Thousands of Colombians went out to protest against the president. The atmosphere is ready for the final of the Libertadores in Lima. Uruguay elects president this Sunday. They discover sugar in meteorites. In addition, Coldplay suspends its tours. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth. Subscribe to the newsletter
1. Megamarch in Colombia
In the main cities of Colombia there were massive marches against the government of Iván Duque. According to the director of the National Police, General Oscar Atehortúa, and the Minister of the Interior, Nancy Patricia Gutiérrez, there were 313 demonstration “activities” in the country that have mostly been peaceful. Some outbreaks of violence occurred in the Plaza de Bolívar in Bogotá and in Cali, where Mayor Maurice Armitage decreed the curfew from 7:00 pm So the first general strike against the Duque government passed.
2. Uruguay elects president
On Sunday, November 24, Uruguayans are summoned to the polls to elect their new president. Daniel Martínez, of the Frente Amplio, and Luis Lacalle Pou, of the National Party, are the rivals of this second round. During this last week of the campaign Martínez has traveled towns to convince his electorate, while Lacalle Pou calls for social cohesion. If Lacalle Pou was successful, he would end with 15 years of the Frente Amplio in power.
3. The religious order that failed to protect children
Belgian father Luk Delft had been convicted of child abuse in Europe, according to a CNN investigation. However, that was not inconvenient for his religious order, the Salesians of Don Bosco, to send him to work for the Caritas charity in Africa. Now priest Delft, 50, is accused of abusing at least two other children in the Central African Republic. Despite the accusations and his convictions for abuse, he was allowed to maintain a prominent profile (Delft is still a member of the Salesian order) and even receive communion at a Mass officiated by Pope Francis in the Vatican this year. All the details in this exclusive CNN investigation.
4. The safest countries to travel
Every year the International SOS company, specialized in travel security services, reveals its Travel Risk Map with the safest destinations for travel and those destinations considered dangerous. In the 2020 map, which measures up to medical risks such as infectious diseases and political violence, shows that most safe places to travel are located in the northern hemisphere. Denmark, Finland and other Nordic countries are on the list. Which others are included? Why do Mexico and Colombia have a mixed rating? We tell you here.
5. The final of the Liberators
Flamengo from Brazil and River Plate from Argentina already have their sights set on the Monumental de Lima, the largest stadium in Peru, which will host the final of the Copa Libertadores this Saturday, November 23. Flamengo, who claims to have the biggest fan in Brazil, had a massive farewell in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, from Buenos Aires, several fans of River Plate went on a long journey overland to Peru, and thus told him their expectation for the trip to CNN.
At coffee time
Thanksgiving Storms
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 50 million people are expected to leave the roads, train tracks and skies in the United States during Thanksgiving week. Check here this early look at what you can expect for this date.
A manger in real life
The animals escaped from their enclosures outside Goddard, Kansas, in the United States. They walked together as in a scene taken directly from Jesus' manger, until they were found by the police.
Sugar in meteorites
An international team of scientists found "bio-essential" sugars in meteorites, NASA said in a statement. This would support the idea that asteroids may contain some of the ingredients for life.
An 'infernal' orange sky
In Mildura, Australia, the storm hit the city with winds of up to 40 kilometers per hour. Experts point to the persistent drought as responsible for the phenomenon. The images show the streets as if it were a hell.
Coldplay suspends its tours
Chris Martín, leader of the British band, announced that the group will suspend its tour plans for up to two years while finding a way to make them environmentally friendly. The announcement is made before the release of their new album called "Everyday Life".
Figure of the day
145
That was the number of graves of a historic cemetery discovered at a high school in Tampa, Florida, United States. Coffins are believed to be part of a homeless cemetery in the mid-20th century.
Quote of the day
"I think all this is going to explode."
This was affirmed on Thursday by Fiona Hill, former principal ex-advisor in Russia of President Trump, before the Intelligence Commission of the House of Representatives, in the political trial investigation against President Donald Trump. Hill told Gordon Sondland, US ambassador. before the European Union, that “all this will explode. And here we are. ”
And to finish…
Thief stumbles three times
It happened in Louisiana, United States. A camera recorded it when he tripped three times while fleeing the scene. The police are still looking for the criminal and the man who helped him escape.
