This date reminds us of the tragedy—widely warned against—at Bhopal, India, where a factory owned by the American company Union Carbide caught fire, leading to the deaths of thousands and the contamination of water, air, and food.

Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya denounced that Trump and sectors of the Honduran bipartisan system are attempting to impose an "electoral coup" against candidate Rixi Moncada to distort the popular will and hinder LIBRE's political project. "But they make the same mistake as always: underestimating the Honduran people, Rixi, and our capacity to fight," he warned.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the Asian giant "opposes external interference in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext."

Colombia made it clear that it does not accept military threats, reiterating that drug cooperation must be based on dialogue, shared responsibility, and mutual respect, while also calling for solidarity among Latin America and the Caribbean "against any attempt at external intervention that undermines sovereignty."

President Gustavo Petro is spearheading a legal offensive following the death of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza in the Caribbean, as his attorney Dan Kovalik calls it an "American murder" and raises alarms over the deaths of numerous Caribbean civilians in anti-narcotics military operations.

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the naval operation authorized by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as concerns rise over a possible second attack on survivors that could constitute a war crime.

The results of the Colombia Opina poll, conducted by Invamer, revealed a strengthening of the progressive movement, positioning Senator Iván Cepeda —victor of the Pacto Histórico consultation held on October 26— at the forefront of the presidential race in Colombia, thanks to majority support from citizens for Gustavo Petro's administration, which prioritizes life, social justice, and dignity.

Argentinian teacher federations have called for a week-long national strike in opposition to the lack of execution of the law ensuring funding for the sector. They warned that, without its full implementation, the 2026 academic cycle will not begin.

The former Colombian president and ex-UNASUR secretary denounced "improper interventions by foreign governments and presidents that undermine the sovereignty and the right of the Honduran people to choose their next president."

Rixi Moncada called to stay "on your feet" until 100% of the ballots are counted and urged vigilance in the election scrutiny in Honduras, amid allegations of foreign interference and the open support of Donald Trump for candidate Nasry Asfura.