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Historias de hoy

Más de la cobertura de hoy, contada con la misma voz tranquila.

1. Colombia holds first-round presidential vote Sunday

   Colombia's first round of its 2026 presidential election took place with candidates including Abelardo de la Espriella competing for votes across a politically divided electorate. Electoral officials highlighted the importance of the preliminary count system, which provides early results and has historically helped reduce tensions after polling closes. Voters in Bogotá and across the country split along regional and ideological lines.

   "The preliminary count is very important; it has spared us more political violence."

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2. European NATO Members Weigh Life Without US Deterrence

   Residents and officials along NATO's eastern flank, including the Romanian-Ukrainian border, are expressing open anxiety as the United States signals reduced military commitment to the alliance. The concern is not abstract: communities within range of the ongoing war in Ukraine are watching the deterrence calculus shift in real time. European governments are accelerating defence spending and coordination talks, but a credible replacement for US military presence has not materialised.

   "We have the feeling that something much worse is going to happen."

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3. Iran strikes US naval base after Qeshm Island attacks

   Iran says it attacked a US Navy headquarters in retaliation for strikes on Qeshm Island, as the conflict between American, Israeli, and Iranian forces continued to escalate. Ballistic missiles reached Kuwait and Bahrain, exposing civilian populations to the exchange. The reported toll so far stands at one person killed and 63 wounded across the affected areas.

   "Iran says it attacked a US Navy headquarters in direct response to strikes on Qeshm Island."

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4. Meliá, Visa, Mastercard to exit Cuba by 2026

   Spanish hotel group Meliá and payment networks Visa and Mastercard have announced they will withdraw from Cuba ahead of 2026, citing exposure to United States sanctions. Meliá will exit roughly half its Cuban hotels. The departures follow pressure from Washington, which has expanded enforcement of restrictions on foreign firms doing business on the island.

   "Spanish chains are abandoning half their hotels in Cuba out of fear of the United States."

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5. Spain's judiciary warns government over judicial independence

   Spain's General Council of the Judiciary has expressed concern after statements from government figures were seen as undermining judicial independence. The council's response follows scrutiny of Guardia Civil director Mercedes González over alleged meetings with political figures that critics say point to partisan influence within the security forces. The judiciary warned that attacks on judges weaken the foundations of democratic governance.

   "Weakening the judiciary weakens the foundations of democracy itself."

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6. US and Iran Resume Hormuz Talks Amid Disruptions

   The United States and Iran are continuing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing military strikes and an absence of any formal agreement. Shipping traffic through the strait has returned only partially, leaving international vessels facing delays and uncertainty. The two governments have shown some flexibility at the table, but no deal has been reached that would restore normal passage.

   "Traffic through Hormuz returns to a trickle despite the lack of agreement between the US and Iran."

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7. Israel and Lebanon agree conditional ceasefire deal

   Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire agreement contingent on Hezbollah halting its attacks. The deal positions the two governments as the formal parties, while placing the practical burden of compliance on Hezbollah forces operating in southern Lebanon. Civilian populations in the region stand to benefit most directly if the conditions hold.

   "The ceasefire is conditional on Hezbollah ceasing its attacks."

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8. North Korea Expands Nuclear Arsenal, Neighbors Watch Closely

   Kim Jong-un has accelerated North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, raising concern among regional states and prompting a reassessment of deterrence postures in the United States and allied nations. In response, Washington is reported to be evaluating the forward deployment of nuclear weapons to Poland and the Baltic states. The moves reflect a broader shift in how nuclear powers are repositioning assets as multiple flashpoints develop simultaneously. No deployment decisions have been confirmed.

   "The United States is studying the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in Poland and the Baltic states."

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9. Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing at Least 17

   A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine left at least 17 people dead and more than 90 wounded, with Odesa among the cities hit. The strike targeted civilian areas across the country. Russian President Vladimir Putin has not commented publicly on the operation. Ukrainian emergency services were responding to multiple sites.

   "Your peaceful sleep is over."

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10. Trump and Netanyahu clash over Iran diplomacy

    A reported tense phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has surfaced tensions over how to handle Iran's nuclear programme. Trump is pursuing diplomatic negotiations while Israel has continued military strikes in the region, including in Lebanon, against his wishes. The divergence raises questions about how far the two governments can coordinate on Iran policy going forward.

    "Israel continued bombing Lebanon after Trump asked it to stop, leaving the limits of US influence over its ally in open question."

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