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☆ China is doubling down on Latin America ties to bolster influence and trade, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Peru's President Dina Boluarte shake hands during a meeting at the government palace in Lima on November 14, 2024, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Beijing is strengthening economic ties in Latin America as it seeks to further bolster trade and gain influence in the resource-rich region, experts told CNBC. "The completion of Chancay Port will effectively consolidate Peru's role as a gateway linking shipping routes across land and sea, and between Asia and Latin America," the spokesperson said Friday. Experts say that the port cements China's growing position as a top trade partner of Peru and the rest of Latin America, as it supplants the U.S. in its own backyard. "The port of Chancay is seen as a game changer in the logistics of Latin America," Juan Carlos Ladines Azalia, professor of international affairs and international trade management at Peru's Universidad del Pacífico, told CNBC.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Dina Boluarte, William Reinsch, Scholl, Reinsch, Lin Jian, Juan Carlos Ladines Azalia Organizations: Economic Cooperation, Summit, CNBC, China, Business, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Foreign Ministry, Peru's Universidad del Pacífico Locations: Lima, Asia, Beijing, Latin America, China, Peru, Shanghai, Peruvian, Chancay, America, Port

We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch UFC 308 live streams, including a look at the main and preliminary fight cards. However, the fights will kick off much earlier than usual since UFC 308 takes place in the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Plus, we'll highlight a massive savings opportunity for US viewers who don't already have an ESPN Plus subscription. How to watch UFC 308 in the USUFC 308 will live stream through ESPN Plus in the US. Check price at ESPNWhere to watch UFC 308 everywhere elseMost other countries also have access to UFC events.

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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. What We Learned About Harris — and the Democrats — This WeekKamala Harris’s speech was a “joyful but not transformational” moment for the Democrats. Aug. 23, 2024, 5:02 a.m.

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The 2024 presidential race is officially in its identity politics stage. From “White Dudes for Harris,” to “D.E.I. candidate” accusations, the hosts debate how race and racism are being deployed in the second week of the Harris v. Trump election. Plus, Carlos is feeling deceived by the Olympics. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Harris, ”, D.E.I, Carlos Organizations: Trump, Olympics

CNN —Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she’s in hiding, fears for her life, and can prove President Nicolas Maduro did not win Sunday’s contentious presidential election. “I am writing this from hiding, fearing for my life, my freedom,” Machado wrote in an opinion editorial published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Though the country’s Public Ministry later clarified that no arrest warrant had been issued for either opposition figure. The United States is among numerous countries that have called on Venezuelan electoral officials to publish detailed results from Sunday’s presidential election. I call on those who reject authoritarianism and support democracy to join the Venezuelan people in our noble cause,” she said.

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☆ Opinion | Biden’s Ambition Was a Sign of His Patriotism
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Carlos Lozada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign is being hailed as an act of great patriotism, of putting the national interest over individual political fortunes. Patriotism and ambition need not stand opposed; they can and should come together, as they so often do among the men and women who seek power or who seek to retain it. It is no disrespect to Joe Biden to recall that before finally deciding to end his re-election campaign, he tried hard to avoid doing so. “I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future, all merited a second term,” he said in his Oval Office address. Only when the polling and the money started going wrong did he yield to what now seems inevitable.

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The former president was expected to offer unity in his nomination acceptance speech. But after a wild week, his speech revealed the same old Donald Trump. In this episode, the hosts debate: Is Trump a “man of destiny”? (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

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☆ The Meaning of Trump’s Fighting Words - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Carlos Lozada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Trump’s social-media posts and interviews since the shooting have stressed the need for national unity, but unity was not his first impulse. In the canon of Trump books and speeches, “fight” is a constant byword, but it has meant radically different things in different contexts. In scripted moments meant to convey suitably presidential sensibilities, Trump is fighting for others — whether the American people or those the nation has forgotten. In moments of political or legal crisis, when Trump feels besieged, his call to “fight” becomes personal. It is not a fight for others, but a battle for himself, one in which the people are enlisted in Trump’s wars, persuaded that his causes are their own.

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☆ Spanish tourist killed by elephants in South Africa while taking photo
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A Spanish tourist was crushed to death by a herd of elephants inside South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park after he left his vehicle to take a close-up photo of the breeding animals, local police said. Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia identified the tourist as Carlos Luna, whom it said was from Zaragoza. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is South Africa’s fourth-largest park and a popular tourist destination. In 2019, a suspected poacher was attacked and killed by an elephant, and his body eaten by lions in the northeastern Kruger National Park, authorities said at the time. Three months ago, an elderly American woman was killed after an elephant charged at a vehicle transporting tourists inside Zambia’s largest national park.

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And what everyone sort of expected to happen seems to be roughly what’s happening, which is that the populist right has consolidated a lot of support. So that’s sort of three-dimensional chess of one sort. That gets at the definition of populism, right? michelle cottleYeah, so but that kind of then lends itself to a backlash when you feel like things aren’t going right. carlos lozadaWell, I mean —ross douthatI think that’s all sincere.

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Amid politically charged flag flying, secret recordings, and eyebrow-raising financial disclosures, there’s something fishy about the behavior of the nation’s top judges. Are they ruining faith in the Supreme Court? Or is that the partisan reaction to the decisions coming from on high? Plus, Michelle weighs in on the beef of the summer. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Michelle Cottle, Carlos Lozada, Lydia Polgreen, Jesse Wegman, Michelle Organizations: Times

Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’With Lydia Polgreen in South Africa covering its elections, Ross Douthat out on parental leave and Michelle Cottle reporting from a saloon in Colorado, Carlos Lozada turns the “Matter of Opinion” mic over to his Times Opinion colleagues to respond to the news about Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in the New York hush-money trial. The columnists Michelle Goldberg and David French — who calls himself “a recovering litigator” — join the deputy Opinion editor, Patrick Healy, to discuss Trump’s 34 guilty counts and debate what they mean for the former president, whether he’ll face prison time and how it will affect the 2024 presidential race. Below is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. To listen to this episode, click the play button below.

Persons: Lydia Polgreen, Ross Douthat, Michelle Cottle, Carlos Lozada, Donald Trump’s, Michelle Goldberg, David French —, “, litigator ” —, Patrick Healy Locations: South Africa, Colorado, New

CNN —Colombia has approved a bill banning bullfights, marking a significant victory for animal rights activists over advocates who argued to uphold the sport in the South American country. On Tuesday, 93 congressmen voted in favor of banning bullfighting – with only two against it – sending the bill to President Gustavo Petro for final approval. Colombia is one of only eight countries where bullfighting still takes place. The others are France, Portugal, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Spain and Venezuela, where the controversial sport still commands audiences but also firm opposition. Other countries in South America which have already banned the practice include Brazil and Argentina.

Persons: Gustavo Petro, Petro, ”, “, Alejandro Garcia, Juan Carlos Losada Organizations: CNN Locations: Colombia, France, Portugal, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, Venezuela, South America, Brazil, Argentina

This week on “Matter of Opinion,” the hosts debate what the latest Times/Siena poll reveals about Joe Biden’s weaknesses and mull over the question of whether Vice President Kamala Harris is one of them. Plus, Carlos on some advice that’s gold, Jerry, gold. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Joe, Kamala Harris, Carlos, Jerry Locations: Siena

☆ Opinion | Kristi Got Her Gun
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Carlos Lozada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Kristi Noem did herself no favors with “No Going Back,” her new book featuring a fake story about a dictator and a true story about a dog. I’m truly grateful to Noem for writing — or at least publishing — this book. But the book by the South Dakota governor and presumably erstwhile contender to be Donald Trump’s running mate is worth reading in full for two additional reasons. Only Trump can decide whether Noem’s slaying of a dog named Cricket also killed off the governor’s vice-presidential hopes. Reading the rest of it makes clear not only why Noem killed the dog, but why she chose to share the story — and why she belongs nowhere near the vice presidency.

Persons: Kristi Noem, I’m, Noem, Politico’s Michael Schaffer, Donald Trump’s, Trump Organizations: South, Cricket Locations: South Dakota

Donald Trump is searching for a running mate, and his list of potential candidates is getting smaller and smaller. This week, the hosts discuss whether Trump is considering other qualities beyond loyalty, and they debate what his eventual choice could mean for the future of Trumpism in the Republican Party. Plus, Michelle wants to worm her way into candidate medical records. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Donald Trump, Michelle Organizations: Trump, Republican Party

Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicHow worried should we really be about the threat of political violence? On this week’s episode of “Matter of Opinion,” columnist Jamelle Bouie joins the hosts to set the record straight on whether we’re actually living through an unusually violent era, and they discuss whether the new movie, “Civil War,” could come true. Plus, Keanu Reeves in his most beautiful form yet. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Jamelle Bouie, we’re, ”, Keanu Reeves Organizations: Spotify

☆ Opinion | Give Me Liberty or Give Me … What?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Carlos Lozada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

If the American experiment finally decides to call it quits, how might a national breakup begin? Perhaps California moves toward secession after the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the state’s strict gun control measures. Or Texas rebels when disputes over abortion laws grow deadly and the state’s National Guard remains loyal to the second Texan republic. These scenarios are not of my own creation; they all appear in recent nonfiction books warning of an American schism. We never learn exactly who or what started the new American civil war, or what ideologies, if any, are competing for power.

Persons: David French’s “, Barbara F, Stephen Marche’s “, “, Alex Garland’s Organizations: U.S, Supreme, state’s National Guard, statehouse, America, ” Locations: California, Texas, Barbara, ” Marche

Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’The columnist Thomas L. Friedman joined the hosts of “Matter of Opinion” this week to unpack Israel’s and Iran’s latest attacks, what they mean for Gaza and the implications for the region writ large. Below is a lightly edited transcript of this episode. To listen to this episode, click the play button below.

Persons: Thomas L, Friedman, unpack Locations: Gaza

Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis week, the “Matter of Opinion” hosts debate how religious voters will react to Donald Trump’s betrayal of anti-abortion positions, the evolution of Christianity as the domain of the right and whether religion is actually as powerful as it seems in modern U.S. politics. Plus, Ross finds aliens, again. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

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Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicIt’s not just bad vibes — America’s kids are not OK. As study after study shows worsening youth mental health, a popular theory has emerged: The rise of smartphones and the addictive nature of social media is making young people miserable. But can it really be that simple? This week on “Matter of Opinion,” the hosts debate the myriad possible factors contributing to teenagers’ unhappiness, and discuss how parents, schools and the government can protect kids without doing further harm. Plus, a sui generis Lozada family vacation. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

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Donald Trump has long complained that federal agencies have been weaponized against him and has suggested that, if re-elected, he would use them against his political opponents. In this audio essay, Carlos Lozada, an Opinion columnist and a co-host of the “Matter of Opinion” podcast, analyzes the detailed plan developed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank and Trump ally, that could turn the former president’s plan for control into a reality. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Donald Trump, Carlos Lozada Organizations: Heritage Foundation

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Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicMany voters from both parties are less than enthusiastic about their likely options this November. This week the Opinion writer and editor Katherine Miller joins Michelle Cottle, Lydia Polgreen and Carlos Lozada to talk about uncommitted voters, double haters and how they could affect the election, whether they turn out or not. Plus, Lydia makes a plea against the tyranny of clean lines and interior design monoculture. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Katherine Miller, Michelle Cottle, Lydia Polgreen, Carlos Lozada, Lydia Organizations: Spotify, Music

9 to 0 — I’m going to say that again — 9 to 0, ruled that states can’t keep Donald Trump off their ballots. It’s how — Trump has said to his loyalists, I am your retribution, so maybe we should just look at this as a blueprint for retribution. He’s going to end up — when he gives his big convention speech, he’s going to end up making promises on economic policy, domestic policy, and so on. ross douthatSo here’s why I’m sort of — Carlos, especially to your point — like, trying to focus us on the sharpest possible conflicts. But if most of the country’s political and emotional energy is instead focused on Trump himself, rather than real, actual debates, then I think Trump is winning, period, and the country is losing.

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