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Ecuador’s youngest elected president faces a practically impossible task QUITO, Ecuador -- QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador 's youngest elected president on Monday faced the practically impossible task of reducing a terrifying, drug-driven crime wave within a greatly shortened 1 1/2 years in office. Daniel Noboa, 35, is an heir to one of Ecuador's largest fortunes thanks to a global empire built on bananas — the country’s main crop. His voters were, among other things, frightened by the escalation of drug violence over the past three years. Killings, kidnappings, robberies and other criminal activities have become part of everyday life, leaving Ecuadorians wondering when, not if, they will be victims. The spike in violence is tied to the trafficking of cocaine produced in neighboring Colombia and Peru. Mexican, Colombian and Balkan cartels have set down roots in Ecuador and operate with assistance from local criminal gangs. Presidential candidate and anti-corruption crusader Fern...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has received considerable support from Republican donors during the first months of his 2024 campaign -- and Eric Clapton Democratic president ial candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has actually received more support from Republican rather than Democratic donors , among those who gave him the most money in the first months of his 2024 White House bid, according to an ABC News analysis of his most recent financial filing with the Federal Election Commission. Kennedy on Friday reported a haul of more than $6.3 million in donations, nearly all of which came from individuals. Of the 104 donors who gave more than $6,000 to Kennedy -- close to the legal maximum donation of $6,600 across the entire cycle -- 39% had histories of donating to Republicans and 30% had only ever donated to Republican candidates and causes. MORE: RFK Jr. accused of antisemitic claims about COVID but insists he was misunderstood Just 23% of Kennedy's top donors exclusively gave to Democrats in...

Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country under heavy U.S. economic sanctions seeks to deepen partnerships around the world NAIROBI, Kenya -- Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country, which is under heavy U.S. economic sanctions, seeks to deepen partnerships around the world. President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Kenya on Wednesday is the first to the African continent by an Iranian leader in more than a decade. He is also expected to visit Uganda and Zimbabwe and meet with the presidents there. Africa is a “continent of opportunities” and a great platform for Iranian products, Raisi told journalists in a briefing. He didn't take questions. “None of us is satisfied with the current volume of trade," he said. Iran's leader specifically mentioned Africa's mineral resources and Iran's Pet rochemical experience, but the five memoranda of understanding signed on Wednesday by the Islamic Republic and Kenya appeared not to...

El Salvador's president has registered for reelection in next February’s contest even though legal experts and opposition figures say the country’s constitution prohibits it SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has registered to run for reelection next year, his party announced Monday, despite objections from legal experts and opposition figures who say the country’s constitution prohibits his candidacy. The constitutional question may not play a big role in the 2024 race, because Bukele's approval ratings are running above 80% in many polls, following a reduction in crime stemming from his harsh-but-popular crackdown on gangs. Also, a top court panel picked by his allies has ruled that he can run. Bukele’s New Ideas party announced his registration and that of Vice President Félix Ulloa via Twitter Monday. “New Ideas are invincible,” the party wrote. Bukele is popular in El Salvador but considered controversial internationally. He announced in Septe...

Aston Villa have announced that Sevilla sporting director Monchi has joined the club as their new president of Football operations . The Spaniard has built a reputation as one of the game's savviest operators in the transfer market over the last two decades, helping Sevilla become a force in European football. 90min reported last year that Chelsea were looking to hire him as part of their structural overhaul, while he was on Tottenham Hotspur's list of options to become their new director of Football this summer. Monchi then emerged as an option for Aston Villa this month, and the West Midlands club have now confirmed his arrival. In a statement, Aston Villa said: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo 'Monchi' as the Club's new President of Football Operations. "Monchi joins from Sevilla FC, where he was Director of Football . In his new role, Monchi will report to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens and have respons...

Costa Rica's president is promising to put more police in the streets and he wants legal changes to confront record-setting numbers of homicides that have shaken daily life in a country long known for peaceful stability SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- President Rodrigo Chaves promised Wednesday to put more police in the streets and demanded changes in Costa Rica's laws to confront record-setting numbers of homicides that have shaken daily life in a country long known for peaceful stability. Choosing to make his speech in the plaza in front of the country’s Congress, Chaves said too many violent criminals are allowed to walk free and called for more flexibility to extradite Costa Ricans to countries where they are wanted for drug trafficking crimes. Costa Rica recorded 657 homicides last year, the majority blamed on violence related to drug trafficking. The country has moved on from just being a passthrough for drugs moving from South America to the United States. It has become an imp...