Benjamin Alvarez
@benjalvarez1.bsky.social
US Correspondent for DW
En su discurso de despedida el año 1970, el entonces Presidente de Chile, Eduardo Frei Montalva, se refirió a la consecuencia de los extremismos. Además, Frei llamó al Partido Demócrata Cristiano a no "dar margen nunca a confusiones en sus posiciones ideológicas."
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
En su discurso de despedida el año 1970, el entonces Presidente de Chile, Eduardo Frei Montalva, se refirió a la consecuencia de los extremismos. Además, Frei llamó al Partido Demócrata Cristiano a no "dar margen nunca a confusiones en sus posiciones ideológicas."
More than 82,000 people are currently tracking a B-52 Stratofortress with two F/A-18 Super Hornets just north of Caracas, Venezuela.
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
More than 82,000 people are currently tracking a B-52 Stratofortress with two F/A-18 Super Hornets just north of Caracas, Venezuela.
The Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) list of the U.S. State Department has been updated to include Cartel de los Soles in Venezuela.
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) list of the U.S. State Department has been updated to include Cartel de los Soles in Venezuela.
Both US and non-US aircraft continue to avoid Venezuelan airspace after the FAA on Friday issued a security NOTAM. @flightradar24.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Both US and non-US aircraft continue to avoid Venezuelan airspace after the FAA on Friday issued a security NOTAM. @flightradar24.com
It is now midnight in Washington, D.C. The Department of State's formal designation of Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization will go into effect today.
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
It is now midnight in Washington, D.C. The Department of State's formal designation of Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization will go into effect today.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, has arrived in Puerto Rico as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, Reuters National Security reporter Phil Stewart says.
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, has arrived in Puerto Rico as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, Reuters National Security reporter Phil Stewart says.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney remains optimistic that the world can handle economic issues without the U.S. after the Trump administration boycotted the G20 summit in South Africa. The summit is a "reminder that the center of gravity in the global economy is shifting," he said.
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney remains optimistic that the world can handle economic issues without the U.S. after the Trump administration boycotted the G20 summit in South Africa. The summit is a "reminder that the center of gravity in the global economy is shifting," he said.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been quietly disbanded with eight months left in its charter, the Office of Personnel Management director said. time.com/7336327/doge...
DOGE Disbanded: Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Project Quietly Ended
Musk said the initiative would save at least $1 trillion. But its website claims to have reached only $214 billion.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been quietly disbanded with eight months left in its charter, the Office of Personnel Management director said. time.com/7336327/doge...
Turkish Airlines, Brazil's Gol, Colombia's Avianca and TAP Air Portugal have canceled their flights departing from Caracas. This follows the FAA issuing a security NOTAM cautioning aircraft operators about potential dangers in Venezuelan airspace that looks like this today:
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Turkish Airlines, Brazil's Gol, Colombia's Avianca and TAP Air Portugal have canceled their flights departing from Caracas. This follows the FAA issuing a security NOTAM cautioning aircraft operators about potential dangers in Venezuelan airspace that looks like this today:
Meanwhile in Venezuela: Maduro dancing to a remix of his "not war, yes peace" speech.
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Meanwhile in Venezuela: Maduro dancing to a remix of his "not war, yes peace" speech.
Reuters has confirmed that President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his special envoy Steve Witkoff held a private meeting in Miami with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy to help shape the new "peace plan" for Ukraine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Reuters has confirmed that President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his special envoy Steve Witkoff held a private meeting in Miami with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy to help shape the new "peace plan" for Ukraine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
President Trump returned to the White House from Joint Base Andrews following a tour of The Courses with retired golfer Jack Nicklaus.
November 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
President Trump returned to the White House from Joint Base Andrews following a tour of The Courses with retired golfer Jack Nicklaus.
Today's New York Post cover
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today's New York Post cover
This was not on my Nov. 2025 bingo card
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This was not on my Nov. 2025 bingo card
Emotional scene at the @britishmuseum.bsky.social as a Rapa Nui delegation paid tribute to the Hoa Hakananai'a Moai that was stolen from the island in 1868. People calling for its return are once again flooding the museum's comment section on social media. #devuelvanelmoai
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Emotional scene at the @britishmuseum.bsky.social as a Rapa Nui delegation paid tribute to the Hoa Hakananai'a Moai that was stolen from the island in 1868. People calling for its return are once again flooding the museum's comment section on social media. #devuelvanelmoai
Chile's Foreign Ministry sent a rare note of protest to Washington after the new US ambassador chided President Boric for his public criticism of US President Trump. Boric's remarks about Trump were "disappointing," US Ambassador Brandon Judd said on Thursday.
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Chile's Foreign Ministry sent a rare note of protest to Washington after the new US ambassador chided President Boric for his public criticism of US President Trump. Boric's remarks about Trump were "disappointing," US Ambassador Brandon Judd said on Thursday.
Washington Post: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol, according to a new policy that takes effect next month.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Washington Post: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol, according to a new policy that takes effect next month.
Liz Cheney on her dad: "He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans. For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all."
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Liz Cheney on her dad: "He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans. For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all."
Former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney's casket arrives at Washington National Cathedral for his funeral.
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney's casket arrives at Washington National Cathedral for his funeral.
Heightened security for the funeral of former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney. Past presidents, all four living former vice presidents and politicians of both parties will attend. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited, a source told CNN.
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Heightened security for the funeral of former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney. Past presidents, all four living former vice presidents and politicians of both parties will attend. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited, a source told CNN.
The U.S. has quietly reactivated the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico. The upgrades suggest preparations for sustained operations that could support a possible confrontation with Venezuela.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The U.S. has quietly reactivated the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico. The upgrades suggest preparations for sustained operations that could support a possible confrontation with Venezuela.
"We assess that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi," the DNI office said in 2021 on the Saudi government's role in the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
"We assess that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi," the DNI office said in 2021 on the Saudi government's role in the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The National Press Club condemned President Trump's comments about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying there are real consequences when he tries to "minimize or excuse the killing of a journalist."
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The National Press Club condemned President Trump's comments about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying there are real consequences when he tries to "minimize or excuse the killing of a journalist."
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“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files.