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La dictadura de Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo expulsó de Nicaragua al sacerdote José Concepción Reyes Mairena, párroco de la Diócesis de León.
El padre Concepción Reyes fue expulsado la semana pasada, luego de ser retenido e interrogado por funcionarios de Migración y Extranjería de Nicaragua en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Managua, cuando volvía al país, tras haber permanecido dos años en España.
“Con esta expulsión suman 309 sacerdotes y monjas que han sido exiliados, expulsados o que no les permiten el ingreso. Más del 95% son nicaragüenses”, según denunció la investigadora exiliada Martha Patricia Molina, autora del informe “Nicaragua: una Iglesia perseguida”.
De acuerdo con la investigadora, desde el 2018, el régimen de Ortega-Murillo ha perpetrado 1.070 ataques contra la Iglesia Católica y prohibido 16 mil 500 procesiones.
Además de la expulsión de religiosos ya formados, el gobierno ha bloqueado la ordenación de nuevos diáconos y sacerdotes en varias jurisdicciones eclesiásticas, como Jinotega, Matagalpa, Estelí y Siuna, donde, como explicó Martha Patricia Molina, el relevo pastoral está prácticamente paralizado por la falta de autorizaciones estatales.
La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum encabeza su conferencia ‘mañanera’ de este miércoles 18 de febrero desde Palacio Nacional, donde se prevé que la mandataria sea cuestionada sobre las irregularidades detectadas por la Auditoría Superior de la Federación (ASF) durante el último año de AMLO.
La titular de la Secretaría Anticorrupción y de Buen Gobierno, Raquel Buenrostro, exhibió pensiones millonarias que tienen trabajadores de confianza en Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Luz y Fuerza, entre otras áreas del gobierno.
“Ganan más que la presidenta”, añadió Buenrostro. La mandataria inició la conferencia con el anuncio de que se enviará una iniciativa para acabar con ese tipo de privilegios en las pensiones.
La iniciativa se centrará en que la pensión de los exfuncionarios sea la mitad del salario de lo que gana el titular del Ejecutivo.
Hay 9 mil 457 extrabajadores de Luz y Fuerza quienes reciben una pensión de 100 mil a un millón de pesos mensuales, de los cuales, 3 mil 504 tienen una jubilación superior al sueldo neto mensual de la Presidenta de México.
En Pemex hay 544 personas pensionadas que reciben montos superiores a las percepciones de la presidenta, por un monto de mil 827 millones de pesos.
Mientras que en la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) hay 2 mil 199 personas pensionadas que reciben montos superiores a las percepciones netas de la presidenta, por un monto de 4 mil 4
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held discreet talks with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson and caretaker of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, bypassing official Cuban government channels, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the outreach.
Axios says the exchanges underscore the Trump administration’s view that the 94-year-old revolutionary remains the island’s main decision-maker despite no longer serving as president. A senior official quoted by the outlet said he would not call them “negotiations,” but rather “discussions” about the future.
In the same account, the official described Washington’s position as that “the regime has to go,” while adding that what that looks like will ultimately be determined by President Donald Trump, who “has yet to decide,” and that Rubio “is still in talks with the grandson.”
The report lands as Cuba faces deepening economic and energy strain, including blackouts and severe fuel shortages, and as external partners move to shore up Havana. On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez met Russian officials in Moscow, where Russia’s Sergey Lavrov urged Washington to refrain from what he described as plans for a maritime “blockade,” linking the crisis to a U.S. oil embargo and pressure on third countries.
Separately, Trump said on Monday that his administration is “talking to Cuba” and that Rubio “is talking to Cuba right now,” describing the situation as a “humanitarian threat,” according to remarks reported by Bloomberg. Havana has denied in recent weeks that talks are taking place on those terms.
Axios portrays Rodríguez Castro, 41, as a consequential figure in Raúl Castro’s security and family circle, and says Rubio’s team views him as a potential bridge to younger, more business-minded power brokers who may see value in a U.S. rapprochement.
It remains unclear whether the back-channel will evolve into a formal process or concrete measures. Axios frames the outreach as part of a broader strategy that combines intensified pressure on Havana with efforts to identify alternative interlocutors and test transition or deal-making scenarios outside the Cuban government’s official hierarchy.
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Feb. 168, 2026: Jamaica’s push toward year-round avocado production is more than an agricultural milestone. It represents a potential turning point in the Caribbean’s economic evolution – one that could position agriculture as a scalable investment sector capable of generating sustained export revenue, attracting private capital, and strengthening long-term food security.
For the first time in its history, Jamaica is preparing to produce avocados continuously throughout the year, thanks to the introduction of three new varieties – Carla, Hass, and Semil31 – through a partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and the Trees That Feed Foundation. The initiative is designed to eliminate traditional seasonal production gaps, allowing farmers to harvest and supply markets consistently rather than intermittently.
This shift fundamentally changes the economics of avocado production in Jamaica.
Historically, Caribbean agriculture has faced a critical limitation: unpredictability. Seasonal harvest cycles restricted farmers’ ability to meet export demand consistently, making it difficult to secure long-term contracts or attract investment in processing, logistics, and infrastructure. Year-round production, however, provides the stability required to scale output and integrate into global supply chains.
Chief Technical Director in Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture, Orville Palmer, emphasized the economic significance of the initiative, noting that the move aligns with the government’s strategy to expand agricultural exports while providing farmers with steady income streams. Reliable production, he said, could elevate avocado to become as economically significant to Jamaica as its iconic ackee industry.
Globally, avocado demand has surged over the past decade, driven by consumer demand in North America, Europe, and emerging markets where health-conscious diets and plant-based foods are gaining popularity. The Hass avocado alone represents a multi-billion-dollar global export market, dominated by producers such as Mexico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. Jamaica’s entry into year-round production opens the door to capturing a share of that rapidly growing sector.
Beyond exports, the development has broader implications for agricultural investment across the Caribbean.
Year-round production transforms agriculture from a seasonal activity into a predictable revenue-generating sector—one capable of supporting financing structures, infrastructure investment, and long-term business planning. Consistent output allows investors to evaluate risk more accurately, while farmers benefit from stable income rather than volatile seasonal earnings.
“Year-round production transforms crops like avocado from seasonal income sources into scalable investment assets,” said Felicia J. Persaud, CEO of Invest Caribbean and founder of AI Capital Exchange. “This creates opportunities for farmers, investors, and diaspora capital to participate in building sustainable wealth while strengthening the Caribbean’s food production and export capacity that is still heavily dependent on imports.”
The initiative also highlights the growing importance of agricultural diversification in the Caribbean’s economic future. While tourism has historically dominated the region’s economy, governments are increasingly seeking to strengthen domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. The Caribbean currently imports billions of dollars in food annually, creating both vulnerability and opportunity. Expanding local agricultural production allows countries to retain more economic value domestically while improving food resilience.
In Jamaica’s case, the new avocado varieties are being cultivated at the Bodles Research Station, where budwood sourced from the Dominican Republic is undergoing quarantine and field trials before distribution to farmers across the island. The effort reflects years of research and collaboration aimed at creating a sustainable production model suited to Jamaica’s climate and agricultural landscape.
The economic impact extends beyond farmers. Increased production supports growth across the agricultural value chain, including transportation, packaging, export logistics, and food processing. These downstream sectors generate employment, stimulate rural economies, and contribute to national GDP growth.
For the Caribbean more broadly, Jamaica’s breakthrough represents a blueprint for transforming agriculture into a modern economic engine. It demonstrates how innovation, strategic partnerships, and long-term planning can reposition traditional industries for global competitiveness.
As global demand for food continues to rise and supply chains diversify, Jamaica’s move toward year-round avocado production signals that Caribbean agriculture may be entering a new era – one defined not by subsistence or seasonality, but by scalability, investment, and economic opportunity.
Hearts play four of their next six league games at Tynecastle, where they are still unbeaten in the league.
McInnes says that form is something they can “take encouragement” from, as well as the fact four of their pre-split games are against bottom-half sides.
The next challenge is against sixth-place Falkirk, who did triumph at Hearts’ home in the Scottish Cup after a penalty shootout last month.
McInnes believes every match requires full focus, and is looking for his squad to improve.
“All I’m looking for now is to try and get a wee bit more from some at this stage of the season,” he said.
“We just need to try and up the ante a wee bit if we can and get a better performance.
“Because these games, they do give us opportunities, particularly the games at Tynecastle.”
Oisin McEntee, who went off at Ibrox with a shoulder injury, will miss the Falkirk match but is expected to be fit for the visit of Aberdeen next week.
Uma tempestade perfeita se abateu sobre os resultados da General Mills e derrubou os papéis da fabricante do Cheerios no pregão desta terça-feira, refletindo pressões cada vez mais avassaladoras sobre a indústria de bens de consumo.
Um mix de inflação, corte de benefícios sociais pelo governo Trump, e o efeito das drogas GLP-1 no apetite dos consumidores enfraqueceu a demanda pelos cereais e snacks da gigante de Minneapolis.
A General Mills reduziu seu guidance de faturamento e lucro, empurrando a ação para uma queda de 7% no dia.
Segundo o WSJ, a General Mills agora prevê uma contração de 1,5% a 2% nas vendas líquidas orgânicas para este ano – comparado a uma faixa anterior que ia de -1% a + 1%.
A empresa de alimentos também projetou que seu lucro ajustado por ação vai cair entre 16% e 20% em moeda constante, comparado a uma estimativa anterior de queda de 10% a 15%.
Falando na CAGNY – a grande conferência anual da indústria de bens de consumo – o CEO Jeff Harmening disse que os clientes de renda média e baixa renda estão sofrendo, e cada vez mais dependentes das promoções para fazer suas compras.
“O custo de vida e o custo de moradia estão remodelando os padrões de consumo, e a equação custo-benefício é uma expectativa do consumidor que veio para ficar,” disse Harmening, segundo o WSJ.
Para responder às pressões, a companhia está priorizando a inovação, particularmente novos produtos com foco em proteínas – um resultado da adoção cada vez maior das drogas GLP-1, que estão incentivando consumidores “a optarem por porções menores e alimentos mais ricos em proteínas e fibras,” disse o CEO.
A General Mills disse esperar que sua receita com novos produtos aumente 25% este ano.
A empresa também tomou uma atitude mais drástica: cortou os preços de dois terços de seu portfólio na América do Norte, e já está vendo um volume maior de vendas, disse o WSJ.
Ainda segundo o jornal, a estratégia permitiu que a General Mills “ficasse abaixo dos preços de corte [a partir dos quais o consumidor simplesmente não compra] e reduzisse a distância para a concorrência,” disse a presidente do segmento de varejo na América do Norte.
A General Mills agora vale US$ 24 bilhões na Bolsa, um valor de mercado perto da mínima dos últimos seis anos.
Al fin el diálogo y la negociación tuvieron frutos en la Cámara de Diputados. Con ello, ayer se asomó apenas la producción legislativa y aprobaron ¡10 dictámenes en una sesión! De consenso y por unanimidad, las reformas abarcaron temas de apicultura, asentamientos humanos, derechos de niñas, niños y adolescentes, acoso sexual, hostigamiento laboral, igualdad de género, medio ambiente y apoyo al deporte, entre otras. No se supo quién agradeció a quién, pero tanto Morena como la oposición celebraron la disposición de avanzar.
El exalcalde de Tequila, Jalisco, el morenista Diego Rivera, no sólo era experto en extorsionar a empresarios, sino también en el desvío de recursos públicos, pues ayer la Auditoría Superior de la Federación reveló que en 2024, el primer año de la administración del edil –hoy preso en el Altiplano–, desaparecieron 151 millones de pesos que tenían que invertirse en infraestructura, educación y seguridad. Aunque la ASF solicitó los registros contables y presupuestales, éstos no existen.
El diputado morenista Sergio Gutiérrez Luna ha pregonado que los tres consejeros del INE que concluirán funciones en abril próximo se llevarán una liquidación de siete millones de pesos cada uno. Quien no se quedó callada fue la consejera Dania Ravel, pues dijo que debido a que el Órgano Interno de Control del INE continúa desahogando un procedimiento de responsabilidad en contra suya y de los consejeros Claudia Zavala y Jaime Rivera, no podrá acceder a esa liquidación que, afirmó, por derecho les corresponde.
La alcaldesa de Uruapan, Grecia Quiroz, finalmente materializó la acusación contra quienes ella cree tuvieron que ver en el homicidio de su esposo, Carlos Manzo. Ayer, mismo día en que se dio a conocer la detención de tres implicados más en el asesinato, la alcaldesa acudió a la Fiscalía local y pidió investigar por el crimen a los morenistas Leonel Godoy, senador de la República; Raúl Morón, diputado federal, e Ignacio Campos, exalcalde de Uruapan. Su prueba: los videos en los que el mismo Manzo, en vida y de viva voz, responsabilizó al trío de morenistas por si algo le llegara a ocurrir. ¿Será que la Fiscalía ahondará en esa línea política para esclarecer el caso?
Que ahora sí Lenia Batres aceptó que quitaran un párrafo a pesar de que la ponente no estaba de acuerdo, contrario a su posición anterior en el tema de cosa juzgada, donde a pesar de la votación de la mayoría de quitar un párrafo, se aferró a dejarlo. La pifia está en que defendió que podía quedarse el párrafo porque no tenía validez jurídica, lo cual demuestra que no entendió la reforma constitucional que establece como criterio obligatorio los razonamientos mayoritarios de la Corte al cambiar del sistema de jurisprudencia al de precedentes. Sigue su curva de aprendizaje.
Que alguien le avise a Manuel Velasco Coello, coordinador de la bancada del PVEM, que hace casi 10 años dejó de existir el nombre de Distrito Federal y ahora se llama Ciudad de México, con Constitución propia. Ayer, dijo que su partido estaba empujando la idea de elegir a los legisladores como se hace en el “Distrito Federal, y los mejores segundos lugares accedan”. Díganle que eso sólo quedó en la canción de Chava Flores, ¿se acuerdan?
Ayer la senadora Paloma Sánchez, del PRI, resaltó que no hay cabida para decir que es una crítica infundada eso de que los chairos son mugrosos: “Luego se enojan porque dicen que los chairos no se bañan. Pero pues ahí está Marx Arriaga”. Esto tras cuatro días de atrincheramiento en las instalaciones de la SEP, pese a ser destituido como director de materiales educativos. Híjole, que no la escuche el Conapred porque van a querer apercibir a la sinaloense.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held discreet talks with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson and caretaker of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, bypassing official Cuban government channels, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the outreach.
Axios says the exchanges underscore the Trump administration’s view that the 94-year-old revolutionary remains the island’s main decision-maker despite no longer serving as president. A senior official quoted by the outlet said he would not call them “negotiations,” but rather “discussions” about the future.
In the same account, the official described Washington’s position as that “the regime has to go,” while adding that what that looks like will ultimately be determined by President Donald Trump, who “has yet to decide,” and that Rubio “is still in talks with the grandson.”
The report lands as Cuba faces deepening economic and energy strain, including blackouts and severe fuel shortages, and as external partners move to shore up Havana. On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez met Russian officials in Moscow, where Russia’s Sergey Lavrov urged Washington to refrain from what he described as plans for a maritime “blockade,” linking the crisis to a U.S. oil embargo and pressure on third countries.
Separately, Trump said on Monday that his administration is “talking to Cuba” and that Rubio “is talking to Cuba right now,” describing the situation as a “humanitarian threat,” according to remarks reported by Bloomberg. Havana has denied in recent weeks that talks are taking place on those terms.
Axios portrays Rodríguez Castro, 41, as a consequential figure in Raúl Castro’s security and family circle, and says Rubio’s team views him as a potential bridge to younger, more business-minded power brokers who may see value in a U.S. rapprochement.
It remains unclear whether the back-channel will evolve into a formal process or concrete measures. Axios frames the outreach as part of a broader strategy that combines intensified pressure on Havana with efforts to identify alternative interlocutors and test transition or deal-making scenarios outside the Cuban government’s official hierarchy.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held discreet talks with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson and caretaker of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, bypassing official Cuban government channels, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the outreach.
Axios says the exchanges underscore the Trump administration’s view that the 94-year-old revolutionary remains the island’s main decision-maker despite no longer serving as president. A senior official quoted by the outlet said he would not call them “negotiations,” but rather “discussions” about the future.
In the same account, the official described Washington’s position as that “the regime has to go,” while adding that what that looks like will ultimately be determined by President Donald Trump, who “has yet to decide,” and that Rubio “is still in talks with the grandson.”
The report lands as Cuba faces deepening economic and energy strain, including blackouts and severe fuel shortages, and as external partners move to shore up Havana. On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez met Russian officials in Moscow, where Russia’s Sergey Lavrov urged Washington to refrain from what he described as plans for a maritime “blockade,” linking the crisis to a U.S. oil embargo and pressure on third countries.
Separately, Trump said on Monday that his administration is “talking to Cuba” and that Rubio “is talking to Cuba right now,” describing the situation as a “humanitarian threat,” according to remarks reported by Bloomberg. Havana has denied in recent weeks that talks are taking place on those terms.
Axios portrays Rodríguez Castro, 41, as a consequential figure in Raúl Castro’s security and family circle, and says Rubio’s team views him as a potential bridge to younger, more business-minded power brokers who may see value in a U.S. rapprochement.
It remains unclear whether the back-channel will evolve into a formal process or concrete measures. Axios frames the outreach as part of a broader strategy that combines intensified pressure on Havana with efforts to identify alternative interlocutors and test transition or deal-making scenarios outside the Cuban government’s official hierarchy.