Economy
US and China announce 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'
Israel Duro
The world’s two major powers are celebrating the positive progress of negotiations by temporarily reducing tariffs on each other by 115 points since the start of the trade war.
Politics
Trump will sign an executive order to slash the price of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals
Luis Francisco Orozco
Trump explained that this is one of the "most important and impactful" orders he has signed during his presidential run.
World
Zelensky accepts Trump's offer to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday to negotiate a lasting ceasefire
Agustina Blanco
The Ukrainian president expressed hope on X that the talks in Istanbul will lead to a lasting ceasefire.
World
Hamas announces the release of Edan Alexander, the last American hostage in Gaza
Agustina Blanco
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier, was kidnapped from his military base by Hamas in October 2023.
World
India and Pakistan accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire announced by Trump
Emmanuel Alejandro Rondón
Vikram Misri, India's foreign secretary, first accused Pakistan of breaking the truce.
World
Under the Shadow of the Dragon: How China Silences and Crushes its Dissidents Abroad
Luis Francisco Orozco
Such a reality, such a proclivity for repressing dissent at home and abroad, represents a maelstrom of fear and espionage that conceals a contradiction as dangerous as it is unusual.
Society
Administration restricts entry of livestock from Mexico due to screwworm infestation
Alejandro Baños
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed the decision, stating that the goal is to ensure “food and animal safety.” However, Mexico has expressed disagreement with the move.
World
Qatar gives Trump a luxury jet, but denies it's a gift: US would use it as Air Force One
Agustina Blanco
ABC News initially reported that Trump would accept the plane as a gift from Qatar's ruling family during his trip to the Middle East next week.
World
Iran and US hold new meeting on Tehran's nuclear program
Diane Hernández
Iran's foreign minister expressed hope that the latest round of talks with the United States will lead to a "decisive point" in resolving issues over Tehran's nuclear program.
Politics
FBI deputy director says illegal immigrant criminals and child predators' days are 'numbered'
Diane Hernández
The agency's deputy director revealed that these operations are only just beginning and will intensify in the coming weeks.
Society
Newark mayor arrested after breaking into ICE facility
Sabrina Martin
According to Acting U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Alina Habba, Ras Baraka ignored repeated orders to leave the facility.
Politics
Administration considering eliminating habeas corpus in its fight against immigration
Juan Peña
White House aide Stephen Miller told the media that the Constitution could allow habeas corpus to be thrown out in the event of an invasion.
Politics
Florida lawmakers push bipartisan bill to extend TPS to 'law-abiding' Venezuelans
Emmanuel Alejandro Rondón
The lawmakers seek to protect this migratory group from deportations by the Trump administration due to the complex socio-political situation in Venezuela.
Politics
Trump met with NYC Mayor Adams at the White House: "It was very nice"
Joaquín Núñez
The president hosted the now-independent mayor weeks after federal judge John Ho dismissed corruption charges against him.
Politics
Federal judge orders temporary halt to Trump administration's government overhaul
Juan Peña
The ruling by Judge Susan Illston of San Francisco thus halts the massive layoffs that the DOGE had planned at federal agencies as part of its efficiency and cuts program.
Politics
Ohio Republican Party unites behind Ramaswamy ahead of 2026 election
Joaquín Núñez
The local GOP announcement aims to allay doubts about a competitive primary. From the campaign of incumbent Attorney General David Yost, they noted that the candidate "will take a few days to consult with key supporters on the path forward."
Politics
Democrats take aim at Biden after his media comeback: "Not helpful to the brand"
Joaquín Núñez
The former president went from near-silence to giving speeches and interviews, capping the week with a much-talked-about appearance on 'The View' show.
Politics
Trump vows to end Biden's 'equitable' internet program: ‘A RACIST and ILLEGAL giveaway’
Santiago Ospital
The president claimed that eliminating the fast-net rule would save Americans billions of dollars.
Culture
Conservative voices in the Catholic Church reacted with optimism to the election of Pope Leo XIV
Emmanuel Alejandro Rondón
U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, Cardinal Robert Sarah, Bishop Robert Barron, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and others thanked God and sent their messages after the election of Christ's new representative on earth.
Society
Leo XIV, the pope who emerged from an American Catholic Church "at the crossroads"
Israel Duro
Although Catholicism remains the majority faith, its numbers are barely holding steady thanks to immigration. At the same time, there is a deep divide between hardline conservatives and radical progressives, who even support abortion and the so-called 'woke' culture.
World
Vice President JD Vance says he will not "play" at politicizing the pope after viral comments: "I’ll continue to pray for him and the Church"
Luis Francisco Orozco
The vice president added that the Church is "bigger than politics," adding that "My attitude is, you know, the Church is about saving souls, and about spreading the Gospel".
Society
Leo XIV, the first American pope with a Latin soul
Israel Duro
Born in Chicago, Augustinian Robert Prevost spent much of his career in Peru as a missionary and bishop. Francis brought him to Rome and entrusted him with the appointments of new bishops in recent years, a key position that led many to believe that he was the pontiff's true 'hidden candidate'.
Society
Why Leo XIV?
Israel Duro
The choice of name is one of the keys to what will be the pontificate of a new pope. Robert Prevost, for his part, has opted for that of the father of the Social Doctrine of the Church and of the man who stopped Attila bare-handed at the gates of Rome.
Opinion
The pope is more than a man: Why, regardless of our beliefs, we must safeguard the institution
Orlando Avendaño
León XIV ofició su primera misa como Papa Ft. Renato Martínez
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Technology
FDA approves first at-home HPV test: A breakthrough in cervical cancer screening
Agustina Blanco
The approval is based on a clinical trial involving more than 600 women, where the device demonstrated 96% accuracy in detecting cervical precancers.
World
"It was an extraction": Trump Administration denies having negotiated with the Chavista regime for the release of asylum-seekers
Virginia Martínez
The released opponents were Magalli Meda, Omar González, Claudia Macero, Pedro Urruchurtu and Humberto Villalobos.
World
Wall Street Journal: The rescue of the Venezuelan opponents was "an embarrassment to the regime" and a "win" for Trump
Virginia Martínez
In its editorial, the Journal added that the operation counted on extraordinary difficulty, with the embassy today being "the most surveilled site in the country other than the presidential palace."
Estados Unidos realiza operación de rescate en Venezuela
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Interview with María Corina Machado: ‘Freedom in Venezuela is security for the United States’
Williams Perdomo
In an interview with VOZ, the Venezuelan opposition leader highlighted that Venezuela's struggle is for the security and stability of the West. She highlighted that the permanence of Nicolás Maduro in power is a threat to the democracies of the world and mainly to the United States.
Opinion
Rabbi Azman wants to bring Tucker Carlson to Ukraine
Marcel Gascón
The rabbi will seek to approach Carlson during an American tour that has already begun and in which he has already met with Steve Witkoff.
Opinion
Readings for advocates of real democracy
Rafael Bardají
Daniel J Mahoney's latest book, 'The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now,' is a philosophical approach to modern democratic perversion. Dostoevsky and Legutko complete the picture.
World
Washington and London reveal details of trade deal
Virginia Martínez
Trump and Starmer reached agreements for livestock and auto exports, among other things.
EE. UU. y China inician negociaciones arancelarias
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Politics
Trump suggests reducing tariffs on China to 80%
Williams Perdomo
The measure would mean a significant cut in customs tariffs to the Asian giant, currently set at 145%.
Economy
Tariffs: Trump announces "full and comprehensive" trade deal with UK
Israel Duro
The president emphasized this is the first full agreement with another country since the start of the trade war, adding that “many more” are in advanced stages of negotiation.
Economy
"Fentanyl is key piece": Xi Jinping sends security czar to Washington-Beijing trade talks in Switzerland
Emmanuel Alejandro Rondón
The dispatch of Wang Xiaohong, a senior Chinese security official, indicates that fentanyl is at the center of the agenda during trade discussions.
Opinion
Defund Planned Parenthood now!
Vanessa Vallejo
The Trump administration has a historic opportunity to defund an organization that profits from abortion and distributes gender-transition drugs—even to minors.
VOz TV
World
Solar radiation modification: The latest nonsense from climate change 'prophets'
Carlos Dominguez
The British government on Wednesday approved funding for solar radiation modification (SRM) projects to combat 'climate change'. A day earlier, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis jumped the gun by noting that he will sign a bill passed by the Florida Legislature that bans "geoengineering and weather modification activities."
Technology
Google to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy lawsuits
Diane Hernández
State Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the charges against the tech giant in 2022.
Politics
Justice Sotomayor urges lawyers "to stand up" in the face of feuding with the Trump administration
Agustina Blanco
Although she did not directly mention President Donald Trump, her comments come against a backdrop of tensions between the Republican administration and the judiciary.
World
India eliminated one of the terrorists who killed American journalist Daniel Pearl
Leandro Fleischer
Abdul Rauf Azhar was killed in one of the Indian bombings over Kashmir amidst the tensions with Pakistan. Pearl was beheaded in 2002 by a Pakistani terrorist group that New Delhi says Islamabad allows to operate freely.
World
Denmark condemns alleged US spying in Greenland
Williams Perdomo
The comments came after the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) claimed that Washington wants to strengthen its oversight in the Danish self-governing territory.
Politics
Trump administration cuts $50 million in aid to Zambia due to ‘systematic’ drug theft
Carlos Dominguez
In the face of the African country's poor response, the White House says it will take the "necessary steps" to protect US taxpayer funds.
Politics
FBI and US Attorney's Office investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud
Agustina Blanco
The probe examines possible irregularities in property purchases and personal loans processed in New York and Virginia by the New York attorney general.
Politics
Trump announced Fox News' Jeanine Pirro as top the prosecutor in DC
Joaquín Núñez
The president referred to Pirro as "one of a kind" and "one of the best district attorneys in the history of the state of New York."
Politics
US Army to begin expulsion of transgender troops starting in June
Sabrina Martin
The instruction, contained in a memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, comes in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that allowed the ban on trans soldiers to go into effect.
Politics
Federal court finds Alabama's voting districts discriminated Black voters
Víctor Mendoza
The court ruled that the 2023 map, like one submitted by state lawmakers in 2021, diluted the voting strength of "Black Alabamians."
Society
Is flying in the United States becoming dangerous?
Leandro Fleischer
Some have raised the possibility that progressive inclusive policies, such as diversity initiatives in hiring, may be influencing airline accidents.
Society
Newark Airport air traffic controllers lose radar access for second time in two weeks
Agustina Blanco
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said: "Everything went back online after the brief outage, and there was no operational impact.”
Politics
Rubio cracks down after Columbia riots: "Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome"
Diane Hernández
Dozens of protesters climbed on tables, beat drums and unfurled banners in the reading room of the famous university's main library.
Society
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal's daughter among those arrested during antisemitic protest at Columbia
Víctor Mendoza
Along with Ramona Sarsgaard, nearly 80 other people were arrested in that riot organized by pro-Palestinian communities around the university.
World
Russia holds its 80th anniversary Victory Day parade with allies in attendance
Juan Peña
Putin says that "all" of Russia supports the offensive in Ukraine. He was accompanied by several international leaders such as Xi Jinping and Nicolas Maduro.
World
Ukrainian Parliament approves mineral agreement with the US
Sabrina Martin
The initiative was backed by 338 out of 400 lawmakers, which is a key step towards strengthening the economic partnership between the two nations.
Sports
Thunder even the series against the Nuggets and the Pacers destroy the Cavs to stay one step away from the Conference Finals
Víctor Mendoza
The Cavaliers, the best team in the Eastern Conference in the regular season, are one loss away from a painful elimination.
Society
Sabu, hardcore wrestling legend, dies at 60
Santiago Ospital
The wrestler, best known for his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), died at the age of 60.
Sports
Inter Milan-PSG: the unprecedented Champions League final
Alejandro Baños
The two teams have never faced off in the competition before. Inter Milan will be aiming for their fourth title, while PSG will be chasing their first.
World
German intelligence agency suspends AfD party's classification as ‘extremist’ following legal action
Agustina Blanco
Party leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla noted on X: "This is an important first step to exonerate us and thus counter the accusation of right-wing extremism."
World
Scandal in Germany: How the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) became a political weapon against the AfD
Carlos Dominguez
Hans-Georg Maaßen, former president of the BfV, reveals that Germany watches the AfD and not far-left parties. In 2016, he was asked to watch the AfD "at first cautiously and then increasingly insistently."
World
The Carneys: Meet the family of Canada's new prime minister
Carlos Dominguez
Much is known about Mark Carney, but very little about this family that has bet heavily on the "climate change" fantasy, whose Liberal and Green policies are bankrupting several Canadian provinces morally and economically.
Just The News
Canada PM Carney likely to continue Trudeau's climate policy, which could impact U.S. energy costs
Just The News
Canada has more oil reserves than the U.S., and it can produce oil cheaper. As U.S. oil producers watch falling oil prices with growing concern, the election of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could help keep the situation from getting worse. If he continues to support Trudeau's anti-fossil fuel approach, things could get complicated.
World
Chinese Communist Party infiltrated Stanford with agent to gather intelligence on students
Luis Francisco Orozco
The investigation into the Chinese agent began after authorities intercepted a series of communications between him and a student named Anna.
Politics
US approves transfer of more than 200 missiles from Germany to Ukraine
Agustina Blanco
The long-range missiles, believed to be compatible with systems such as the HIMARS or M270 multiple rocket launchers, would have a range of up to 300 miles, significantly extending Ukrainian strike capability.
Opinion
Latin America, don’t test the State Department: A shift in US policy in response to China’s presence in the region
With Marco Rubio at the helm and Christopher Landau as Deputy Secretary, the United States now has a clear understanding of developments in the region. Countries should view this as an opportunity to break free from the risks posed by exploitative trade relations with China.
Technology
Gallery: Massive formation of US military aircraft in Japan
Víctor Mendoza
Dozens of fighter jets, helicopters and spy planes lined up at Kadena Air Base, Japan, in a historic show of force.
Culture
Sit, 'Listen': The 'complexities' of Israeli military espionage in Omri Bezalel's upcoming film
Santiago Ospital
Starring Eden Epstein, "Listen" tells the story of a young woman in the Israeli military's intelligence unit. VOZ spoke exclusively with its director.
World
How do Iranians manage to send weapons to the Houthis in Yemen?
Leandro Fleischer
It is a complex network, led by the Revolutionary Guards, which includes a large number of ships, smugglers, middlemen and shell companies.
JNS
Media lies about fake martyrs and famines fuel antisemitism
Jonathan S. Tobin
The elevation of Israel-hater Mohsen Mahdawi to a hero of free speech, coupled with the spread of lies about conditions in Gaza, is endangering American Jews.
JNS
Half of Gazans say Hamas did the right thing on Oct. 7
JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)
An overwhelming majority of respondents oppose the terrorist group's disarmament as a precondition for ending the war.
JNS
US to send Gaza aid with Israeli support, says Huckabee
JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)
The American ambassador says supplies will bypass Hamas and begin soon; Graham opposes Saudi deal without Israel ties.
Society
Pulitzer awarded to extremist Palestinian poet
Leandro Fleischer
Mosab Abu Toha has decried the "humanization" of Israeli hostages, demonized Israeli soldiers and accused Israel of wanton killing.
Society
When a teenager kills: what 'Adolescence' forces us to watch
Williams Perdomo
Adolescence is a four-episode British series that premiered on Netflix on March 13. The plot revolves around a 13-year-old boy who faces charges for the murder of his classmate, Katie.
hispanity
Politics
The cities where Spanish is king
Williams Perdomo
Laredo, located in southwest Texas, stands out as one of the cities with the highest percentage of Hispanic population in the United States, with more than 95% of its 257,602 inhabitants speaking Spanish.
Society
Hispanic population leads the nation's birth increase
Williams Perdomo
Overall births increased 1% to over 3.6 million. A 5% increase was reflected among Asian women and a 4% increase among Hispanic women.
Society
Hispanics, the driving force behind the US economy
Israel Duro
The influence of Latinos continues to grow across all socioeconomic indicators in the country, now accounting for nearly 15% of the national GDP, while also expanding their wealth, consumption, education, and population.
Sports
Messi, Soto and Pacheco: Hispanic talent excels in US sports
Alejandro Baños
Many Hispanic athletes have made it to the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS to continue their careers and showcase their talent.
Society
Hispanic community expansion in the U.S.: Two decades of growth in more than 27 states
Alejandro Baños
In 2000, only ten states had Hispanic populations exceeding 10%, but more than two decades later, that number has grown to 27, along with the District of Columbia.
Politics
Latinos were instrumental in getting Trump back into the White House: Here's how it happened
Sabrina Martin
The growth of Hispanic support for the Republican Party in 2024 redefined the electoral landscape in key states, propelling the president's return.
Opinion
The Hispanic Sleeping Giant has Woken Up!
Orlando Salazar
When America’s back was to the wall, when our country was on the brink of falling apart, Hispanics saved the day! We are the ANSWER.
Entertainment
Joy Huerta and Justina Machado: Hispanic art recognized at the Tony Awards
Alejandro Baños
The production "Buena Vista Social Club," based on Cuban music, is up for Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards.
Society
Spanish, a language that is in vogue
Williams Perdomo
The language is studied by 76% of the total U.S. elementary and secondary foreign language student body. More than 24 million people worldwide study Spanish.