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Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Nicaragua investigates long-time Ortega ally, former Sandinista leader
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Nicaraguan authorities said on Wednesday they were investigating Bayardo Arce, a long-time ally and economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, and who was also one of the nine Sandinista commanders that governed the Central American nation in the 1980s. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Arce had been the last of the Sandinista generals to back Ortega, who has increasingly been cracking down on dissidents and isolating from global diplomacy. Local media reported Arce had been placed under house arrest, making him the third former military leader to face such treatment under Ortega's administration. Henry Ruiz remains under house arrest, reports say, while Ortega's brother Humberto died last year at home. KEY QUOTE Nicaragua's attorney general's office said the investigation into Arce was regarding "possible irregularities in transactions involving assets, properties and companies that could affect the national patrimony." Arce had been summoned twice, but "has not agreed to present himself properly to this day," the office added in a statement. CONTEXT Ortega now holds a "co-presidency" with his wife, Rosario Murillo. El Pais reported, citing sources, that Murillo had likely ordered the measures against Arce as she viewed the party's long-time cadres as obstacles to consolidating her succession to power. WHAT'S NEXT It is unclear what the alleged irregularities in transactions by Arce would be and how his case would proceed if he were to go in for questioning. His assistant, Ricardo Bonilla, is detained and under questioning by police, the attorney general's office said. THE RESPONSE Murillo did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Arce was not immediately available for comment. REUTERS
Russia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
EU states battle prison overcrowding
Prison overcrowding is reaching crisis levels across the EU as rising inmate populations outstrip available space in many countries, Spain's El Pais reported on Monday. In response, some governments are reducing sentences for low-risk offenders and exploring controversial plans to relocate foreign prisoners abroad, according to the outlet. Recent data from the Council of Europe shows an increase from 93.5 inmates per 100 places in January 2023 to 94.9 in January 2024, affecting about one-third of bloc members. Notably, Slovenia, Cyprus, France, Italy, Romania and Belgium each operate at over 113 inmates per 100 places. The problem has prompted some nations to consider outsourcing their prisoners, El Pais noted. Denmark and Sweden are among countries exploring agreements to send inmates to prisons in Kosovo and Estonia, respectively. The plan has drawn controversy as many of the relocation plans target incarcerated foreign nationals, who are often overrepresented in prison populations, particularly in Belgium, France, and Sweden. Governments tend to view these inmates as more easily transferrable amid growing political pressure over rising crime and migration. However, similar initiatives by Belgium and Norway previously proved ineffective, Hugh Chetwynd of the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture warned, citing legal mismatch and monitoring challenges. These types of experiments 'aren't going to solve the problem; they're just exporting it,' he said, adding that the new projects are even more complicated due to differing legal standards and languages. Chetwynd also questioned restrictions on prisoner return after sentence completion: 'It seems more like a political measure to try to find a quick solution to two problems: overcrowding and the issue of foreigners.' As the idea of cross-border inmate transfers gains traction, it has also sparked local backlash. In Estonia, hundreds of residents have signed a petition protesting a government proposal to lease prison space to house inmates from Sweden. The Baltic country had announced the plan last year as a way to raise revenue, but the move has drawn opposition from locals in the city of Tartu, where the facility would be located.
News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Fidel Castro's Grandson, Sandro Castr,o Called Out For Lavish Life
Last Updated: Fidel Castro's grandson, Sandro Castro, who is an influencer, often shares videos and pictures of his luxury lifestyle. Cuba is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. But one man stands out from this struggle, Sandro, the grandson of the famous Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Sandro, who is an influencer, often shows off his luxury lifestyle, unlike most Cubans. On his social media, Sandro Castro was seen chilling on yachts, driving fancy cars and throwing lavish parties. Recently, Sandro posted videos to joke about power outages in Havana. The post didn't sit well with many, and Sandro Castro was criticised for his lifestyle. Who is SandroCastro? He is the son of Rebecca Arteaga and Alexis Castro Soto del Valle, one of the five children Castro had with Dalia Soto del Valle, who remained by Fidel's side until he died. He is the son of Alexis Castro Soto del Valle, one of Castro's five sons. He was raised in Punto Cero, a secure and private area. Unlike most Cubans, who lived with limited resources, Sandro grew up in luxury. Sandro is believed to be making money through his nightlife businesses like EFE and Fantaxy. Some also think he earns from his presence on Instagram and also from family owned assets, but nothing is officially confirmed. Cuba's economy is in deep trouble, as most people earn only around $16.50. Prices of general items keep going up and there are regular shortages of basic things like food, fuel and medicine. Power cuts are common, sometimes for 16 to 20 hours a day. In the middle of all this, Sandro continues to show off his fancy lifestyle. In some of his social media videos, Sandro Castro makes fun of the Cuban government and its problems. For example, he once joked about the high internet costs and also made fun of the long power cuts. In other posts, he talked about food shortages by joking there's no chicken, showed the US flag in the background and asked Donald Trump to help migrants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandro Castro (@sandro_castrox) In a chat with El Pais, a young Cuban named Juan Pablo Pena shared his view on Sandro. He feels that Fidel Castro grandson is not an unusual case, but actually a clear example of what the system has created. According to him, Sandro represents a group of people who took over power while using words like fairness and justice. But instead of helping others, they used that language to protect their own position and pass on their power like a family legacy. top videos View all 'The dictator's grandson turned influencer is the terminal stage of a narrative that once promised to be redemptive and ended up being parasitic. Sandro is not just privileged — he's a grotesque satire of Castroism. Sandro is the product of a social experiment that failed, but refuses to die," Juan said. Those who are against the government say Sandro Castro is making fun of ordinary Cubans by showing off his rich lifestyle. At the same time, people who support the government feel that he is not living like the Castro family should. tags : Fidel Castro viral news view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:02 IST News viral Fidel Castro's Grandson, Sandro Castr,o Called Out For Lavish Life Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jennifer Lopez, 55, looks red hot as she simulates sex with hunky dancer in very steamy performance
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JENNIFER Lopez was seen performing X-rated moves with a dancer on stage at a gig in Tenerife. The On The Floor hitmaker, 55, saw her simulate sex positions on stage at the Cook Music Fest on Saturday. 6 Jennifer Lopez put on a very raunchy performance at the Cook Music Fest in Tenerife Credit: TNI Press 6 The songstress was seen straddling a topless dancer on stage Credit: TNI Press 6 The On The Floor hitmaker was on all fours during the performance Credit: TNI Press Jennifer slipped into a white corset bodysuit with sheer detail, fish net tights and sparkly heeled boots. She was seen grinding on all fours next to a topless dancer, before he lifted her up to straddle him. The pop star's bottom on full display as she clung on to the muscular man with her crutch in front of his face. She then cheekily placed her hand between the legs of two other dancers while she was on bended knees and on top of another man. The songstress looked like she was having the time of her life in the skimpy thong bodysuit that showed off her incredible figure. J-Lo's showstopping display comes after she lashed out at ex-husband Ben Affleck in a new track — calling him a 'wreck'. She also appeared to accuse him of having 'broken parts' in a song called Wreckage of You. The singer kicking off her European Up All Night Tour in Pontevedra, Spain, earlier this month and told fans: 'This is a new song that I want to sing for the first time that came to me when I was up all night, one night.' Performing the piano ballad live, J-Lo belted out: 'Thank you for the scars you left on my heart. 'I won't fall apart because of who you are and all your broken parts.' JLo looks incredible as she performs in barely-there bikini & mesh bodysuit She later sings: 'Now watch me climb out of the wreckage of you.' The lyrics echo words she told her 17-year-old twins Max and Emme, her children from her earlier marriage to singer Marc Anthony. Following her split from Ben, J-Lo told El Pais magazine that she had told the twins: 'I said, 'I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you're going to see that I'll come out the other side stronger and better.' 'I promised them that and I did it. "They feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life.' It is also not the first time she has written about Ben. Her 2024 album This Is Me . . . Now was all about rekindling her love with Ben. It was seen as a sequel to her 2002 album This Is Me . . . Then, which was all about falling for actor Ben the first time. J-Lo and Ben first started dating in 2002 and became engaged. But they postponed their wedding in 2003 and split the following year. They rekindled their romance in 2021 and finally tied the knot at a surprise Las Vegas wedding in 2022. But they split again last year, with their divorce finalised in January this year 6 The chart-topping beauty was seen grinding on the muscular man Credit: TNI Press 6 The pop star wore a white corset bodysuit and fish net tights Credit: TNI Press
Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jennifer Lopez wows with racy performance during Tenerife concert
Jennifer Lopez put on a X-rated performance during her concert in Tenerife as she writhes around the stage with her backing dancers while simulating sexual positions At 55 years old, Jennifer Lopez could be forgiven for taking things slowly while performing to her adoring fans around the world. However, that was certainly not the case judging by her latest concert in Tenerife. The mum of two, who recently split from Ben Affleck last year, is seen writhing around on stage with her backing dancers and simulating a number of explicit sexual positions. Wearing a white sequined corset, the star completed her look with a pair of tan coloured fishnet tights. In one snap, members of the crowd witnessed the singer on all fours with one of her dancers behind her, similar to that of a sexual position. And in another point in the show, she is being held up on the shoulders of another dancer with her front facing him as she belts out one of her hit songs. She is then supported by him as she leans back while suspended from his shoulders. But it doesn't end there. Seemingly enjoying her high tempo performance, Jennifer wrapped her legs around the dancer as she placed her arms around his neck. The concert took place on the Spanish island of Tenerife over the weekend. This comes after she performed what has been described as her revenge song following her public split with the Hollywood actor. Earlier this week, she told her fans: "This is a song that is a new song that I want to sing for the first time tonight that came to me when I was up all night one night. Shall we sing this one for the people?" Jennifer, who is better known as JLO - first performed the song at a private fan event earlier this month. At the time she declared she was doing "better." She sang: "The love I want, the love I need, it starts in me ... Now I found my way here I'm gonna stay there. Thank you for the scars you left on my heart, was showing me that stars shine brighter in the dark. I won't fall apart because of who we are, but your broken parts." The singer claimed her heartbreak made her a "wiser" woman. She belted out: "Because of you, I am stronger, wiser. Better than I've ever been." Jennifer has had a string of high profile relationships including disgraced rapper and record producer Sean " Combs, Marc Anthony who she shares her twins with and lastly Ben Affleck. The couple had dated back in 2002 but ended their engagement two years later. The couple then reunited and married in 2022 but finalised their divorce earlier this year. And it looks as though there is no chance of a reunion. Her lyrics added: "I won't let you no longer, longer, ever say goodbye to me. It was perfect while you made me believe, really got only greater for me, and it made me stronger, stronger, bulletproof. Now watch me climb out of the wreckage of you." She then gave thanks to Ben, who she did not name, for "the pain that you caused." In May, she explained to El Pais: "I'm proud of myself for that and I'm proud that I was able to navigate my children through difficult times, that they're stronger and better because of it."
