miriam leiva

I have two clear messages: First, to the United States & Israel: It’s high time to end this war that is risking to get out of control, causing immense suffering on civilians, with dramatic effects on the global economy & potentially tragic consequences, especially for the least developed countries. Second, my message to Iran: Stop attacking your neighbors, they were never parties to the conflict. The Security Council has condemned these attacks, has ordered them to stop, as it has order to open the Strait of Hormuz. The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz causes enormous pain for so many people around the world who have nothing to do with this conflict. It’s time for the force of the law to prevail over the law of the force. It’s time for diplomacy to prevail over war. My remarks from the European Council in Brussels: un.org/sg/en/content/…

El Papa León XIV advirtió que la información “debe cuidarse del riesgo de convertirse en propaganda”, durante un encuentro con periodistas italianos en el Vaticano. A la hora de contar las “dramáticas guerras” actuales, el Santo Padre instó a los profesionales de la información a verificar las noticias “para no convertirse en megáfono del poder”. Una labor que el Pontífice calificó de urgente, delicada, y esencial. Subrayó también que los periodistas deben informar sobre los sufrimientos que la guerra provoca en la población, así como mostrar su rostro “y relatarla con los ojos de las víctimas, para no transformarla en un videojuego”. El Papa también reflexionó sobre los desafíos que ha atravesado el periodismo televisivo, como el paso del sistema analógico al digital. En este contexto, recordó que “no existe innovación tecnológica que pueda sustituir la creatividad, el discernimiento crítico y la libertad de pensamiento”.

Given the horrific destruction that Israel’s extremist government has wrought on Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, the last thing in the world American taxpayers need to do right now is to provide 22,000 new bombs to the Netanyahu government. No more weapons to support an illegal war.

This is probably the most important article of the month: an op-ed by Oman's Foreign Minister, who mediated the talks between the U.S. and Iran, in which he writes that the U.S. "has lost control of its foreign policy" to Israel. He repeats that a deal was possible as an outcome of the talks (something confirmed by the UK's National Security Advisor, who also attended: x.com/i/status/20341…) and that the military strike by the U.S. and Israel was "a shock." Interestingly, given he is one of Iran's neighbors and given that Oman has been struck multiple times by Iran since the war began (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran…), he writes that "Iran’s retaliation against what it claims are American targets on the territory of its neighbours was an inevitable result" of the U.S.-Israeli attack. He describes it as "probably the only rational option available to the Iranian leadership." He says the war "endangers" the region's entire "economic model in which global sport, tourism, aviation and technology were to play an important role." He adds that "if this had not been anticipated by the architects of this war, that was surely a grave miscalculation." But, he adds, the "greatest miscalculation" of all for the U.S. "was allowing itself to be drawn into this war in the first place." In his view this was the doing of "Israel’s leadership" who "persuaded America that Iran had been so weakened by sanctions, internal divisions and the American-Israeli bombings of its nuclear sites last June, that an unconditional surrender would swiftly follow the initial assault and the assassination of the supreme leader." Obviously, this proved completely wrong, and the U.S. is now in a quagmire. He says that, given this, "America’s friends have a responsibility to tell the truth," which is that "there are two parties to this war who have nothing to gain from it," namely "Iran and America." He says that all of the U.S. interests in the region (end to nuclear proliferation, secure energy supply chains, investment opportunities) are "best achieved with Iran at peace." As he writes, "this is an uncomfortable truth to tell, because it involves indicating the extent to which America has lost control of its own foreign policy. But it must be told." He then proposes a couple of paths to get back to the negotiating table, although he recognizes how difficult it would be for Iran "to return to dialogue with an administration that twice switched abruptly from talks to bombing and assassination." That's perhaps the most profound damage Trump did during this entire episode: the complete discrediting of diplomacy. If Iran was taught anything, it is: don't negotiate with the U.S., it's a trap that will literally kill you. The great irony of the man who sold himself as a dealmaker is that he taught the world one thing: don't make deals with my country. Link to the article: economist.com/by-invitation/…

Nuestro Jefe de Misión Mike Hammer visitó el Supremo Consejo (33°) Masónico de Cuba y a su Soberano Gran Comendador, José Ramón Viñas. Hablaron sobre los retos que enfrentan los cubanos y el apoyo que pueden brindar para la distribución de ayuda humanitaria. También conoció la historia de la masonería en Cuba, y sus orígenes en Estados Unidos.

“Tucker: "La amenaza inminente no provenía de Irán, sino de Israel." Kent: "Exactamente. Israel presionó para que se tomara la decisión. Podríamos haber dicho que no, pero sabían que no lo haríamos. El lobby presionó a favor de la guerra." Joe Kent acaba de decirle al mundo: Israel empezó esta guerra. Estados Unidos simplemente siguió órdenes.” Más claro, imposible. Pero seguro que todavía habrá quien lo niegue, por lo que sea.

We need a fundamental change in our national priorities. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Muy fuertes palabras de la periodista armenia-estadounidense Anna Kasparian: «A cualquier israelí que esté viendo esto, quiero que sepa que se le odia a nivel internacional. El mundo entero le detesta. Es porque se creen el pueblo elegido de Dios cuando se comportan como auténticos demonios».

JUST IN: 🇨🇦 Canada says it is ready to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump cut federal funds for health insurance and food assistance for the needy, but he is now asking for $200 billion in new funds to finance his war-of-choice crime of aggression in Iran. trib.al/2dWfYrY

I can't imagine how much courage it took Dolores Huerta, Ana Murgia, Debra Rojas, and others to speak out about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Cesar Chavez. They have carried this trauma and pain for decades, some since they were children. It's awful, and I stand with them and all victims of his abuse. In the last 24 hours, so many members of our community in Arizona and across the country have been absolutely devastated by this news. The fight for farmworkers rights has achieved so much and was built on the backs of thousands of men and women, not one person. Their work continues and improves the lives of Americans every day.

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Americans are being forced to choose between life-saving medicine and everyday necessities, all while Trump requests $200 billion more for his war. Remember, extending the ACA tax credits for more than 20 million Americans would have cost LESS THAN HALF of that. This is Donald Trump’s America.

EXCLUSIVE: Father of service member killed in Iran war said he did not tell Pete Hegseth to "finish" the job. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…

“The Treasury Department added Cuba to a list of countries restricted from taking delivery of Russian oil after a tanker of the fuel appeared to be headed to the island, which is under a US naval blockade.” - ⁦@business⁩ bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

“Es hora de que la fuerza de la ley prevalezca sobre la ley de la fuerza. Es hora de que la diplomacia prevalezca sobre la guerra”. — @antonioguterres sobre la guerra en Oriente Medio. Declaración completa en inglés: un.org/sg/en/content/…

🇪🇸🇪🇺 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Europe is against the US and Israel’s "illegal" war in Iran.

Dos buques petroleros con banderas de Rusia y Hong Kong estarían camino a Cuba, según dijeron analistas marítimos a CNN cnn.it/4lKyRzO

Primavera Negra 2003, 18-19-20 marzo. 75 prisioneros de conciencia: Pacíficos periodistas independientes, bibliotecarios, activistas de derechos humanos. Sentenciados hasta 28 años. De Pinar del Río enviados a Guantanamo. Oscar Espinosa Chepe, economista, 20 años, enfermo

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba – March 19, 2026 Location: Havana, Cuba Event: There are media reports of anticipated pro-Cuban regime and anti-U.S. policy protests and rallies through the weekend.  There are also reports of a protest on the Malecon on March 21.  We remind U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings.  U.S. citizens with emergencies, please call +(53) (7) 839-4100; after hours dial 1, then 0.   Actions to Take:  • Avoid the demonstration area and areas with high likelihood of protests. • Avoid crowds. • Be aware of heightened police presence as well as traffic detours and interruptions to transit. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Monitor local media for updates.   Assistance: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba Phone number: +(53) (7) 839-4100; after hours dial 1, then 0 U.S. Citizens: acshavana@state.gov LPRs: Consular Navigator  Follow us on Facebook,   Instagram,   and X  Subscribe to the ‘U.S. Citizen Consular Information: Cuba’s WhatsApp channel: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb…  State Department – Consular Affairs phone number: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444  Cuba Country Information   Enroll in the SMART Traveler Enrollment Program  (STEP) to receive security updates. Follow us on Facebook  , Instagram  , and  X