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Luis Arce claims exit to the sea for Bolivia

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March 23 |

The Bolivian president, Luis Arce, recalled on Thursday the 144 years of the historic defense of the territory of Calama in 1879 and claimed the right to a sovereign outlet to the sea for his country.

In a publication on Twitter, the Bolivian president said that “Today we remember 144 years of the historic defense of Calama by Bolivian heroes who gave their lives to preserve the integrity of the homeland”.

Likewise, Arce, who is in the United States at the World Water Forum, pointed out that “for truth, justice, history and reason, today and always sea for Bolivia”.

The day before, the Government of Bolivia reiterated on the occasion of the Day of the Sea, that it will maintain its claim for a sovereign maritime access and that it will insist on the dialogue with Chile to solve what it considers is still a regional “wound”.

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This was expressed by the Minister of the Presidency, María Nela Prada in the preamble of the commemoration, which began with the transfer of the remains of the hero Eduardo Abaroa from the basilica of San Francisco, in the center of the city of La Paz, to the square that bears his name.

Prada pointed out that the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2018 has not put an end to the Bolivian claim and urges Bolivia and Chile to dialogue, and that is what the country is now seeking.

The ICJ ruled that Chile does not have an obligation to negotiate in favor of Bolivia an outlet to the sea for a claim that country filed in 2013.

For this Thursday, President Arce is scheduled to participate in the official acts for the Day of the Sea and address a message to the country.

Bolivia commemorates the Day of the Sea every March 23 because on that date, in 1879, the first resistance of the country to the invasion by Chilean troops, which began on February 14 of that year.

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Bill Gates to testify before Congress over Epstein connections

Bill Gates is set to testify on June 10 before a congressional committee in United States investigating links connected to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Tuesday.

The Microsoft co-founder is among several high-profile figures named in documents released by the Department of Justice, which detail alleged close associations, questionable financial dealings, and private photographs involving Epstein.

According to a spokesperson cited by Politico, Gates “welcomes” the opportunity to appear before the committee. The representative emphasized that Gates “never attended or participated in any illegal activities with Epstein” and is prepared to answer questions to support the investigation.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for comment.

In late February, Gates told members of his foundation’s board that his association with Epstein was a “huge mistake.” He has consistently denied any involvement in the financier’s criminal activities. Epstein died by suicide in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.

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“I did nothing illegal. I saw nothing illegal,” Gates said, according to a recording obtained by The Wall Street Journal.

Gates acknowledged that his relationship with Epstein began in 2011, three years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

A draft email written by Epstein and released by the Department of Justice referenced alleged extramarital relationships involving Gates. The message, which was apparently never sent, claimed that Epstein had helped “Bill” obtain medication related to encounters with Russian women.

Gates admitted to having had two extramarital affairs but denied any involvement with Epstein’s victims.

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Former Trump allies call for removal, cite 25th Amendment amid Iran threats

Former allies of U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for his removal from office, arguing he is unfit to continue in the role following recent threats to “wipe out an entire civilization,” made just hours before the deadline of his ultimatum to Iran.

One of the most prominent voices was former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who invoked the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as a mechanism to remove the president from power.

“25th Amendment! Not a single bomb has fallen on the U.S. We cannot annihilate an entire civilization. This is evil and insanity,” Greene wrote on social media platform X.

Greene, once a leading figure within Trump’s political movement during his first term, broke with the president last November over disagreements on foreign policy and his handling of controversial cases.

Another former supporter, controversial commentator Alex Jones, also raised the possibility of applying the constitutional provision during his show, in a conversation with attorney Robert Barnes.

Barnes explained that invoking the 25th Amendment requires the support of two-thirds of Congress, making it a more complex process than impeachment.

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Section 4 of the amendment, ratified in 1967, establishes that the vice president, together with a majority of the cabinet, can declare the president unable to perform the duties of the office, a decision that must then be confirmed by both chambers of Congress.

The statements come amid rising international tensions and increasing domestic political pressure on the president.

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Trump pauses strikes on Iran, extends ultimatum by two weeks

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced a temporary suspension of attacks against Iran for a period of two weeks, extending the ultimatum he had imposed on Tehran just hours before its deadline.

According to the president, the measure is conditional on Iran allowing the “full, immediate, and secure” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that the decision would involve a reciprocal ceasefire between both parties.

The announcement was made through a message on his social media platform, where he emphasized that the pause in military actions is intended to create space for de-escalation in the region.

He also noted that the decision followed a conversation with the prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, who requested a two-week extension of the ultimatum.

The move comes amid heightened global tensions, marked by escalating threats and concerns over the potential impact of the conflict on key international energy trade routes.