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AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:28 p.m. ESTTo The New York Times, it was a standard journalistic practice done in the name of fairness — asking someone involved in a story for comment. To the mother of the nominee for secretary of defense, it constituted a threat. On Wednesday, Pete Hegseth's mother accused the Times of making “threats” by calling about its story on an email she had sent to her son six years earlier that criticized his treatment of women. Penelope Hegseth sought and received an interview on Fox News Channel to support her son, whose confirmation chances are threatened by a series of damaging stories about his personal conduct. At one point, she said she wanted to directly tell President-elect Trump that her son “is not that man he was seven years ago.” She also called the Times “despicable” and attacked a basic tenet of journalism: giving someone the chance to speak for a story about actions that could be seen in a negative light. The Times' story, published Saturday , quoted from a private email that Penelope Hegseth sent to her son in 2018 while he was in the midst of divorcing his second wife. She criticized his character and treatment of women, suggesting that he get some help. “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego,” she wrote to her offspring. “You are that man (and have been for many years).” She told the Times for its story that she had sent the email in a moment of anger and followed it up two hours later with an apology. She disavows its content now. When the Times called her for comment on the story, Hegseth told Fox News that, at first, she did not respond. She said she perceived the calls as a threat — “they say unless you make a statement we will publish it as is and I think that's a despicable way to treat anyone,” she said. “I don't think a lot of people know that's the way they operate,” she said, speaking about the story. She accused the newspaper of being in it "for the money. And they don't care who they hurt, families, children. I don't believe that's the right way to do things.” Charles Stadtlander, a spokesman for the Times, said Hegseth's claim “is flatly untrue,” and she was in no way threatened. “The Times did what it always does in reporting out a story, simply reaching out and asking for a comment, which we included,” he said. Such a call is the opposite of a threat — it's an attempt to be fair, said Tom Rosenstiel, a University of Maryland professor and co-author of “Elements of Journalism: What News People Should Know and What the Public Should Expect.” “She's basically saying that brake lights are a threat because they alert you that the car ahead of you is about to stop," he said. But many Americans would perceive that call as a threat, or certainly as rude and a violation of privacy, said Tim Graham, director of media analysis at the conservative Media Research Center. “She didn't write that email to be on the front page of The New York Times,” he said. A secondary question is the newsworthiness of publishing the content of the private email, one that Hegseth said she almost immediately regretted sending and doesn't reflect how she perceives her son. Graham suggested that the newspaper wouldn't do the same for the nominee of a Democratic president-elect. “The New York Times is out to destroy these nominees,” he said. In its initial story, the Times wrote that it had obtained a copy of the email “from another person with ties to the Hegseth family.” “This was a piece of independently reported journalism published in the name of public awareness of the nominee to lead the largest department in the federal government,” Stadtlander said. “We stand behind it completely.” In many circumstances, an email from a mother to her son would be considered a private matter and out of bounds to a news organization, Rosenstiel said. But in this case, Hegseth, a former Fox News weekend host chosen by Trump to lead the Pentagon, has built himself into a public figure and is up for a very important job — and one that leads the military, which involves waging war and in which character is considered a fundamental trait. “It makes this news, honestly,” Stadtlander said. The Times wrote about Penelope Hegseth's Fox interview on Wednesday, leading with her saying her son “was not the same man he was in 2018 when she fired off an email accusing him of routinely abusing women and lacking decency and character.” There was some question about whether Hegseth would appear for an interview at his former network on Wednesday, after CNN's Kaitlan Collins posted on X the night before that “multiple people” said that was expected. A Fox News representative said that no such interview had been scheduled, and the nominee was on Capitol Hill meeting with senators. He has faced a flurry of other damaging reports, including stories about a sexual assault allegation reported to police in 2017. No charges were filed then, and Hegseth said the relationship was consensual. The New Yorker magazine wrote about reports of financial mismanagement , sexist behavior and excessive drinking when Hegseth ran a veterans' organization, and NBC News wrote about people at Fox News concerned about his alcohol use. David Bauder writes about media for the AP. Follow him at http://x.com/dbauder and https://bsky.app/profile/dbauder.bsky.social. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.NoneNone
Countries at the United Nations climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, adopted a $300 billion a year global finance target on Sunday to help developing nations cope with impacts of climate change, a deal it’s intended recipients denounced as ‘an insult’, according to the U.N. Developing countries, who had sought over $ 1 trillion in assistance to truly address the complexities of the climate crisis, expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the talks which came to a contentious end. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also indicated in a social media post his disappointment, saying that he “had hoped for a more ambitious outcome, on both finance and mitigation, to meet the great challenge we face.” He said, “The agreement is a base on which to build. It must be honoured in full and on time. Commitments must quickly become cash.” After adoption of the agreement, speakers from one developing country after another assailed the document in furious statements. “Chaotic, poorly managed, and a complete failure in terms of delivering the ambition required.” After two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates at COP29, formally the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), agreed to provide this funding annually, with an overall climate financing target to reach at least $1.3 trillion by 2035. That is the amount they say must be invested in the energy transitions of lower-income countries, in addition to what those countries already spend, to keep the planet average temperature rise under 1.5 degrees Celsius. Beyond that threshold, scientists say, global warming will become more dangerous and harder to reverse. Countries also agreed on the rules for a UN-backed global carbon market., the UN said. This market will facilitate the trading of carbon credits, incentivizing countries to reduce emissions and invest in climate-friendly projects. These were among the big-ticket issues decided upon as the summit, which has been going on since November 12 at the enormous Baku Stadium in the Azerbaijan capital, went into double overtime. Another was the extension of a programme centered on gender and climate change. This summit had been dubbed the climate finance COP, and representatives from all countries were seeking to establish a new, higher climate finance goal. The target, or new collective quantified goal (NCQG), will replace the existing $100 billion goal that is due to expire in 2025. In the closing days at COP29, negotiating teams from the developed and developing worlds were deadlocked over a final deal, with reports that representatives for least developed countries and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOIS) had walked out of the talks. For some vulnerable nations, it represents a glimmer of hope-but only if commitments translate into swift action. Commitments must quickly become cash, the Secretary-General stressed, urging all countries to work together to meet the upper end of the new financial goal. Beyond finance, COP29 built on previous gains in emissions reduction targets, the acceleration of the energy transition, and a long-sought agreement on carbon markets. These achievements come despite an uncertain and divided geopolitical landscape, which threatened to derail negotiations. The UN chief commended negotiators for finding common ground, noting, You have shown that multilateralism – centred on the Paris Agreement – can find a path through the most difficult issues. Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell described the new finance goal agreed at COP29 as an insurance policy for humanity. This deal will keep the clean energy boom growing and protect billions of lives. It will help all countries to share in the huge benefits of bold climate action: more jobs, stronger growth, cheaper and cleaner energy for all. But like any insurance policy – it only works – if the premiums are paid in full, and on time. He acknowledged that no country got everything they wanted, and that the world leaves Baku with a mountain of work to do. So, this is no time for victory laps. We need to set our sights and redouble our efforts on the road to in the eastern Amazonian region of Brazil, which is set to host COP30 next year. While some delegations applauded the deal, others, especially from the developing world, expressed their deep disappointment at what they argued was an insulting financing target and the fact that the agreed text failed to build on an agreement passed last year calling for nations to transition away from fossil fuels. A representative from a group of small island nations said: After this COP29 ends, we cannot just sail off into the sunset. We are literally sinking, and the conference outcome highlighted what a very different boat our vulnerable countries are in, compared to the developed countries. Striking a different tone, a representative from the delegation of the European Union said the new climate finance goal would simply will bring much, much more private money on the table, and that is what we need. And with these funds, we are confident we will reach the 1.3 trillion objective.Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations
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A MAJOR telecoms provider has extended its free data scheme for people struggling with bills - and it is perfect for Christmas. Virgin Media O2 is transforming a further 70 O2 stores into National Databank Hubs in a bid to provide free mobile data to people. The company has now rolled out the National Databank to all O2 stores nationwide which are providing free O2 mobile data, texts and calls to people who need it, regardless of their mobile operator. Customers can now receive 25GB of free O2 data per month for 12 months. This connectivity will support people experiencing data poverty to access essential websites and manage everyday tasks, such as booking medical appointments, applying for work, and online training. And it will also help them keep in touch with loved ones over the festive period and beyond. read more money stories It comes as new research reveals that 26%of Brits on low incomes (those with a household income of less than £15,000) are struggling to afford their mobile phone bill. More than half of them say they’d feel lonely if they couldn’t access the internet or mobile data at home. Meanwhile, nearly eight in 10 say they’d feel alone or isolated if they didn’t have mobile data over the Christmas period and couldn’t connect with their family or friends. A lot of customers also claim to miss out on the moments that make Christmas more enjoyable, such as sending festive messages or photos or videos from their Christmas celebrations, if they don’t have mobile data. Most read in Money To help cash-strapped customers with these issues, O2 will be providing free internet data during the holiday season. To be eligible for free data from the National Databank, a recipient must fulfil these criteria: Age: Must be 18 years or older. Income: Must belong to a low-income household. Internet Access: And/or have no access or insufficient access to the internet at home, And/or no or insufficient access to the internet when away from home And/or being unable to afford their existing monthly contract or top-up. Nicola Green from Virgin Media O2 said: "We know that people experiencing poverty are having to make difficult choices around how they spend their money – but affording mobile data shouldn’t be one of them. “That’s why Virgin Media O2 has rolled out the National Databank to all its O2 stores nationwide, offering free O2 mobile data to connect people in need, so they can get online and stay in touch with their loved ones this Christmas and beyond." The campaign is being backed by campaigner and actor Will Mellor , who said: “It’s heartbreaking to think there are people who can’t connect with their loved ones this Christmas. “I experienced poverty first-hand when I was growing up, so I appreciate how vital initiatives such as the National Databank are to underprivileged communities who are struggling to afford connectivity. "I would encourage anyone who’s in need to visit their local O2 store to get free mobile data for 12 months so they can get online and stay connected to everything and everyone they love this Christmas and beyond." Helen Milner OBE, Group CEO at Good Things Foundation, said: “I’m delighted to see the National Databank grow even larger, with a further 70 O2 stores across the UK now becoming National Databank Digital Inclusion Hubs. “Virgin Media O2’s work to help reduce digital exclusion now allows the Databank to extend its impact to even more people and is a lifeline to those struggling to access the internet this Christmas. "This means more people in need can access essential services and connect with loved ones." READ MORE SUN STORIES The National Databank forms part of a series of measures Virgin Media O2 has in place to support people in need so they can stay connected. This includes the company’s social tariffs for people who receive government support payments, such as Essential Broadband and the O2 Essential plan. Antrim - The Junction. Armagh - Mall Shopping Centre Barnstaple Belfast - Kennedy Centre Bexleyheath Birmingham - The Fort Shopping Centre Bishop Auckland Bishop’s Stortford Burnley - The Mall Chester - Broughton Shopping Park Christchurch Cirencester Cookstown Coventry - Arena Shopping Park Didcot – The Orchard Centre Doncaster - Frenchgate Centre Downpatrick Edgware Edinburgh - Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Ellesmere Port – Coliseum Shopping Park Enniskillen - Erneside Shopping Centre Havant – Meridian Centre Hempstead Valley - Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre Hounslow Ilford – The Exchange Centre Keighley Leicester – Beaumont Shopping Centre Leigh - Spinning Gate Shopping Centre Lichfield Limavady Liverpool - Liverpool Shopping Park London - Brixton London - Colliers Wood, Tandem Centre London - Eltham London – Lewisham, Lewisham Shopping Centre London - Stratford Centre London - Stratford Westfield London - Tottenham Court Road London – Walthamstow, &17Central London – Wandsworth, Southside Centre London - Wood Green London - Woolwich Londonderry – Foyleside Shopping Centre Loughborough Magherafelt - Meadowlane Centre Market Harborough Newmarket - The Guineas Newtownabbey – Abbey Centre Ormskirk Penrith – New Squares Penzance Rochdale - Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre Rugby - Junction One Retail Park Skegness - Hildreds Shopping Centre Stamford Strabane Trowbridge - The Shires Shopping Centre Truro - Lemon Quay Retail Park Welwyn Garden City – Howard Centre West Bromwich – New Square Worksop – Bridge Place Bolton – Middlebrook Retail Park Bridlington - The Promenade Middleton - Middleton Shopping Centre Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park Sheffield - Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre Skipton Thornton Cleveleys Washington – The Galleries ShrewsburyThe fact that SYRIZA managed to bring an end to its adventures with Stefanos Kasselakis – albeit it in a not very democratic way, admittedly – and to democratically elect a decent, if not brilliant, new leader in Sokratis Famellos is good news for Greece’s earthquake-prone political system. Famellos is no Alexis Tsipras in terms of talent, but he is a good man to hold down the fort – at least until Angela Merkel’s choice gets back in the game, as he has often insinuated he plans to do. Famellos can reorganize the party and find common ground with the renegades who split from SYRIZA and formed the New Left. Cooperation between the two may give them enough votes to keep the leftists in Parliament, but any ambitions they may have for the top spot should be forgotten. It is more than obvious that the reasons why SYRIZA was able to shoot up from single digits to govern the country – the austerity measures and Greece’s near-bankruptcy – are well behind us. The tsunami of anger from 2012 onward that Tsipras rode right into the prime minister’s seat has died away. Greece has returned to normalcy and economic stability. That said, anti-systemic sentiment and a penchant for conspiracy theories remain strong. That’s what the small parties on SYRIZA’s fringes – Course for Freedom, MeRA25 and Movement for Democracy – are banking on. As are a smorgasbord of small parties and formations on the far-right – like Greek Solution, Voice of Reason, Niki, Spartiates etc – who dream of glory and grandeur now that Donald Trump won the elections in the United States. In essence, though, the Greek political stage seems to be reverting back to a strong bipartisan split. Not to the days when the two biggest parties accounted for 80% of the popular vote, but to the days of a dominant centrist party, Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ New Democracy, and a main opposition trying to win back the votes it lost, Nikos Androulakis’ PASOK. After many years of painful sacrifices and major upheaval, Greece is finally sailing in calm waters again. It is surrounded by storms, but it has accomplished much that cannot be taken for granted. It is, therefore, time for the country’s two most important parties – which are largely responsible for Greece’s remarkable progress in the post-World War II era – to find the path to consensus and by doing so to safeguard the present and ensure the country’s future stability.
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s the college football season reaches its thrilling conclusion, the Trophy debate has become a hot topic, with dominating the conversation. star , never one to shy away from controversy, has now added his voice to the mix. Parsons, fresh off helping his team secure a much-needed 34-26 victory over the Washington , took to social media to deliver his fiery take. The Cowboys' defensive leader didn't mince words, claiming, "We shouldn't even be discussing the Heisman!!! is the Heisman winner!!" The statement raised eyebrows, not only because of its boldness but also because Hunter remains the favorite for the prestigious award, boasting impressive odds of -400 compared to Jeanty's +400. Still, ' declaration has sparked a heated debate among fans and analysts alike. The ' win on Sunday was a pivotal moment in their season, snapping a five-game losing streak and temporarily silencing speculation about tanking for better draft prospects. Despite Parsons' insistence that Dallas wouldn't throw games for draft capital, questions linger about the team's future moves. With early mock drafts suggesting Jeanty could be a realistic pick for the , Parsons' endorsement carries added weight. The Boise State running back has shown tremendous promise and would fill a significant need for Dallas. However, Hunter's unique two-way abilities as both a cornerback and receiver could make him an irresistible option for any team drafting higher. Will Dallas embrace the tank? The ' draft strategy remains uncertain. If their Thanksgiving clash against the New York Giants results in another win, it could take them out of the running for top-tier prospects like Hunter. On the other hand, a poor finish to the season might position them to land the star, whose versatility has been lauded as a once-in-a-generation talent. As the NFL season pushes toward its postseason and college football nears its climactic awards ceremony, all eyes will be on how these narratives unfold. For now, Micah Parsons' passionate endorsement has ensured that Jeanty remains in the spotlight-and perhaps on the Cowboys' radar come draft day.
To The New York Times, it was a standard journalistic practice done in the name of fairness — asking someone involved in a story for comment. To the mother of the nominee for secretary of defense, it constituted a threat. On Wednesday, Pete Hegseth's mother accused the Times of making “threats” by calling about its story on an email she had sent to her son six years earlier that criticized his treatment of women. Penelope Hegseth sought and received an interview on Fox News Channel to support her son, whose confirmation chances are threatened by a series of damaging stories about his personal conduct. At one point, she said she wanted to directly tell President-elect Trump that her son “is not that man he was seven years ago.” She also called the Times “despicable” and attacked a basic tenet of journalism: giving someone the chance to speak for a story about actions that could be seen in a negative light. The Times' story, published Saturday , quoted from a private email that Penelope Hegseth sent to her son in 2018 while he was in the midst of divorcing his second wife. She criticized his character and treatment of women, suggesting that he get some help. “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego,” she wrote to her offspring. “You are that man (and have been for many years).” She told the Times for its story that she had sent the email in a moment of anger and followed it up two hours later with an apology. She disavows its content now. When the Times called her for comment on the story, Hegseth told Fox News that, at first, she did not respond. She said she perceived the calls as a threat — “they say unless you make a statement we will publish it as is and I think that's a despicable way to treat anyone,” she said. “I don't think a lot of people know that's the way they operate,” she said, speaking about the story. She accused the newspaper of being in it "for the money. And they don't care who they hurt, families, children. I don't believe that's the right way to do things.” Charles Stadtlander, a spokesman for the Times, said Hegseth's claim “is flatly untrue,” and she was in no way threatened. “The Times did what it always does in reporting out a story, simply reaching out and asking for a comment, which we included,” he said. Such a call is the opposite of a threat — it's an attempt to be fair, said Tom Rosenstiel, a University of Maryland professor and co-author of “Elements of Journalism: What News People Should Know and What the Public Should Expect.” “She's basically saying that brake lights are a threat because they alert you that the car ahead of you is about to stop," he said. But many Americans would perceive that call as a threat, or certainly as rude and a violation of privacy, said Tim Graham, director of media analysis at the conservative Media Research Center. “She didn't write that email to be on the front page of The New York Times,” he said. A secondary question is the newsworthiness of publishing the content of the private email, one that Hegseth said she almost immediately regretted sending and doesn't reflect how she perceives her son. Graham suggested that the newspaper wouldn't do the same for the nominee of a Democratic president-elect. “The New York Times is out to destroy these nominees,” he said. In its initial story, the Times wrote that it had obtained a copy of the email “from another person with ties to the Hegseth family.” “This was a piece of independently reported journalism published in the name of public awareness of the nominee to lead the largest department in the federal government,” Stadtlander said. “We stand behind it completely.” In many circumstances, an email from a mother to her son would be considered a private matter and out of bounds to a news organization, Rosenstiel said. But in this case, Hegseth, a former Fox News weekend host chosen by Trump to lead the Pentagon, has built himself into a public figure and is up for a very important job — and one that leads the military, which involves waging war and in which character is considered a fundamental trait. “It makes this news, honestly,” Stadtlander said. The Times wrote about Penelope Hegseth's Fox interview on Wednesday, leading with her saying her son “was not the same man he was in 2018 when she fired off an email accusing him of routinely abusing women and lacking decency and character.” There was some question about whether Hegseth would appear for an interview at his former network on Wednesday, after CNN's Kaitlan Collins posted on X the night before that “multiple people” said that was expected. A Fox News representative said that no such interview had been scheduled, and the nominee was on Capitol Hill meeting with senators. He has faced a flurry of other damaging reports, including stories about a sexual assault allegation reported to police in 2017. No charges were filed then, and Hegseth said the relationship was consensual. The New Yorker magazine wrote about reports of financial mismanagement , sexist behavior and excessive drinking when Hegseth ran a veterans' organization, and NBC News wrote about people at Fox News concerned about his alcohol use. David Bauder writes about media for the AP. Follow him at http://x.com/dbauder and https://bsky.app/profile/dbauder.bsky.social. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Hezbollah fires about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in heaviest barrage in weeks BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Sunday's attacks in northern and central Israel came in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Israel struck southern Beirut on Sunday. Meanwhile, negotiators press on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. 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The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service on Sunday showed The Associated Press wreckage of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile that struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote, and they had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capital ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year. But he remains popular and his party says the cases against him are politically motivated. Police Sunday arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters in eastern Punjab province, a Khan stronghold. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off the capital with shipping containers. It also suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans are heading to the polls to choose their next president. In Sunday's election, the candidates of the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition are locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote. It's a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and center-left parties that governed for 15 years until the 2019 victory of center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou — overseeing the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation.
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