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Detuvieron a Yoon Suk Yeol, el presidente destituido de Corea del Sur por aplicar la ley marcial

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Policías de Corea del Sur detuvieron este martes por la noche (hora argentina) al presidente Yoon Suk Yeol, quien había sido destituido del cargo tras su breve imposición de la ley marcial en diciembre.

En un mensaje de video grabado antes de ser escoltado a la sede de una agencia anticorrupción, Yoon lamentó que “el estado de Derecho haya colapsado completamente en este país”, pero señaló que estaba cumpliendo con la orden de detención para evitar enfrentamientos entre los agentes policiales y el servicio de seguridad presidencial.

Se pudo ver una serie de camionetas SUV negras, algunas equipadas con sirenas, saliendo del complejo presidencial acompañadas por escoltas policiales. Un vehículo que aparentemente llevaba a Yoon llegó más tarde a la Oficina de Investigación de Corrupción para Funcionarios de Alto Rango en la cercana ciudad de Gwacheon.

Yoon fue puesto bajo custodia aproximadamente tres horas después de que cientos de policías ingresaron al complejo residencial en su segundo intento de detenerlo por su imposición de ley marcial el mes pasado.

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El dirigente había sido destituido por el Parlamento tras la medida que generó un fuerte rechazo en las calles.

Los abogados de Yoon intentaron persuadir a los investigadores de no ejecutar la orden de detención, diciendo que el mandatario surcoreano se presentaría voluntariamente para ser interrogado. Sin embargo, no se aceptó la propuesta.

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Los agentes policiales, según informaron las autoridades locales, no encontraron resistencia significativa por parte de las fuerzas de seguridad presidenciales mientras se acercaban a la residencia de Yoon y de momento no había reportes de que se hubieran producido enfrentamientos.

Más de mil investigadores anticorrupción y agentes de policía podrían haber participado en la operación para aprehender a Yoon, quien había estado refugiado en la residencia de Hannam-dong en la capital, Seúl, durante semanas mientras prometía “luchar hasta el final” en contra de los esfuerzos por destituirlo.

La destitución del presidente de Corea del Sur

El presidente Yoon, de 63 años y con bajos números de popularidad, sorprendió al país al anunciar la imposición de la ley marcial la noche del 3 de diciembre y al enviar al ejército al Parlamento para impedir que los diputados pudieran reunirse.

El mandatario, enfrascado en una pugna con la oposición en torno a los presupuestos, acusó a sus rivales políticos comportarse como «fuerzas antiestatales», y dijo que buscó con esta medida extrema proteger al país de las «amenazas» del régimen comunista de Corea del Norte.

La decisión suscitó un movimiento de indignación, con miles de manifestantes movilizándose de inmediato y enfrentándose a los militares a las puertas del Parlamento.

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Corea del Sur: enfrentamientos entre manifestantes y la policía en el Parlamento

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Los diputados lograron reunirse y en cuestión de horas tumbaron con su voto la ley marcial.

Con información de agencias AP y EFE.

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Former USAID official warns China is already looking to fill void left by paused programs

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The Trump administration’s pause of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding may leave the door open for China to spread its influence, and Beijing is not wasting time trying to fill in the gaps.

A former USAID official, who spoke with Fox News Digital under the condition of anonymity, said that whereas the U.S. stepped down, China has «immediately» stepped in.

«We’ve just seen news reporting coming out of Nepal, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, documenting directly that where USAID programs have ended that the People’s Republic of China has told these governments that it will step in and become the partner for these governments to continue that work,» a former USAID official told Fox News Digital.

An illustration of Elon Musk, President Donald Trump and a USAID flag. (Getty Images)

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China has already stepped up its funding to Cambodia’s largest demining organization, the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC), in the absence of U.S. funds, according to Reuters. As it seeks increased influence, Beijing pledged $4.4 million to CMAC, more than double the $2 million it received from the U.S. last year, the outlet added.

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Additionally, China is also watching the funding freeze’s impact on Nepal, the Annapurna Express reports. While China is already sending funds to Nepal, it is reportedly increasing its financial support in various areas.

The former USAID official emphasized that «by removing these [USAID] programs it adds one more reason for many of these partners to now not see the United States as a partner who shares their priorities of investing in the people of their countries.»

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President Donald Trump displays a signed National Security Presidential Memorandum in the Oval Office in 2019 in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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While there are several populations around the globe feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s funding freeze, the situation is particularly treacherous for women.

During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, his daughter, Ivanka, played a key role in launching the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP). At the time, the White House said the program was aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment.

Lilian Achom, who is based in Uganda, participated in USAID W-GDP Fund programming and was present when Trump launched the W-GDP. Now, she fears that women grappling with HIV/AIDS, many of whom are widows trying to raise children.

When speaking to Fox News Digital, Achom said Trump needs to «think about the underprivileged deep down in northern Uganda. The underprivileged, the children, the women who are currently suffering.»

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Achom recalled meeting Ivanka Trump and spoke highly of the president’s daughter, saying that she was «inspired» by her.

«I saw in her someone who was really, really interested in women’s empowerment, economic development and digital inclusion for women around the world,» Achom said of Ivanka.

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Ivanka Trump speaks while next to Lilian Achom in the White House, Feb. 7, 2019. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

The former USAID official who spoke with Fox News Digital said that the funding freeze is «impacting potentially every aspect of the lives of women and girls who were benefiting from USAID programs.» The official added that while China is already trying to fill certain voids left by the U.S., it’s unclear whether they will fund programs focused on women.

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The White House has accused USAID of funding «the ridiculous — and, in many cases, malicious — pet projects of entrenched bureaucrats.»

Among the areas of «waste and abuse» highlighted by the White House are $2.5 million for electric vehicles for Vietnam, $1.5 million to «advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Serbia’s workplaces and business communities,» and $6 million to fund tourism in Egypt.

The State Department did not respond to a Fox News request for comment.

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