Benjamin Alvarez
@benjalvarez1.bsky.social
US Correspondent for DW
Chile's Foreign Ministry sent a rare note of protest to Washington after the new US ambassador chided President Boric for his public criticism of US President Trump. Boric's remarks about Trump were "disappointing," US Ambassador Brandon Judd said on Thursday.
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Chile's Foreign Ministry sent a rare note of protest to Washington after the new US ambassador chided President Boric for his public criticism of US President Trump. Boric's remarks about Trump were "disappointing," US Ambassador Brandon Judd said on Thursday.
Washington Post: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol, according to a new policy that takes effect next month.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Washington Post: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol, according to a new policy that takes effect next month.
Liz Cheney on her dad: "He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans. For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all."
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Liz Cheney on her dad: "He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans. For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all."
Former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney's casket arrives at Washington National Cathedral for his funeral.
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney's casket arrives at Washington National Cathedral for his funeral.
Heightened security for the funeral of former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney. Past presidents, all four living former vice presidents and politicians of both parties will attend. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited, a source told CNN.
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Heightened security for the funeral of former U.S. Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney. Past presidents, all four living former vice presidents and politicians of both parties will attend. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited, a source told CNN.
The U.S. has quietly reactivated the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico. The upgrades suggest preparations for sustained operations that could support a possible confrontation with Venezuela.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The U.S. has quietly reactivated the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico. The upgrades suggest preparations for sustained operations that could support a possible confrontation with Venezuela.
"We assess that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi," the DNI office said in 2021 on the Saudi government's role in the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
"We assess that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi," the DNI office said in 2021 on the Saudi government's role in the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The National Press Club condemned President Trump's comments about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying there are real consequences when he tries to "minimize or excuse the killing of a journalist."
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The National Press Club condemned President Trump's comments about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying there are real consequences when he tries to "minimize or excuse the killing of a journalist."
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“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files.
Roosevelt Roads Naval Base, Puerto Rico
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Roosevelt Roads Naval Base, Puerto Rico
The White House ballroom construction seen from my plane that just departed from DCA.
November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The White House ballroom construction seen from my plane that just departed from DCA.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric congratulated communist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right candidate José Antonio Kast as the pair will head for a presidential run off on December 14. On BBC News today: www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Chilean President Gabriel Boric congratulated communist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right candidate José Antonio Kast as the pair will head for a presidential run off on December 14. On BBC News today: www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...
Since 2017, Chileans living abroad can also vote in presidential elections. Consulates across the world, like here in Washington, D.C., are once again serving as polling places today.
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Since 2017, Chileans living abroad can also vote in presidential elections. Consulates across the world, like here in Washington, D.C., are once again serving as polling places today.
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the Caribbean Sea. The world's largest aircraft carrier has more than 4,000 Sailors and dozens of tactical aircraft aboard. www.southcom.mil/MEDIA/NEWS-A...
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the Caribbean Sea. The world's largest aircraft carrier has more than 4,000 Sailors and dozens of tactical aircraft aboard. www.southcom.mil/MEDIA/NEWS-A...
Chileans are heading to the polls to pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric. A recent compulsory voting law is expected to bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty to an election that could reshapen Chile's political landscape. #Elecciones2025
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Chileans are heading to the polls to pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric. A recent compulsory voting law is expected to bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty to an election that could reshapen Chile's political landscape. #Elecciones2025
The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the German Government of Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...
November 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the German Government of Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...
Ahora: La astrónoma y divulgadora científica Teresa Paneque Carreño es galardonada con un "Oscar de la Comunicación Científica." El premio Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications es entregado por la Academia Nacional de Ciencias de EE.UU.
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Ahora: La astrónoma y divulgadora científica Teresa Paneque Carreño es galardonada con un "Oscar de la Comunicación Científica." El premio Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications es entregado por la Academia Nacional de Ciencias de EE.UU.
"Justice for All" is now blasting from the White House Rose Garden speakers. The song consists of President Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance interspersed with a choir of men that were imprisoned for their involvement in the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Justice for All" is now blasting from the White House Rose Garden speakers. The song consists of President Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance interspersed with a choir of men that were imprisoned for their involvement in the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
"No tan solo puedo hablar español, soy chilena" La nueva alcaldesa de Montreal, Soraya Martínez, se emocionó al saludar a la comunidad latinoamericana de su ciudad. Huyendo de la dictadura de Pinochet, @sorayamartinezf.bsky.social llegó junto a su familia a Canadá cuando ella tenía 8 años.
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"No tan solo puedo hablar español, soy chilena" La nueva alcaldesa de Montreal, Soraya Martínez, se emocionó al saludar a la comunidad latinoamericana de su ciudad. Huyendo de la dictadura de Pinochet, @sorayamartinezf.bsky.social llegó junto a su familia a Canadá cuando ella tenía 8 años.
Protesters unfurled a banner reading "Never again genocide — freedom for Palestine" from Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. Around 75 police officers, including climbing specialists, were deployed to arrest the protesters.
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Protesters unfurled a banner reading "Never again genocide — freedom for Palestine" from Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. Around 75 police officers, including climbing specialists, were deployed to arrest the protesters.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft conduct flying operations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 28, 2025. dvids.
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft conduct flying operations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 28, 2025. dvids.
The U.S. State Department just designated German-based Antifa Ost, "along with three other violent Antifa groups in Italy and Greece, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to designate all four groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations" www.state.gov/releases/off...
Terrorist Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups - United States Department of State
Today, building on President Trump’s historic commitment to confront Antifa’s campaign of political violence, the Department of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with three other vio...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The U.S. State Department just designated German-based Antifa Ost, "along with three other violent Antifa groups in Italy and Greece, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to designate all four groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations" www.state.gov/releases/off...
Arlington Cemetery Black Hawks flyover
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Arlington Cemetery Black Hawks flyover
"I don't think that the European Union gets to determine what international law is. They certainly don't get to determine is how the U.S. defends its national security," Secretary Rubio says in Canada as European allies start pushing back on Trump's Caribbean military strikes.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"I don't think that the European Union gets to determine what international law is. They certainly don't get to determine is how the U.S. defends its national security," Secretary Rubio says in Canada as European allies start pushing back on Trump's Caribbean military strikes.