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Protestas en Francia: el Gobierno pidió a fiscales medidas “extremadamente firmes” para los culpables de los destrozos
El ministro de Justicia de Francia, Gérald Darmanin, ordenó a las fiscalías que soliciten prisión provisional para los responsables de ataques contra policías, bomberos, edificios públicos y comercios durante las protestas registrados el sábado. La jornada que dejó más de 1.200 detenidos y graves disturbios en al menos seis ciudades.
“Hoy se han producido y continúan produciéndose en este momento actos de violencia urbana de una gravedad inaudita (…). He reiterado a todos los fiscales generales y fiscales la necesidad de ofrecer una respuesta judicial extremadamente firme, a la altura de la violencia que ha azotado a nuestro país”, afirmó Darmanin en redes sociales.
El ministro pidió prisión “para aquellos que han atentado contra las fuerzas del orden, los bomberos, los edificios públicos y los establecimientos comerciales”. Su mensaje coincidió con una reunión de crisis en la sede del Ministerio del Interior, a la que asistieron el primer ministro, Sébastien Lecornu, y el ministro del Interior, Laurent Núñez. El titular del ministerio sostuvo que las fuerzas de seguridad respondieron con rapidez ante los ataques: “Quiero elogiar la rápida respuesta de las fuerzas de seguridad interna”.
Núñez afirmó que los episodios fueron “muy difíciles de contener”, aunque los agentes “realizaron una labor encomiable, evitaron daños generalizados y efectuaron numerosas detenciones”. A su vez, precisó que “la gran mayoría de los detenidos son adultos”.
El recuento de las cadenas TF1 y LCI contabilizó 270 saqueos a comercios en toda Francia. Entre los edificios atacados figura el ayuntamiento de Limoges, que quedó destruido por un incendio.
La líder de la extrema derecha Marine Le Pen acusó a la extrema izquierda de promover la violencia durante las movilizaciones por el costo de vida en Francia. La referente de Agrupación Nacional (AN), y candidata presidencial de cara a los comicios que se celebrarán en seis meses, sostuvo que los sectores cercanos a Jean-Luc Mélenchon “han vuelto a arruinar las manifestaciones del 17 de octubre en defensa del poder adquisitivo”.
“Saquear, destruir, atacar a las fuerzas del orden: los alborotadores han vuelto a arruinar las manifestaciones del 17 de octubre en defensa del poder adquisitivo”, escribió Le Pen en su cuenta de X.
La dirigente afirmó que “las reivindicaciones sociales legítimas han sido una vez más tomadas como rehenes por la extrema izquierda y los discursos de los diputados de Jean-Luc Mélenchon, que, al legitimar la violencia, al considerar el orden como una opresión y el desorden como un derecho, buscan precipitar al país en el caos”.
Le Pen vinculó el escenario de las protestas con la campaña para las elecciones presidenciales francesas, cuya primera vuelta está prevista para el 18 de abril de 2027. La candidata pidió a sus seguidores “resistir unos meses más”.
Según la líder de AN, los franceses están “atrapados entre la austeridad y el matraqueo fiscal del poder y los activistas de la insurrección”. “Los liberaremos de las políticas tóxicas macronistas y los protegeremos de la violencia de la extrema izquierda”, cerró Le Pen.
El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, advirtió que los responsables de los ataques contra edificios públicos, comercios y ayuntamientos serán perseguidos y castigados.
Las movilizaciones ocurrieron mientras el Gobierno busca respaldo parlamentario para los presupuestos de 2027, que contemplan un ajuste fiscal de 54.000 millones de euros con el objetivo de sanear las cuentas públicas.
El mandatario también pidió apoyo para las fuerzas de seguridad y defendió el derecho a las manifestaciones pacíficas. “Haremos todos un frente unido frente a los sembradores de caos, que solo buscan derribar nuestras instituciones e impiden que aquellos que expresan pacíficamente sus reivindicaciones lo hagan”, sostuvo.
La convocatoria “Amarillos y Jóvenes” reunió entre 550.000 y 800.000 personas, de acuerdo con las cifras divergentes que difundieron las autoridades y los organizadores de las protestas. Los convocantes calcularon una asistencia de 800.000 participantes en todo el país, mientras que las autoridades situaron la cifra en 550.000.
La movilización, difundida a través de redes sociales, congregó a chalecos amarillos, jóvenes, agricultores, docentes, activistas climáticos y jubilados.
(Con información de Europa Press)
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Dem congressional candidate’s police employment record reveals suspensions over stolen gun, insubordination
Johnny Garcia, a candidate for Congress in Texas’ newly redrawn 35th District, faced a pair of suspensions for «job performance,» «insubordination» and «conduct or action that would seriously impair job effectiveness» during his time with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, records show.
In the first suspension in 2009, Garcia brought a cellular device into a secure area against repeated instruction. The second, in 2020, arose when Garcia left a gun in an unsecured location, where it was later stolen.
In both cases, Garcia was suspended without pay.
The suspensions, discovered through a public records request, put new scrutiny on a law enforcement career that Garcia has made a central part of his campaign as he wages a race against Republican candidate Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran.
The race to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, is expected to be significantly more competitive in the upcoming midterms than in years past.
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The first suspension came in 2009 when Garcia carried his cellphone into a secured jail area, something he had been told repeatedly not to do.
«You have been instructed multiple times not to bring cellular phones or electronic equipment into the secured area and that doing so is a violation of policy. You stated you had been informed several times during Roll Call that cellular phones are not permitted in the secured area,» a notice of suspension reads.
«You are hereby notified that the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department is suspending you without pay for a total of three days … for insubordination [and] conduct or action that would seriously impair job effectiveness.»
The second suspension, according to the disciplinary record, came in 2020, when Garcia left his Glock firearm, four magazines and his badge — items that were later stolen — in his car.
«Your equipment was not properly secured and was kept temporarily in your vehicle against Bexar County Sheriff’s policy. This negligent behavior has seriously impaired your job effectiveness and is a clear violation of the policies and procedures of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office,» a report read.
Garcia received a five-day suspension without pay for «job performance,» according to the county’s records. The firearm was eventually recovered after Garcia reported it was missing.
The sheriff’s office did not address questions about additional context on the suspensions, how frequently such suspensions are imposed and what other kinds of discipline the office would consider ahead of a suspension. Instead, it confirmed that Garcia had not faced any other forms of discipline as a result of the two incidents.
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«The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office handles all policy violations in strict accordance with Civil Service Commission guidelines. Deputy Johnny Garcia served a 3-day unpaid suspension for bringing an electronic device into a secure facility and a 5-day unpaid suspension for failing to properly secure county issued equipment. The disciplinary actions were the agency’s final decision of the incidents,» Deputy Noel Diaz said in a statement to Digital.
«All deputies are required to maintain complete knowledge of the Civil Service Commission policies. Disciplinary actions are handled independently on single incidents.»
Garcia, who has not held elected office before, faces considerably steeper election odds than other Democrats who have run in Texas’ 35th District.
Casar, a progressive, last won re-election in the old district with a 67.4% to 32.6% victory in 2024. But Republicans targeted that electoral advantage through redistricting changes passed last year, prompting Casar to seek re-election in the state’s neighboring 37th district.
«Trump and Abbott just rammed through maps designed to kick people like me out of office. They don’t want me in Congress because they don’t want us to be heard. But we’re not going anywhere,» Casar said in a post explaining his move.
To overcome that shift in political advantage, Garcia has brought a centrist message to voters, highlighting his service with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, a post he joined at the age of 21. He would go on to work with the county jail and then as a hostage negotiator.
On his website, Garcia lists border security as a top priority in addition to issues like affordability and protecting government programs like Social Security. He said he had faced border weakness firsthand, stating that he had seen «how Biden failed us on the border.»
«An old school Democrat … he believes true public safety means more than tough talk,» his website states.
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When asked about the two suspensions, Garcia’s campaign pointed back at his record of safety as a law enforcement officer.
«As a sheriff’s deputy, I’ve spent nearly two decades putting my own safety on the line to protect my community to keep violent criminals off our streets. These politicized claims are Republicans’ desperate attempts to distract from the fact that tariffs and his war in Iran have made everything more expensive for working families,» Garcia said in a statement to Digital.
Having cleared his party’s primary in May, Garcia heads to the state’s general election on Nov. 3.
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Fatalities, injuries reported at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta after ‘incident’ that sparked fire
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Canadian officials confirmed fatalities and injuries following a serious incident that sparked a major fire at one of the country’s busiest military bases Saturday.
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed the incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, a major Army training installation.
He did not immediately specify how many people were killed or injured.
«I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base,» McGuinty told reporters.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences after a serious incident sparked a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. (REUTERS/Carlos Osorio)
McGuinty said the fire was still burning Saturday evening.
«I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory,» he added.
The municipality of Wainwright said the fire had spread beyond the military base’s perimeter into the surrounding area.
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A sign that reads «Freedom» with Alberta flags in rural Alberta. (REUTERS/Todd Korol)
However, local officials said no evacuation orders had been issued.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the incident in a post on X.
«A serious incident creating a major fire has occurred at CFB Wainwright, in Alberta,» Carney wrote. «Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected.»
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the incident in a post on X as a «significant and tragic fire» that affected military personnel at the base.
The Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and local emergency personnel were responding to the incident, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
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«The Canadian Armed Forces, the Department of National Defence, partners across the federal government, including public safety, are working with the government of Alberta and municipal governments to mobilize all necessary support,» McGuinty said.
Canadian Forces Base Wainwright is located roughly 130 miles east of Edmonton and had approximately 1,310 military and civilian personnel stationed there in 2021, according to census figures cited by Reuters.
The nearby town of Wainwright has a population of approximately 6,600.
It was not immediately clear what caused the incident.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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Biden-appointed judge deals Trump another sanctuary city defeat in major immigration fight
A Biden-appointed judge dealt the Trump administration another legal blow Thursday, tossing its lawsuit seeking to upend New York City’s sanctuary policies after ruling that the Justice Department’s arguments amounted to a «backdoor around the Tenth Amendment.»
The Trump administration sued New York City in July 2025, alleging that its sanctuary laws unlawfully hinder federal immigration enforcement by restricting local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal authorities.
The New York City case is one of more than two dozen lawsuits the Trump administration has filed against state and local jurisdictions over sanctuary and related policies restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
But U.S. District Judge Ramón E. Reyes Jr. ruled the federal government lacked standing to challenge New York City’s restrictions on honoring ICE detainers and rejected the Justice Department’s claims that the city’s sanctuary policies are preempted by federal law.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the ruling in a post Friday on X, accusing the administration of attempting to turn city employees into immigration enforcement agents.
«The federal government tried to turn our public servants into deportation agents and force New York City to carry out ICE’s cruel agenda,» Mamdani wrote.
«Today, a federal court rejected that effort and upheld our laws. Every New Yorker deserves to seek help from their city without fear of being targeted for deportation. We will stand by our immigrant neighbors, defend our laws and protect the promise that this city belongs to all of us.»
Reyes found the administration lacked standing because striking down the city’s restrictions would not remedy its alleged harm because separate state laws restricting cooperation would remain in place.
But Abhishek Kambli, a former federal prosecutor and partner at Holtzman Vogel, disputed that reasoning, arguing that the city’s laws independently harm the federal government’s authority regardless of whether similar state restrictions exist.
«The sovereign harm is done just by the fact that New York City has the law (on) the books, no matter what other factors prevent practical application of the United States’s position,» Kambli told Digital.
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Reyes also rejected the Justice Department’s argument that New York City’s sanctuary policies are overridden by federal immigration law.
«Even if the United States has standing — and it does not — its preemption claims fail,» Reyes wrote. «All of the United States’ preemption claims — express, conflict and field — fail because the relevant federal statutes do not regulate private actors.»
The judge pointed to the 10th Amendment’s anti-commandeering doctrine, which prevents the federal government from forcing state and local governments from using their own officials and resources to administer federal programs.
«If states cannot remain free to control their agencies and employees to resist federal immigration enforcement, which is within states’ constitutional prerogatives, the Tenth Amendment anticommandeering doctrine means nothing,» Reyes wrote.
Kambli, however, argued that Reyes misinterpreted the distinction between forcing local governments to assist federal immigration enforcement and preventing them from actively obstructing it.
«Really what the 10th Amendment anti-commandeering means is you can’t force states to go from doing nothing to affirmatively assisting. What these statutes are doing is basically preventing states from actively obstructing federal immigration enforcement,» Kambli said.
He argued that the Justice Department was not seeking to force New York City officials to carry out federal immigration enforcement, but instead to prevent local laws from interfering with federal authorities’ ability to enforce immigration law.
«That’s different from the federal government saying a state or a city is required to actively assist ICE in operations,» Kambli said.
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The Justice Department also argued that New York City’s sanctuary policies went beyond simply refusing to assist federal authorities by restricting information sharing with ICE that is protected under federal law. The administration additionally claimed that the city unfairly singled out federal immigration officials for restrictions that did not apply to other law enforcement agencies.
Reyes, however, found that federal information-sharing protections apply specifically to information about an individual’s citizenship or immigration status and do not require local governments to provide ICE with broader details, such as a person’s release date or whereabouts.
«The United States’ assertion that information regarding release dates and custody status is information regarding immigration or citizenship status is contrary to law,» Reyes wrote.
Kambli, however, argued that the distinction over what information is being withheld misses the greater issue at hand.
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«The issue is mainly whether any state or locality that prohibits cooperation is preempted by federal law, regardless of what the information is,» Kambli said.
The ruling marks the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to challenge sanctuary policies in federal court after dismissals of similar lawsuits involving Boston, Los Angeles and Minnesota.
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