We tell you what things you learned about Christopher Columbus are not true. In addition, the movie "Joker" has a great second weekend at the box office and we warn you about a great earthquake drill that will take place this week in several cities around the world. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth.
1. Agreement in Ecuador
The Government and the indigenous leaders reached an agreement during the dialogue initiated this Sunday in Quito. “A solution for peace and for the country,” was how the Minister of Government María Paula Romo described the agreement. The official said that the Government will replace decree 883 "with a new one that contains the mechanisms to focus resources on those who need it most." Look here our minute by minute of the situation in Ecuador.
2. Almost total withdrawal of US soldiers from northern Syria
US President Donald Trump ordered that most of the remaining US forces leave northern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday. The official initially did not make it completely clear whether the withdrawal would mean that US soldiers would leave Syria altogether or move to another place in the country far from where Turkish forces operate. The Pentagon did not respond to CNN's request this Sunday for clarification on the withdrawal of troops.
3. Democratic debate this week
This Tuesday, Democrats face off in their fourth debate: a dozen candidates are scheduled to take the stage in the key state of Ohio while the political trial drama continues to consume its possible White House rival. CNN introduces Anderson Cooper and Erin Burnett, along with The New York Times national editor Marc Lacey, as moderators. In addition, this debate is especially important if one considers that the Hispanic population in Ohio is growing, one of the most influential states in US politics.
4. Great earthquake drill
Millions of people around the world plan to practice their life-saving skills on Thursday during earthquake drills known as "Great ShakeOut." The organizers suggest arriving at a safe place against earthquakes and staying there for 60 seconds from 10:17 am local time. They also emphasize that an earthquake is not forecast for that moment and that at any time it is a good time to test a safety plan.
5. Not everything you learned about Columbus is true
This Monday is a holiday in the United States on behalf of Christopher Columbus Day. We grew up learning all kinds of history about the founding of America, and one of the explorers taught in each classroom is Christopher Columbus. But how much do we really know about him as an explorer and his famous trip? Let's see.
At coffee time
Memories of Elton John go on sale
As seen in the movie "Rocketman", the British rocker shook the world of music, and beyond. He is now a father, has been sober for 29 years and will launch his autobiography this Tuesday.
"Joker" has a great second weekend at the box office
"Joker," the R-rated movie about the origins of the Batman villain, had a great second weekend leading the box office with an estimated $ 55 million in North America.
The day's figure
25
American gymnast Simone Biles won her 25th world medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championship.
The date of the day
“They have given us up. You are leaving us to be killed. ”
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces led by the Kurds, General Mazloum Kobani Abdi, told the deputy special envoy of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, William Roebuck, at a meeting on Thursday: "They will leave us to be killed", demanding to know if the United States will do something to protect the Syrian Kurds while Turkey continues its military operation aimed at the US allied Kurds in Syria.
And to finish
Hotel under construction collapses in New Orleans
The partial collapse of a hotel under construction in New Orleans claimed the life of one person, injured more than a dozen and left at least two missing. Rafael Romo informs.
