Spain train crash, Trump Venezuela remark, and Lula's win dominate week
A fatal collision in Toledo, a Supreme Court ruling on deportations, and a new presidential victory in Brazil define the top stories.
By Andrew Bennett ·
Rescue workers continue operations in Urda, Toledo, after two high-speed trains collided. The incident left dozens of people dead and several injured. Investigators are in the preliminary phase of the inquiry. Their main hypothesis is that human error caused the accident. One passenger described the moment of impact.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid to restore a Biden administration policy. That policy allowed for the temporary pause of deportation cases. The ruling gives the Trump administration the green light to limit these suspensions. This decision impacts how the federal government handles removal proceedings.
A new poll by N+ Univision and YouGov shows a tight race in Texas. Forty-five percent of voters favor the Republican Party, while 44 percent support the Democrats. Eight percent remain undecided. Among Hispanic voters, the split is 50 percent for Democrats and 39 percent for Republicans. The survey also indicates a narrow contest for the governorship.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the Brazilian presidential election with 51.58 percent of the vote. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, received 48.42 percent. Reports attribute the victory to political alliances, commercial interests, and the mobilization of young people and students.
President Donald Trump suggested at a Texas rally that Venezuela could become the 51st U.S. state. He highlighted the arrival of one million barrels of Venezuelan oil. Trump proposed that Venezuelans vote for a governor instead of a president.
The Supreme Court decision and the Texas poll results were released this week. The Spain investigation remains ongoing. Lula da Silva is set to begin his new term. Trump will continue his campaign appearances in the coming days.
