Lima, Mar 23 (EFE).- The aim of the new Peruvian government will be to restore public confidence in institutions and stabilize the economy, Martin Vizcarra said here Friday in his first words as president following the sudden resignation of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. “Our economic project will take Peru along the path of credibility and stability,” …
Washington, Mar 23 (EFE).- President Donald Trump on Friday signed the $1.3 trillion budget bill passed by Congress just hours after hinting that he might veto the measure. “There are a lot of things I’m unhappy about in this bill. There are a lot of things that we shouldn’t have had in this bill, but …
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Washington, Mar 22 (EFE).- US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Washington’s former ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, will become national security adviser next month. “I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who …
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Lima, Mar 21 (EFE).- Scandal-plagued Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said Wednesday that he decided to resign in the face of a “climate of ungovernability.” The release of recordings of attempts by the president’s allies to buy lawmakers’ votes ahead of an impeachment hearing made it appear that he was guilty of actions in which …
Washington, Mar 21 (EFE).- Numerous US government institutions, along with schools and private companies, closed their doors on Wednesday in Washington due to the heavy snowstorm besetting the capital. With the exception of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which for the moment are continuing to hold assorted previously scheduled hearings, the main government …
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Austin, Texas, Mar 21 (EFE).- The presumed serial bomber who this month terrorized central Texas, particularly this capital, died Wednesday when he detonated a package bomb he was transporting in his vehicle when police surrounded him. Austin police chief Brian Manley said at the blast site that the 23-year-old white man had been the main …
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Beverly Hills, California, Mar 21 (EFE).- Puerto Rican pop superstar Luis Fonsi received a career achievement honor and also won the Contemporary Latin Song of the Year 2017 prize for “Despacito” at the 25th annual BMI Latin Awards gala. Also during Tuesday night’s ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the co-founder …
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Lima, 21 mar (EFE).- El presidente de Perú, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, renunció hoy a su cargo, a raíz de las denuncias del partido fujimorista Fuerza Popular sobre una presunta compra de votos de legisladores para evitar su destitución por supuestos lazos con la empresa brasileña Odebrecht. En un mensaje a la Nación, Kuczynski anunció su …
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México, 20 mar (EFE).- Con 1.986 agresiones y 41 asesinatos a periodistas, el Gobierno del presidente mexicano, Enrique Peña Nieto, es el más violento para la prensa, y a ello se suma la pérdida de libertad de expresión, la impunidad sobre los crímenes, la censura y el uso excesivo de publicidad oficial, resaltó hoy Artículo …
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mar 20 (EFE).- Thousands of people in different cities across Brazil took to the streets on Tuesday, to protest for justice and pay tribute to the Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, who were murdered last week in that city. Amongst around 30,000 people, gathered …
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