International
The new president of the electoral court of Brazil says she will fight digital lies
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The new president of the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Brazil, Carmen Lúcia Rocha, assured on Monday that she will fight the fake news that is on social networks by the “anti-democrats” during the months remaining until the October municipal elections.
“The lie will continue to be harshly fought and the crimes investigated,” said the magistrate during her inauguration held at the headquarters of the court in Brasilia, which was also attended by the president of the country, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
According to Rocha, fake news is a “tyranical offense against the integrity of democracies,” an “instrument of cowards,” and a way to enrich the owners of the networks.
Faced with the spread of lies, Rocha defended the freedom of “serious and responsible” information, as well as the action of the courts because, in his opinion, democracy is a “permanent task.”
“What distinguishes this moment in history is hatred and violence, now used as instruments by anti-democrats to curtail freedoms,” he said about the challenges that will surround the organization of municipal elections.
Rocha, who is also a member of the Supreme Court, referred to the invasion by thousands of people from the headquarters of the Presidency, Congress and the highest court on January 8, 2023, and attributed to the TSE part of the credit for the failure of the coup.
Rocha’s predecessor in office, Alexandre de Moraes, also maintained a strong position in the face of the false news that was published during the 2022 presidential elections, in which former President Jair Bolsonaro was defeated by Lula.
During those elections (2022), De Moraes ordered the removal of hundreds of fake posts on social networks, which earned him criticism from the far right and more recently from Elon Musk himself, the owner of X, before Twitter.
On the other hand, it was the TSE that disabled Bolsonaro for eight years due to the illegal use of his powers as president to favor himself during the elections.
Central America
Young actress Adriana Isabel Mojica dies in tragic accident in Torrelodones
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Young actress and singer Adriana Isabel Mojica, 19 years old, died Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Torrelodones, Spain, confirmed the town’s mayor.
“I am deeply shocked by the death of our young neighbor Adriana Isabel in this tragic accident. My heartfelt support goes to her family and friends during these terribly difficult times. Rest in peace,” posted Almudena Negro, Mayor of Torrelodones.
According to Spain’s El Mundo newspaper, the incident occurred on the A-6 motorway, at kilometer 31.5, at 7:35 a.m.
International
Salvadoran Day celebration returns to Dallas with cultural festivities and free admission
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With great joy, Salvadorans residing in Dallas, Texas, will celebrate Salvadoran Day this Saturday, a festival that will bring together thousands of Salvadorans to revive the culture of our country.
The event will take place at the Levy Event Plaza in Irving, Texas. Admission is free, and it is one of the largest Salvadoran events in the United States.
The festival has been held for 25 years, starting in Los Angeles, California, and has expanded to other states, with Dallas hosting it for the second consecutive year.
“Last year, we celebrated it, and thank God it was a success. This year, we will feature our mythological characters, which we started implementing last year and want to continue. It will be a family event, and we want all Hispanics living in Dallas to join us,” said Evelyn Molina, the event organizer.
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