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Plane linked to Venezuela and Iran, suspected of espionage, is delivered to the US after being detained in Argentina.

The plane of the Venezuelan airline Emtrasur Cargo, linked to Venezuela and Iran and suspected of espionage, finally arrived in the United States this Monday to be handed over to the authorities, after being detained since its landing in Argentina in June 2022. The aircraft was successfully returned pursuant to an order of the Court of the District of Columbia.

The transfer of custody of the plane was carried out by the Argentine Government on February 11, after a series of legal procedures. The aircraft, originally owned by the Iranian company Mahan Air and later by Emtrasur Cargo, was the subject of an investigation for alleged espionage activities, with a crew made up of Venezuelan and Iranian citizens.

The retention of the plane in Argentina generated diplomatic tensions between Argentina, Venezuela and the United States, especially due to compliance with international treaties and mutual assistance agreements. The delivery of the plane to the United States marks an important step in the outcome of this incident, although questions remain about the political and legal implications of this case

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Machado appeals to venezuelan military and police to join the change for freedom

The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado expressed on Saturday that she is confident the military and police are “one step away from doing the right thing,” in light of the “will for change” expressed in the elections five months ago, referring to the contested victory of Edmundo González Urrutia, despite the fact that President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner.

“Military citizens, police citizens, this message is for you. The time for decision has come, and it is time to tear down the last obstacle that separates us from freedom. Venezuela trusts you. I trust in the moral reserve of our men of honor and arms. See you soon in the streets,” wrote the former congresswoman on X.

In an audio posted on this social media platform, Machado addressed the members of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and police forces, saying the people “are united in one voice” and that “everyone, deep down, has made the right decision and is just waiting for the collective resolution to act.”

In this context, the opposition leader urged the military and police to ask themselves “if silence” does not make them “accomplices of the current tyranny,” and “if undue obedience” does not “place them at the service of a handful of criminals.”

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U.S. health authorities report mutation of avian flu virus in Louisiana patient

Chile detects first outbreak of avian flu in poultry; shipments closed: minister

The avian flu virus mutated inside the first seriously ill patient in the United States, according to the country’s health authorities. However, they assured that, so far, no person-to-person transmission of the virus has been identified in this patient, who is hospitalized in Louisiana.

Scientists warned that while it is concerning because mutations could make the virus potentially more transmissible between humans, they would be alarming if found in animal hosts or in the early stages of infection or symptom onset, which would facilitate the spread to close contacts.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified at least 65 human cases of avian flu in the United States, with more than half (36) reported in California, including the country’s first child infected with this virus.

CDC analysis of the Louisiana patient identified mutations in the hemagglutinin gene, which were not found in the samples from infected poultry at the source of the outbreak. This suggests that the changes emerged as the virus replicated in the seriously ill patient.

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José Mujica’s recovery continues with successful stent procedure in esophagus

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica underwent surgery on Friday, during which a stent was successfully placed in his esophagus. In April, a malignant tumor was discovered in the area, which was treated with radiation therapy.

“We did it today because the situation required it at this moment. This will allow him to continue eating orally, continue receiving food as before, and maintain his recovery at home,” explained his personal doctor, Raquel Pannone, in a press conference.

She also took the opportunity to explain how the stent works.

“It is a prosthesis. A device placed inside the esophagus that self-expands. This metal device adheres to the walls of the esophagus and remains there, expanding the esophagus’ opening and allowing the passage of food,” she detailed.

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