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Corpus Sheriff asks for $10 million, San Mateo County says his claims are “baseless”

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Pamela Cruz

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San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is seeking $10 million, saying the sheriff's claims of discrimination, harassment and defamation are "baseless." — San Mateo County said the Corpus Sheriff is seeking $10 million, while reiterating that the sheriff's claims of discrimination, harassment and defamation "are baseless."

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San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has filed a $10 million government claim, reiterating that the sheriff's claims of discrimination, harassment and defamation are “baseless.”

The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said it is aware of the lawsuit filed by Corpus against the county.

“The filing of a government complaint is a prerequisite to filing a lawsuit and Corpus is seeking $10 million,” the city said in a statement.

She also said Corpus' claims in her lawsuit that she has been discriminated against, harassed and defamed, especially for being a woman and a Latina, "are completely unfounded and distract from the problems that give rise to the current circumstances."

In that regard, he explained that the government’s lawsuit, which includes erroneous and misspelled names (including those of the sheriff herself and Supervisor Noelia Corzo), is largely devoid of any purported facts to support its conclusions and blatantly accuses Judge LaDoris Cordell of participating in what the lawsuit calls an “evil scheme.”

San Mateo County said Cordell is a “highly respected former judicial official with decades of public service, including in ensuring law enforcement accountability,” adding that “as an independent investigator, she alone determined how she conducted the investigation.”

The Board of Supervisors further noted that, as to the cost of the investigation, Cordell was contracted to conduct it at a rate of $750 per hour, and the investigation and associated report cost approximately $200,000.

“This is commensurate with both the cost of a complex and sensitive investigation of this nature and the level of experience, expertise and unique qualifications that Cordell brought to the matter,” they said.

They noted that the cost also speaks to the large number of witnesses Cordell interviewed (40 current and former employees) and “the extensive time it took to evaluate the veracity of the large number of complaints Cordell reviewed.”

The full transcript Cordell's interview with Victor Aenlle has been posted on the county website.

In the initial release of Cordell's report, the Board of Supervisors noted, all pages of this interview transcript that Cordell cited or relied upon in his report were included as part of an addendum to the report.

They explained that 29 pages of the transcript were not included in the appendix because, according to Cordell, “they were not important to the report.”

“There was nothing nefarious about these pages not being included in the addendum, but given the interest in them, as mentioned, they are now available on the county website,” they added.

In mid-December 2024, Corpus alleged that Cordell had omitted these 29 pages of testimony, making the investigation biased.

ABC7 News obtained a recording of a more than two-hour interview that led to a scathing report and calls for the sheriff's resignation.

ABC 7 News' investigative team compared the recording to the transcript included in a 400-page report signed by LaDoris Cordell and discovered that she omitted 29 pages of testimony.

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Bay Area firefighters arrive in LA with firefighting equipment

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Bay Area firefighters arrive in LA with firefighting equipment

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Fire departments from all corners of the Bay Area have deployed hundreds of personnel, along with engines, trucks, tankers and other resources in recent days to help battle the massive fires in Los Angeles County.

Local crews are joining a force of more than 7,500 emergency personnel battling the fires, according to CalFire.

Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds earlier in the week, the two largest fires, the Palisades and Eaton fires, have burned nearly 30,000 acres since Tuesday morning.

Fire officials said at least five people have died, an estimated 10,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed and thousands have been forced to flee their homes.

Departments across San Mateo County have deployed more than 150 personnel along with about two dozen engines and a drone to help battle the massive fires raging in Los Angeles County, county officials said Thursday.

“We sent a truck to the first strike team. The order came in at 8 p.m. on the 7th and they left at 10 p.m. on the 7th,” said Pat Murphy, battalion chief for the Central County Fire Authority of San Mateo County, which serves Burlingame, Hillsborough and Millbrae.

Crews arrived in Los Angeles in time for the morning briefing and then worked a 24-hour shift on the Palisades fire, Murphy said.

On Wednesday morning, the San Francisco Fire Department sent a strike team of 22 firefighters to the Palisades fire, and later that day sent nine more firefighters in smaller firefighting trucks that can maneuver in tight spaces.

Napa, Contra Costa and Alameda counties have also sent teams and crews, along with several city departments including Santa Rosa, Oakland, Hayward, Fremont and San Jose.

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A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of San Francisco

Eric Alcocer Chavez

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2025.01.10

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This morning an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 was recorded off the coast of San Francisco. Image: USGS

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This morning at 7:02 a.m., a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The epicenter was located at a depth of 12 miles (19 kilometers) from the coast, near the San Francisco Zoo.

Residents in the San Francisco Bay Area reported feeling a brief but noticeable jolt, sharing their experiences on social media. Many people were jolted out of their beds in unpleasant ways by the quake.

So far, no significant property damage or injuries have been reported.

Shortly afterwards, a magnitude 2.2 aftershock was felt in the same region, although with less intensity. This second event was mainly felt in areas close to the epicenter and did not cause any major inconveniences.

The movements highlight the importance of always being prepared for earthquakes in regions prone to seismic activity, such as California.

Residents are advised to review and update their emergency plans and supply kits, and stay informed through official sources about safety measures in case of future seismic events.

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Help is on the way! Mexico to send support to LA to help with devastating wildfires

Pamela Cruz

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2025.01.10

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced during her morning press conference on January 10 that Mexico will send support to LA to help with devastating fires

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The fires ravaging Los Angeles County, California, are unprecedented. They have led thousands to evacuate their homes and leave with only their family members, pets and the clothes they are wearing. While the losses range from material to human lives, Mexico has responded to the tragedy and the government has reported that it has sent an expert group to fight the devastating fires.

This was reported by the president Claudia Sheinbaum at his morning press conference on Friday, January 10, in which he stated that the Mexican Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, is already in contact with the government of US President Joseph Biden, as well as with that of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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He also said that the team of personnel that will be sent to Los Angeles will be made up of fighters from the National Forestry Commission and the National Defense Secretariat.

“The foreign minister spoke with both the authorities of President Biden's government and the governor of California. We are going to send a support team to Los Angeles, a solidarity team made up of forest firefighters from CONAFOR (National Forestry Commission) and a team from the DNIII Plan of the Ministry of National Defense,” the Mexican president said.

Sheinbaum said that this personnel is only waiting to complete the immigration procedures to reach the disaster zone.

"They are waiting for the papers, above all, that they have to do with being able to get to the United States, but we are going to support them, not only because the people and the government of Mexico have always been generous, but also because there are many Mexicans in this part of the United States," he stressed.

In this regard, he stressed that the United States has appreciated the aid.

“So, we are going to send a support team, they were very grateful and we are, let's say, in the process of completing the immigration procedures so they can arrive.”

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, approximately 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate and another 200,000 are under evacuation warnings.

In addition, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that 10 people have died due to the fires and identification may take several weeks.

Five wildfires are still burning in Los Angeles County. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), more than 35,000 acres have burned, with the Palisades and Eaton fires causing the destruction.

So far, the active fires are:

Eaton Fire (13,690 acres affected; 0 percent containment)
Hurst Fire (771 acres affected; 37 percent containment)
Kenneth Fire (960 acres affected; 35 percent containment)
Lidia Fire (395 acres affected; 75 percent contained)
Palisades Fire (19,978 acres affected; 8 percent contained)

CalFire said firefighters are working hard to slow the spread and protect critical infrastructure in extreme conditions.

He explained that several structures have been damaged or destroyed as the wind-driven wildfire continues, while the combination of low humidity, dry fuels and shifting winds has increased the potential for localized fires and rapid expansion.

He urged residents in these areas to remain alert and follow the instructions of local authorities as the situation evolves.

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Mexico stands in solidarity with those affected by the fires in LA and offers support

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2025.01.09

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Mexico stands in solidarity with those affected by the fires in LA and offers support

Mexico offers support to California, the president of Mexico has expressed her solidarity and support for the compatriots who live in the Los Angeles, California area. Photo: Government of Mexico.

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A series of fires have broken out in Southern California, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The fire has spread rapidly due to strong winds. In response to this, the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed its solidarity and support for its compatriots living in the Los Angeles, California area.

The president expressed her willingness for the Mexican government to support the government of California in the United States in the face of the fires that have severely affected the south of the state.

Sheinbaum indicated that she had contacted Governor Gavin Newsom to address any requests, and that the foreign minister is in contact with the United States consulate to support the affected Mexicans with whatever they require.

During the morning press conference on Thursday, Sheinbaum spoke about the fires and expressed her support and solidarity, as “they are going through very difficult times.”

“I would like to tell all of our fellow citizens who are in the Los Angeles area and all of the inhabitants of this area who are experiencing very difficult times due to the fires, our solidarity, our support. The foreign minister is in contact with the consulate for everything that is required for the Mexicans and I have also asked him to contact the government of California for anything that is needed on behalf of our country,” said the president of Mexico.

On her X account, the president reported that various calls are being answered to the consulate's protection telephones, so that Mexicans living in the affected areas have support and guidance regarding the situation.

“Several calls have been received to the consulate’s protection telephones, all asking for guidance on the actions to be taken. Likewise, the dissemination of the consulate’s contact information to deal with any emergency has been strengthened. The Mexican community is reminded that the protection telephone is available 24/7 for those who need support or guidance: (213) 219-0175.”

The fires have rapidly gained momentum due to strong winds and weather conditions, sweeping across Southern California, particularly in the areas of Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Hollywood Hills, and the San Fernando Valley.

Authorities are stepping up efforts to contain the fire and have issued evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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Raids begin in Kern and Tulare counties in California ahead of Donald Trump's arrival at the White House

Pamela Cruz

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2025.01.08

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Raids begin in Kern and Tulare counties in California ahead of Donald Trump's arrival at the White House

Residents have reported that immigration raids have begun in Kern and Tulare counties in California. Photo: P360 file

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US President-elect Donald Trump will take office on January 20, but his threats to carry out mass raids against immigrants in the country have already begun, according to residents of Kern and Tulare counties in California.

To Mari Pérez-Ruíz, executive director of the Alliance for the Empowerment of the Central Valley (Central Valley Empowerment Alliance), the situation took her by surprise, as well as the families that the non-profit organization serves.

“It took us all by surprise, to be honest. We thought that maybe, starting January 20th, that would happen, but we are still in this administration and it is happening,” she said in a meeting with Peninsula 360 Press and Ethnic Media Services.

The activist said that, in light of these events, they have taken action and have met to work with community leaders and obtain accurate data on the people who have been arrested.

He also stressed that the organization has compiled a list of lawyers who are willing to provide their services to immigrants who need them, as this is only the beginning.

“I just think that, you know, we’re going to hear more of this, and it’s going to be — hopefully it’s not something that becomes normalized, that we think every day is like this, but we’re preparing for it, that it’s going to be continuous. It’s a surprise that it’s happening now, the expectation was that it was going to start after (Donald Trump’s) inauguration,” Pérez-Ruíz emphasized.

Although the raids were not expected for a couple of weeks, the organization has learned that there are sheriffs, police chiefs and law enforcement officers who are aligned and in agreement with what Donald Trump has said on immigration matters, since they sympathize with his ideology.

Mari Pérez-Ruíz is well acquainted with the situation in California's Central Valley, where many of the farm workers are immigrants, and a large part of them are undocumented, but their work is highly necessary for the life and economy not only of the state, but of the country.

“There is this perception that there is a labor shortage and there are so many people looking for work. The narrative has changed, and it has been that we need workers. So there is an influx of H-2A (visas) (for temporary agricultural workers), you know, which was actually decisive,” he explained.

As of 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Peninsula 360 Press was informed by Mari Pérez-Ruíz that six people from the indigenous community and natives of Oaxaca, Mexico, were arrested by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security forces in the city of Terra Bella, in Tulare County, to process them for deportation.

He stressed that, unlike in past raids, the agents have other instructions, since according to a lawyer "there is a law in the federal immigration status that gives immigration authority to pick up people within 100 miles of the sea, and they can detain people without asking them for information or having an arrest warrant."

"The lawyer says that this is what is happening here, that people who live within 100 miles of the country, around the country, can be detained without any reason and asked for their immigration status," the activist said.

“This has never been done before. And immigration is what they are using right now to detain people.”

Among the six detainees is Pedro Cantú; “No, I have not been able to communicate with him yet, but there are six members of the family who were detained at a gas station in the city of Terra Bella,” Pérez-Ruíz clarified.

According to organizations, local media and residents via social media, Border Patrol was detected in Bakersfield, a city in Kern County, on Tuesday morning. The raids were reported to have begun and are continuing.

CALÓ News reported that ICE representative Alethea Smock told the agency via email that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was not part of the operation, but when asked why Border Patrol was in Kern County, which is not near the border, the agency responded that Border Patrol should be asked that question.

With information from Manuel Ortiz and Peter Schurmann.

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State of emergency in Los Angeles due to fires

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2025.01.08

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State of emergency in Los Angeles due to fires

Fires in Los Angeles trigger an emergency alert, the largest of which is in Pacific Palisades, which is destroying millions of homes, causing mass evacuations.

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Southern California is facing a series of wildfires, the largest of which is in Pacific Palisades, which is destroying millions of homes, prompting mass evacuations, and prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.

The Palisades Fire began Tuesday, but due to the weather and strong winds, it had burned at least 780 acres in just three hours, quickly reaching more than 1,000 acres.

A statement said there is an imminent threat in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where wind conditions threaten structures, homes, including power lines and water tanks, so an evacuation warning was issued for the community.

Governor Newsom said this is a very dangerous windstorm that poses an extreme fire risk, seeing the destructive effects of this Pacific Palisades fire that grew rapidly in a matter of minutes.
“Our deepest gratitude goes out to our skilled firefighters and first responders who rushed to battle this dangerous fire. If you are in Southern California, please pay attention to weather reports and follow the instructions of emergency officials,” Newsom said.

On Wednesday, January 8, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has been awarded a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which will make vital resources available to fight the Hurst Fire.

The Hurst Fire broke out Tuesday night near Diamond Road in Sylmar and has burned more than 500 acres, prompting 44,000 people to evacuate and an evacuation warning for 27,000 more people, with 40,000 structures threatened.

“We are working hard to ensure maximum support for firefighting efforts in Los Angeles, including the Hurst Fire, which now threatens San Fernando and Newhall. Thank you to all of our firefighting personnel and first responders who are protecting Californians in harm’s way,” the governor said.
In light of the risk, the state of California has shared some tips on fires and strong winds, in order to keep the community prepared for any risks.

Quick Tips on Wildfires:

Sign up for free emergency alerts at ready.ca.gov – You can choose how you receive alerts when you sign up, including cell phone, home phone, email, text message, and in some cases, TTY devices.
Make a plan: Wildfires can cause power outages, so have backup plans for electrical medical devices and medications that need to be refrigerated and have a battery-powered radio so you can listen to emergency updates.
Don't wait, evacuate: Listen and be alert to evacuation warnings and orders. An evacuation warning means you should prepare to leave. An evacuation order means you should leave immediately.

Quick Wind Safety Tips

Be aware of downed power lines: Never touch or drive over a downed power line. If a power line falls on your vehicle, call 911 and stay inside until trained personnel can remove it.
Stay indoors: If you are outdoors during high winds, seek shelter immediately. Stay away from trees and power lines and watch out for flying debris.
Slow down – Keep a safe distance from vehicles in the lanes next to you and watch for objects flying across the road.

For more emergency preparedness tips and to learn more about active emergencies, visit ready.ca.gov.

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Why don't we call it Mexican America? Mexican President retorts to Donald Trump

Pamela Cruz

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2025.01.08

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Why don't we call it Mexican America? President of Mexico retaliates against Donald Trump — Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, announced that he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, to which the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum He responded to his comment by questioning why we don't call North America Mexican America. Photo: Presidency

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After the president-elect of the United States on Tuesday, Donald Trump, declared that she intends to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, the Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum He responded to his comment by questioning why we don't call North America Mexican America.

During the morning press conference of the Mexican president, José Alfonso Suárez del Real, political advisor to the Social Communication Coordination of the Presidency of the Republic, pointed out that the name of the Gulf of Mexico is recognized by international organizations, so it cannot be changed.

"The name of the Gulf of Mexico, sadly, but also historically, is registered with international organizations and has been considered a nautical reference since the 16th century, before the United States existed," he said.

The official showed a world map from 1607, published by a Flemish man for the Amsterdam East Indies Company, which for the first time showed what is now Mexican America, which was basically what we know today as North America.

"It has been recognized since the beginning of the 17th century as the name of the entire northern part of the continent itself, and between Florida and Yucatan, the Gulf of Mexico is recognized as a fundamental nautical point for navigation in that century and beyond," said Suárez del Real.

So much so, he said, that José María Morelos y Pavón made the constitutional decree for the freedom of Mexican America in the 1814 constitution in Apatzingán.

In light of the above, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for North America to be called Mexican America, as it was known in the 17th century.

“Obviously the Gulf of Mexico, its name is recognized by the United Nations, but why don’t we call it Mexican America? It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Right? Since 1607, the Constitution of Apatzingán was of Mexican America. So we are going to call it Mexican America, it sounds nice,” he stressed, while recalling that the Gulf of Mexico has also been recognized since that date.

And, he said, President-elect Donald Trump is misinformed.

“I believe that yesterday President Trump was misinformed, with all due respect to President Trump, because I believe he was informed that Felipe Calderón and García Luna were still governing in Mexico, but no, Mexico is governed by the people,” he said.

However, he said smiling, it is necessary to wait for Donald Trump to officially take office, an act that will take place on January 20.

“He talked about the name, we also talked about the name. North America has been called Mexican America since 1607. So, we have to wait until he becomes president and in any case there is international law, and I still think that there will be good relations with President Trump. What do I base this on? Well, there were good relations with President López Obrador, and there has to be a relationship of mutual respect, of collaboration, not subordination, and of respect.”

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Gulf of Mexico: what, how and why it is called that

Pamela Cruz

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2025.01.08

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Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, announced that he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Un hombre puede salir del show, pero el show jamás del hombre. La frase no va así, pero eso aplica con Donald Trump, el presidente electo de Estados Unidos, quien tomará protesta como mandatario el próximo 20 de enero y a quien este martes se le ocurrió decir que quiere cambiar el nombre del Golfo de México por Golfo de América, pero qué golfo…

It is well known that every time Trump opens his mouth, it is to set fire not only to social networks, but to the world. He loves it.

Bueno, durante una conferencia de prensa este martes en su mansión en Florida, el también ex presentador del show “El Aprendiz” dijo: “Vamos a cambiar el nombre del Golfo de México por el ‘Golfo de América’, que suena muy bien y abarca una gran extensión de territorio. Qué nombre tan hermoso. Y es apropiado, realmente lo es”. Donald Trump, enero 2025.

Not at all relevant.

Pero más allá de que el señor nunca ha entendido que América es el continente y no solo Estados Unidos, hoy es necesario explicar el nombre del Golfo de México, y no, no estamos hablando de Pancho Villa, eso lo hacemos después.

A ver, Golfo de México es un mar semi-cerrado de más de 1.5 millones de kilómetros cuadrados que forma parte de la región del Gran Caribe. Se le considera la cuenca de aguas protegidas más grande del océano Atlántico y es compartido por México, Estados Unidos y Cuba.

El golfo de México se formó hace aproximadamente 300 millones de años como resultado de la tectónica de placas; y si bien no hay un registro histórico preciso sobre quién o quiénes le dieron el nombre de “Golfo de México” a este cuerpo de agua, se considera fue denominado así por los primeros exploradores y colonizadores españoles que llegaron a la región en el siglo XVI.

Según el libro Historia de la conquista de México, escrito por Antonio Solís, entre 1517 y 1519, Juan de Grijalva y Hernán Cortés recorrieron en barcos la región del golfo, e incluso fue conocido como el Golfo de la Nueva España

Registros indican que hasta inicios del siglo XIX (durante el virreinato de la Nueva España 1535-1821) esta zona se denominaba Seno Mejicano.

Ahora, los estados de Estados Unidos que tocan el Golfo de México, son: Alabama, Florida, Luisiana, Misisipi, y Texas; mientras que por el lado de México lo hacen Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche y Yucatán; y del lado de Cuba: Pinar del Río y Artemisa.

Sin embargo, es necesario mencionar que sí, gran parte del Golfo de México abarca el territorio de Texas, pero esta región pertenecía a México junto con Arizona, Nuevo México y partes de Nevada, Colorado y Utah, antes de firmarse el Tratado Guadalupe-Hidalgo donde se cedió a Estados Unidos una parte de México.

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Donald Trump again suggests Canada become the 51st state of the United States and avoid tariffs

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2025.01.07

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Donald Trump again suggests Canada become the 51st state of the United States and avoid tariffs

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After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday his intention to step down from his elected post and leadership of the Liberal Party once a new party leader is chosen, President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the Maple Leaf nation become the 51st state of the United States.

In addition to claiming credit for Trudeau's resignation, Trump said that if Canada became another state of the United States, it would not have to worry about tariffs, which it has threatened Mexico with, two of its main trading partners and with which it has a Free Trade Agreement (TMEC).

“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer afford the huge trade deficits and subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this and resigned. If Canada merged with the US, there would be no Tariffs, taxes would be way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that constantly surround them. Together, what a great Nation they would be!!!” Trump wrote on the social network TruthSocial.

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Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and prime minister for nine, has been heavily criticized following his meeting with Trump on November 29 after the US president-elect made tariff threats against Canada. The visit has led to resignations in his cabinet and key allies, as well as a sharp decline in his acceptance among his fellow countrymen.

“I intend to step down as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationally competitive process. Last night, I called on the Liberal Party president to initiate that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I have to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best choice in that election,” Trudeau, 53, said at a news conference in Ottawa.

The current Prime Minister of Canada stressed that Parliament has been paralyzed for months and will remain so until March 24, while a new leader of the Liberal Party is elected.

Donald Trump, who will return to the White House on January 20, has said he will sign an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada.

He then added his disdain to the Canadian Prime Minister, referring to him as the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.”

Making Greenland Great Again

On Monday evening, Donald Trump suggested that Greenland, a Danish territory, could also join the United States.

“Greenland is an amazing place, and its people will benefit greatly if and when it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect and cherish it in the face of a very ruthless outside world. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

This morning, Trump again suggested adopting the North Atlantic island.

“Don Jr. and my Representatives landing in Greenland. The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need security, strength and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” said the next president of the United States, after Donald Trump Jr announced a trip to that country, clarifying that it was personal and not to meet with the Greenlandic government.

Trump has previously targeted Greenland, writing when announcing his choice for US ambassador to Denmark: “For reasons of national security and freedom around the world, the United States believes ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede responded to Trump's comments by saying that Greenland was "not for sale and never will be."

Donald Trump Jr. arriving in Greenland (Truth Social screenshot @realDonaldTrump)

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