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It is the sum of false accusations and false testimonies against me. I declare myself innocent. The notebook of lawyer Nizar El Fakih not only records the verbatim statements that Nicolás Maduro made last Thursday when Judge Alvin Hellerstein asked him about the new accusation, conspiracy to commit torture, that the U.S. prosecution has added to his case. #TorturaVenezuela #DerechosHumanos #Maduro (translated)

Pedro Menin stated that Vorcaro would have presented evidence and receipts of corruption, but that the Attorney General's Office (PGR) and the Federal Police (PF) did not validate his testimony because it is an election year. According to Menin, one of the schemes would involve R$ 1 billion in bribes and could harm Lula and other individuals. He also claimed that an authority had received R$ 200 million and that lawmakers from different political sides had received illicit money. Menin said that the reactions seen so far would be a form of self-defense and protection of the system. He stated that Vorcaro would have run out of alternatives and could disclose information to the press, which, according to him, would provoke a public and scandalous downfall of the PT, a party that Menin classified as the most corrupt in history. He also suggested that the partial disclosure of information could pave the way for a complete testimony if the PF and the PGR were willing to investigate. The author also alleged that Lula was desperate and trying to buy people, and stated that new revelations could still emerge. Menin concluded by saying that he was following the situation with anticipation. #Corrupção #Lula #Delação (translated)

Lula stated that he presented support measures for individual microentrepreneurs, including the forgiveness of federal tax debts, the renegotiation of bank debts through Desenrola 3.0, and the maintenance of the exemption from invoices for sales to individuals. He also said that he would ask Congress for priority on a project that raises the revenue ceiling for microentrepreneurs to up to R$ 140 thousand and allows the hiring of a second employee. The president also stated that the government planned to offer a PixMEI of up to R$ 5 thousand to help improve the structure of small businesses. He said that the support aimed to assist those who work independently and argued that everyone has the right to prosper. The publication was accompanied by a photo of Ricardo Stuckert. #MEI #Empreendedorismo #DesenvolvimentoEconômico (translated)

"Given the polls we have today, you should ask the question the other way around: if Chega wins the elections, would they invite Passos Coelho or whoever is leading the PSD to form a majority that would actually implement reforms? Yes." When asked, in an interview with RTP, what he would do if the PSD, in a scenario with Passos Coelho, won and Chega was invited to join the government, André Ventura made two points: the first is that "he does not ask for positions" (and does not believe that Passos is motivated by those same positions) and the second is that the polls show a very different scenario. #Chega #AndréVentura #PassosCoelho (translated)

Karina Michelin stated that on Sunday, October 11, the Amazon was still burning and that the smoke in Manaus was affecting residents, while classes were suspended and firefighters were working at their limit. She also reported that a firefighter became ill during the firefighting efforts and had to be carried by colleagues. Michelin said that the Amazon Fire Department requested reinforcements from the federal government on September 18, including four aircraft, transportation, and vehicles. According to her, on October 1, the National Public Security Secretariat, linked to the Lula government, responded that the request could not be met at that moment. The author stated that the federal government claimed the state had waived support and cited 229 extinguished fires and another 20 still being fought. She said the aircraft began to arrive on October 10, following a wave of complaints on social media. The author compared the current mobilization with that of 2021, during the Bolsonaro government, when Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, and Chico César participated in the song "Canção pra Amazônia," by Greenpeace. She questioned the absence of a similar mobilization in light of the situation of residents and firefighters. Michelin called Lula and the Amazonas government hypocrites and demanded explanations about who had denied or waived help and when reinforcements arrived at the fire line. She also stated that human and animal lives threatened by smoke should take precedence over political disputes. #Amazônia #Incêndios #MeioAmbiente (translated)

The author noted that Pedro Passos Coelho would give an interview to Maria João Avillez on SIC Notícias, between 9 PM and 10 PM, and argued that his governance should be reassessed in light of the financial conditions he encountered. According to the author, Portugal had already requested external assistance when Passos Coelho arrived at the Government in 2011, and the adjustment program of 78 billion euros had been negotiated before he took office. He maintained that during the legislature, exports rose from about one-third of GDP to nearly 40% in 2015, including tourism, and that the tourism sector gained strategic momentum. Regarding privatizations, he acknowledged that some operations were questionable and warranted scrutiny but argued that they allowed the collection of billions of euros, the amortization of public debt, and reduce financing needs and interest burdens. He also considered that cuts in the public sector were painful but questioned what the alternatives would have been when the State could no longer finance itself normally. The author further highlighted that Portugal completed the financial assistance program in 2014 and returned to market financing without a precautionary program, recovering, in his view, decision-making leeway. He stated that Passos Coelho was the most relevant politician of the century in Portugal for having made unpopular decisions and contributed to an economic change whose effects surpassed his Government. #Portugal #Política #Economia (translated)

Leandro Ruschel stated that a reporter from Veja considered that the attention given to the recording published by the magazine would be diverting focus from more serious allegations based on messages found on Daniel Vorcaro's cell phone. According to Ruschel, the reporter said that messages from 2024 and 2025 would indicate a collusion with executives from the pension funds of Banco do Brasil, Caixa, Petrobras, and Correios to raise R$ 10 billion, of which R$ 1 billion would be destined to the PT as a bribe. The account also mentioned more than 450 messages with an operator linked to the office of Minister Alexandre Padilha. Ruschel said that, according to the report, Banco Master entered in May 2024 a government list that would allow it to receive investments from the funds, despite having low credit ratings and being under investigation for fraud. During the same period, the bank reportedly negotiated R$ 500 million in credit letters with Caixa; the operation retreated after O Globo reported, in July 2024, the removal of two managers who had issued a negative opinion. The report also claimed that Padilha had said, in a meeting at the Palácio do Planalto, that agreements made with Olavo Noleto would count as agreements with the minister himself, and that, after dinner at Vorcaro's house in October 2024, the banker received a message saying that Lula would meet him and had liked the conversation. According to Ruschel, the reporter stated that Lula received Vorcaro in December and that messages from lawyer Walfrido Warde suggested pressure on the Central Bank to save Master. He added that Vorcaro would have presented the account to the Attorney General's Office (PGR), which had refused to receive the material, and that there would be evidence involving PGR members who had contact with the defense. Ruschel said that the reporter argued that Vorcaro should be heard and warned of the risk of diverting workers' resources to save the bank. #Corrupção #Política #Justiça (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)

Cleber Lourenço stated that he had talked with the defense of Daniel Vorcaro, who, according to him, said he was unaware of the audios released by Veja. He also wrote that the Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office contested the report in official statements and classified the case as very serious. https://t.co/UfsGI7vieY #DanielVorcaro #Política #Urgente (translated)

Cristiano Ronaldo stated, in a statement published on October 6, 2026, that he decided to leave the Portuguese national team camp after the coach, according to him, did not uphold an agreement regarding his participation in a match in Norway. He said he agreed to play for 30 minutes, went to warm up at halftime, but never got to enter. He also apologized for not greeting the fans after the match. Ronaldo recounted that, after the 2026 World Cup, he prepared a farewell letter and that the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) asked him to consider continuing. He said he supported the choice of the current coach, and that the coach proposed he play the first and last game, with rotations, and not travel to Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo stated that he refused to stay in Portugal and that the coach agreed. According to the player, the coach initially maintained the plan agreed upon in a conversation at his house, along with Simão Coutinho, the sports director of Al Nassr. Ronaldo said that he agreed to be substituted in a game in Alvalade without protesting and passed the captain's armband to Bruno Fernandes. Regarding the match in Norway, he said he expected to play again only at the Dragão but accepted the offer to come in for 30 minutes. Ronaldo said that, 48 hours later, he arranged with the coach for him to explain at a press conference that the plan had been his initiative and that he had made a mistake by having him warm up without using him. He added that, at the coach's request, a document was prepared with Simão Coutinho and Tiago Craveiro, validated by him and submitted to the coach. According to Ronaldo, the notes acknowledged that he accepted the plan and was loyal and professional but did not include an apology. The player stated that this was the second time the coach had failed to keep his word and that he decided to leave the camp because he felt trust was broken. He said that, on the morning of the conference, the president of the FPF and the coach assured him that his place on the team was still secure. Ronaldo took full responsibility for leaving the camp, apologized to his teammates and the Portuguese fans, and declared that the FPF should evaluate and punish the act, without mitigation, also considering his role as captain. Ronaldo added that there could be one or more farewell matches, but he associated the national team with competition. He said that after serving any suspension that might be imposed on him, he would be available to play and fight for victories if he was physically well and playing for the club. He also recalled that he stayed in a camp after learning of his father's death, until finishing the next game. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #Futebol (translated)

B24 published a statement in which Cristiano Ronaldo presented his version of the misunderstanding with the national coach and his exit from the training camp. The forward stated that, after the 2026 World Cup, he had prepared a farewell letter, but the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) had asked him to reconsider his departure. He also mentioned that he had supported the choice of the current coach. Ronaldo stated that the coach had presented him with a plan for his participation in the national team and that, in an initial conversation, he had suggested that he not travel for the matches in Norway and Denmark. According to the player, he rejected the proposal as he believed it would not be a good example for the captain to stay in Portugal. He noted that Simão Coutinho, sports director of Al Nassr, had accompanied the discussions. Regarding the match in Norway, Ronaldo reported that the coach asked him if he was available to play for 30 minutes. He said he accepted, despite recovering physically, but warmed up from halftime and did not end up playing. The player stated that, in a meeting 48 hours later, the coach agreed to publicly explain the agreed plan and acknowledged that it was a mistake to make him warm up without putting him on the field. According to Ronaldo, the coach had promised to do so at a press conference but had not fulfilled the agreement. The forward said he had validated notes for the conference, in which the coach would acknowledge proposing the plan, affirm that Ronaldo had accepted it without questioning the options, and admit that he would not make him warm up again under those circumstances. Ronaldo stated that the coach should also recognize the importance of the player, who had represented the national team for 24 years, and argue that problems should not be invented around his reaction after the game. Ronaldo said he decided to leave the training camp because he felt the coach had broken his word for the second time. He apologized to the fans for not greeting them after the game and to his teammates for leaving, taking responsibility for both decisions. He added that he accepted being punished by the FPF without mitigating circumstances, as he was the captain. The player stated that he would continue to be available to compete for Portugal after serving the suspension, as long as he was physically well and playing for the club. He also said that he hoped to have one or more farewell matches, but that his priority was to continue competing and winning for the national team. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoNacional #Futebol (translated)

The 'Intimate Diary of Pope Francis', which collects personal notes from the pontiff from 1992 to 2024, will be published in November and will offer a deeper look into his life and thoughts, despite the reservations that the Pope had expressed regarding the publication of his notes. #PapaFrancisco #DiarioIntimo #LibreriaEditriceVaticana (translated)

Ayoub stated that a man mentioned certainly loved France more than his interlocutor. He reproached the latter for having an identity-based view according to which a white Frenchman would be a sellout if he were not racist, and accused him of acting like a thug on the Internet. #France #Identité #Amour (translated)

Jan Sjunnesson wrote that SVT continued its educational mission and that Master Lindström the day before had described Karl Oskar and Kristina as refugees when they traveled to America. Sjunnesson argued that this image would slowly be ingrained. https://t.co/FFPAGGQXFm #SVT #Historia #Folkbildning (translated)

Media NINJA reported that Thiago Rodrigues de Faria, lawyer and advisor to Nikolas Ferreira, received R$ 105,000 from companies associated with a partner of Vorcaro, who is accused of acting as a “front man” for the Master group. According to the publication, the payments corresponded to 18 invoices, one of which was for R$ 55,000, issued 29 days after the bank's liquidation. The publication also mentioned a conversation between Nikolas and Vorcaro in which the congressman allegedly referred to a “brother” to release a mining asset. #política #corrupção #mineração (translated)

💜 BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN BOGOTÁ — OFFICIAL INFORMATION ABOUT MERCH HYBE published the official information about the sale of merchandise for the BTS concerts in Bogotá, including schedules, points of sale, payment methods, and important recommendations about the products. 🛍️ MERCH SALE 📅 October 1 📍 Proyecto Kinder — Ac. 63 #15-70 ⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (COT) 📅 October 2 and 3 📍 P2 and P4 ⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 📍 P1, P2, P4, PARK NORTH and PARK SOUTH ⏰ From 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ⚠️ The sale may be suspended approximately one hour before the concert, until the doors open, and also during the show. 💳 PAYMENT METHODS Payment can be made in cash or by card. 🇨🇴 All payments will be made only in Colombian pesos (COP). Some cards may not be accepted depending on the conditions of the banking entity. 📌 IMPORTANT ABOUT PURCHASES • All prices include taxes. • The merchandise may sell out before the end of the sales schedule. • The quantity of units a person can buy may be limited according to the product. • The purchase limit may change depending on availability. • If the established limit is exceeded, payment may be rejected or canceled. • There will be no shopping bags in the venue. • No exchanges or returns will be accepted due to change of mind. • To make a claim for a defective product, the proof of purchase must be presented. • Schedules may change depending on the conditions of the venue. 🚨 DO NOT LINE UP DURING THE NIGHT. The organizer is not responsible for the safety of those who remain there overnight, and lines may be dispersed. 🚫 It is recommended to purchase products only at official points and authorized channels. 👕 ABOUT THE FINISHES AND PROCESSES OF THE GARMENTS Some garments in the collection use special washing and spraying processes during their manufacture. For this reason, there may be differences in color, pattern, position, or finish between one item and another. These variations are part of the manufacturing process and do not necessarily represent a defect. 🧺 GARMENT WASH Applies to: • S/S Photo T-Shirt (Black) • S/S Photo T-Shirt (Gray) • S/S T-Shirt — SOUTH AMERICA Due to this process: ⭐ The star decoration may come off during use or washing; this is not considered a defect. 🎨 There may be color differences between garments depending on the level of processing. 🧺 The color may fade during washing. 🎨 MANUAL SPRAY WASH Applies to the Zip-up Hoodie (Charcoal/Gray). Due to the characteristics of the process, there may be color differences between garments and slight variations in the pattern, position, and finish of the spray. The color may fade during washing. 👉 Therefore, if upon receiving a garment you notice small differences in color, finish, or effect distribution compared to photographs or another unit, this may be due to the manufacturing process and does not necessarily mean that the product is defective. 💜 LIGHT STICK The concert will have effects synchronized with the Light Stick. ✨ BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK VER.4 There will be no need to pair individually by seat through the application. The effects will be activated automatically when turning on the Light Stick. ❌ BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK VER.3 ❌ BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK SE. These versions are NOT compatible with the concert's wireless effects. 🔋 The Ver.4 uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries. It is recommended to use new batteries. If the batteries have low charge, the brightness may decrease and wireless functionality may be affected. 📌 Official source: Weverse / BIGHIT MUSIC Consult the official statement on Weverse⁠ #BTS #BTS_ARIRANG #BTSWORLDTOUR #BTSinBogota #BTSinColombia #ARMYColombia #BTS #BTS_ARIRANG #BTSWORLDTOUR #BTSinBogota #BTSinColombia #ARMYColombia #BTS #BTSWORLDTOUR #BTSinBogota (translated)

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed a note of protest to Russia regarding the act of sabotage in Estonia, condemned the attacks against Ukraine, and noted that Lithuania will undoubtedly respond to Russia's actions that violate international law. #Lietuva #Rusija #Ukraina (translated)

🔴 LAST MINUTE: FBI AND DEA INVESTIGATE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ANDY It has emerged that the agencies investigating the accusations against Andy López Beltrán are the FBI and the DEA. This is due to the statements of several detainees who have decided to cooperate to reduce their sentences. It was the FBI that interrogated Rear Admiral Farías in Buenos Aires; and the former Secretary of Public Security of Sinaloa, Gerardo Mérida, as well as testimonies from El Mayo. #FBI #DEA #NotasDeÚltimaHora (translated)