El delantero estadounidense Christian Pulisic (d) es felicitado por el centrocampista Weston McKennie (C) y Tyler Adams (i) en la Copa América 2024. EFE/EPA/KEVIN JAIRAJ
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El internacional Christian Pulisic, el ‘capitán América’, lideró a Estados Unidos en el triunfo logrado por 2-0 ante Bolivia, en el inicio del camino para ambas selecciones en la Copa América 2024.
Pulisic, del Milán italiano, abrió el marcador en el minuto 3 del encuentro, convirtiendo además el que hasta ahora es el gol más rápido del torneo, y también asistió a Folarin Balogun para que anotara el segundo en el minuto 44 del partido disputado en el AT&T Stadium de Arlington, Texas.
El equipo de las Barras y las Estrellas hizo sentir la localía desde los primeros segundos del encuentro y le bastaron tres minutos para que, asistido por Tim Weah, su capitán hiciera el primero, con un remate hacia el lado derecho que pasó rozando la mano del portero boliviano Guillermo Viscarra.
La emoción del anfitrión por la apertura duró unos minutos más, en los que el guardameta boliviano estuvo un poco más requerido que el estadounidense Matt Turner, aunque pronto el partido bajó de intensidad.
A los dirigidos por el brasileño Antonio Carlos Zago les costó retener y robar los balones y casi no se acercaron al arco estadounidense.
Balogun tuvo al menos dos oportunidades de anotar, primero en el minuto 36, pero no pudo alcanzar un centro de Weah y dos minutos después, cuando probó un disparo lo suficientemente suave para que el intento muera en las manos del arquero de la Verde.
El delantero del Mónaco de la Ligue 1 se pudo dar el gusto de anotar en el minuto 44 gracias a un certero pase de Pulisic.
El primer y casi único intento en todo el juego para la Verde fue un tiro de larga distancia que Roberto Carlos Fernández probó sin éxito en el minuto 50.
En menos de diez minutos, Bolivia se salvó de sufrir el tercer gol en contra, primero en un centro aprovechado por Balogun, pero que fue anulado por posición adelantada.
La otra salvada fue en el minuto 60, cuando Viscarra le ganó un duelo a Pulisic al despejar su disparo.
Los ataques locales no cesaron en adelante, aunque les faltó un poco de suerte y precisión para ampliar la cuenta.
Como en el minuto 56, cuando Antonee Robinson hizo un pase que el recién ingresado Ricardo Pepi, delantero del PSV Eindhoven neerlandés, no pudo alcanzar.
Viscarra fue el protagonista en filas de la Verde al despejar los ataques de Pulisic y Pepi, quien tuvo un último intento frenado por el meta boliviano sobre el final del encuentro.
En la segunda fecha, Estados Unidos se enfrentará con Panamá en Atlanta y Bolivia se medirá con Uruguay en East Rutherford, Nueva Jersey.
Ficha técnica:
2. Estados Unidos: Matt Turner; Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Weston McKennie (m.77, Luca de la Torre), Gio Reyna (m.55 Johnny Cardoso), Tyler Adams (m.46, Yunus Musah); Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun (m.55, Ricardo Pepi) y Tim Weah (m.86, Brenden Aaronson).
Seleccionador: Gregg Berhalter.
0. Bolivia: Guillermo Viscarra; Jesús Sagredo, José Sagredo, Diego Medina (m.46, Héctor Cuéllar), Luis Haquín, Roberto Carlos Fernández (m.75, Ramiro Vaca); Fernando Saucedo, Gabriel Villamil, Leonel Justiniano (m.46, Miguel Terceros); César Menacho (m.46, Rodrigo Ramallo) y Bruno Miranda (m.57, Carmelo Algarañaz).
Seleccionador: Antonio Carlos Zago.
Goles: 1-0, m.3: Christian Pulisic. 2-0, m.44: Folarin Balogun.
Árbitro: El italiano Maurizio Mariani amonestó a Justiniano, Villamil, Haquín, Mc Kennie y Jesús Sagredo.
Incidencias: Partido de la primera jornada del grupo C disputado en el AT&T Stadium de Arlington, Texas.
El primer ministro israelí Benjamin Netanyahu habla el 3 de marzo de 2015, ante una sesión conjunta del Congreso estadounidense en el Capitolio, en Washington. (Foto: VOA/Archivo)
Legisladores demócratas se debaten entre asistir o no al discurso que ofrecerá el primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, en el Congreso de EE. UU. Hace nueve años, cerca de 60 legisladores se ausentaron de su comparencia ante el pleno.
La última vez que el primer ministro israelí Benjamin Netanyahu se dirigió al Congreso de Estados Unidos, cerca de 60 legisladores demócratas faltaron a su discurso hace nueve años, señalando que era una bofetada en la cara del entonces presidente Barack Obama debido a que se encontraba negociando un acuerdo nuclear con Irán.
Ante el discurso de Netanyahu ante los legisladores estadounidenses programado para el 24 de julio y su gobierno ahora en guerra con Hamás en la Franja de Gaza, es probable que el número de ausencias sea mucho mayor.
Los legisladores demócratas se debaten entre asistir o no. Muchos se debaten entre su apoyo a Israel y su angustia por la forma en que Israel ha llevado a cabo las operaciones militares en Gaza. Más de 37.000 palestinos han muerto por fuego israelí desde el ataque de Hamás del 7 de octubre que desencadenó la guerra, según el Ministerio de Salud del territorio controlado por Hamás. El ministerio no diferencia entre civiles y combatientes en sus cifras.
Aunque algunos demócratas afirman que acudirán por respeto a Israel, una facción cada vez más numerosa no quiere participar, lo que ha creado un ambiente extraordinariamente cargado en una reunión que normalmente constituye una muestra ceremonial y bipartidista de apoyo a un aliado estadounidense.
“Deseo que sea un hombre de Estado y haga lo que es correcto para Israel. Todos queremos a Israel”, dijo recientemente en la CNN la expresidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, la demócrata Nancy Pelosi, sobre Netanyahu. “Tenemos que ayudarles y no dejar que se interponga en su camino durante tanto tiempo”.
Y añadió: “Creo que va a invitar a más de lo que hemos visto en términos de descontento entre los nuestros”.
Las tensiones entre Netanyahu y el presidente demócrata Joe Biden se han ido filtrando a la opinión pública, y la semana pasada Netanyahu acusó al gobierno de Biden de retener armas estadounidenses a Israel, una afirmación que volvió a hacer el domingo ante su Gabinete. Después de que el primer ministro hiciera la acusación por primera vez, la secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karine Jean-Pierre, dijo: “En general, no sabemos de qué está hablando. Simplemente no lo sabemos”.
La invitación del presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, el republicano Mike Johnson, a Netanyahu se produjo tras consultar con la Casa Blanca, según una persona familiarizada con el asunto que habló bajo condición de anonimato para discutir del delicado tema. Por el momento, no se ha programado ninguna reunión entre los líderes durante la visita de Netanyahu a Washington, dijo esta persona.
Netanyahu señaló en un comunicado que estaba “muy emocionado” por la invitación a dirigirse al Congreso y por la oportunidad de “presentar la verdad sobre nuestra guerra justa contra quienes pretenden destruirnos a los representantes del pueblo estadounidense y del mundo entero.”
San Juan, Puerto Rico.– El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Rafael ‘Tatito’ Hernández, informó este domingo que dicho cuerpo delegará una auditoría financiera forense de todas las Alianzas Público-Privadas (APP), incluyendo la de LUMA Energy.
En un comunicado, el líder cameral adelantó que el 15 de agosto próximo la Cámara Baja realizarán una audiencia pública con el fin de investigar a fondo la situación financiera de las APP.
«Más allá del cumplimiento contractual, lo que vamos a hacer es una auditoría financiera forense que certifique que los números que brindó el contratando son los correctos, incluyendo la base de sus datos financieros», explicó Hernández en la nota.
«Que no le quepa la menor duda a estas corporaciones de que investigaremos a fondo, y si en el proceso descubrimos que están usando dinero federal no reembolsable para su operación, para luego reclamar sus déficits al Gobierno o hicieron algún movimiento ilegal, tendrán que devolver hasta el último centavo de su propio pecunio», advirtió.
Hernández indicó además que, para esta investigación, contratarán personal externo con el peritaje para realizar las auditorías que se centrarán, sin limitarse, en los asuntos financieros y operacionales en el manejo y administración de los contratos de todas las APP suscritas por el Gobierno.
«Vamos a identificar el origen y el impacto causado por todo acto delictivo o negligencia», aseguró.
De esta manera, «los puertorriqueños, los que pagamos por sus servicios, podremos identificar a los responsables que se esconden detrás de la burocracia gubernamental o corporativa para que se tomen todas acciones legales aplicables y se acabe la impunidad», añadió.
Según Hernández, desde la primera privatización, que fue la del Aeropuerto Luis Muñoz Marín, las APP, incluyendo LUMA Energy, no han hecho ninguna auditoría financiera forense.
«Esto denota una seria ineficiencia por parte del Gobierno para fiscalizar correctamente el uso de los fondos federales asignados, y pudiera implicar que estas corporaciones tengan que devolver los fondos o que estas asignaciones sean descontinuadas», sostuvo.
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia’s Heat Health Emergency will end at midnight (11:59 p.m.) on Sunday, June 23, 2024. The City of Philadelphia has been under a declared Heat Health Emergency since 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Originally scheduled to end at midnight on Saturday, June 22, it was extended through Sunday night by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. With the forecast heat indices dropped on Monday, the Heat Health Emergency will be ending.
«While we are still in a heat emergency today in Philadelphia, I do want to thank all the city workers in all the agencies that have worked tirelessly this last week to help keep our residents safe and cool during these extremely high temperature days,» said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. «We’re not out of the heat emergency just yet, so please, stay cool, keep hydrated, take advantage of city resources like swimming pools and neighborhood cooling centers. And keep checking in on your neighbors.»
A declaration of a Heat Health Emergency activates the City’s emergency heat programs, which include:
the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) Heatline,
Cooling Centers,
Home visits by special field teams,
Enhanced daytime outreach for people experiencing homelessness,
And the City’s reminder to the public to safely check on older friends, relatives, pets and neighbors from a distance.
The PCA Heatline (215-765-9040) will continue to operate through midnight on Sunday. The public is encouraged to call if they have questions about precautions they can take and detecting signs of heat stress. City Health Department nurses will be available to speak with callers about medical problems related to the heat.
People who do not have air conditioning are advised to seek relief from the heat by visiting friends or relatives who have air conditioning. The City will be opening a variety of alternate cooling sites that will be available for use by all Philadelphia residents looking to escape the heat.
Cooling Centers and Sites
The City has opened more than 150 Cooling Centers and Sites throughout the city in response to the Heat Health Emergency, including extended hours at:
Residents can find all of the identified Cooling Centers and Sites on this map or by calling Philly311.
On Sunday, June 23, the following two Cooling Centers that had been open will be closed due to staffing issues:
Northeast Older Adult Center (located at 8101 Bustleton Avenue) will be closed. Residents are encouraged to visit Pelbano Recreation Center located on the same block instead.
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (located at 1430 E.ast Passyunk Avenue) will be closed. Residents are encouraged to visit the following locations instead:
Charles Santore Library located at 932 S. 7th Street,
East Passyunk Rec Center located at 1025 Mifflin Street, or
Fumo Family Library Cooling Centers located at 2437 S Broad Street.
Utility Shutoffs
Philadelphia Water Department shutoffs are suspended during a Heat Health Emergency. Shutoffs for non-payment will resume after the Heat Health Emergency ends.
Outreach and Shelter
The Office of Homeless Services also declared a Code Red and will take proactive measures to protect Philadelphians who are experiencing homelessness. Call the outreach team at (215) 232-1984 if you see someone on the street who needs shelter or other homeless services. Call 911 if there is a medical emergency.
Who is at Risk?
Individuals that are at higher risk of heat stress include:
People who do not have or use air conditioning,
Older adults,
People with chronic medical conditions,
Pregnant women,
Small children,
Those who work in high heat environments,
Those who take certain medications that disrupt the regulation of body temperature,
Those who use alcohol or drugs, and
Persons engaged in strenuous physical activity.
The City strongly encourages all Philadelphians to check in with friends, neighbors, relatives, and other loved ones to make sure that they are safe from the heat.
The Department of Public Health recommends that to avoid heat-related illness, Philadelphians of all ages should:
Use air conditioners. If necessary, go to an air-conditioned location for several hours during the hottest parts of the day. If you visit a public place with air conditioning, remember to wear a mask while inside.
If using a fan, be sure to open windows to release trapped hot air.
Drink plenty of liquids, especially water, to prevent dehydration. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Never leave older people, children, or pets alone in cars.
Those taking regular medication should consult with their physician. Some medications cause an adverse reaction in hot weather.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Avoid, as much as possible, working or playing in the hot sun or other hot areas, especially during the sun’s peak hours of 11 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Maintain a normal diet.
Shower or bathe in water that is near skin temperature.
Cover all exposed skin with an SPF sunscreen (15 or above). Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and head. Apply sunscreen under your mask to protect your face.
The early warning signs of heat stress are decreased energy, slight loss of appetite, faintness, lightheadedness, and nausea. People experiencing these symptoms should go to a cool environment, drink fluids, remove excess clothing, and rest. If there is no improvement, call a doctor or 911. City hospitals are ready and available to accept patients who need help.
Call 911 immediately if you have or you see others with serious signs of heat stress, including unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat, throbbing headache, dry skin, chest pain, mental confusion, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, staggering, and difficulty breathing. People experiencing these symptoms should get immediate medical attention. While waiting for help move the person to a cool area, remove excess clothing, spray with water, and fan the person.
Stay Updated and Informed
More information about heat health emergencies and what residents can do to stay safe can be found on the City’s Heat Health Emergency blog post, and on the City’s Extreme Heat Guide.
Important information and updates from the City will be sent through ReadyPhiladelphia, the city’s free mass notification system. Text READYPHILA to 888777 for free alerts to your device or customize free texts or emails by visiting the Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) ReadyPhiladelphia page. Alerts are now available in multiple languages, including American Sign Language. More information can be found on OEM’s website.
This combination photo shows the shortlist of vice presidential contenders former President Donald Trump has selected as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month's Republican National Convention. Pictured from left are North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Ben Carson, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. (Photo: AP)
He told reporters Saturday that he already has made his decision and that the person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign against Democratic President Joe Biden.
Trump’s choice would likely become the immediate front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination four years from now if Trump were to win a second term, the constitutional limit. But that No. 2 will be under immense pressure from Trump and his allies to show loyalty at all times.
Pence has declined to endorse Trump this time around.
Trump has said his top consideration for a vice president is whether someone is qualified to take over as commander in chief.
But other factors at play: Who can raise money? Who performs well on television? Who will be most effective on the debate stage against Vice President Kamala Harris? Who risks overshadowing Trump, as a lame-duck if he is elected in November, with talk soon of 2028? And who has “the look»?
Trump’s campaign has repeatedly cautioned that anyone «claiming to know who or when President Trump will choose his VP is lying, unless the person is named Donald J. Trump.”
And given Trump’s penchant for unpredictability and drama, the best-laid plans could change.
A look at the top contenders heading into the convention in Milwaukee that will begin July 15.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum waves to the crowd at a rally in Wildwood, N.J., May 11, 2024. Former President Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders that include Burgum as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention. Trump told reporters Saturday, June 22, that he already has made his decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign with Democratic President Joe Biden. (Photo: AP/Matt Rourke/ File)
Trump likes rich people. North Dakota’s two-term governor is most definitely rich.
Before his time as governor, Burgum led a software company that was acquired by Microsoft for more than $1 billion. He also has worked in real estate development and venture capital and spent millions on his own White House bid.
Burgum had initially run against Trump for the 2024 nomination, but the little-known governor from a sparsely-populated state gained little traction. When Burgum dropped his bid, he quickly endorsed the former president. Since then, Burgum has become one of Trump’s most visible defenders, appearing frequently on television, joining him at fundraisers, and traveling to New York for Trump’s criminal trial.
But more than that, Trump and Burgum have hit it off personally.
Burgum and his wife, Kathryn, are said to get along especially well with Trump and his team — the kind of rapport that has particular currency in Trump’s orbit. It does not hurt that Trump thinks Burgum looks the part — a “central casting” pick.
Selecting Burgum would, in some ways, echo Pence: a staid, uncontroversial governor with lesser national name recognition. Burgum, 67, would be unlikely to compete with Trump for the spotlight or to immediately overshadow him with 2028 talk.
Burgum also brings money and rich friends to the table.
But does the Republican Party want two older white guys atop the ticket?
Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, attends a campaign rally March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Former President Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders that include Vance, as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention. Trump told reporters Saturday, June 22, that he already has made his decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign with Democratic President Joe Biden. (Photo: AP/Jeff Dean/File)
Swept to national prominence by his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” Vance has held office for less than two years. But during his short time in the Senate, the former venture capitalist from Ohio has established himself as one of the fiercest defenders of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda, especially when it comes to foreign policy, trade and immigration.
Despite his early criticism of Trump, Vance has become personally close with the former president and his son Donald Trump Jr., who has talked up the senator. Vance has become a fixture of the conservative media circuit, frequently spars with reporters on Capitol Hill and has appeared with Trump at recent fundraisers and at court.
At 39, Vance, would inject some millennial energy into a race that features an 81-year-old (Biden) and a 78-year-old (Trump) at the top of the major parties’ tickets. And a debate with Harris would certainly be heated.
But will Trump be able to get over Vance’s record of past insults, which he mentions still?
In 2016, Vance was one of Trump’s fiercest critics, casting the then-reality TV star as “a total fraud» and “moral disaster” and calling him “America’s Hitler.»
Vance has said he was proved wrong by Trump’s performance in office and the senator now castigates the liberals who made his book a bestseller as they sought a window into understanding Trumpism.
If picking Vance would excite Trump’s base, choosing the Florida senator might expand the ticket’s appeal, particularly among deep-pocketed donors and more establishment-minded and moderate Republicans turned off by Trump’s rhetoric and extremism.
Rubio, once seen as a GOP hotshot, is now a well-respected voice on foreign policy and national security issues in his party. The son of Cuban immigrants, he speaks Spanish and could help Trump win over the Hispanic voters that his campaign is eagerly courting.
Rubio is also seen as a skilled debater who could hold his own against Harris.
Running alongside Trump might once have seemed unlikely possibility, given that the two were bitter rivals in 2016 for the GOP nomination and viciously attacked one another. Trump belittled Rubio as “Little Marco,” mocked him for drinking water during speeches and called him a “nervous basket case,» who was “disgusting.» Rubio said Trump was a “con man” who tried to “swindle” the Republican Party and Rubio tried to question Trump’s manhood.
“You know what they say about men with small hands,” Rubio quipped at one point during that campaign.
But then there is Rubio’s Florida «problem,” as Trump has called it.
The Constitution says two candidates from the same state cannot run as president and vice president, meaning Rubio would need to change his residency — something he is reportedly willing to do.
But does he really want the job? Rubio has been noticeably less present, publicly, than some of the others vying to be Trump’s No. 2 and did not appear with Trump at his criminal trial.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate, Nov. 8, 2023, in Miami. Former President Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders that include Scott, as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention. Trump told reporters Saturday, June 22, that he already has made his decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign with Democratic President Joe Biden. (Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell/File)
The only Black Republican in the Senate, the South Carolinian would bring racial and stylistic diversity to the GOP ticket as well as a preacher’s touch. The self-described “born-again believer” often quotes Scripture in political speeches that often reach a crescendo of call-and-response.
Scott and Trump worked closely together while Trump was in the White House on a host of policy issues, including Trump’s tax cuts, opportunity zones, and criminal justice reform legislation.
Though Scott ran against Trump for the nomination this year, the senator largely declined to criticize the former president. After failing to gain traction despite millions spent on his behalf by high-profile donors, Scott endorsed Trump over fellow South Carolinian Nikki Haley, Trump’s U.N. ambassador, and immediately began enthusiastically campaigning across New Hampshire and South Carolina on Trump’s behalf.
Trump has often joked that Scott has made a far better surrogate than he did a candidate.
But that has also raised questions about how Scott might perform on a debate stage with Harris later this year.
Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., waves to supporters at CPAC in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 23, 2024. Former President Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders that include Stefanik, as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention. Trump told reporters Saturday, June 22, that he already has made his decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign with Democratic President Joe Biden.(Photo: AP/Jose Luis Magana/File)
The only woman on his shortlist, the New York congresswoman could help Trump win over skeptical college-educated and suburban women who sided with Biden in 2020.
Stefanik was once an aide to former House Speaker Paul Ryan and served in President George W. Bush’s White House, working for two Republicans now shunned by Trump loyalists. But she transformed during Trump’s four years in office into a fully-fledged Trump acolyte.
She defended him vigorously in both of his impeachment trials and railed against his criminal indictments. In 2022, Stefanik was the first member of Republican House leadership to endorse Trump’s campaign, and did so before he had even announced.
Stefanik has spent years ingratiating herself with Trump and positioning herself as one of his most trusted allies and confidantes on Capitol Hill.
But as a member of the House, does she have enough experience?
Ben Carson, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary, speaks at CPAC in Dallas, Aug. 4, 2022. Former President Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders that include Carson, as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention. Trump told reporters Saturday, June 22, that he already has made his decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign with Democratic President Joe Biden. (Photo: AP/LM Otero/File)
Relationships and trust matter to Trump. Carson, who served as secretary of housing and urban development during Trump’s administration, has developed a strong bond with the former president over the years, despite a contentious start as 2016 rivals.
A soft-spoken former renowned neurosurgeon, Carson, 72, could help Trump win over minority voters as the first Black person to be named to a Republican presidential ticket. Given Carson’s age and demeanor, there is little chance of him overshadowing Trump or stealing the spotlight.
But Carson also has a history of controversial comments on abortion, guns and other issues that could cause headaches for the ticket.
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks at a convention, June 15, 2024, in Detroit. Former President Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders that include Donalds, as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention. Trump told reporters Saturday, June 22, that he already has made his decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate of the general election campaign with Democratic President Joe Biden.(Photo: AP/Carlos Osorio/File)
The Florida congressman has become one of Trump’s most prominent conservative Black supporters and a reliable surrogate on television and at events.
His selection could help bolster Trump’s appeal with Black voters, especially the younger Black men that the campaign has been courting as it tries to eat into Biden’s 2020 coalition.
At 45, Donalds is also the kind of fresh face who would serve a marked contrast to the men at the top of both parties’ tickets.
But like Rubio, Donalds would likely need to move to join the ticket. And he, too, has a history of controversial statements, including at a recent “Congress, Cognac, and Cigars” event in Philadelphia, where he seemed to reflect favorably on the Jim Crow era as he talked about “the reinvigoration” of the Black family.
“You see, during Jim Crow, the Black family was together. During Jim Crow, more Black people were not just conservative — Black people always have been conservative-minded — but more Black people voted conservatively,” Donalds said, according to audio from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
El dominicano Cristopher Sánchez de los Filis de Filadelfia lanza en la quinta entrada del encuentro ante los Diamondbacks de Arizona el domingo 23 de junio del 2024. (Foto: AP/Derik Hamilton)
FILADELFIA.— El dominicano Cristopher Sánchez lanzó siete entradas sin permitir anotación un día después de que los Filis le dieron un nuevo contrato, Bryce Harper pegó un doble y un sencillo y los Filis, líderes de la Liga Nacional, vencieron 4-1 el domingo a los Diamondbacks de Arizona.
David Dahl bateó un sencillo de dos anotaciones y Bryson Stott y Nick Castellanos tuvieron remolcadas por los Filis, que se llevaron dos de tres en la serie que fue una revancha de la Serie de Campeonato de la Nacional, que ganó Arizona.
El dominicano Ketel Marte tuvo un sencillo remolcador en la novena por los Diamondbacks, que sumaron sólo seis hits.
Filadelfia inició el domingo con ventaja de siete juegos sobre Atlanta en el Este de la Nacional. Los D-backs estaban nueve detrás de los Dodgers en el Oeste de la Nacional, pero en la pelea por uno de los comodines.
El juego inició a las 11:36 a.m. hora local, y fue el inició más tempranero en el Citizen Ban Park, que abrió en el 2004.
Sánchez (5-3) ponchó a cuatro, no repartió boletos y permitió sólo tres sencillos. El sábado firmó una extensión de contrato por cuatro años y 22,5 millones de dólares.
Por los Diamondbacks, los dominicanos Marte de 4-1 con una empujada, Gerlado Perdomo de 1-1 con una anotada. El cubano Lourdes Gurriel Jr. de 4-2. Los venezolanos Eugenio Suárez de 3-0, José Herrera de 2-0.
Esta fotografía del 18 de enero de 2024 muestra diversas tarjetas de crédito en Atlanta. (Foto: AP/Mike Stewart/Archivo)
Las deudas de tarjeta de crédito con retraso considerable en Estados Unidos se encuentran en su mayor nivel en más de una década, y las personas de 35 años o menos tienen más dificultades que otros grupos para saldarlas.
El conjunto de deuda de tarjeta de crédito gravemente atrasada, que se define por tener más de 90 días de atraso, se incrementó a 10,7% durante el primer trimestre de 2024, de acuerdo con el Banco de la Reserva Federal de Nueva York. Hace un año, sólo 8,2% de la deuda por tarjeta de crédito tenía un fuerte retraso.
Si usted está experimentando morosidad o corre el riesgo de sufrirla, los expertos recomiendan acudir con un asesor crediticio sin fines de lucro y negociar directamente con sus acreedores. Esto es lo que debe saber:
¿QUÉ DEBO HACER SI ESTOY EN RIESGO DE MOROSIDAD?
Bruce McClary, vicepresidente sénior de la Fundación Nacional para el Asesoramiento Crediticio, dice que cualquiera que corra el riesgo de caer en morosidad debe ponerse en contacto cuanto antes con un asesor crediticio sin fines de lucro, algunos de los cuales pueden ser localizados a través de su organización. La asesoría es gratuita, y un asesor imparcial puede guiarlo para encontrar una solución a largo plazo.
Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro también pueden ayudarle a crear planes de gestión de su deuda que tienen tasas de interés menores, no aplican cargos por pagos atrasados y piden un pago único mensual, dijo McClary. Estos planes pueden incluir cuotas de mantenimiento, las cuales varían, pero se compensan por el ahorro general en la deuda. McClary exhortó a los prestatarios a cuidarse de los estafadores y las empresas de consolidación de deuda con fines de lucro, que suelen cobrar tarifas mucho más altas que las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. La Oficina para la Protección Financiera del Consumidor tiene un desglose útil en el que compara ambas.
Martin Lynch, presidente de la Asociación de Asesoramiento Financiero de Estados Unidos, coincide.
“Para muchas personas, dar ese primer paso y contactar a un asesor es difícil”, señaló Lynch. Hizo énfasis en que, antes que nada, los consumidores morosos deben hacer su mayor esfuerzo por “relajarse” y después hablar con el asesor sobre la situación que enfrentan con la mayor honestidad posible.
“Estará hablando con alguien sin costo, quien lo escuchará mientras describe su situación”, indicó. “Puede compartir sus preocupaciones sin ser juzgado por caer en dificultades”.
¿QUÉ HAY SOBRE NEGOCIAR CON LOS ACREEDORES?
Lynch y McClary instan a los prestatarios a contactar directamente a las compañías de tarjetas de crédito para negociar tasas de interés, cuotas y planes de pago a largo plazo, pues recalcan que a estas empresas les conviene que usted pague antes de que la deuda pase a especialistas en cobranzas.
“Lo mejor que puede hacer es contactarlos, dar una valoración honesta de su capacidad de pago en cierto plazo y preguntar qué alternativas pueden ofrecerle, tanto ‘oficiales como extraoficiales’”, afirmó McClary. Esta forma de expresarse puede darles a los acreedores una oportunidad de ser más flexibles, agregó.
McClary y otros expertos insisten en que la mayoría de las compañías de tarjetas de crédito y otros prestamistas tienen programas disponibles para casos difíciles como estos. Este tipo de alternativas adquirieron mayor visibilidad durante la pandemia de COVID-19, cuando más empresas anunciaron que los consumidores en dificultades podían omitir pagos o aplazarlos sin sufrir sanciones.
¿POR QUÉ ESTÁ AUMENTANDO LA MOROSIDAD?
La tasa de interés anual promedio de una tarjeta de crédito nueva es de 24,71%, de acuerdo con LendingTree, la más alta desde que la empresa empezó a monitorearla en 2019. Esto se debe, en parte, a que la Reserva Federal aumentó su tasa de interés de referencia a su nivel más alto en 23 años para combatir la mayor inflación en Estados Unidos en cuatro décadas, que en junio de 2022 alcanzó un máximo de 9,1%.
Al mismo tiempo, han llegado a su fin las ayudas implementadas durante la pandemia, tales como los pagos de estímulo, el crédito fiscal por hijos, el aumento a las prestaciones por desempleo y una moratoria en el pago en los préstamos a estudiantes. No todos los aumentos salariales se han mantenido al ritmo de la inflación, lo cual afecta más a los consumidores de menores ingresos, y los incrementos en los alquileres han mermado los ahorros que algunos consumidores pudieron haber acumulado durante los primeros años de la pandemia.
Silvio Tavares, director general de VantageScore, una empresa de análisis y creación de modelos de puntaje crediticio, asegura que la morosidad ha excedido sus niveles previos a la pandemia, y que los inquilinos son particularmente vulnerables a retrasarse en sus pagos.
“Las personas más jóvenes y menos prósperas están experimentando problemas”, dijo. “Y las altas tasas de interés están teniendo consecuencias”.
Tavares dijo que lo más importante que puede hacer un prestatario es conocer su puntaje crediticio y mantenerse al día en sus pagos para evitar pagar intereses adicionales sobre saldos pendientes y deudas. Advirtió a los consumidores no excederse con los préstamos de “compre ahora y pague después”, que cada vez están más disponibles “en todas las cajas de pago”.
¿QUÉ TAN PREOCUPANTE ES EL AUMENTO DE LA MOROSIDAD?
Las tarjetas de crédito constituyen únicamente cerca de 6,5% de la deuda del consumidor, de acuerdo con un informe de la organización Global Research de Bank of America, pero el incremento de la morosidad parece ir por delante del aumento en los ingresos.
De acuerdo con McClary, también es probable que un grupo considerable de consumidores estén pagando el saldo mínimo de su deuda y de esa forma permanezcan fuera de la morosidad por ahora, pero que estén sumamente estresados financieramente para pagar todo lo que deben. Si la economía empeora, ello podría empujar a estos consumidores a caer en una morosidad grave, advirtió.
Además del aumento en la morosidad en el pago de tarjetas de crédito, en abril se estancó el gasto minorista en Estados Unidos. Walmart declaró que sus clientes están gastando más en artículos de primera necesidad que en bienes de consumo discrecional. Starbucks disminuyó sus expectativas de ventas, y McDonald’s está ofreciendo más ofertas a medida que la gente reduce sus gastos.
Un oficial de policía de Filadelfia recibió un disparo en el cuello y se encontraba en condición crítica el sábado por la noche, dijeron las autoridades.
El oficial de 31 años se encontraba en estado crítico y siendo sometido a una cirugía en el Hospital Universitario de Temple, dijo el comisionado de policía Kevin Bethel durante una conferencia de prensa fuera del hospital.
El oficial, un veterano con más de seis años en la fuerza, y su compañero detuvieron un automóvil con cuatro personas dentro poco antes de las 8 p.m. Los agentes vieron a una persona con una funda de arma y el sospechoso huyó, disparando tres veces contra los agentes, dijo Bethel.
El compañero del oficial herido respondió al fuego, pero no quedó claro de inmediato si el oficial que recibió el disparo disparó su arma.
El sospechoso del tiroteo y todas las personas que estaban en el automóvil están bajo custodia y son considerados «personas de interés» en este momento, dijo Bethel.
La alcaldesa de Filadelfia, Cherelle Parker, pidió a los residentes que oraran por el oficial, cuyo nombre no fue revelado.
«No esperaba estar luchando por su vida», dijo Parker.
A Philadelphia police officer was critically wounded after he was shot during a traffic stop in Kensington. The suspect is in custody, sources say.
A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the neck and was in critical condition Saturday night, officials said.
The 31-year-old officer was in critical condition and undergoing surgery at Temple University Hospital, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said during a news conference outside the hospital.
The officer, a veteran of more than six years on the force, and his partner stopped a car with four people inside shortly before 8 p.m. The officers saw a person with a gun holster and the suspect fled, firing three times at the officers, Bethel said.
The wounded officer’s partner returned fire, but it was not immediately clear if the officer who was shot fired his weapon.
The shooting suspect and all the people who were in the car are in custody and are considered «persons of interest» at this time, Bethel said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker asked residents to pray for the officer, whose name was not released.
“He didn’t expect that he would be in a fight for his life,” Parker said.
Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos, right, is congratulated by Brandon Marsh, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
PHILADELPHIA— Zack Wheeler allowed one run and two hits in seven innings while Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos and David Dahl homered as the Philadelphia Phillies cruised to a 12-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.
At 50-26, the Phillies became the first National League team to reach 50 wins.
“We were able to jump out on them early and knowing that Zack was going to go out and have a great start, it was really good for us,” Harper said.
Castellanos had a season-high five RBIs and hit his second homer in as many days. Harper added three RBIs and hit his 18th of the season into the second deck in right field in the third inning during a 4-for-5 day. Bohm followed Harper’s shot with his eighth of the season.
The top five spots in the Phillies starting batting order — Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Harper, Bohm and Castellanos — were a combined 10 for 19 with 10 runs and 10 RBIs as Philadelphia reached double-digit runs for the fifth time this season. Seven of the Phillies’ 14 hits were for extra bases.
“Everyone in the lineup had a great offensive day,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.
Wheeler (9-4) bounced back from a struggling performance in Baltimore last Sunday, when he allowed eight runs and four homers in just 4 1/3 innings. He didn’t allow a runner until the fifth and struck out eight.
“I felt a lot better than the last time out,” Wheeler said. “I worked on a few things between starts that slowed my rhythm down and I felt a lot better today.”
“His stuff was excellent and he got a lot of soft contact,” Thomson said.
Tucker Barnhart had an RBI single in the fifth inning. Jake McCarthy had Arizona’s other hit.
“It was one of those days where it was just a couple of hits,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. «A very stubborn pitcher we were facing and we never got anything going. You saw what happened on the mound. We made a lot of mistakes and (they) took advantage of it.”
Diamondbacks starter Tommy Henry (2-3) allowed six runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Dahl — who replaced Castellanos in the eighth inning — connected on a two-run drive in the bottom off Barnhart, who went from behind the plate to the mound.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Diamondbacks: C Gabriel Moreno (left thumb sprain) was placed on the 10-day IL after leaving Friday’s game in the sixth inning. Jose Herrera was recalled from Triple A Reno. … OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. didn’t play after leaving Friday night’s game with elbow soreness. He is considered day to day.
Phillies: INF Edmundo Sosa was removed from Saturday’s game in the sixth inning after being struck in the left elbow by a Scott McGough splitter. The club announced a bruise and said X-rays were negative. … RHP Taijuan Walker has a blister on his right index finger that has limited his ability to throw and command his sinker. Thomson said the club will know as soon as Sunday whether Walker will make his next start on Wednesday at Detroit or go on the injured list.
UP NEXT
The series finale will see the Phillies send LHP Cristopher Sánchez (4-3, 2.91 ERA) to the mound against Arizona RHP Slade Cecconi (2-5, 5.90), a day after Sánchez agreed to a $22.5 million, four-year deal for 2025-28.
