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Se han revertido las reducciones de la fuerza laboral federal con altas tasas de rotación de empleados.
Politics

How many employees can the federal government afford to lose before it collapses?

The federal government has made unprecedented personnel cuts, firing and rehiring workers quickly, which has generated criticism and legal demands. Uncertainty has led to employee departures, but also to new hires. Numerous firings have been reversed, especially in critical areas such as national security and public health. Examples include rehiring in the Energy, Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments, showing the inefficiency of the cuts and the risk to the provision of essential services.

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November 21, 2025
Zohran Mamdani celebra su victoria histórica en la elección para alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York con una
Globalization

The Triumph of Mamandani and the Democratic Renaissance

Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoralty with a speech against Trump, promising to hold abusive landlords accountable and end corruption. He mobilizes young people with a dynamic social media campaign, becoming the youngest mayor since 1892 and the first born in Africa, of Indian and Muslim descent. He achieves broad electoral participation, marked by the support of young and low-income voters. He proposes progressive measures such as free buses, rent controls, affordable housing, municipal supermarkets, universal childcare, tax increases for large fortunes and a $30/h minimum wage.

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November 20, 2025
Donald Trump se estrecha la mano con los primeros ministros tailandeses y camboyanos.
Globalization

Thailand and Cambodia: Trump-Mediated Truce and Tariffs

During his visit to Asia, Donald Trump mediated an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting a step towards peace with a ceasefire and new trade agreements. Tariffs of 19% were set for certain mutual exports and Thailand agreed to reduce barriers in sectors such as medical products and food, in exchange for trade benefits with the United States. Cambodia had similar commitments, although border tensions and criminal activities persist. China felt excluded from the mediation.

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October 30, 2025
El edificio del Capitolio de EE.UU. en medio de la paralización gubernamental y los choques de símbolos de
Globalization

The US faces a partial shutdown.

The US Congress is facing a shutdown due to lack of agreement between Republicans and Democrats, with Donald Trump exacerbating tensions in a video. If there is no agreement before midnight, the consequences will be severe. Political polarization complicates negotiations, affecting the economy and trust in institutions.

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October 1, 2025