INTERNACIONAL
Costa Rica impulsa a Rebeca Grynspan para liderar la ONU: nuevo gobierno reafirma respaldo internacional
El nuevo gobierno de Costa Rica anunció oficialmente que mantendrá su respaldo a la candidatura de Rebeca Grynspanpara convertirse en la próxima secretaria general de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, en una apuesta diplomática que busca colocar nuevamente al país centroamericano en el centro de la discusión internacional.
El anuncio fue realizado por el nuevo canciller costarricense, Manuel Tovar, quien destacó la experiencia internacional, la capacidad de negociación y el liderazgo de Grynspan como elementos fundamentales para dirigir el organismo multilateral en uno de los momentos más complejos de la política global.
“Me complace reiterar la firme determinación de impulsar la candidatura de doña Rebeca Grynspan a la Secretaría General de las Naciones Unidas”, afirmó Tovar en un mensaje oficial divulgado por el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto.
El jerarca aseguró que el sistema multilateral enfrenta actualmente “desafíos implacables”, por lo que consideró indispensable contar con un liderazgo capaz de reformar y fortalecer la estructura internacional.
Según el canciller, la ex secretaria general iberoamericana y actual figura de relevancia internacional posee el perfil necesario para asumir el cargo debido a su trayectoria regional y global.
“La señora Grynspan cuenta con una larga trayectoria a nivel regional e internacional, demostrando su capacidad de negociación en los escenarios internacionales más complejos, consiguiendo éxitos sobresalientes en sus misiones”, sostuvo Tovar.
El ministro también enfatizó que la diplomática costarricense mantiene un compromiso firme con los principios fundamentales de las Naciones Unidas, particularmente con la idea de “no dejar a nadie atrás”, una de las consignas centrales impulsadas por la organización durante los últimos años.
En medio de conflictos internacionales, tensiones geopolíticas y crisis humanitarias, el gobierno costarricense considera que la ONU necesita una conducción capaz de recuperar consensos y fortalecer la cooperación entre países.
“Hoy más que nunca, el mundo necesita de la vocación de paz que la Organización de las Naciones Unidas representa. Pero esta, a su vez, necesita de un liderazgo fuerte y claro”, expresó el canciller.
Tovar agregó que Grynspan no solo conoce profundamente el funcionamiento del sistema internacional, sino que además entiende la necesidad de reformarlo para responder de manera más eficiente a los retos contemporáneos.
“La señora Grynspan posee no solo una amplia experiencia internacional, sino que también conoce el sistema de Naciones Unidas y el valor que representa defenderlo, pero también reformarlo para que cumpla con su mandato”, indicó.
Con este anuncio, la administración encabezada por Laura Fernández deja claro que mantendrá una política exterior enfocada en el multilateralismo, la diplomacia y el fortalecimiento de la presencia costarricense en organismos internacionales.
La propia Rebeca Grynspan reaccionó al respaldo oficial mediante un mensaje de agradecimiento dirigido al nuevo gobierno.
“Quiero expresar mi profundo agradecimiento al nuevo canciller Manuel Tovar y a la nueva presidenta de Costa Rica, Laura Fernández, por este apoyo y por el honor que me dan de representar a Costa Rica en esta tarea para llegar a ser la secretaria general de Naciones Unidas”, manifestó.
La economista costarricense es una de las figuras latinoamericanas con mayor reconocimiento dentro de organismos multilaterales. A lo largo de su carrera ha ocupado cargos de alto perfil vinculados al desarrollo, la cooperación internacional y la gobernanza democrática.
Su eventual llegada a la Secretaría General de la ONU representaría un hecho histórico no solo para Costa Rica, sino también para América Latina y para las mujeres en espacios de liderazgo global.
En círculos diplomáticos internacionales, el nombre de Grynspan ha sido asociado en múltiples ocasiones con posibles posiciones de alto nivel debido a su experiencia en negociación política y desarrollo sostenible.
Costa Rica, país históricamente identificado con la defensa de los derechos humanos, el desarme y la paz internacional, busca ahora posicionar a una de sus diplomáticas más reconocidas en la máxima estructura del sistema multilateral.
La candidatura también se interpreta como una señal de continuidad de la política exterior costarricense en materia de cooperación internacional y defensa del diálogo como mecanismo para resolver conflictos globales.
Europe
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela had caused what he described as «a devastating number of deaths» as officials continued assessing the extent of the disaster.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez later said at least 32 people were killed and more than 700 were injured in the earthquakes, marking the country’s first official casualty figures.
Trump’s comments came after back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela earlier Wednesday, causing widespread damage, including in the capital of Caracas, where buildings were damaged, and rescue crews searched through rubble.
In a Truth Social post, Trump said the pair of «massive» earthquakes had caused widespread devastation.
PLAYERS, FANS FLEE STADIUM AS POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES STRIKE DURING VENEZUELA BASEBALL GAME
First responders attend a damaged building in Los Palos Grandes, Caracas, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and the Caribbean on June 24, 2026. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
«The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths,» Trump wrote.
Trump said the United States was prepared to assist with the ongoing response.
«The U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help!» Trump said. «I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends.»
Trump added that early reports from Venezuela were «not good.»
US RENEWS ‘DO NOT TRAVEL’ ALERT OVER TERRORISM, KIDNAPPING AMID TRUMP NARCO-TERROR FIGHT
Rescue workers search through the rubble after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Campos)
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an initial magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck at 6:04 p.m. ET, with its epicenter about 15 miles east-northeast of San Felipe.
Just 39 seconds later, a magnitude 7.5 quake struck with its epicenter about 14 miles southeast of Yumare.
«High casualties and extensive damage are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread,» the USGS said in a rare red alert statement.
TRUMP ISSUES DIRECT WARNING TO VENEZUELA’S NEW LEADER DELCY RODRÍGUEZ FOLLOWING MADURO CAPTURE
Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026. (Manaure Quintero / AFP via Getty Images)
Officials said the earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.
Rodríguez declared a state of emergency Wednesday after the earthquakes, which were followed by nearly two dozen aftershocks.
In a televised address later that day, Rodríguez urged Venezuelans to remain calm.
«We urge our population to remain calm,» Rodríguez said. «We urge unity.»
VENEZUELA RELEASES ALL KNOWN AMERICAN DETAINEES FOLLOWING MADURO CAPTURE AND GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER
On Thursday, Rodríguez announced that at least 32 people had been killed and more than 700 others injured in the earthquakes.
«We urge our population to remain calm,» Rodríguez said. «We urge unity.»
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote on X that American officials were in contact with Venezuelan authorities and working to deliver assistance to the South American nation.
VENEZUELAN OPPOSITION LEADER MARÍA MACHADO HAS URGENT MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP
An ambulance drives through the street at Parque Central urban development complex in Caracas, Venezuela, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the region on June 24, 2026. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
«The U.S. stands with the Venezuelan people in the aftermath of this evening’s devastating earthquakes,» he wrote. «We’re in touch with the authorities and mobilizing assistance.»
The State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs said it was tracking developments following the powerful earthquakes.
«The U.S. Government is closely monitoring the aftermath of a large earthquake in Venezuela,» the bureau said in a statement.
Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. (REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria)
«We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and are committed to supporting the people of Venezuela during this difficult time,» the statement continued.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP
The bureau also urged U.S. citizens in Venezuela to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and monitor embassy updates.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
aftermath, disasters us, venezuelan political crisis, disaster response, earthquakes
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
American voters are patriotic, proud of the country, and optimistic the best days are ahead, even as they are split on how well the United States is doing living up to its founding principles.
As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, a Fox News national survey finds voters are divided on the progress America has made toward achieving such ideals as liberty, equality, and self-reliance, as nearly half rate that progress positively, while a narrow majority gives it negative marks.
FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS EMBRACE HEALTH AGENDA WHILE RATING RFK JR NEGATIVELY
Some of the most positive ratings are among Republicans, White evangelical Christians, rural voters, Whites without a college degree, men, and voters ages 45 and older. Negative ratings come primarily from Democrats, Black voters, independents, women, and voters under age 45.
Fifty-three percent of voters say they are proud of the country today. While that’s down 5 points since last year, it’s higher than during the Biden administration years (39–45%), and during President Donald Trump’s first term in office, when 51% said they were proud (2017).
FOX NEWS POLL: MOVE OVER BIG BROTHER, VOTERS SEE BIG TECH AS GREATER THREAT TO US
Pride varies significantly by generation. More than half of voters ages 45 and older say they are proud of the country, while those under age 45 say they aren’t. The under 30 crowd is the age group that is the least proud at 44%.
Around 8 in 10 Republicans say they are proud of the country today, compared with 3 in 10 Democrats, and 4 in 10 independents. Views on patriotism are more positive. Majorities across all partisan groups consider themselves patriotic, including about 9 in 10 Republicans, 6 in 10 Democrats, and slightly more than half of independents.
Overall, 7 in 10 voters say they are patriotic. That rises to 9 in 10 among MAGA Republicans and about 8 in 10 among White evangelical Christians, voters ages 65+, and non-MAGA Republicans. White voters (75%) express higher levels of patriotism than non-White (57%) and Black voters (46%).
When asked to say in their own words what it means to be an American, more than one-third of voters mention freedom and liberty. Other common themes include national pride, heritage, civic duty, the American Dream and ideas related to rights and equality. About 1 in 10 mention something negative about the current situation in the U.S.
Looking forward, a 54% majority believes America’s best days are ahead, up 11 points from 43% when the question was last asked in 2023. During the president’s first term, 62% said the best days were ahead (2017).
Some 45% think the country’s best days are in the past.
Views on the nation’s future are closely tied to partisanship. Republicans are about 30 points more likely than both Democrats and independents to believe the best days are still ahead. Since 2023, optimism among Republicans is up by 42 points, but down by 20 points among Democrats.
CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE
Six in 10 voters believe democracy is not working well in the U.S. today, including three-quarters of both Democrats and independents, and nearly 4 in 10 Republicans.
Pollpourri
The July 4 holiday has many thinking about summer vacation plans. Voters say they would rather have more money to spend on a vacation than more time to be on one (56% vs. 43%). That marks a reversal from the three previous times the question was asked more than a decade ago, when more than half preferred additional vacation time to additional money to spend on it.
Meanwhile, despite three-quarters disapproving of the job Trump is doing on gas prices (77%), a 60% majority says they have not changed their summer travel plans because of prices at the pump.
Conducted June 12–15, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (101) and cellphones (644) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (257). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.
Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report.
fox news poll, america 250, donald trump, patriotism, republicans elections, democratic party, politics
INTERNACIONAL
La disputa sobre las inspecciones nucleares demuestra cómo Estados Unidos e Irán negocian en público
El OIEA dice que las inspecciones van a ocurrir
OIEA no tiene acceso a los sitios bombardeados
EE.UU. tiene un plan para supervisar los fondos congelados de Irán
Marco Rubio está en Oriente Medio
El ayudante de Bilardo reveló detalles desconocidos del Mundial 86: su disfraz de espía, la vida en “Alcatraz” y la imagen eterna de Maradona
Trump says Venezuela earthquakes left ‘devastating number of deaths’ as US readies aid
Quién son los nominados de Gran Hermano: Generación Dorada de esta semana
La primera sesión del Senado bonaerense terminó en escándalo: Magario les cortó el micrófono a Berni e Ishii
El dólar toca su mayor precio en 2026: la City habla de nueva tendencia y estima hasta dónde llegará
Este RPG de mundo abierto tiene detalles increíbles, y es el mejor ejemplo de amor-odio que he visto nunca en un videojuego. Análisis de Gothic Remake
LA DOBLE VARA ZURDA: Militantes K prefieren el pasado dictatorial y los excesos de Maradona antes que el éxito limpio de Messi
Preocupación en el oficialismo por el impacto digital del caso Adorni y la insuficiencia del “efecto Mundial”
“El mejor del mundo”: los elogios a Messi y a la selección argentina en el arco político tras el triunfo ante Austria
Violencia, déficit fiscal y crisis sanitaria: los desafíos que enfrentará Abelardo de la Espriella en Colombia
POLITICA2 días ago“El mejor del mundo”: los elogios a Messi y a la selección argentina en el arco político tras el triunfo ante Austria
- INTERNACIONAL3 días ago
Violencia, déficit fiscal y crisis sanitaria: los desafíos que enfrentará Abelardo de la Espriella en Colombia
- INTERNACIONAL3 días ago
A los 100 años, murió Alan Greenspan, histórico presidente de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos
