugurated in 1914, has this North American country and China as its two largest users. The United States handed it over to Panama in December 1999 in compliance with the treaties signed in 1977 by then-President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian General Omar Torrijos. Keep reading: . Trump expresses disdain for Latin American countries: “We don’t need them”. How much control of the Panama Canal does China really have?. Donald Trump promises to recover the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico

They ask for calm before Trump’s order that denies birthright citizenship

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Migrant leaders asked undocumented parents to remain calm in the face of President Trump’s executive order ending the right to birthright citizenship in the United States. “It is pure political rhetoric to satisfy those who supported him becoming president,” said immigration lawyer Alex Gálvez. In one of his first acts in office, Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and those who entered on temporary visas, either tourist or student visas. This is a right that is granted automatically to those born in the country. California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order. “Attempting to rescind birthright citizenship is blatantly unconstitutional and downright un-American,” said Prosecutor Bonta. “California condemns the President’s attempts to erase history and ignore 125 years of Supreme Court precedent.” Therefore, he noted that they are asking a court to immediately block this order from taking effect and ensure that the rights of children born in the United States affected by this order remain in effect while the litigation takes place. “The President has exceeded his authority with this order and we will hold him accountable.” Bonta joins 18 state attorneys general and pro-immigrant organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) that have sued Trump to prevent his executive order eliminating the right to birthright citizenship from taking effect. Under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, all children born on American soil are automatically guaranteed citizenship and the rights and privileges that come with it. Parental fear Attorney Gálvez said that the lawsuits against him will freeze Trump’s order, and therefore, undocumented parents who are expecting their babies should not feel any fear of not being able to register them as citizens of this country. “It is not a retroactive order either,” he said. He stated that the matter will be resolved in the Supreme Court, and it will not last long because there are already precedents. He added that because the right to citizenship is guaranteed in the United States Constitution, a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress is required to amend it. “A president by decree cannot change it. We do not live in a dictatorship but in a democracy; and Trump cannot modify that right without two-thirds of the vote. If you want to do it you have to negotiate with the legislators.” Meanwhile, he asked immigrant parents not to worry that their children will be born with the full right to be citizens of the United States, and they will be able to register them as such without any problem. In 1898, the United States Supreme Court upheld this right in a case brought by Wong Kim Ark, a San Francisco-born Chinese-American who had been denied his right to re-enter the country after a trip abroad. In the lawsuit, 18 state attorneys general – led by California, New Jersey and Massachusetts – argue that President Trump’s unprecedented executive order violates the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Section 1401 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and that its entry into force should be immediately blocked while the litigation unfolds. In a December interview with Meet the Press On NBC, Trump declared that children of undocumented immigrant parents should be deported along with their parents, even if they were born in the United States. “I don’t want to break families. So the only way to not separate the family is to keep them together and send them all back.” Keep calm Juan José Gutiérrez, director of the Coalition for the Full Rights of Immigrants, even asked immigrant parents who are waiting for a child not to be afraid, and to first of all focus on ensuring that their baby is born healthy. “They should know that the executive order to deny citizenship to children born in the United States is not law. It is a decree that conflicts with the Constitution, and we have already gone to court to overthrow it.” He stressed that he cannot proceed because the Constitution needs to be modified, and for that two-thirds of the Federal Congress must vote. “If it were approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives, it would then have to go to the legislatures of the 50 states, and pass with a margin of 66% or more with at least the vote of 33, 34 states” . Gutiérrez considered it very difficult for that to happen. “Trump said he was giving 90 days for his decree to take effect. What is going to happen is that before that date, the federal courts, especially the most progressive ones, like California, are going to block this order.”. He stressed that the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States, and it cannot be changed just for the sake of it. “So I tell immigrant parents not to be afraid. Rest assured because it remains to be seen if they will be denied citizenship. For that we are going to fight with everything.” A subclass without rights Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, one of the plaintiff organizations, said the order seeks to repeat one of the gravest mistakes in American history by creating a permanent underclass of people born in the United States who are denied all rights as an American. “We will not allow this attack on newborns and future generations of Americans to go unanswered. “The Trump administration’s overreach is so egregious that we are confident we will ultimately prevail.”

7 Target Items You Should Buy Before Spring for Under $25

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Two months before the arrival of spring, various stores have begun to offer a series of home decoration items with the intention of welcoming the brightest and most revitalizing season of the year. Such is the case of targetwho also seeks to provide some “relief” to its customers through these products. From items that give vitality to any corner of the house, such as a bubble vase, to objects that, in addition to giving color to certain spaces, also fulfill a specific function such as a storage basket, target It is already heading towards the month of March. And the best of all, in addition to the variety of options, are their affordable prices, which do not exceed the $25 dollars each. In the retail chain you get very good quality products.Credit: Shutterstock | Shutterstock The Target Items You Should Buy This Season Brightroom Decorative Y-Weave Storage Basket Whether you want to store a stack of books you can’t find a place for, or just want to rearrange other items in your rooms, this basket is ideal for protect the products you want at the same time that you give a spring touch to that place. Each basket is priced at only $4 dollars. Room Essentials Bubble Vase These vasesdecorated with colorful bubbles on their surface, are perfect for giving extra brightness to your home. You can also fill them with natural or fake flowers and even use them to store other objects such as umbrellas, among other items. They have a price of $10 dollars each. Rattan basket with small lid Ideal for storing small items or items that tend to get lost easily, this rattan basket will It will help you keep everything you need in one place.. Extra point to its small lid that gives it a decorative touch. It costs only $25 dollars. Room Essentials Quick Dry Floral Waffle Towel As is often the case with other seasons of the year, spring also requires changing various items such as bath towels. In this case, target It has a quick-drying towel that stands out for its colorful decoration as well as its effectiveness and thinness. It has a price of $20 dollars for two towels. Lightweight Yoga Mat for Beginners Blogilates Whether you are new to this practice or just want to change your matthis product of target It is perfect to welcome spring with the best attitude. It is priced at only $21.99 dollars. Bluey Walkie Talkies This part of Walkie Talkiesbelonging to the animated series Blueythey can become the perfect game to spend long moments with your children or simply to communicate with them at all times. They cost only $19.99 dollars. board games A board game will always be necessary in every home thanks to the pleasant moments it can provide. For the most fans, Target has the titles on sale Scattergoriesfor $16.69 dollars as well as the classic word game scrabble for $21.99 dollars. Continue reading: Goodbye bills: Target will reject these dollars starting December 1 5 Essential Items to Stock up for Winter at Costco for Under $20 The Most Affordable Products: Comparing Walmart and Dollar Tree

Pregnant mothers and organizations demand to protect citizenship by birthright

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On the first day of his second term as president, Donald Trump signed a series of decrees and in particularthe immigration environment captured the spotlight, after one of those decrees, called “Protecting the meaning and value of American citizenship,” aims to redefine birthright citizenship, the process that guarantees all born In the United States you automatically obtain citizenship, but this is not the case for the children of immigrants. Given the controversial decision, a group of Democratic Party governors took one of the measures applied by the president to court on his first day, but they were not the only ones to raise their voices, as five pregnant mothers and the organizations CASA and the Project of Asylum Seekers (ASAP) filed a lawsuit in response to the issuance of the Executive Order. Through a joint statement, The lawsuit charges that it is intended to end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship explicitly provided for in the Fourteenth Amendment. That lawsuit was filed in the District of Maryland and is being litigated by ASAP, CASA, and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) at Georgetown Law School. What does the order signed by Trump say? As detailed by the White House itself, “The 14th Amendment has never been interpreted as a universal extension of citizenship to all persons born in the United States… has always excluded from birthright citizenship persons who were born in the United States but (who) are not ‘subject to its jurisdiction.’” In that sense, The Federal Government establishes that children of undocumented immigrants are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and, therefore, should not be considered citizens. Demands from the womb “When I fled persecution in my country, I found a new home in the United States and I am proud of the life my husband and I have built in this country over the past six years,” said Monica, a pregnant mother and ASAP member. , asylum seeker and plaintiff named in the lawsuit. “I am shocked that the government does not want my American-born son to have American citizenship. I am afraid for my son and for our family, especially since we cannot return to our country or get our son another citizenship; “I don’t know what we will do,” he continued. Another plaintiff is Maribel, a member of CASA who has lived in the United States for almost two decades. She has two children who were born in this country and today she is pregnant again, she shared: “I am afraid that my unborn child will be denied the basic rights that my other children enjoy, including access to healthcare and quality education. Without the protections of American citizenship, the Trump administration could even try to take my baby from me and our family and deport them to a country they have never known. “It is deeply wrong to subject a newborn baby to such cruelty.” “This Executive Order undermines the very essence of our democracy and represents a direct attack on the constitution. By attempting to deny U.S. citizenship to children born within our borders based solely on their parents’ immigration status, President Trump is attempting to upend centuries of history and legal protections established through executive orders. This cannot be tolerated,” said Nicholas Katz, General Counsel of the CASA organization. “CASA is committed to protecting our members and defending their rights, while continuing to fight for a fair and equitable immigration system, based on dignity and respect for all people,” he said. “Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment and has been recognized by the Supreme Court as the law of the land for more than 100 years.”said Rupa Bhattacharyya, Legal Director of ICAP. “The President of the United States does not have the power to amend the Constitution with the stroke of a pen in an Executive Order. “We are confident that the Court will correct this overreach and ensure that all babies born in the United States receive their rightful citizenship and all the privileges and benefits that flow from it.” “This executive order has created chaos and confusion in immigrant communities and among our members, as many asylum seekers wonder if their American-born children will have to apply for asylum,” said Swapna Reddy, co-executive director of ASAP. “Our members, like so many other immigrant parents in the United States right now, are afraid: afraid that their children will not be able to live a stable life without fear and afraid that their children do not belong in the only country they have ever known. “More than 150 years ago, Black people worked together to ensure a more equal right to American citizenship, and now we are proud to defend this right for our members, more than 90,000 of whom are Black,” he said. Keep reading:· Former Ambassador Landau sees “opportunities” between the US and Mexico with Trump, but orders will set a tough binational agenda· New law will allow ICE to detain almost any undocumented immigrant, warns former agency official· Tom Homan on mass deportation: “ICE agents from all over the country will be on the streets from the beginning”

Los Angeles approves financial aid for workers affected by fires

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Unanimously, Los Angeles City Council members approved a $25,000 relief fund this Tuesday for residents of the northeast San Fernando Valley who lost their income as a result of the fires that devastated the region since January 7. The authorization of the resources will allow providing economic relief to pool cleaners, gardeners, personal chefs, caretakers, drivers and other service workers who were left without the possibility of receiving income due to the devastation. The author of the motion, Councilwoman Imelda Padilla, recommended financial assistance specifically for the residents of District Six in her care (CD6), which spans areas of Van Nuys, Panorama City, Arleta and North Hills, among other neighborhoods. Keep reading: Risk in burned areas of Los Angeles due to upcoming rains This motion was supported by Councilor Mónica Rodríguez. The Los Angeles City Council authorized aid for workers affected by the fires.Credit: Damian Dovarganes | AP “A stark reminder that our local economy is interconnected, it means that a disaster in one part of the city still affects the most vulnerable in others“said Councilor Padilla in her motion. Keep reading: Fire victims in Los Angeles return home to find a desolate panorama “Not supporting this critical sector can lead to CD6 residents unable to pay expenses that can lead to homelessness, evictions or food insecurity“added the councilor. For this purpose, city ​​to partner with Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporationwhich is also recognized as ICON CDC, which operates the Los Angeles Business Source Centers of the North and South Valley regions. Keep reading: Second day of strong winds in Southern California The organization has operated since 2002 and offers free services primarily to entrepreneurs and small business owners with low and moderate income. Keep reading:· Firefighters put out two new fires that broke out this Monday in Los Angeles· Fake firefighters arrested in Los Angeles fire zone· Who will pay for fire damage?

Woman found dead on New York subway train

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Police reported that the Office of the Medical Examiner New York City is working for determine the cause of death of a woman whose body was found on a subway train. Saturday, officers responded to a 911 call at the Jamaica-179 Street station, where found an “unresponsive, unidentified adult female” on a northbound F trainThe New York Police Department said in a statement. Emergency medical services responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead. You may be homeless and in your 50s or 60saccording to the New York Post. Police informed the media that the woman was found while a conductor was making a tour of the train’s first stop in the borough of Queens. The woman showed no signs of trauma, the Post said. No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.indicated the New York Police Department. The incident occurs amid a series of high-profile crime stories. New York City subway riders have raised concerns about their safety, suggesting that violence in train cars is becoming an imminent problem in the Big Apple. Keep reading: – The Guatemalan immigrant who set a woman on fire in NY is charged with murder– Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for death penalty for immigrant accused of burning woman in NY– Guatemalan accused of burning woman in NY confessed that he drank a lot and does not remember anything

Alfredo Adame unleashes controversy against Aleska and Alana

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The return of Alfredo Adame The “House of the Famous All-Stars” has caused quite a stir. The actor and media figure has been the target of criticism due to his harsh statements about several reality personalities, including Aleska Genesis and Alana Lliteras. Since his participation was confirmed, Adame has not hesitated to generate controversy with his opinions, which have turned out to be very controversial for some followers of the program. One of the most talked about moments was when Adame accused Aleska and Alana of implementing a strategy to “harm” him in the game. According to the actor, both tried to visit him in his room until late at night, seeking to harm him psychologically. According to El Diario, these conversations were not part of a premeditated strategy by Aleska and Alana.which was mentioned by several of the participants, who point out that the interactions were rather driven by coexistence and group dynamics. The actor has insisted that those long nighttime talks, in which other members of the house also participated, such as Guty Carrera, Bebeshita and La Melaza, were an orchestrated tactic to make him uncomfortable. According to Adame, this led him to barely sleep an hour a day for several weeks, which affected his performance in the competition. However, beyond the accusations, the Mexican did not stop and He expanded his attacks on other participants in the program, including Paulo Quevedo, stating that this year he has everything to win thanks to the support of his audience, particularly the Puerto Rican public.of which he says he feels supported by figures such as Maripily Rivera and Félix “El Más Picante.” Although Adame has a considerable number of followers who support his position, the competition in “La Casa de los Famosos” is unpredictable. Viewers, who ultimately determine the course of the game, are not always guided by a participant’s likability or external strategies. What happens inside the house is what will really define the winners. Adame, who seems to have a clear media strategy, will have to face the unforeseen dynamics of reality if he wants to emerge victorious. Thus, “La Casa de los Famosos” continues to be a terrain of conflicts, betrayals and unexpected alliances, where every word and every action counts. Keep reading:

A$AP Rocky trial begins: he faces 24 years in prison

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The rapper A$AP Rockywhose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces a judicial process that formally began this week in Los Angeles. The case, which has captured media attention, revolves around an alleged shooting that occurred in November 2021 in Hollywood, where the artist allegedly shot a former friend, Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. Jury selection began Tuesday, and the court is preparing to consider evidence and testimony related to charges of assault with a semi-automatic weapon. If convicted, Rocky could face a sentence of up to 24 years in prison. So far, the artist has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him. According to court documents and previous testimony, The incident would have started as a disagreement related to a debt between the two men. Ephron maintains that The altercation escalated until Rocky allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots, slightly wounding him in the hand. Although there are surveillance images from that night, the moment of the shooting cannot be clearly seen, which adds an element of uncertainty to the case. Judge Mark Arnold, in charge of the process, has indicated that he will seek to expedite the development of the trial, ensuring that all those involved are treated fairly, regardless of their social status or fame. Arnold has also allowed cameras in the room, ensuring constant media coverage. A$AP Rocky is not only known for his career in the rap world, but also for his impact on fashion and his relationship with singer Rihanna, with whom he has two children. So far, it is unclear whether Rihanna will attend the trial, as Rocky’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, indicated that the artist prefers to keep his family out of this environment. The trial, which could extend for several weeks, is being closely watched not only for its legal implications, but also for the impact it could have on the rapper’s career and personal life. Keep reading: •Rihanna reports that she will tour, but until her next album is ready•Rihanna dreams of having a girl after the arrival of her first two children•Rihanna debuts new look: She’s blonde! And he showed it off in Los Angeles•Rihanna and ASAP Rocky reveal their family life after welcoming their second child.

Karol G organizes a charity gala to support women to fulfill their dreams

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Karol G wants to help women fulfill their dreams. For this reason, the Colombian singer will perform the first edition of “Con Cora Land”, a charity gala to raise funds to support women in developing their personal projects. Through a statement on his Instagram account, With Cora, the singer’s foundation, she shared the good news. “From love and strength, a space is born to connect with who we are and what we dream of being, our first charity gala: With Cora Land. An event full of purpose, created to transform lives and continue supporting our mission of empowering women and girls through art, sports, technology and education“, indicates the foundation about the first edition of the gala, which will be held on February 22 in Miami. According to the statement, With Cora Land it is a tribute to women and the impact they can make together. “At Con Cora Land we will celebrate the richness of Latin culture while working for a future with more equity and opportunities for the most vulnerable populations,” the foundation tells the foundation. “A space in which international leaders, celebrities and philanthropists will come together to support female empowerment,” she adds. The gala will include live performances by prominent artists, a dinner and an exclusive auction for attendees. Items available for auction include unique pieces of art, Karol G’s personal items, and exclusive experiences. The funds raised will be used to finance “Casa Con Cora”an initiative of the foundation created to empower women in areas such as technology, art and leadership. Karol G is coming to Netflix In December, Netflix announced that Karol G will have her own documentary about her lifewhich is expected to hit the streaming platform this year. The American director Cristina Costantini will be in charge of the documentary which will offer an unprecedented look at the life of the Paisa singer. The documentary will also address her role as a businesswoman and her influence on the music industry. Continue reading: · Karol G breaks record on Billboard’s Latin Airplay list· From Karol G to Bad Bunny: What are albums by Latin artists among the 250 best of the 21st century for Rolling Stone?· Karol G says goodbye to 2024 with a message for her fans: “Keep dreaming”

Trump orders federal workers back to office or threatens layoffs

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In one of his first actions as president of the United States, Donald Trump issued an executive order ending remote work for all federal employees, a measure aimed at reducing the federal workforce through attrition. The White House directed all US government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work full time. Department heads may exempt some workers from this requirement, but in very specific cases. The executive order was one of multiple directives aimed at the 2.3 million-person federal workforce that, along with the return-to-the-office mandate, includes a hiring freeze, revamped hiring rules and other measures to make it more easy to fire high-level career employees. The White House said the measures were necessary to limit what Trump and his supporters consider a “deep state” that fought against his actions during the president’s first term. “There have been numerous well-documented cases of career federal officials resisting and undermining the policies and directives of their executive leadership.”states one of the executive orders signed by the president on Monday night “Therefore, the principles of good administration require that measures be taken to restore accountability to career officials,” he continues. According to the Office of Management and Budget, about 1.1 million federal civilian employees, that is, 46% of the civilian workforce, were eligible for some form of teleworking. Of those, approximately 228,000 workers, or 10% of the total workforce, had fully remote positions with no obligation to go to an office. Union reaction The return-to-office directive is expected to face a fight from federal unions, some of which have remote work written into their contracts. A union representing government workers criticized the mandate as representing a return to the patronage system thatthat oversaw the federal workforce until the end of the 19th century. “Every American has a stake in ensuring that federal employees remain free to carry out the mission of the agencies that employ them without fear of political interference,” Everett Kelly, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, said in a statement. (AFGE), which represents 800,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia. Kelly, whose union represents employees of the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, among other agencies, also called Trump’s directives “a blatant attempt to corrupt the government.” federal law by eliminating employees’ due process rights so they can be fired for political reasons.” The National Treasury Employees Union filed a lawsuit against the president’s “Schedule F” executive order, a directive that makes it easier for the Trump administration to fire career government employees. Trump’s order is “contrary to the intent of Congress,” according to the complaint filed Monday night in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Keep reading: • Vivek Ramaswamy gives up his mission to try to save the government millions of dollars• Trump sets a date for charging 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada• Trump’s insistence on increasing defense spending to 5% worries NATO

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