International
Hurricane Otis sets several records as it passes through Mexico

November 27 |
Mexico’s National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) has set a series of records set by Hurricane Otis, which last October devastated the city of Acapulco, leaving 50 dead, dozens missing and severe material damage in its wake.
According to the CNPC, one month after the destructive passage of the meteorological phenomenon through the state of Guerrero, Otis became the fourth tropical cyclone to exhibit the fastest winds in history worldwide and the second with the highest wind speed in the entire American continent.
Official data show that its gusts reached 330 kilometers per hour, making it one of the 15 strongest hurricanes ever measured at ground level in the world. In addition, it was the first category 5 hurricane to impact the Pacific coast and the most intense hurricane in the modern era on the Mexican Pacific coast.
In addition, even before becoming a hurricane, it promised high rates of development, since even as a tropical storm, it was the fastest strengthening storm in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, presenting the fastest intensification in all modern records.
Meanwhile, the state of Guerrero continues the reconstruction work. Work is progressing in several areas, such as cleaning and garbage collection in the coastal strip as well as in neighborhoods and communities. Thus, a total of 211,300 tons of debris have already been removed and more than 322 kilometers of streets and main avenues have been cleaned.
According to the official census, some 274,000 homes and 47,000 businesses were damaged by Hurricane Otis and, in terms of basic services, land communications are still being reestablished, although the vast majority are already operational.
Central America
Senator Van Hollen Meets with Deported MS-13 Member in El Salvador; Trump and Bukele React

U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, representing the state of Maryland, held a meeting in El Salvador with deported MS-13 gang member Kilmar Ábrego García, a member of the criminal group classified by the U.S. government as a terrorist organization.
“Kilmar Ábrego García, miraculously resurrected from the ‘extermination camps’ and ‘torture chambers,’ now sipping margaritas with Senator Van Hollen in the tropical paradise of El Salvador!” wrote President Nayib Bukeleon X (formerly Twitter), sharing photos of Van Hollen, Ábrego García, and a lawyer sitting together at a Salvadoran hotel.
The deported gang member is seen wearing a plaid shirt and a flat-brimmed cap, seated at a table with glasses and coffee cups. The senator also shared images of the meeting on his own social media accounts.
Bukele reaffirmed that Ábrego will remain in El Salvador and will not be returned to the United States.
“Now that his health has been confirmed, he has earned the honor of remaining under the custody of El Salvador,” Bukele added.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the senator’s meeting with Ábrego on Truth Social, calling Van Hollen “a fool” for advocating for Ábrego’s return to the U.S.
International
Pope Francis Appears for Easter Blessing, Calls for Peace and Religious Freedom

Pope Francis, still recovering from pneumonia, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Easter Sunday and, with a faint voice, wished a “Happy Easter” to the thousands of faithful gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.
A month after being discharged from a lengthy hospital stay, the presence of the 88-year-old pontiff had remained uncertain, with the Vatican not confirming his attendance ahead of time.
Eventually, the pope made a brief appearance in a wheelchair shortly after 12:00 p.m. (10:00 GMT) to deliver his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing (“to the city and to the world”).
Although no longer wearing an oxygen cannula, the Argentine Jesuit relied on a close aide to read his Easter message, which touched on major global conflicts.
Francis condemned the “dramatic and unworthy humanitarian crisis” in Gaza and called for a ceasefire, while also expressing concern over the “growing climate of antisemitism spreading across the globe.”
He further emphasized the importance of religious freedom and freedom of thought, stating that without mutual respect, “peace is not possible.”
International
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Thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday (April 19, 2025) in major cities like New York and Washington, as well as in small communities across the United States, in a second wave of demonstrations against President Donald Trump. The crowds denounced what they view as growing threats to the country’s democratic ideals.
In New York City, demonstrators of all ages rallied in front of the Public Library near Trump Tower, holding signs accusing the president of undermining democratic institutions and judicial independence.
Many protesters also criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policies, including mass deportations and raids targeting undocumented migrants.
“Democracy is in grave danger,” said Kathy Valyi, 73, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. She told AFP that the stories her parents shared about Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1930s Germany “are happening here now.”
In Washington, demonstrators voiced concern over what they see as Trump’s disregard for long-standing constitutional norms, such as the right to due process.
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