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The Independent
9 hours ago
- The Independent
Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally
The United States and Argentina on Monday announced that they are working on a plan to allow Argentine tourists to again travel to the U.S. without a visa. It will likely take two to three years before visa-free travel becomes a reality for Argentine passport holders, but the Trump administration's move to kickstart the process marked a show of support for President Javier Milei, its staunchest ally in South America and a darling of conservatives around the world. The gesture coincided with a visit by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Buenos Aires for closed-door meetings with Milei and his officials. Noem signed the statement of intent alongside Security Minister Patricia Bullrich in Milei's office. The Department of Homeland Security praised Milei for reshaping Argentina's foreign policy in line with the U.S. 'Under President Javier Milei's leadership, Argentina is becoming an even stronger friend to the United States — more committed than ever to border security for both of our nations,' the statement quoted Noem as saying. This first step toward Argentina's entry into the Visa Waiver Program, it added, 'highlights our strong partnership with Argentina and our mutual desire to promote lawful travel while deterring threats." The department cited Argentina as having the lowest visa overstay rate in the U.S. of any Latin American country. Trump's loyal ally in South America The removal of rigorous U.S. visa requirements — particularly at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is tightening restrictions for foreign nationals — would offer a symbolic victory to Milei, a self-described 'anarcho-capitalist' who rose to power as a far-right outsider mimicking Trump's war-on-woke rhetoric and skillful use of social media. When he became the first world leader to visit Trump after the U.S. election, Milei pranced around Mar-a-Lago like an excited school boy. At the Conservative Political Action Committee convention in Washington last February, he gifted billionaire Elon Musk a bureaucracy-slashing chainsaw to support his DOGE campaign to eliminate government waste. When not riding the far-right, pro-Trump speaking circuit, Milei is focused on straightening out South America's second-largest economy after years of turmoil under left-wing populist rule. Through tough budget cuts and mass layoffs, Milei has succeeded in driving down Argentina's notorious double-digit inflation. The last time Argentines didn't require a visa to enter the U.S. was in the 1990s under another free-market devotee, the late former President Carlos Menem. Menem's neo-liberal reforms and pegging of the peso 1-to-1 to the U.S. dollar destroyed Argentina's industry, exacerbating poverty in what a century ago was one of the world's wealthiest countries. In the crisis that followed, the U.S. reimposed visa restrictions in 2002 as young Argentines seeking to flee misery lined up at European embassies and began to migrate illegally to the U.S. The Argentine presidency described Monday's preliminary agreement as 'a clear demonstration of the excellent relationship' between Milei and Trump. 'This bilateral link is not limited to the commercial or economic sphere, but constitutes a strategic and comprehensive relationship based on a shared vision,' the presidency added. Noem, who grew up on a farm in rural South Dakota, later Monday toured a military base on horseback and enjoyed asado — Argentina's traditional meat-centric barbecue and national passion. She is the third member of Trump's Cabinet to meet Milei in Buenos Aires so far this year, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Tough limits on travel to Trump's America Over 40 mostly European and wealthy Asian countries belong to the exclusive club that allows their citizens to travel to the U.S. without a visa for up to three months. However, border officers have the power to turn anyone away. About 20 million tourists use the program each year. Currently, Chile is the only Latin American country in the program. Overseas travel to the U.S. plunged in the early days of Trump's return to the White House as tourists, especially from Latin America, feared being caught in the administration's border crackdown. Some canceled travel plans to protest his foreign policy and anti-immigrant rhetoric. But those numbers began to rebound in April, with more than 3 million international arrivals — 8% more than a year ago — from countries other than Mexico or Canada, according to the International Trade Administration, an agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce. In addition to clamping down on the southern border, Trump has put up additional obstacles for students, tourists and others looking to travel to the U.S. His recently passed 'big, beautiful' bill of domestic priorities calls for the enactment of a new 'visa integrity fee' of $250 to be charged in addition to the cost of the visa itself. Travel industry executives have expressed concern that the charge could drive away tourists who contribute more than $2 trillion annually and 9 million jobs to the U.S. economy, according to the International Trade Administration. About a quarter of all travelers to the U.S. come from Latin America and the Caribbean, the agency says. Arrivals from Argentina have jumped 25% this year — a bigger increase than from any other country. ___ Goodman reported from Medellin, Colombia. ____
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Female comedian killed after ‘retired judge runs over her while driving truck with naked woman on his lap'
A YOUNG comedian has been killed in a horrific crash after a retired judge allegedly plowed into her while drunk and driving with a naked woman on his lap. Thaís Bonatti, 30, was cycling to her restaurant job in Araçatuba, Brazil, when Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Júnior, 61, reportedly slammed his Ford Ranger pickup into her. 8 8 8 8 Bonatti suffered catastrophic injuries, including fractures to her pelvis and a traumatic brain injury after early Thursday's horror crash. She was rushed to hospital and underwent two surgeries on the same day, reportedly suffering two cardiac arrests during the first. Despite doctors' efforts, she died on Saturday. According to a police report, Rodrigues — a former civil court judge who is now a practicing lawyer — had just left a nightclub with the woman, believed to be a sex worker. Surveillance footage allegedly showed her nude and trying to get off his lap when the vehicle came to a stop near a supermarket. Moments later, Rodrigues is said to have stepped on the accelerator, sending the truck into Bonatti. By the time police arrived, the woman had dressed and fled the scene. Officers said Rodrigues smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and appeared unsteady on his feet. He was arrested and charged with manslaughter, but walked free on Friday after paying 40,000 Brazilian reais (around $7,150) in bail. The judge's family released a statement expressing sympathy, saying: 'Dr. Fernando's family expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity with the victim's family, reaffirming its absolute respect for their pain and mourning. Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started 'Since the incident, they have been offering support to the victim's family.' His legal team added that Rodrigues is barred from interviews due to the ongoing investigation, stressing: 'This silence is not only a legal obligation but also a sign of respect.' But Bonatti's family has been left reeling. Her brother, William de Andrade, blasted the decision to let Rodrigues walk free. He told local outlet TV TEM: 'At that time, I was looking for a coffin for my sister. He paid bail and left. 'He would certainly be sleeping with his family at that time, and I was at the hospital going through the formalities for my sister to be buried.' 8 8 De Andrade remembered his sister as a lively and hardworking young woman known for performing at stand-up clubs across São Paulo state. 'She wasn't mean, 30 years old with the mind of a 20-year-old, besides being a happy and hard-working girl. 'This pain we are going through is very difficult, only God can help us bear it.' Tributes have since flooded Bonatti's social media. One friend wrote: 'I love you my friend. On Tuesday when you sent me messages saying you missed me, it was a farewell.' 8 8
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
King Charles' cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten announces the engagement of his 'most precious' daughter Ella, 29, to her insurance executive boyfriend
King Charles 's cousin has announced the engagement of his eldest daughter, Ella Mountbatten. British aristocrat Lord Ivar Mountbatten, 62, who previously won America's The Traitors, took to Instagram to share the happy news of 29-year-old Ella's engagement to Fergus Allways Wright. 'I couldn't be happier to announce the engagement of my eldest and most precious daughter Ella @ellamountbatten to her fabulous boyfriend Fergus @ the proud father wrote. He continued, 'Ferg is not one to be rushed, so I am incredibly pleased that he has finally put us all out of our misery! 'I know he will look after my daughter to his dying day - they couldn't be better suited. Enjoy this special time in your life.' The father-of-three to Ella, Alix and Luli, with his ex-wife, Penny Mounbatten, signed the post off by writing, 'Much love to you both. X #happycouple #finally #1down2togo.' Ivar, who became the first member of the extended Royal Family to enter a same-sex union in 2018 with partner James Coyle, added a sweet photograph of the happy couple in the post. Brand partnership manager Ella was all smiles as she proudly displayed her emerald and diamond-encrusted engagement ring while standing next to her fiancé, who works as an insurance executive. It comes after Ivar's niece, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, welcomed her second child earlier this year in April. The 34-year-old equestrian and psychotherapist, who is the daughter of George Mountbatten, Marquess of Milford Haven, and Sarah Walker, took to Instagram to reveal she's had a baby boy - and shared his unique and meaningful name. She posted a series of sweet photographs, including one of the newborn wrapped up in a knitted jumper, a cloud-print beanie and tiny mittens, under a cosy blanket. The aristocrat further revealed that she'd called her newborn Auberon, or Albie for short. Tatiana shared several photographs of her eldest child Elodie, who she and husband Alexander 'Alick' Dru welcomed in September 2023, and her family enjoying the start of spring in the countryside. The final photo in her set was of her holding both Elodie and Albie close as they cuddled on a sofa, Tatiana smiling at the camera and appearing radiant. In another picture, the proud parent simply showed his tiny hand holding one of her fingers. The mother-of-two wrote in the caption, 'March might just have been the best month of my life. The proud father said he 'couldn't be happier' to announce the engagement of his eldest daughter 'We've been in the country for a month, Auberon (Albie) has been really wonderful to look after. 'His big sister has adored being outside all day every day and is slowly getting used to him. 'We've played, rested, nourished, slept a little, loved a lot and enjoyed every minute of the glorious spring weather.' However, the time had come for the family to head back to London, Tatiana revealed. 'Now it's time to head back to London, to return to normal - or discover what our new normal looks like, and slowly find our stride again. Unbelievably grateful.' Friends and family congratulated the family on their newest arrival, including Ella Mountbatten, daughter of Lord Ivar Mountbatten. In a comment on the post, she wished Tatiana ahead of her birthday on April 16 and wrote, 'My new little cuz Albie, he's the sweetest Tats, congratulations and happy birthday for Wednesday.' Tatiana also appeared eager to show Albie the reins of her beloved horses and to get him a pony of his own in the near future. In reply to a fellow equestrian who asked when the royal would be buying him his first pony, Tatiana replied with an enthusiastic 'Soon!'. Another commenter wondered about the origins of Albie's name. Tatiana clarified that Auberon is Alick's family name, as his father is Auberon Alexander Bernard Dru. In October last year, Tatiana revealed she was expecting her second child in a post showing off her growing bump at the time in a form-fitting jersey jumpsuit by Max Mara. At the time, she shared a photograph of herself proudly cradling her pregnant belly while at an event hosted by the Italian designer and wrote in the caption, 'A private preview of my growing bump maxmara exquisite new collection.' She and Alick had welcomed their first child Elodie in September 2023. She previously revealed that the couple did not know the gender of the baby and were keeping it a 'surprise on the day'. Tatiana and Alick married at Winchester Cathedral in July 2022. The bride wore an elegant gown by British designer Suzanne Neville that included a bespoke three metre train with embroidery from her mother's wedding gown. Tatiana is the second cousin once removed of King Charles, and the eldest child of George Mountbatten and his first wife Sarah Georgina Walker. Her younger brother is Henry David Louis Mountbatten, Earl of Medina, while her stepbrother is Harry Wentworth-Stanley, the husband of Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, Cressida Bonas. Alick, an entrepreneur who studied in Eton, is the son of Auberon Alexander Bernard Dru and Catherine Margaret Norden. His father, known as Bernard, is the son of Major Alexander Dru and Gabriel Mary Hermione Herbert, and is a descendent of both John Vesey, 4th Viscount de Vesci, and Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon.
