International

The US welcomes the fat that Israel will open the entry routes for humanitarian aid into Gaza

The White House announced that after the call of the president of the United States with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, they received “with satisfaction” the decision of the Israeli government to open several ways for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from Israel.

In a statement, the National Security Council welcomed “the steps announced by the Israeli government,” which include “a commitment to open the (Israeli) port of Ashdod for the direct delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza,” the opening of the Erez border crossing, to the north, for the passage of aid and an increase in deliveries by Jordan to the Strip from the southern border crossing of Kerem Shalom.

“As the president (Biden) said in the call (with Netanyahu), the US policy regarding Gaza will be determined by our analysis of Israel’s immediate actions in this and other steps, including the protection of innocent civilians and the security of humanitarian workers,” said spokeswoman Adrienne Watson.

Hours before the announcement of the Israeli security cabinet, Biden had warned Netanyahu that the United States’ support for the war in the Gaza Strip could change if he did not take “concrete” actions to minimize the damage to civilians and guarantee the safety of humanitarian workers.

In the letter, the White House again emphasized that the policy of the United States regarding Gaza will be determined by the evaluation of the actions that Israel takes to comply with U.S. requests.

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“We are willing to work in full coordination with the government of Israel, the governments of Jordan and Egypt, the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, to ensure that these important measures are implemented and lead to a significant increase in humanitarian aid that reaches civilians in extreme need throughout Gaza in the coming days and weeks,” the statement says.

Biden’s decision to condition his support for Israel on the ground is a turning-turn in the policy maintained since the beginning of the war.

For now, Biden has not put on the table what would be the greatest element of pressure: the restriction or conditioning of the military aid that the United States sends to Israel.

Central America

Nicaragua revokes legal status of 10 more NGOs, bringing total to over 5,600

The Nicaraguan government canceled the legal status of 10 more non-profit organizations on Friday (March 28, 2025), including the Swiss Foundation for Development Cooperation, bringing the total number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) shut down since December 2018 to over 5,600.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, the Swiss Foundation for Development Cooperation, which had been registered since March 9, 2002, was found to be in non-compliance for failing to report its financial status for 2024 and for having an expired board of directors.

Among the 10 NGOs whose legal status was revoked were religious organizations, educational groups, consumer associations, and aquaculture organizations, all dissolved “voluntarily” or closed under similar reasons.

As of today, more than 5,600 NGOs have been dismantled following the popular protests that erupted in April 2018 in Nicaragua. In most cases, the assets of these organizations have been ordered to be transferred to the state.

International

Marco Rubio warns Venezuela against military action against Guyana

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Venezuela on Thursday that a military attack on Guyana would be “a big mistake” and “a very bad day for them,” expressing his support for Georgetown in its territorial dispute with Caracas.

“It would be a very bad day for the Venezuelan regime if they attacked Guyana or ExxonMobil. It would be a very bad day, a very bad week for them, and it would not end well,” Rubio emphasized during a press conference in Georgetown alongside Guyanese President Irfaan Ali.

International

Ecuador oil spill worsens as containment dam collapses

The collapse of a containment dam holding back part of the 25,000+ barrels of oil spilled from a pipeline rupture nearly two weeks ago has worsened the environmental crisis in northwestern Ecuador, contaminating rivers and Pacific beaches.

The Ecuadorian government attributed the March 13 pipeline rupture—which led to the spill of 25,116 barrels of crude—to an act of sabotage. The spill affected three rivers and disrupted water supplies for several communities, according to authorities.

On Tuesday, due to heavy rains that have been falling since January, a containment dam on the Caple River collapsed. The Caple connects to other waterways in Esmeraldas Province, a coastal region bordering Colombia, state-owned Petroecuador said in a statement on Wednesday.

Seven containment barriers were installed in the Viche River, where crews worked to remove oil-contaminated debris. Additional absorbent materials were deployed in Caple, Viche, and Esmeraldas Rivers, which flow into the Pacific Ocean.

Authorities are also working to protect a wildlife refuge home to more than 250 species, including otters, howler monkeys, armadillos, frigatebirds, and pelicans.

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“This has been a total disaster,” said Ronald Ruiz, a leader in the Cube community, where the dam was located. He explained that the harsh winter rains caused river levels to rise, bringing debris that broke the containment barriersthat were holding the accumulated oil for extraction.