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It lasted less than a day. Many were individuals who had been in prison or had problems with alcohol and drugs. They were transported by a group of people who crossed the border from Russia on buses and urged them to occupy the building. Once they were inside, they turned towards Russia. There was Motorola [Arsen Pavlov, a Russian paramilitary leader who would later intervene in the war in Donbas]. Our investigation led us to talk to detainees, analyze the documents they had left when they retreated, and visit the places where they had stayed. The conclusion was indisputable, and my thesis is that the preparation for the occupation of Donbas did not begin in 2014, after the Maidan uprising [the popular uprising that led to the fleeing of pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych], but much earlier, perhaps after the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008. Close to a hundred Russians crossed the border dressed as civilians, as if they were tourists. They had no weapons. They went straight to Villa María. That is where they had left the uniforms and weapons with which they appeared on the streets of Sloviansk. The church employees were involved in the preparation, including a priest, who later became one of the leaders of the armed groups. #GuerraEnUcrania #Rusia #Donbás (translated)

Biazita Gomes stated that the far right would be frightened to realize that progressives would not remain silent again. She said that the struggle would continue on the internet, in the streets, and everywhere, and that censorship would not be able to silence the progressive movement. #Direita #Progressismo #LiberdadeDeExpressão (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that, in the Gospel of the day (Mt 22:1-14), Jesus presented a wedding feast prepared by a king for his son. The pontiff compared the celebration to the lives of the faithful and the banquet hall to the churches, homes, and other places where they live, saying that Jesus Christ returned every day to declare His love to them and awaited their response. #Jesus #Fé #Amor (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that in the passage from the Gospel of Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus spoke of a wedding banquet organized by a king for his son. As he pointed out, the celebration represented that of the faithful, and the banquet hall included churches, homes, and places where they lived, where Jesus Christ returned every day to express his love to them and awaited their response. #Evangelio #Jesucristo #Fe (translated)

BTS ARMY Colombia⁷ asked its followers to appreciate BTS's visit to Colombia without measuring it against experiences in other countries. It pointed out that each place had a different context and that the differences should not be interpreted as a measure of the artists' affection for each audience. The organization recalled the group's first visit to the country and mentioned their expressions, words, questions about why they hadn't come earlier, and apologies. It also acknowledged that some aspects could have been different and stated that there would be learnings for future visits, but it urged not to conclude that what was missing diminished the value of the experience. Regarding the third date, BTS ARMY Colombia⁷ stated that conclusions were circulating that did not necessarily correspond to reality. It said that there was information that could not be shared publicly but maintained that the outcome had not been anyone's fault, and urged not to fill the gaps with rumors. Finally, it called for prudence when talking about the artists and their intentions, and encouraged followers to cherish the memories of the visit and to work towards future opportunities with hope, not resentment. #ARMYColombia #BTS #Reflexión (translated)

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reported that non-essential activities had been suspended since 4:00 PM on Saturday in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit due to the passage of Hurricane Simón, a category 4 hurricane. She indicated that, according to the projected trajectory, it would make landfall during the early hours of Sunday, October 11, between La Huerta and Tomatlán in Jalisco. Sheinbaum urged the population to stay in safe places, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow the instructions of Civil Protection. She also warned that winds would intensify that afternoon in Colima and Jalisco. Regarding Guerrero, she stated that the CFE had restored 90.57% of the electricity service in less than 12 hours since the rains began and that it continued to address the affected areas in Acapulco. #HuracánSimón #Jalisco #ProtecciónCivil (translated)

Xico Graziano stated that a report by the magazine VEJA about supposed payments linked to Lula had provoked a reaction within the PT. According to him, PT members denied the accusations, said there was no evidence, and echoed a contestation from the Federal Police. In summarizing the report, Graziano said that banker Vorcaro reported having negotiated with João Vaccari Neto, former treasurer of the PT, payments to obtain access to pension funds for federal employees. According to the excerpt of the article he shared, it would amount to R$ 30 million in cash destined for the Lula Institute to fund a documentary about Lula abroad, in addition to another undisclosed amount paid directly to the institute, managed by Paulo Okamotto. Graziano added that Vorcaro had provided details to the Attorney General's Office (PGR), which did not proceed with the case as it deemed there was insufficient evidence. The banker’s defense, according to the account reproduced by the author, mentioned WhatsApp messages and records of withdrawals and deliveries of money. Graziano expressed belief that VEJA would not publish the report without confidence in the material and assessed that the published piece would merely be a preview of new revelations. He considered the story credible, although there might not be definitive proof, and compared the case to the Atibaia site, which, according to him, was not registered in Lula's name in the registry office. In Graziano's view, the report would harm the PT and Lula's campaign, discouraging voters and causing some to give up on voting. He stated that the case would reduce Lula's chances of reversing a defeat in the first round. #Lula #Petismo #VEJA (translated)

Felipe Moura Brasil shared the transcription of a reporter from Veja who defended a report amid the reactions to the publication of a recording. The journalist stated that, in addition to the audio, the article was based on messages found on Daniel Vorcaro's cell phone before he formalized a plea deal proposal. According to the reporter, Vorcaro had already presented a third proposal to the PGR, but the agency did not want to listen to him. In the transcription, the reporter claimed that messages from 2024 and 2025 indicated that Vorcaro had intermediaries at the Palácio do Planalto who were working with executives from the pension funds of Banco do Brasil, Caixa Econômica, Petrobras, and Correios. He asserted that the objective was to raise 10 billion reais from these funds, with 1 billion reais earmarked for bribes to the PT, as part of an agreement to save Banco Master. He also said that an operator linked to the office of Minister Alexandre Padilha sought fund executives and that meetings had been organized to facilitate the bank's operations. The reporter further stated that, in May 2024, Banco Master entered the so-called "exhaustive list," which, according to him, allowed the funds to invest in the institution. At the same time, he said, the bank was negotiating credit letters worth 500 million reais with Caixa Econômica. According to the journalist, the operation did not progress after the newspaper O Globo reported, in July 2024, that two managers from Caixa had been removed for issuing a negative opinion. He added that Vorcaro had reported, in a plea deal proposal to which the report had access, that Padilha and other PT members backed down after the case was disclosed. #Lula #Corrupção #Política (translated)

Jesús Villegas asked what could be done about what he described as the inactivity of the Government Delegation in Sol and other places in Spain regarding campgrounds that he described as illegal. He called for citizens to file complaints en masse to urge public authorities to act and shared an explanatory video. https://t.co/qFT281t3Kh #DerechosCiudadanos #Protesta #España (translated)

Leandra Leal stated that Ana Elisa was not alone and classified the threats and attacks from the far right against a democratically elected woman as unacceptable. She added that, in her assessment, these people were not used to seeing a black woman in positions of power and should accept that she would remain in those spaces. #MulheresNoPoder #Democracia #Respeito (translated)

Mushi ⭐ VIGILANTE reported that, in nine hours, he visited five nursing homes and retirement houses with his mother to talk about the importance of voting and present his proposals. He stated that he was hoarse and still had another four places to visit. He also made an emphatic appeal for the star to shine soon. #Eleições #Vote #Cidadania (translated)

I want to confirm the creation of the first tourism academy of the European Union. This will also benefit SMEs and the tourism ecosystem of the countries in the bloc. This was confirmed on Friday by the European Commissioner for Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, during the global summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) being held in Valletta (Malta), in a context marked by the need to strengthen European tourism competitiveness. Vacant positions and the lack of skills are one of the biggest challenges facing the sector today. We want a better balance of visits between places and throughout the year. Tzitzikostas warned about the concentration of travel during certain periods and argued for the need to promote lesser-known destinations, encourage off-season travel, and favor longer stays. Resilience is not just about quickly recovering from impacts or crises. It is also about being able to absorb them. Tzitzikostas warned that the sector must prepare to face risks such as geopolitical tensions, climate change, trade uncertainty, and the shortage of professionals. #TurismoEU #AcademiaTurística #CompetitividadEuropea (translated)

Lucero announced that she would perform on November 28 in San Antonio, Texas, alongside La Gran Güera and Yuri. She wrote that the show would include surprises, duets, hits, and rancheras, and noted that there were still tickets available. https://t.co/J4LEtkvfDI #SanAntonio #Concierto #MúsicaMexicana (translated)

In a conversation with this newspaper, Galindo assures that other factors that may influence the decisions of landlords must be taken into account, such as the call for general elections or the evidence accumulated in other places with similar circumstances. #Vivienda #Alquiler #DecretosMaricarmen (translated)

The Blog Fórmula 1 stated that Formula 1 should be accessible to everyone and advocated for the presence of people from different social classes, political positions, women, Black people, LGBTQIAP+ individuals, and people with disabilities in motorsport. According to the page, the participation of these groups upset some people, but its members would continue to speak out. The blog said it started in March 2021, when Brazil was recording a daily death record, while its author was working a 6x1 shift. At the time, he stated, the then-president — whom he described as currently convicted and imprisoned — reacted to the deaths by saying he was not a gravedigger. The page noted that it grew and provided the author with experiences such as watching a race in Interlagos and receiving VIP access. He said these experiences made him realize the gap between the luxury of motorsport and the reality of those with fewer resources, and that he considered it important to expand access to this environment. The Blog Fórmula 1 also stated that it preferred to seek sponsorships and partnerships without self-censorship or pretending to be something it was not. It mentioned that all pages, major newspapers, television broadcasters, and Formula 1 itself had biases, and that sports and politics had been intertwined since the 1950s. The page added that it had more contributors, including journalists, and that it had already helped columnists who later went on to major Brazilian portals. Finally, it expressed a desire to contribute to a more diverse motorsport community in Brazil and invited people to get in touch and take a stand. #F1 #Diversidade #Automobilismo (translated)