Highlights of the day: Social conflicts, aviation breakthroughs, and the world of sports
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In Mexico, teacher protests have gained momentum ahead of the World Cup. The protesters are calling for a 100% salary increase and have carried out blockades and set fires to public buildings. The atmosphere is one of great tension, with frequent clashes between teachers and local security forces, under the slogan that the ball should not roll without a solution for the category.
In Brazil, urban violence and organized crime continue to concern authorities. In Paraisópolis, in the city of São Paulo, an exchange of gunfire left one person shot and hit a public transport bus. Furthermore, investigations revealed the existence of a "war tax" charged by criminal factions. This amount is embedded in the price of products sold in dominated areas to finance the purchase of weapons and the maintenance of the criminals' power.
In Brazilian politics and justice, Minister Nunes Marques suspended an electoral poll by the Atlas Intel institute at the request of Flávio Bolsonaro. The poll contained questions about recent political scandals. In another high-profile legal case, a company employee was arrested on suspicion of embezzling 200,000 reais. According to the police, she made transfers via PIX to relatives' accounts and used the corporate card for personal purchases.
Still in the legal and social field, the defense of two mothers in a "dis-adoption" case denies that there was abandonment of the son. According to the lawyer, the decision to undo the adoption came from the young man himself, who is of legal age. The mothers claim they tried to prevent their son's departure and that they remain willing to welcome him home, contesting the versions that they had given up on the family relationship.
In the technology and aviation sector, there is important news for the global market. Toyota Motor announced a strategic alliance with the Japanese startup Tier IV to accelerate the development of autonomous driving systems. Meanwhile, the airline Emirates promoted, for the first time, two women from the United Arab Emirates to the rank of captains. Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri now lead the airline's Boeing 777 aircraft.
In the world of arts and history, we remember the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí. The famous architect of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona died tragically after being struck by a tram. At the time, he was mistaken for a beggar and did not receive immediate help because of his simple appearance. To mark the date, Pope Leo XIV celebrated a mass in the basilica designed by the genius of Catalan modernism.
Finally, in football, the Argentina national team defeated Iceland 3-0 in a friendly match preparing for the World Cup. The highlight of the match was Lionel Messi, who came on in the second half and scored a penalty goal with his very first touches of the ball. The match, held in the United States, served to adjust the Argentine team before the start of the global competition.