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Quién es Péter Magyar, el primer ministro electo de Hungría que terminó con 16 años de poder de Viktor Orbán

El conservador Péter Magyar, ganador de las elecciones legislativas en Hungría con su partido Tisza y futuro primer ministro, logró canalizar el hartazgo de los húngaros con la corrupción y poner fin a 16 años de hegemonía del todopoderoso primer ministro saliente, el ultranacionalista Viktor Orbán.
Este carismático jurista de 45 años, que hasta 2024 apenas era conocido, irrumpió con tal fuerza en el panorama político del país centroeuropeo que desde hace más de un año ya lideraba las encuestas de opinión.
Su ascenso se apoya tanto en su conocimiento interno del sistema del partido gobernante Fidesz como en una comunicación que combina cercanía, un claro discurso anticorrupción y una imagen moderna que contrasta con la del mandatario de 62 años.
Magyar se presenta como conservador, defensor de la familia, la nación y el cristianismo, aunque con una clara orientación europeísta y más abierto que Orbán.
Estilo juvenil
Ese perfil, modernizador en lo económico y conservador en lo social, desactivó las habituales críticas de Orbán a sus rivales, a quienes suele tildar de progresistas alejados de los valores tradicionales.
Al mismo tiempo, atrajo tanto el voto desencantado del propio oficialismo como el de una oposición liberal y progresista ansiosa de un cambio tras cuatro mandatos consecutivos de cuatro años del sistema Fidesz. Peter Magyar, líder del partido opositor Tisza (Foto: REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger)
Su estilo juvenil y su hábil uso de las redes sociales conectó de forma especial con los más jóvenes, que, en muchos casos, solo tienen recuerdos de Orbán en el poder. La ruptura de Magyar con el oficialismo se produjo a raíz de un escándalo vinculado a un indulto a un condenado por encubrir delitos de pederastia.
Este episodio desencadenó renuncias de alto nivel, entre ellas la de la entonces presidenta, Katalin Novák, y también la de su exesposa, Judit Varga, entonces ministra de Justicia y con la que tiene tres hijos.
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Tras abandonar Fidesz en febrero de 2024, Magyar lanzó su propio movimiento, que atrajo a muchos votantes descontentos. Para poder presentarse en las elecciones europeas y locales de 2024, asumió el liderazgo de un pequeño partido desconocido, el Tisza, que es el nombre del segundo río del país y la abreviatura de ‘Tisztelet és Szabadság’ (‘Respeto y Libertad’).
Primer éxito en las elecciones europeas
En las elecciones europeas, a pocos meses de aparecer, el partido logró casi el 30 % de los votos y siete escaños en la Eurocámara, donde se unió al Partido Popular Europeo (PPE).
Desde aquellas elecciones, la popularidad de Tisza no dejó de crecer.
A diferencia de otros líderes opositores en el pasado, Magyar nunca entró en cuestiones ideológicas divisivas, como la política hacia Ucrania, y se concentra en problemas concretos como la corrupción, el alto coste de vida y la mala situación de los servicios públicos, como los hospitales.
En algunos asuntos, como su posición contra la inmigración ilegal, su cercanía a las ideas de Orbán resulta clara.
Su rápido ascenso también generó interrogantes. Algunos lo acusan de oportunismo y populismo, al tiempo que su partido también cae en lo que critica a Orbán: un exceso de personalismo. La prensa lo tildó como el “candidato de teflón” ya que todos los ataques políticos de Orbán y su entorno le resbalan.
Normalizar las relaciones de Hungría con la UE
El mensaje más importante del líder opositor es el de poner fin al régimen “más corrupto” de Europa, que convirtió a Hungría en el país “más pobre” de la Unión Europea (UE).
Hungría tiene un crecimiento anémico desde 2022, así como una inflación muy elevada, a lo que se suma la congelación de miles de millones de euros en fondos europeos por parte de Bruselas debido a preocupaciones sobre el Estado de derecho.
Ante ese malestar, el discurso de Magyar centrado en “limpiar” las instituciones, recuperar los fondos europeos y reactivar la economía caló especialmente entre los jóvenes y las clases medias urbanas.
Su promesa estrella es una ofensiva anticorrupción que incluiría la entrada inmediata de Hungría en la Fiscalía Europea, con el objetivo de investigar el uso de fondos públicos por parte del Gobierno de Orbán y recuperar recursos desviados.
También se comprometió a desbloquear las ayudas europeas y a restablecer la confianza con las instituciones comunitarias, lo que supondría un giro respecto a la política de confrontación mantenida por Orbán. “Nuestra patria forma parte de la comunidad europea, la OTAN y de Occidente”, dijo Magyar en su último gran mitin de campaña.
Frente a la cercanía de Orbán con Moscú, prometió una victoria “que se verá también en el Kremlin”, en alusión a los vínculos del actual gobierno con Rusia.
(Con información de EFE)
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Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports

US naval blockade enters third day as Trump signals new talks
Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst and senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich report on the U.S. naval blockade entering its third day in the Strait of Hormuz, halting economic trade into and out of Iran by sea. President Donald Trump believes the conflict is ‘close to over’ and hints at new talks, despite a White House statement denying a formal ceasefire extension.
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An Iranian general warned Wednesday that Tehran could shut down traffic in the Red Sea and other regional shipping lanes if the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports continues.
The remarks from Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is Iran’s top military command, were aired by Iranian state television, according to the Middle East Eye.
Aliabadi said if the U.S. blockade continues, it «creates insecurity for Iran’s commercial vessels and oil tankers» and constitutes «a prelude» to violating the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the news outlet reported.
«The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea,» Aliabadi reportedly added.
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Units from Iran and Russia conduct joint naval drills at the Port of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Iranian Army/Anadolu/Getty Images)
The White House, when asked by Fox News Digital for comment, provided a statement from press secretary Karoline Leavitt that said, «President Trump, Vice President Vance and the negotiating team have made the U.S. redlines very clear.»
«The Iranians’ desperation for a deal will only increase with President Trump’s highly effective Naval blockade now in effect, which is sending oil tankers towards the big, beautiful Gulf of America,» Leavitt said.
U.S. Central Command released a statement Wednesday saying the U.S. stopped nine vessels attempting to break the blockade on Iranian ports. Fox News is told all nine were oil tankers.
A senior U.S. defense official also confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday a report from Reuters that a U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers that were trying to leave Iran on Tuesday.
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U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that «U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are among the assets executing a blockade mission impacting Iranian ports.» (CENTCOM)
A U.S. official told Reuters that the ships left Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman before being contacted by the U.S. warship through radio communication.
«During the first 48 hours of the U.S. blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, no vessels have made it past U.S. forces,» U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.

A ship is seen passing through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026. (Shady Alassar/Anadolu/Getty Images)
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«Additionally, 9 vessels have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return toward an Iranian port or coastal area,» it added.
Fox News’ Liz Friden contributed to this report.
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Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve

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Four Democrat-led states that rejected President Donald Trump’s policy of no taxes on tips and overtime pay are getting called out by Republicans for going against efforts to increase affordability.
The governors of the three largest Democrat-run states, California, New York and Illinois, are continuing to tax tips and overtime against Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while Colorado will require taxpayers to report how much is deducted federally so it can be added back for state taxes in future years.
«Gov. Hochul and Albany Democrats believe your money is their money: They are picking the pockets of waitresses, bartenders, and first responders who work overtime just to make ends meet in a state that already has the highest tax burden in the country,» Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., told Fox News Digital.
«No wonder working people and jobs continue to flee New York in record numbers, and we’re consistently among the worst in outmigration every year.»
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Democrat Govs. JB Pritzker, Jared Polis, Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul were all called out on Tax Day for rejecting President Donald Trump’s efforts to address affordability through no tax on tips or overtime. (Getty Images)
With «affordability» a key political issue, Republicans countered with a Tax Day narrative against the governors of those four blue states that are facing midterm gubernatorial campaigns, including Hochul, who is running for re-election and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who terms out this year.
«California Democrats talk a lot about making life more affordable, but when given the chance to let hardworking Californians keep more of what they earn, Gov. Newsom and the state legislature refused to update the state’s tax code,» Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., told Fox News Digital.
«No tax on tips or overtime would provide real relief to service workers, first responders, and families across our state, and it’s disappointing to see Sacramento turn its back on them.»
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Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference at San Lorenzo High School as he signs an executive order to expand women’s access to capital and wealth-building opportunities on March 18, 2026, in San Lorenzo, Calif. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu)
Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi says that while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is running for re-election in the nation’s third-largest blue state, he is really positioning himself for a 2028 presidential campaign on the agenda of obstructing Trump.
«Last year, President Trump delivered the largest tax cut in American history, putting millions of dollars back in the pockets of Americans; this commonsense legislation is good for Illinois, but wannabe president, JB Pritzker would rather slam the door shut on opportunity and relief, knowing full well that he supported and empowered Joe Biden’s economic disaster,» Salvi told Fox News Digital.
«The sad truth is that if President Trump is for it, JB Pritzker will always be against it.»
NASHVILLE ARTISTS PRAISE TRUMP’S NO-TAX-ON-TIPS POLICY ONE YEAR INTO PRESIDENCY

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions at an event at Union Station in Chicago on Dec. 16, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who is termed out and among names potentially running in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, was called out by Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., for action to tax overtime pay in future years.
«As a former cop in Colorado, I know firsthand how important overtime pay is to first responders, blue-collar workers, and hardworking families across America — that’s why I was proud to stand with Republicans to deliver no tax on overtime at the federal level,» Evans told Fox News Digital.
«But while we fought to give Coloradans relief, Gov. Polis and state Democrats held a special session to re-tax overtime pay, ensuring families never see the benefits they earned. The contrast couldn’t be clearer.»
Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Hochul, Newsom, Pritzker and Polis for comment, but they did not immediately respond.
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Gov. Jared Polis speaks to the National Governors Association at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 25, 2025. (AP)
While the governor’s seats in those four blue states are likely safe due to deep Democratic voter registration advantages, down-ballot races do have a narrative to carry under the Trump banner and the no tax on tips or overtime policy.
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The Senate Finance Committee charted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act «wins» in all 50 states, including those four blocked by Democratic leaders where there still remains a permanent 20% deduction for many small business owners and a $1,500 increase in the standard deduction for millions of families.
- California: More than 3.1 million small business owners and 15.3 million families benefited.
- New York: More than 1.5 million small businesses, nearly 8.6 million families.
- Illinois: More than 1 million small businesses, almost 5.5 million families.
- Colorado: Almost 600K small businesses, nearly 2.6 million families.
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