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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Aug 26

Si no fuese tan peligroso, sería hasta gracioso. Es un Bukele pero de fantasía.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 26

Trump: "The line is that I'm a dictator, but I stop crime. So a lot of people say, 'You know, if that's the case, I'd rather have a dictator.'"

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Aug 19

De todos los retrocesos democráticos ocurridos en los últimos años en el Perú, la nueva Ley de Amnistía es uno de los más dolorosos y probablemente el más significativo. Grafica claramente el fin de un ciclo iniciado en el año 2000.

Sobre esto, escribo hoy para @jugoperu.bsky.social.

Jugo.pe @jugoperu.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔥 ¿Se acabó la democracia en Perú? Una ley polémica reescribe nuestra historia y desata una ola de indignación. ¿Qué significa realmente para el país?

Lee a @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social, invitado por @albertodebelaunde.bsky.social.

Tu dosis aquí: tinyurl.com/5n9y28hk

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Simon Romero @simonromero.bsky.social · Apr 14

The obituary of Mario Vargas Llosa that I wrote for The New York Times:

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/o...

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel-Winning Peruvian Novelist, Dies at 89 (Gift Article)

Mr. Vargas Llosa, who ran for Peru’s presidency in 1990 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, transformed episodes from his personal life into books that reverberated far beyond the borders o...

www.nytimes.com

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · Feb 25

🚨🚨 Releasing Russian frozen assets is one of the key issues at stake now in terms of strategies for supporting the Ukrainian war effort when US appears to abandon ship. This is v good piece explaining the complex politics involved here. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...

EU eyes €200B secret weapon as Trump dominates Ukraine peace talks

Europe has significant leverage after being left out of key talks on ending the war in Ukraine, but will it use it?

www.politico.eu

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Feb 24

Breaking news: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.

Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.

U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.

www.washingtonpost.com

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rebel288 @rebel288.bsky.social · Feb 21

#Cruelty is the point.

NPR @npr.org · Feb 20

The migrants refused to be repatriated to their countries. They will be held in a migration facility near the Darien Gap along the Colombian border until third countries can be found to take them.

Panama sends 97 U.S. deportees to migrant camp after they refused to be repatriated

The migrants refused to be repatriated to their countries. They will be held in a migration facility near the Darien Gap along the Colombian border until third countries can be found to take them.

www.npr.org

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Feb 19

Congrats, America. We're now on Putin's side.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Feb 14

Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not believe Vladimir Putin is ready for peace talks — and the Ukrainian leader told Donald Trump so.

Zelenskyy: Trump told me Putin wants to end the war. I told him Putin is a liar.

“I don’t want to go [down] in history as [the] president who helped Putin to occupy my country,” says Ukrainian leader.

www.politico.eu

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CNN @cnn.com · Jan 30

JUST IN: No survivors are expected after the midair collision over the Potomac River as the focus has moved onto a recovery effort, officials say.

Live updates: American Airlines plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near Washington, DC; no survivors recovered | CNN

A massive search operation is underway after a passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, DC, accord...

www.cnn.com

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 30

Thank you! 💙

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 28

El desempleo en España está cerca de volver a los niveles previos a la crisis del 2008.

elpais.com/economia/202...

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 27

Following!

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 27

Brazil outraged after US deportees arrive handcuffed, Colombia to refuse US deportation flights

www.msn.com/en-gb/politi...

MSN

www.msn.com

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · Jan 24

BREAKING: NBC News reports that Mexico denied entry for a United States deportation flight. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight

The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.

www.nbcnews.com

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 22

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 22

Fue tal vez el punto de quiebre más importante en la democracia de EEUU

Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · Jan 21

15 years after Citizens United, which transformed every corporate treasury in America into a potential political slush fund, we now see the result: government of billionaires, by oligarchs, for plutocrats.

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Iyan Velji @iyanvelji.bsky.social · Jan 21

This woman is a hero!

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde calls out Trump, demanding he protect gay, lesbian, and transgender children and reconsider deportations.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Jan 21

It is not "hard," it is unconstitutional.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Jan 21

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded indirectly today to Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, declaring the climate accord a lifeline for the world.

Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’

The EU chief’s remarks came just hours after Donald Trump yanked the U.S. from the landmark climate accord.

www.politico.eu

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Jan 21

Europe’s left-wingers today raced to condemn Elon Musk after the world’s richest man performed a stiff-armed salute at an event to celebrate new United States President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi’ salute sparks fury from Europe’s left wing

Lawmakers and media pour scorn on the key adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.

www.politico.eu

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Tracy Jan @tracyjan.bsky.social · Jan 21

All in a day’s work:

* Jan 6 pardons

* Ending birthright citizenship

* Halting refugee resettlement

* Return to office for federal workers

* Withdrawing from Paris climate agreement

* Withdrawing from WHO

* Rescinding Biden admin actions to advance racial equity & combat gender discrimination

Here are the executive actions and orders Trump signed on Day 1

We’re tracking the executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office, just hours after being inaugurated as president.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Jan 21

I love this so much!

At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.

This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jan 20

Starting to get it?

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José Rodríguez Ramos @jorodriguezramos.bsky.social · Jan 20

Lo hizo dos veces. Video completo.

EL PAÍS @elpais.com · Jan 20

Un exultante Musk hace lo que parece ser un saludo nazi durante el almuerzo de la investidura de Trump: "Vamos a tener ciudades y fronteras seguras, por fin"

Elon Musk hace un gesto que parece el saludo nazi en uno de los actos de la investidura de Trump

En sus primeras paralabras tras la toma de posesión, el magnate se ha mostrado exultante y ha hecho en el escenario un gesto que ha recordado al saludo nazi, alzando el brazo tras señalarse el corazón

elpais.com

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