He is everywhere, in all debates: the budget, visas for skilled workers, the elections in Germany or British politics… Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla and SpaceX, has become this year one of the voices that count more in the United States.
To stay as close as possible to Donald TrumpElon Musk became his tenant, explains theNew York Times : he rents one of the chalets – at $2,000 per night – on his Mar-a-Lago property, about a hundred meters from the main building. This allows him to have easy access to the president-elect, and appear at his dinners – like when Donald Trump received Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. But also to participate in meetings, be present during phone calls to foreign leaders, and more generally spend hours in Donald Trump’s office.
If Elon Musk “shakes up” American politics, he could well do the same elsewhere in the world, explains RFI correspondent in the United States Loubna Anaki: the multi-billionaire does not hesitate to give his opinion on governments or elections. other states. An influence that does not necessarily please the Trump camp: example in recent days, when the boss of Tesla alienated the most conservative Trumpists by defending the visa program intended for qualified workers. A program that Donald Trump had largely limited during his first term, but which he now seems to defend…
Argentine judge orders arrest of Nicaraguan president
In Argentina, a judge requests the arrest of the president of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo for “ systematic violation of human rights », reports the Argentinian daily The Dayand this “ according to the principle of universal jurisdiction which allows different countries to deal with crimes against humanity regardless of the place where they were committed ». « A little light among so much darkness ! », congratulated lawyer Dario Richarte on X, quoted by the Nicaraguan dailyConfidential – this lawyer and professor of international law at the University of Buenos Aires filed the complaint in 2022.
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The Nicaraguan press congratulates itself: “ Thanks to the Argentinian triallThe evidence against Ortega and his henchmen will not disappear », écrit The Pressbecause he lays the groundwork for future trials before international courts or in Nicaragua, once democracy is restored “. In 100% Newsa Nicaraguan lawyer explains that, although Nicaragua will probably not comply with the order, Daniel Ortega will run greater risks when he travels…
Argentina, refuge for the Bolsonarists?
Since the election of the Argentine president Javier Mileyhundreds of Brazilians who participated in the January 2023 coup attempt crossed the border to escape justice in their country. There are at least 140 of them according to Brazilian justice, and up to 600 according to the groups that defend their interests.
In mid-November, underlines RFI correspondent in Buenos Aires Théo Conscience, the Argentine justice system issued arrest warrants against 61 Brazilian nationals who are the subject of extradition requests from the Brazilian justice system. All received final prison sentences, and four of them were apprehended by the Argentine authorities. However, their fate is not fixed, as most of these fugitives have requested political asylum in Argentina. According to Claudio Luis Caivano, the Brazilian lawyer for several of them, his clients participated in a demonstration, not a coup attempt, so they are being unfairly prosecuted.
The Panama Canal celebrates 25 years of Panamanian management
In 1999, 25 years ago, the United States transferred its management of the canal to Panama. A transfer that has been talked about a lot lately: already because the American president Jimmy Carter, died this Sunday, December 29, 2024had signed the treaties allowing this transfer in 1977. And because President-elect Donald Trump recently threatened to regain control of the canal if toll prices for American ships were not reduced.
In The Hillformer US ambassador to Panama John Feeley says retaking the canal is impossible unless it starts a war. And on the channel’s website ABCthe chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee believes that the threat posed by Donald Trump could throw the allies of the United States into the arms of Russia and China.
On the Panamanian side, The Star of Panama title on a channel that in 2024 brought in more than in 87 years of control by the United States. A channel in which The Press also see “ a heritage of humanity », returning to the nationality of all those who worked on its construction: French, Spanish, Chinese, West Indians and Americans – among others.
Cassava is a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
In an extremely tough year for Haitithe inclusion of cassava on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage was a reason to rejoice. Cassava, this crunchy pancake made from cassava flour, is found on Haitian tables and in several Latin American countries.
Ronel Paul and Love Marcendy Paul went to a cassava production workshop located a few kilometers from the city of Cap-Haitien, in the north of the country. We discover the method of making cassava – from cassava. A cassava which can be sweet or savory, and whose production, which is passed down from generation to generation, remains very artisanal in Haiti.
Note that this is the second time that a product consumed in Haiti has been included on this global list. In 2021, it was joumou soup or independence soup, generally eaten on the first day of the year.
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