International

Young Presidents challenge traditional politicians in actions against the COVID-19

The worldwide emergency generated by the COVID-19, has put in the public eye the reactions and contention measures prompted and executed by the presidents of the world.

In a world that has been changing rapidly in the last decade, one of the biggest variations has been the arrival of very young political leaders directing the fate of the countries, and this health crisis has highlighted this trait.

The young leaders have taken very good decisions, that have impacted the results of emergency management in a positive way, Sanna Marin Prime Minister of Finland, Nayib Bukele President of El Salvador and Jacinda Arden Prime Minister of New Zealand have stood out for their severe but successful measures.

The vision of these 3 leaders, who are no more than 39 years of age, has been applauded by the authorities and public opinion worldwide, taking seriously the crisis, prioritizing the lives of their fellow citizens and creating public policies that prioritize social distancing have been the key factors in managing the crisis in their respective countries.

The president’s decisions were severely questioned by different groups in their countries, especially by their political opposition, however, they have bet differently; obtaining results that benefit its citizens.

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This attitude has been contrasted by the response of more traditional politicians with many years over their shoulders, such is the case of Donald Trump President of the United States, Jair Bolsonaro President of Brazil and Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico.

From the moment that the World Health Organization announced about the risk of the Coronavirus pandemic, these presidents looked down on the emergency, didn’t take preventive measures and their public policies didn’t prioritize imposed household quarantines.

To date, the results of deaths because of the virus and the overflow in their health care systems, are the indicators that allow saying that the young leaders have responded in a better way against the worldwide crisis.

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Maradona’s daughter accuses medical team of “horrible manipulation” in court

One of the daughters of Diego Maradona testified in court this Tuesday, breaking down in tears as she denounced what she described as “absolute and horrible manipulation” by her father’s medical team, during an emotional hearing in Argentina.

Gianinna Maradona stated that she and her siblings agreed to home hospitalization after doctors presented it as the best option following the neurosurgery Maradona underwent on November 3, 2020.

The football icon died on November 25 of that year, and the ongoing trial seeks to determine whether the conditions of his home care were appropriate.

According to Gianinna, what the family found at the residence where Maradona was recovering did not match what had been promised. She testified that there was no adequate medical equipment, constant monitoring, or even an ambulance available, despite assurances of continuous care.

“The manipulation was absolute and horrible,” she said during the hearing in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires.

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She accused members of the medical team, including neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and psychologist Carlos Díaz, of misleading the family.

“I trusted these people, and all they did was manipulate us and leave my son without a grandfather,” she added.

Later in her testimony, recalling that six years have passed since her father’s death, she became emotional and said she struggled deeply with grief in the aftermath.

International

Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan mediation request

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, which was set to expire on Wednesday, following a request from Pakistan.

In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said the truce will remain in place until Iran presents a proposal and negotiations are concluded, regardless of the outcome.

“I will extend the ceasefire until their proposal is presented and negotiations are completed, whatever the result,” the U.S. leader stated.

Trump justified the decision by claiming that Iran’s government is “deeply divided” and noting that Pakistani authorities, acting as mediators, requested a pause in military action until Iranian leaders and representatives submit a unified proposal.

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Venezuelan opposition demands election date and minimum wage increase

A group of opposition members from the Zulia Humana and former political prisoners on Tuesday demanded that authorities set a date for elections in Venezuela and increase the minimum wage, which has been frozen since 2022 and is currently worth just a few cents per month according to the Banco Central de Venezuela.

During a press conference in Maracaibo, Professor Eduardo Labrador stressed the urgency of establishing an electoral timeline. “We demand that a date be set for elections so Venezuelans can have free and transparent voting. It is essential to have that date now,” he said.

Economist Rodrigo Cabezas, who served under the late President Hugo Chávez, also called for an increase in the minimum wage, arguing that it is feasible through economic policy measures, although he did not specify an amount due to limited public data.

Cabezas warned that Venezuela experienced “galloping inflation” between March of last year and March 2026, a stage that precedes hyperinflation—a phenomenon the country has already faced. However, he clarified that Venezuela is not currently in hyperinflation, expressing hope that it will not return.