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North America news — October 13, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on October 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

16 publications

  1. PoliticsElectionsInvestigationNorth America

    David Rosero's Impeachment Process Reaches National Assembly Plenary

    David Rosero, a member of the Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS), faces an impeachment process in the National Assembly's plenary session on October 13, 2026. The process, initiated by assemblyman Sergio Peña, accuses Rosero of failing to perform his duties due to an alleged conflict of interest involving a meeting with attorney general candidate Inés Romero. Rosero denies the meeting and questions the evidence presented. The plenary session will decide Rosero's political future.
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  4. SocietyEuropeNorth AmericaLaborMigration

    IMSS Workers March for Better Salaries and Supplies

    Unionized workers of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) have announced marches across Mexico, including in Mexico City, to demand better salaries and improved labor conditions. The march in CDMX will depart from the National Medical Center Siglo XXI on October 13 at 3 PM, heading towards the National Palace. Workers are also protesting the lack of medicines and supplies.
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  5. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Zelensky Accuses US of Failing to Warn Ukraine About Kyiv Missile Strikes

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the US of not warning Ukraine about Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, stating that intelligence data on launches helps save lives. Zelensky noted that Ukraine has not attacked Russian oil refineries despite US demands, but Russia continues to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The US has not officially confirmed stopping intelligence data to Ukraine.
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  7. WorldLawMiddle EastNorth America

    Orbán Warns Against Hungary's Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War

    Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed concern over his country's increasing involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. He believes that Europe, particularly Germany, France, and the UK, is waging a proxy war against Russia through Ukraine, putting Hungary at risk of being dragged into the war. Orbán advocates for Hungary to maintain neutrality and an independent foreign policy.
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  10. PoliticsLegislationCorruptionNorth America

    Abramovich Used Falsified Documents to Evade Taxes

    An investigation by the BBC has revealed that Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire, used falsified documents to hide his wealth and evade paying taxes. The world's largest accounting firm, Deloitte, is alleged to have helped in creating these documents. Abramovich's companies are accused of using these tactics to avoid paying property taxes on his yachts and villas. The investigation is based on leaked documents and emails obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) as part of their Cyprus Confidential probe.
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  11. WorldCeasefireMiddle EastNorth America

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Facilities

    Ukrainian forces have carried out a series of strikes on Russian military targets, including a repair base for 'Iskander-M' missile systems in the Kursk region, a radar station in the Bryansk Oblast, and ammunition and fuel storage facilities in Luhansk Oblast. The attacks also targeted Russian troop concentrations in various regions, including Donetsk, Zaporozhye, and Luhansk.
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  13. PoliticsLawRegulatorsNorth America

    Katie Zacharia Begins as White House Press Secretary, First Briefing Tuesday

    President Donald Trump announced that Katie Zacharia will start as White House press secretary on Monday, Columbus Day, and hold her first news conference on Tuesday morning. Zacharia, an attorney and mother of four, has been a frequent commentator on Fox News and other outlets. She previously served as deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security and as general counsel for Fix California.
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  14. WorldLawMiddle EastNorth America

    Miami-Dade Tax Collector Calls for Federal Investigation into NYC Mayor's Adviser's Cuba Ties

    Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernández has demanded a federal investigation into the reported connections between Danny Valdez, an adviser to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Cuba's communist government. Fernández made this call after a New York Post report revealed that Valdez had met with Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel. Fernández, who is based in Miami-Dade, stated that he would not remain silent and expressed his support for the Cuban people, freedom, and the United States.
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  15. PoliticsResignationMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump Considers Firing Ambassador Guilfoyle Over Misconduct Allegations

    President Donald Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over allegations of misconduct, including pressuring a donor to pay off a large credit card bill, accepting improper gifts and services, and threatening a Greek official. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., has denied any wrongdoing. The allegations emerged as Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Athens, and he reportedly expressed anger at Guilfoyle's actions.
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