Síntesis informativa - 21 de agosto 2020
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination: ‘I Will Draw on the Best of Us’
Joseph R. Biden Jr. accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, beginning a general-election challenge to President Trump that Democrats cast this week as a rescue mission for a country equally besieged by a crippling pandemic and a White House defined by incompetence, racism and abuse of power.
We Crossed the Line Debt Hawks Warned US About for Decades
The debt of the United States now exceeds the size of its gross domestic product. That was considered a doomsday scenario that would wreck the economy. So far, that hasn’t happened.
Russian Doctors Accused of Blocking Overseas Transfer of Aleksei Navalny
A Russian hospital is refusing to allow the prominent Kremlin critic Aleksei A. Navalny to be transferred abroad for treatment after a suspected poisoning, the opposition leader’s spokeswoman said on Friday, setting up a potential standoff as a plane from Germany arrived to fly him out of the country.
Steve Bannon Is Charged With Fraud in We Build the Wall Campaign
Stephen K. Bannon, President Trump’s former adviser and an architect of his 2016 general election campaign, was charged on Thursday with defrauding donors to a private fund-raising effort called We Build the Wall, which was intended to bolster the president’s signature initiative along the Mexican border.
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RUSSIA TODAY
Pompeo's call to reinstate nuclear-related sanctions on Iran goes against 'international consensus' - China
Beijing has said the US has no right to demand sanctions on Iran are reinstated because it was Washington that “had broken its promises” by ditching the 2015 nuclear deal.
https://www.rt.com/news/498630-china-us-iran-sanctions/
‘Very disappointing’: US envoy rebukes European allies for not supporting its move to restore UN sanctions on Iran
The US ambassador to the United Nations has described the lack of support from Washington’s allies in Europe as “disappointing,” after the US attempted to restore UN sanctions against Tehran.
https://www.rt.com/news/498644-iran-sanctions-us-lack-of-support/
Warring factions declare ceasefire in Libya, call for presidential and parliamentary elections
Rival governments have announced a truce across civil-war-torn Libya, urging an end to foreign involvement and to the flow of mercenaries into the conflict.
https://www.rt.com/news/498649-libya-ceasefire-election-announced/
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THE GUARDIAN
Human consumption of the Earth's resources declined in 2020
Earth Overshoot Day, the point at which human consumption exceeds the amount nature can regenerate in a year, has moved back by over three weeks from 29 July in 2019 to 22 August this year.
According to research conducted by Global Footprint Network, an international research organisation, coronavirus-induced lockdowns led to a 9.3% reduction in humanity’s ecological footprint compared with the same period last year. However, in order to keep consuming ecological resources at our current rate we would still need the equivalent of 1.6 Earths.
Mike Pompeo sets US on collision course with UN partners over Iran
The US secretary of state went to the UN on Thursday to set in motion a diplomatic gambit, claiming the US is still a participant in the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran – from which Donald Trump explicitly withdrew two years ago – and therefore retains the right under the rules of the deal to trigger a “snapback” or resumption of full UN sanctions.
Very few other UN member states think the US has the authority to do this. Even before he made a scheduled announcement at the UN headquarters in New York, the UK, France and Germany issued a statement saying the the US was not a participant and they would not support it.
In response, Pompeo denounced the Europeans as having chosen to “side with the Ayatollahs”.
Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to fraud after arrest on luxury yacht
Former Trump campaign manager Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty on Thursday hours after being arrested on a luxury yacht for allegedly skimming donations from an online fundraising campaign for the president’s controversial border wall with Mexico.
Using a non-profit organization that he controlled, Bannon “received over $1m from the ‘We Build the Wall’ online campaign, at least some of which he used to cover hundreds of thousands of dollars in [his] personal expenses”, federal prosecutors in New York allege.
Wearing a white face mask, and looking sunburnt, Bannon appeared briefly in a federal court in downtown Manhattan just after 4pm ET, and his lawyer entered a not guilty plea.
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AL JAZEERA
US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran
The administration of US President Donald Trump has formally notified the United Nations that it wants all UN sanctions on Iran restored, claiming significant Iranian violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, in a move that drew swift rejections from countries that remain part of the agreement.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered the notification to the president of the UN Security Council on Thursday, and later told reporters the US had the right to reimpose sanctions under UN resolution 2231 that laid out the rules of the deal between Iran and six world powers. The US withdrew from the accord in 2018.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/demands-restoration-sanctions-iran-200820185410971.html
Taiwan shows military might in slick video as China circles
China should not underestimate Taiwan's determination to defend itself, and military threats will only cause Taiwan's people to be even more resolute, the island's defence ministry said in a new video responding to repeated Chinese threats.
China has stepped up military activity around the island, where the losing nationalists set up their government at the end of the civil war in 1949, sending fighter jets and warships on exercises close to Taiwan. Communist-ruled China claims the island as its own and has not ruled out the use of force to assert its control.
Iranian hostages held by Somali pirates since 2015 freed: Adviser
Three Iranian hostages held by Somali pirates since 2015 have been freed, a senior maritime crime adviser told the Reuters news agency on Thursday.
The men are the last of the crew of the Iranian fishing vessel FV Siraj, which was captured by pirates on March 22, 2015.
US imposes Syria-related sanctions on six individuals
The United States on Thursday blacklisted senior Syrian government officials and leaders of several Syrian military units as Washington continues to impose sanctions aimed at cutting off funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government.
The action, which follows the blacklisting of the president, his wife and other individuals and entities, marks another round of sanctions in Washington's bid to push al-Assad's government back to United Nations-led negotiations and broker an end to the country's nearly decade-long war.
Water inside China's Three Gorges Dam nears maximum levels
Water levels at China's giant Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river are inching closer to their maximum after torrential rains raised inflows to a record high, official data showed on Friday.
With 75,000 cubic metres per second of water flowing in from the Yangtze River on Thursday, the reservoir's depth had reached 165.6 metres (543 feet) by Friday morning, up more than two metres (6.6 feet) overnight and almost 20 metres (65.6 feet) higher than the official warning level.
"An overtopping dam is a worst-case scenario because it produces significant damage ... and can lead to the entire thing collapsing."
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BLOOMBERG
Mexico Political Elite Engulfed by Scandal With Damning Leak
Three former Mexican presidents and over a dozen ex-ministers and legislators were accused of bribery, according to a document attributed to a key witness, in another chapter of a growing corruption scandal that is shaking the country’s political elite. Former presidents Enrique Pena Nieto, Felipe Calderon and Carlos Salinas de Gortari are among 17 Mexican politicians and a journalist named by Emilio Lozoya, the disgraced ex-head of state oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, in his purported testimony to Mexican prosecutors, according to a leaked copy of his deposition seen by several media organizations.
Climate-Friendly Companies Can Still Be Polluters by Association
They may make splashy climate pledges, but they’re far less likely to wield their influence over industry lobby groups.
In the last year, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and BP Plc both quit the American Fuel and Petrochemical Association. Two years ago, the world’s biggest coal miner BHP Group left the World Coal Association. But all three companies remain members of other organizations considered to be powerful opponents of national climate policy.
Publishers Ask Apple CEO for Same App Store Deal Given to Amazon
Apple takes 30% of the revenue from most subscriptions in its App Store, then 15% after the first year. But in late July, a congressional antitrust panel disclosed internal emails showing a more-favorable deal struck between Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. They agreed to a 15% revenue share for Amazon Prime Video customers who signed up through the iPhone app and no revenue share for users who already subscribed via Amazon or elsewhere, the emails showed.
Saudi Aramco Suspends $10 Billion China Oil Refinery Venture
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company has suspended a deal to build a $10 billion refining and petrochemicals complex in China, according to people familiar with the matter, as the company slashes spending to cope with low oil prices.
How Tensions Are Rising Over Mediterranean Gas Fields
The discovery over the last decade of major natural gas fields beneath the eastern Mediterranean has driven the region’s often-divided nations to work together to exploit the reserves. Cyprus, Israel and Egypt would enrich themselves while their exports through Greece and Italy would help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian gas. One catch: Turkey was left out of the picture, and with an active navy in the region, it’s sending signals it doesn’t intend to miss out.
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WALL STREET JOURNAL
Natural Gas Prices Are on Fire, but Producers Are Holding Back
The reticence of producers to chase rising prices is supporting the market
Natural gas prices have shot up nearly 60% since late June, and speculators are betting they will keep climbing. But the companies that control the country’s spigots aren’t so sure. Appalachian energy producers are taking a cautious approach to reopening the taps they shut in spring when the coronavirus pandemic torpedoed prices in an already glutted market.
Lyft, Uber Get More Time as They Fight California Order
Ride-hailing companies can continue operating while they challenge order to reclassify drivers
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. will be able to continue conducting business as usual in California for now, after a state appeals court on Thursday paused a lower-court ruling that required the ride-hailing companies to reclassify their drivers as employees. The reprieve means both companies can continue operating while they fight a high-stakes legal battle with their home state.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lyft-to-suspend-service-in-california-11597942614?mod=hp_lead_pos6
Kodak’s $765 Million Moment: How It Happened and How It Went Wrong
Peter Navarro, trade adviser, spearheaded the idea and used his sway to help Kodak navigate the bureaucracy—until the deal blew up
When a proposed $765 million contract was made public in late July between Kodak and the federal government, investors and lawmakers had questions, chief among them: Why pick Kodak, a struggling photography company?
Facebook Staff Demand Policy Changes on India Hate Speech
Employees pen letter to executives to review how company handles Hindu politicians deemed to violate standards policy
Facebook employees are pressing the company’s leadership to review its handling of hate speech in India, saying the company has tolerated toxic content by prominent political figures and failed to enforce its policies evenhandedly.
News Publishers Join Fight Against Apple Over App Store Terms
The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal are among companies seeking more favorable terms in Apple’s app store
Major news organizations are joining the growing chorus of companies pushing for more favorable terms on Apple Inc.’s App Store, a crucial link to new digital customers.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Questioned in FTC Antitrust Probe
Appearance comes as agency is under fire by some for not doing more
The Federal Trade Commission this week questioned Facebook Inc. founder Mark Zuckerberg in its probe into whether the social-media giant has violated U.S. antitrust laws, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move by the FTC suggests the agency is making progress in its investigation, which has focused in part on whether Facebook had a strategy of buying up potential rivals for the purpose of heading off future competitive threats.
Former Pemex CEO’s Allegations Rock Mexico’s Political Class
Emilio Lozoya’s claims add fuel to the widest-reaching corruption probe in Mexico’s modern history
Millions of dollars obtained from foreign bribes during a presidential campaign. Bags of cash to lawmakers in exchange for approving a historic opening of Mexico’s oil industry. A former sitting president making deals with his favorite contractor to share the spoils of big government contracts.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/former-pemex-ceos-allegations-rock-mexicos-political-class-11597964209
Twitter Data Case Sparks Dispute, Delay Among EU Privacy Regulators
Disagreement could delay other investigations into Facebook, Google and other U.S. tech companies
European Union privacy regulators are clashing over how much—if anything—to fine Twitter Inc. for its handling of a data breach disclosed last year, delaying progress of the most advanced cross-border privacy case involving a U.S. tech company under the EU’s strict new privacy law.
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PÁGINA 12
Exdirector de Pemex enciende el ventilador
Exmandatarios de los partidos que históricamente se repartieron el poder en México fueron embarrados por la confesión del exdirector de Pemex Emilio Lozoya sobre la entrega de sobornos del caso Odebrecht. En la víspera se filtró la denuncia presentada ante la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) por Lozoya, extraditado desde España el 17 de julio por haber recibido 10,5 millones de dólares en sobornos de Odebrecht, en la que implica a altos cargos de administraciones pasadas con el objetivo de librarse de la cárcel.
https://www.pagina12.com.ar/286540-exdirector-de-pemex-enciende-el-ventilador
Biden presentó un ambicioso plan migratorio para derrotar a Trump
El candidato a presidente Joe Biden presentó un ambicioso plan migratorio con la mira puesta en una porción clave del electorado estadounidense. En el cierre de la Convención Demócrata el exvicepresidente prometió que de llegar a la Casa Blanca revertiría el daño causado por Donald Trump. “Trump emprendió un asalto implacable a nuestros valores y nuestra historia como nación de inmigrantes”, sostuvo el candidato. Su propuesta establece que durante los primeros 100 días del eventual gobierno demócrata se termine con las decisiones más regresivas tomadas por el actual mandatario. En concreto, indicó que reestablecería el programa para migrantes indocumentados conocidos como "soñadores", y terminaría con la separación de familias en las fronteras.
https://www.pagina12.com.ar/286491-biden-presento-un-ambicioso-plan-migratorio-para-derrotar-a-
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EL TIEMPO
Presidente Duque denuncia que Maduro está comprando misiles
El presidente Iván Duque, al intervenir en el conversatorio 'Nuevo compromiso sobre el futuro de Colombia', advirtió de una compra de misiles que está gestionando el Gobierno venezolano de Nicolás Maduro.
https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/duque-denuncia-que-maduro-esta-comprando-misiles-531356
Exjefe de Pemex detalla sobre sobornos de Odebrecht para Peña Nieto
Este miércoles se filtró a los medios la denuncia que Lozoya presentó el 11 de agosto ante la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) en la que delata nombres y montos de sobornos que ordenaron funcionarios del Gobierno de Peña Nieto (2012-2018) y de opositores que los recibieron.
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LA JORNADA
Padres de los 43 y autoridades analizan rutas para dar con normalistas
Ciudad de México. El gobierno federal y los familiares de los estudiantes de Ayotzinapa, así como sus asesores, se reunieron para avanzar en la ruta de la búsqueda de los jóvenes normalistas desaparecidos en septiembre de 2014.
Anaya denuncia por daño moral; Calderón: acusaciones son ridículas
Viernes 21 de agosto de 2020. Ricardo Anaya Cortés, ex candidato presidencial panista, presentó ayer una denuncia en contra de Emilio Lozoya Austin, ex director de Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), por daño moral, luego de que éste lo acusó de haber recibido 6.8 millones de pesos para aprobar la reforma energética.
México recibirá 2 mil dosis de la vacuna rusa para ensayos
Ciudad de México. Se prevé que a partir de marzo de 2021 esté lista para su aplicación en México la vacuna desarrollada por la Universidad de Oxford y el laboratorio AstraZeneca, informó Alfredo Rimoch, director general de los Laboratorios Liomont, responsable de su producción en América Latina en colaboración con la empresa biotecnológica argentina mAbxience, la cual enviará a nuestro país la sustancia activa del biológico a partir de diciembre próximo.
Bolivia niega salvoconductos a ex funcionarios en embajada de México
La Paz. El gobierno de facto de Bolivia negó hoy el salvoconducto a los ex funcionarios del Movimiento Al Socialismo (MAS) asilados en la Embajada de México aquí tras el golpe de Estado contra Evo Morales en 2019.
EU activa precedimiento en la ONU para ampliar sanciones contra Irán
Washington. Estados Unidos activó el jueves en Naciones Unidas un controvertido procedimiento para exigir el restablecimiento en un mes de las sanciones internacionales contra Irán, una medida rápidamente rechazada por sus aliados europeos y otras potencias.
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