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BP presents ‘last, best and final offer’ in union negotiations
In an online union negotiations announcement, BP said it presented a “last, best and final offer” at 9 a.m. Monday.
The offer comes “after nearly 60 formal meetings and hundreds of hours of exchanges over a two-month period,” according to BP.
The United Steelworkers 7-1 Union has to review the offer and decide how to proceed. BP’s offer expires at 11:59 p.m. March 12, and the 24-hour rolling contract extension is still in effect.
“The offer addresses key topics during negotiations including base wage rate increases, length (term) of the agreement, new training and pay progressions, non-core craft line discontinuations, an extended industrial peace clause, and other key topics,” BP’s online update said. “We firmly believe that the offer is fair and balances the needs of employees with the long-term competitiveness of the business.”
BP proposed a six-year contract term, which includes a 150-day notice period before strikes or lockouts at the Whiting refinery. The contract also includes a “one-time, non-benefits” lump sum payment of $7,500 for any union employee if it’s ratified by March 12.
Any operations specialist field employee in the union could also receive an additional $5,000, and any operations specialist cross-qualified union employee could receive an additional $7,500.
Base wage increases will be consistent with the National Oil Bargaining Program, according to BP, with a 3.5% increase effective Feb. 1, 2027. The average wage increase proposed over the next four years of the contract is more than $7 per hour, or a 13% increase, according to BP.
The offer also includes the adoption of a “best-in-class” operations and lab pay progression model and maintenance competency model.
BP’S other changes include a discontinuation of non-core craft lines, eligibility for up to five paid shifts of sick leave per year, increased overtime meal payments by 33%, increased boot allowance by 25%, flexibility to adopt artificial intelligence technology, “more equitable” distribution of overtime drafts and a four-day, 10-hour work schedule for maintenance technicians, according to the website.
USW President 7-1 Eric Schultz responded to the offer in a Tuesday afternoon statement. He claims that it eliminates and outsources union jobs, cuts base wages across most job classifications, strips bargaining rights, ends seniority protections for layoffs and limits the union’s ability to strike.
“This is not a fair contract proposal — it’s a rollback,” Schultz said. “Our members keep this refinery running safely and reliably. We are not going to vote to cut our own jobs, slash wages, and surrender fundamental rights that generations of workers have fought to secure.”
The union will host informational meetings for members next week before conducting a vote on BP’s offer, according to the statement.
“A ‘no’ vote could bring the parties closer to a strike, which 98% of members have already authorized, if necessary,” Schultz said. “Our membership deserves respect — not concessions and takeaways. We urge BP to return to the table with a serious proposal that protects good union jobs, fair pay, and basic workplace rights.”
On Jan. 5, BP and the union started negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, according to Post-Tribune archives. The previous agreement expired at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31, and the two parties couldn’t reach an agreement by deadline.
Both parties have since agreed to rolling 24-hour extensions of the agreement for Whiting refinery workers.
USW announced on Feb. 5 that it was prepared for a strike or lockout at the BP Whiting refinery, citing its desire for a “fair agreement.”
BP has trained replacement workers, consisting of current and former employees, to operate the refinery safely and in compliance with regulations if a work stoppage occurs, according to a previous email.
The union encouraged members to remove personal belongings from the workplace, schedule any medical, dental or vision appointments, refill prescriptions with 90-day supplies and postpone major purchases or financial obligations until an agreement is reached.
According to the BP website, if employees are absent from work because of a strike or lockout, they will not be eligible for employee benefits, adding that they can still receive benefits through alternative means, including COBRA.
Negotiations updates from BP are available online, whitingnegotiations.com.
mwilkins@chicagotribune.com
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/03/bp-final-offer-union-negotiations/
BP presents ‘last, best and final offer’ in union negotiations
In an online union negotiations announcement, BP said it presented a “last, best and final offer” at 9 a.m. Monday.
The offer comes “after nearly 60 formal meetings and hundreds of hours of exchanges over a two-month period,” according to BP.
The United Steelworkers 7-1 Union has to review the offer and decide how to proceed. BP’s offer expires at 11:59 p.m. March 12, and the 24-hour rolling contract extension is still in effect.
“The offer addresses key topics during negotiations including base wage rate increases, length (term) of the agreement, new training and pay progressions, non-core craft line discontinuations, an extended industrial peace clause, and other key topics,” BP’s online update said. “We firmly believe that the offer is fair and balances the needs of employees with the long-term competitiveness of the business.”
BP proposed a six-year contract term, which includes a 150-day notice period before strikes or lockouts at the Whiting refinery. The contract also includes a “one-time, non-benefits” lump sum payment of $7,500 for any union employee if it’s ratified by March 12.
Any operations specialist field employee in the union could also receive an additional $5,000, and any operations specialist cross-qualified union employee could receive an additional $7,500.
Base wage increases will be consistent with the National Oil Bargaining Program, according to BP, with a 3.5% increase effective Feb. 1, 2027. The average wage increase proposed over the next four years of the contract is more than $7 per hour, or a 13% increase, according to BP.
The offer also includes the adoption of a “best-in-class” operations and lab pay progression model and maintenance competency model.
BP’S other changes include a discontinuation of non-core craft lines, eligibility for up to five paid shifts of sick leave per year, increased overtime meal payments by 33%, increased boot allowance by 25%, flexibility to adopt artificial intelligence technology, “more equitable” distribution of overtime drafts and a four-day, 10-hour work schedule for maintenance technicians, according to the website.
USW President 7-1 Eric Schultz responded to the offer in a Tuesday afternoon statement. He claims that it eliminates and outsources union jobs, cuts base wages across most job classifications, strips bargaining rights, ends seniority protections for layoffs and limits the union’s ability to strike.
“This is not a fair contract proposal — it’s a rollback,” Schultz said. “Our members keep this refinery running safely and reliably. We are not going to vote to cut our own jobs, slash wages, and surrender fundamental rights that generations of workers have fought to secure.”
The union will host informational meetings for members next week before conducting a vote on BP’s offer, according to the statement.
“A ‘no’ vote could bring the parties closer to a strike, which 98% of members have already authorized, if necessary,” Schultz said. “Our membership deserves respect — not concessions and takeaways. We urge BP to return to the table with a serious proposal that protects good union jobs, fair pay, and basic workplace rights.”
On Jan. 5, BP and the union started negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, according to Post-Tribune archives. The previous agreement expired at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31, and the two parties couldn’t reach an agreement by deadline.
Both parties have since agreed to rolling 24-hour extensions of the agreement for Whiting refinery workers.
USW announced on Feb. 5 that it was prepared for a strike or lockout at the BP Whiting refinery, citing its desire for a “fair agreement.”
BP has trained replacement workers, consisting of current and former employees, to operate the refinery safely and in compliance with regulations if a work stoppage occurs, according to a previous email.
The union encouraged members to remove personal belongings from the workplace, schedule any medical, dental or vision appointments, refill prescriptions with 90-day supplies and postpone major purchases or financial obligations until an agreement is reached.
According to the BP website, if employees are absent from work because of a strike or lockout, they will not be eligible for employee benefits, adding that they can still receive benefits through alternative means, including COBRA.
Negotiations updates from BP are available online, whitingnegotiations.com.
mwilkins@chicagotribune.com
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/03/bp-final-offer-union-negotiations/
Trump Floats Backing Anti-Tehran Insurgency As Alternative To US Boots On Ground
Trump Floats Backing Anti-Tehran Insurgency As Alternative To US Boots On Ground
It’s only day four of the US-Israeli ‘Operation Epic Fury’ and there’s already talks of a ground war and insurgency in Iran.
Of course, the White House is still saying it doesn’t plan to send US boots on the ground (though is ‘not ruling it out’), while also proclaiming the US wants regime change in Tehran, and the dismantling of the Islamic Republic as a state and system is a formal objective.
But as the Bush Necons learned in Iraq, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. An air war according to even the CIA and top defense officials won’t be enough to effect regime change and state dismantling, so a ground operation is needed.
Cue death squads. Illustrative Fallujah fighting, via EPA
This dilemma is precisely what has led President Trump to float a new possible plan, per the Wall Street Journal:
President Trump is open to supporting groups in Iran willing to take up arms to dislodge the regime, U.S. officials said, as he continues to mull several options publicly and privately about who should succeed the country’s fallen leader.
Let the etho-sectarian nightmarish hellscape violence begin? Yes, Trump is already speaking in terms of peeling off ethnic minorities in Iran to create an insurgency targeting Tehran.
“Trump spoke Sunday with Kurdish leaders, officials said, and is continuing to engage other local officials who may leverage Tehran’s weakness to make gains,” the report continues. “The Kurds have a sizable force along the Iraq-Iran border, and Israel has bombed positions in western Iran, leading to speculation that it is paving a path for a Kurdish advance.”
Again, this is recipe for death squads and score-settling, given also the chance that Iranian authorities and loyalist paramilitaries – should they perceive the Kurds to be in rebellion – will then likely retaliate wholescale.
“President Trump has spoken with many regional partners,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, though without revealing whether any plan has been confirmed.
“Officials said Trump hasn’t made a final decision on the matter, including whether he would provide arms, training or intelligence support to antiregime groups,” WSJ adds..
The report comes after Trump urged the Iranian people to rise up and “take over your government”. He went on to claim that “America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force.”
“We have been told by Kurdish sources that American and Israeli forces have been asked to provide air cover when any such ground operation begins. Our sources do not know if that request has been approved.” – @itvnews https://t.co/hEM4ro29wY
— Faytuks News (@Faytuks) March 3, 2026
But what groups would be willing to work with the US? It already appears clear that the White House lacks understanding of the internal dynamics of Iran, and has woefully underestimated how things would go after killing the Ayatollah.
There’s also historic Sunni minority populations along the southwest border regions of Iran. This would potentially mean the US once again backing Sunni Al Qaeda insurgents, as it did in Syria. Another top contender, probably already involved in the war via the Mossad and CIA, is the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) – based largely outside of Iran.
“Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” Trump has admitted to reporters. “And now we have another group, they may be dead also. Pretty soon we’re not gonna know anybody.”
Tyler Durden
Tue, 03/03/2026 – 16:40
Trump Floats Backing Anti-Tehran Insurgency As Alternative To US Boots On Ground
Trump Floats Backing Anti-Tehran Insurgency As Alternative To US Boots On Ground
It’s only day four of the US-Israeli ‘Operation Epic Fury’ and there’s already talks of a ground war and insurgency in Iran.
Of course, the White House is still saying it doesn’t plan to send US boots on the ground (though is ‘not ruling it out’), while also proclaiming the US wants regime change in Tehran, and the dismantling of the Islamic Republic as a state and system is a formal objective.
But as the Bush Necons learned in Iraq, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. An air war according to even the CIA and top defense officials won’t be enough to effect regime change and state dismantling, so a ground operation is needed.
Cue death squads. Illustrative Fallujah fighting, via EPA
This dilemma is precisely what has led President Trump to float a new possible plan, per the Wall Street Journal:
President Trump is open to supporting groups in Iran willing to take up arms to dislodge the regime, U.S. officials said, as he continues to mull several options publicly and privately about who should succeed the country’s fallen leader.
Let the etho-sectarian nightmarish hellscape violence begin? Yes, Trump is already speaking in terms of peeling off ethnic minorities in Iran to create an insurgency targeting Tehran.
“Trump spoke Sunday with Kurdish leaders, officials said, and is continuing to engage other local officials who may leverage Tehran’s weakness to make gains,” the report continues. “The Kurds have a sizable force along the Iraq-Iran border, and Israel has bombed positions in western Iran, leading to speculation that it is paving a path for a Kurdish advance.”
Again, this is recipe for death squads and score-settling, given also the chance that Iranian authorities and loyalist paramilitaries – should they perceive the Kurds to be in rebellion – will then likely retaliate wholescale.
“President Trump has spoken with many regional partners,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, though without revealing whether any plan has been confirmed.
“Officials said Trump hasn’t made a final decision on the matter, including whether he would provide arms, training or intelligence support to antiregime groups,” WSJ adds..
The report comes after Trump urged the Iranian people to rise up and “take over your government”. He went on to claim that “America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force.”
“We have been told by Kurdish sources that American and Israeli forces have been asked to provide air cover when any such ground operation begins. Our sources do not know if that request has been approved.” – @itvnews https://t.co/hEM4ro29wY
— Faytuks News (@Faytuks) March 3, 2026
But what groups would be willing to work with the US? It already appears clear that the White House lacks understanding of the internal dynamics of Iran, and has woefully underestimated how things would go after killing the Ayatollah.
There’s also historic Sunni minority populations along the southwest border regions of Iran. This would potentially mean the US once again backing Sunni Al Qaeda insurgents, as it did in Syria. Another top contender, probably already involved in the war via the Mossad and CIA, is the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) – based largely outside of Iran.
“Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” Trump has admitted to reporters. “And now we have another group, they may be dead also. Pretty soon we’re not gonna know anybody.”
Tyler Durden
Tue, 03/03/2026 – 16:40
‘Stacking days together’: Chicago White Sox’s Shane Smith, Anthony Kay and Davis Martin assess recent starts
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zach Bove wants the Chicago White Sox pitchers to “keep stacking days together.”
“Each guy’s got an individual focus,” the Sox pitching coach said Tuesday at Camelback Ranch. “That’s the plan with each guy, whether it’s the shape, count leverage, maybe it’s a sequencing thing — any time we meet with them, we’re kind of reviewing that. ‘Hey, here’s the plan moving forward,’ and staying on them with that.
“These guys, they know their plan by now. Now it’s holding themselves accountable to it.”
Shane Smith, Anthony Kay and Davis Martin are among the Sox pitchers to recently make their second starts this spring.
As the trio continues to build up for the upcoming season, here’s how each assessed their most recent outings.
Shane Smith
Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith throws during the first inning of a spring training game against the Cleveland Guardians in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Smith faced a test in the third inning Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark, going against Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez with a runner on and two outs.
The right-hander struck out Ramírez on four pitches, completing three solid innings of work. Smith allowed one run on two hits with one walk and two strikeouts.
“I felt the rhythm was a little better in the delivery,” Smith said, comparing his second outing to his first. “Able to land some offspeed for strikes early on. Just located the fastball a lot better than last time.”
Smith has allowed three earned runs on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 4 2/3 innings in his two starts. He concentrated on his fastball in start two.
“A lot of it is realizing my fastball is my bread and butter,” Smith said. “If I don’t have that, it’s going to be a long day. Just trying to make sure that’s consistent. Everything else kind of comes along with that.”
Smith saw some familiar faces while taking on a division foe in the Guardians. That didn’t alter his approach.
“I threw against them three times last year, so when those names come up, I have a good idea,” Smith said. “But if I’m trying to work on something I’ll work on it, not really dependent on who’s in the lineup.”
Anthony Kay
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Anthony Kay throws during the second inning of a spring training game Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The lefty continues to build a rapport with the catchers after signing a two-year deal in the offseason. On Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, he worked with Edgar Quero.
“He’s been really solid,” Kay said of Quero. “We’re still trying to get to know each other a little bit as far as what I want to throw and what I’m comfortable throwing with.
“(Sunday) was a lot better than last time. We had some good communication in between outings to figure out what I usually do and what I want to throw. We were a little bit more on page (Sunday).”
Kay allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 2 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Cubs at Sloan Park. He has allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings with four strikeouts and four walks in his two starts.
“Felt I was a little bit more in control of myself a little bit, compared to last time,” Kay said. “Overall, I made a lot of good pitches. Two walks aren’t ideal, a couple of uncompetitive pitches in those at-bats. But overall, it was really good.”
Kay also picked off Pete Crow-Armstrong trying to steal third in the second inning.
“I pride myself in being able to hold runners on,” he said. “It’s such a little thing, and it’s a difference-maker out there. It’s one big focus we’ve had so far in this spring training, holding runners, don’t give them the free 90. That’s the least you can do out there, make sure these guys aren’t taking the extra bases.”
Davis Martin
Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin delivers in the second inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Martin knocked off the rust of dealing with traffic on Monday against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch.
“All offseason you’re throwing bullpens and it’s super easy with nobody on base,” Martin said Monday. “Once you get a guy on second, you’ve got to vary your looks, vary your holds. Normal spring training stuff.”
The Giants had runners on first and second with one out in the second inning. Martin got Eric Haase to ground into an inning-ending double play.
Martin allowed three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks in three innings Monday. He has allowed four runs on five hits in five innings with two strikeouts and three walks during his two starts.
This portion of the spring, Martin is evaluating how his “stuff” is progressing.
“This is probably the best the stuff has been, slider is in a good spot, changeup is in a good spot,” Martin said. “The cutter, it’s been in a good spot. Just the overall stuff I feel has ticked up a little bit.
“You don’t want to look at the results, but you look at two walks and you try to remember, hey, how do we make that adjustment in one pitch, two pitches and not two batters. Another part of spring training, you’re trying to knock off the cobwebs of all that stuff.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/03/chicago-white-sox-shane-smith-anthony-kay-davis-martin/
‘Stacking days together’: Chicago White Sox’s Shane Smith, Anthony Kay and Davis Martin assess recent starts
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zach Bove wants the Chicago White Sox pitchers to “keep stacking days together.”
“Each guy’s got an individual focus,” the Sox pitching coach said Tuesday at Camelback Ranch. “That’s the plan with each guy, whether it’s the shape, count leverage, maybe it’s a sequencing thing — any time we meet with them, we’re kind of reviewing that. ‘Hey, here’s the plan moving forward,’ and staying on them with that.
“These guys, they know their plan by now. Now it’s holding themselves accountable to it.”
Shane Smith, Anthony Kay and Davis Martin are among the Sox pitchers to recently make their second starts this spring.
As the trio continues to build up for the upcoming season, here’s how each assessed their most recent outings.
Shane Smith
Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith throws during the first inning of a spring training game against the Cleveland Guardians in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Smith faced a test in the third inning Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark, going against Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez with a runner on and two outs.
The right-hander struck out Ramírez on four pitches, completing three solid innings of work. Smith allowed one run on two hits with one walk and two strikeouts.
“I felt the rhythm was a little better in the delivery,” Smith said, comparing his second outing to his first. “Able to land some offspeed for strikes early on. Just located the fastball a lot better than last time.”
Smith has allowed three earned runs on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 4 2/3 innings in his two starts. He concentrated on his fastball in start two.
“A lot of it is realizing my fastball is my bread and butter,” Smith said. “If I don’t have that, it’s going to be a long day. Just trying to make sure that’s consistent. Everything else kind of comes along with that.”
Smith saw some familiar faces while taking on a division foe in the Guardians. That didn’t alter his approach.
“I threw against them three times last year, so when those names come up, I have a good idea,” Smith said. “But if I’m trying to work on something I’ll work on it, not really dependent on who’s in the lineup.”
Anthony Kay
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Anthony Kay throws during the second inning of a spring training game Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The lefty continues to build a rapport with the catchers after signing a two-year deal in the offseason. On Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, he worked with Edgar Quero.
“He’s been really solid,” Kay said of Quero. “We’re still trying to get to know each other a little bit as far as what I want to throw and what I’m comfortable throwing with.
“(Sunday) was a lot better than last time. We had some good communication in between outings to figure out what I usually do and what I want to throw. We were a little bit more on page (Sunday).”
Kay allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 2 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Cubs at Sloan Park. He has allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings with four strikeouts and four walks in his two starts.
“Felt I was a little bit more in control of myself a little bit, compared to last time,” Kay said. “Overall, I made a lot of good pitches. Two walks aren’t ideal, a couple of uncompetitive pitches in those at-bats. But overall, it was really good.”
Kay also picked off Pete Crow-Armstrong trying to steal third in the second inning.
“I pride myself in being able to hold runners on,” he said. “It’s such a little thing, and it’s a difference-maker out there. It’s one big focus we’ve had so far in this spring training, holding runners, don’t give them the free 90. That’s the least you can do out there, make sure these guys aren’t taking the extra bases.”
Davis Martin
Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin delivers in the second inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Martin knocked off the rust of dealing with traffic on Monday against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch.
“All offseason you’re throwing bullpens and it’s super easy with nobody on base,” Martin said Monday. “Once you get a guy on second, you’ve got to vary your looks, vary your holds. Normal spring training stuff.”
The Giants had runners on first and second with one out in the second inning. Martin got Eric Haase to ground into an inning-ending double play.
Martin allowed three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks in three innings Monday. He has allowed four runs on five hits in five innings with two strikeouts and three walks during his two starts.
This portion of the spring, Martin is evaluating how his “stuff” is progressing.
“This is probably the best the stuff has been, slider is in a good spot, changeup is in a good spot,” Martin said. “The cutter, it’s been in a good spot. Just the overall stuff I feel has ticked up a little bit.
“You don’t want to look at the results, but you look at two walks and you try to remember, hey, how do we make that adjustment in one pitch, two pitches and not two batters. Another part of spring training, you’re trying to knock off the cobwebs of all that stuff.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/03/chicago-white-sox-shane-smith-anthony-kay-davis-martin/
Cristiano Ronaldo sufre lesión en el isquiotibial y está “día a día”
RIAD, Arabia Saudí (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo sufrió una lesión en el isquiotibial, informó el martes su club Al Nassr.
El astro portugués se lesionó durante la victoria del sábado por 3-1 sobre Al Fayha en la Pro League de Arabia Saudí.
Al Nassr no indicó cuánto tiempo estará fuera el cinco veces ganador del Balón de Or: “Comenzó un programa de rehabilitación y estará bajo evaluación día a día”.
No se conocía públicamente el alcance de la lesión de Cristiano. Al Nassr no precisó si se trató de una distensión o un desgarro, y el técnico Jorge Jesus sugirió después del partido contra Al Fayha que era “fatiga muscular”.
En fotos publicadas el martes en los canales de redes sociales de Al Nassr, se vio a Cristiano entrenando con pesas en el gimnasio del equipo.
A sus 41 años, el atacante se prepara para participar con Portugal en una sexta Copa Mundial, con Estados Unidos, México y Canadá como coanfitriones del torneo este verano boreal.
Portugal visitará a México en un amistoso que se disputará el 28 de marzo para la reinaguración del estadio Azteca de la Ciudad de México.
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Deportes AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
Cristiano Ronaldo sufre lesión en el isquiotibial y está “día a día”
RIAD, Arabia Saudí (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo sufrió una lesión en el isquiotibial, informó el martes su club Al Nassr.
El astro portugués se lesionó durante la victoria del sábado por 3-1 sobre Al Fayha en la Pro League de Arabia Saudí.
Al Nassr no indicó cuánto tiempo estará fuera el cinco veces ganador del Balón de Or: “Comenzó un programa de rehabilitación y estará bajo evaluación día a día”.
No se conocía públicamente el alcance de la lesión de Cristiano. Al Nassr no precisó si se trató de una distensión o un desgarro, y el técnico Jorge Jesus sugirió después del partido contra Al Fayha que era “fatiga muscular”.
En fotos publicadas el martes en los canales de redes sociales de Al Nassr, se vio a Cristiano entrenando con pesas en el gimnasio del equipo.
A sus 41 años, el atacante se prepara para participar con Portugal en una sexta Copa Mundial, con Estados Unidos, México y Canadá como coanfitriones del torneo este verano boreal.
Portugal visitará a México en un amistoso que se disputará el 28 de marzo para la reinaguración del estadio Azteca de la Ciudad de México.
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Deportes AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
San Vicente no autorizó ataque de EEUU contra bote en aguas locales, dice primer ministro
Por DÁNICA COTO
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — El primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas, Godwin Friday, afirmó el martes que su gobierno no dio a Estados Unidos autorización para un reciente ataque contra una embarcación supuestamente usada para el narcotráfico en aguas locales, el cual dejó tres muertos.
Friday señaló en una conferencia de prensa que su gobierno se enteró del mortal ataque del 13 de febrero a través de redes sociales e informes en internet.
“No ha habido comunicación directa con nosotros con respecto a los ataques”, señaló, y añadió que los mandatarios de países caribeños están preocupados. “Se acordó que este es un asunto serio por el riesgo que potencialmente representa para nuestra gente que realiza sus actividades normales… Las personas que navegan por estas aguas quieren saber que están seguras”.
El ejército de Estados Unidos dijo que mató a tres personas en dicho ataque, pero no confirmó sus identidades.
Familiares de un capitán de bote de Santa Lucía dijeron recientemente a The Associated Press que creen que Ricky Joseph, de 35 años y padre de cuatro hijos, murió en el ataque porque sigue desaparecido y había zarpado en una embarcación como la que se mostró después del ataque en fotos publicadas en redes sociales.
Friday manifestó que los líderes caribeños se reunieron recientemente para hablar entre ellos sobre preocupaciones de seguridad y protección por los ataques de Estados Unidos “en nuestras aguas”.
Explicó que los líderes caribeños que se reunieron la semana pasada en San Cristóbal para una cumbre regional a la que asistió el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, “acordaron que este era un asunto grave que nos afectará a todos” y que lo abordarían con las autoridades de Estados Unidos.
Los ataques de Estados Unidos contra lanchas en el Caribe y el océano Pacífico comenzaron en septiembre y han matado al menos a 151 personas. El gobierno del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, alega que está atacando lo que describe como “narcoterroristas” en pequeñas embarcaciones.
Friday indicó que funcionarios caribeños también conversaron con Rubio sobre una solicitud para usar San Vicente y otras naciones del Caribe como puntos de tránsito para migrantes interceptados en la frontera sur de Estados Unidos, mientras se concreta su repatriación a sus países de origen.
“Enfaticé que, para que cualquier programa de tránsito de ese tipo avance… debe estar claramente definido, ser transparente y manejable para… un país de nuestro tamaño, con nuestras limitaciones”, expresó Friday.
Indicó que solicitó datos sobre la cantidad de personas en tránsito y los plazos específicos de permanencia en los puntos de tránsito, y que cuestionó cuál sería el estatus legal de esos migrantes mientras estén en países del Caribe y qué ocurriría si no pueden ser repatriados.
“El objetivo es tener un enfoque coordinado”, afirmó, y señaló que existe libre circulación de personas dentro de la Organización de Estados del Caribe Oriental.
Friday agregó que los líderes caribeños en la cumbre de la semana pasada también acordaron enviar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba “para ayudar a aliviar la precaria situación actual”.
Señaló que el esfuerzo será coordinado por la secretaría de Caricom, un bloque comercial regional de 15 miembros.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
San Vicente no autorizó ataque de EEUU contra bote en aguas locales, dice primer ministro
Por DÁNICA COTO
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — El primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas, Godwin Friday, afirmó el martes que su gobierno no dio a Estados Unidos autorización para un reciente ataque contra una embarcación supuestamente usada para el narcotráfico en aguas locales, el cual dejó tres muertos.
Friday señaló en una conferencia de prensa que su gobierno se enteró del mortal ataque del 13 de febrero a través de redes sociales e informes en internet.
“No ha habido comunicación directa con nosotros con respecto a los ataques”, señaló, y añadió que los mandatarios de países caribeños están preocupados. “Se acordó que este es un asunto serio por el riesgo que potencialmente representa para nuestra gente que realiza sus actividades normales… Las personas que navegan por estas aguas quieren saber que están seguras”.
El ejército de Estados Unidos dijo que mató a tres personas en dicho ataque, pero no confirmó sus identidades.
Familiares de un capitán de bote de Santa Lucía dijeron recientemente a The Associated Press que creen que Ricky Joseph, de 35 años y padre de cuatro hijos, murió en el ataque porque sigue desaparecido y había zarpado en una embarcación como la que se mostró después del ataque en fotos publicadas en redes sociales.
Friday manifestó que los líderes caribeños se reunieron recientemente para hablar entre ellos sobre preocupaciones de seguridad y protección por los ataques de Estados Unidos “en nuestras aguas”.
Explicó que los líderes caribeños que se reunieron la semana pasada en San Cristóbal para una cumbre regional a la que asistió el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, “acordaron que este era un asunto grave que nos afectará a todos” y que lo abordarían con las autoridades de Estados Unidos.
Los ataques de Estados Unidos contra lanchas en el Caribe y el océano Pacífico comenzaron en septiembre y han matado al menos a 151 personas. El gobierno del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, alega que está atacando lo que describe como “narcoterroristas” en pequeñas embarcaciones.
Friday indicó que funcionarios caribeños también conversaron con Rubio sobre una solicitud para usar San Vicente y otras naciones del Caribe como puntos de tránsito para migrantes interceptados en la frontera sur de Estados Unidos, mientras se concreta su repatriación a sus países de origen.
“Enfaticé que, para que cualquier programa de tránsito de ese tipo avance… debe estar claramente definido, ser transparente y manejable para… un país de nuestro tamaño, con nuestras limitaciones”, expresó Friday.
Indicó que solicitó datos sobre la cantidad de personas en tránsito y los plazos específicos de permanencia en los puntos de tránsito, y que cuestionó cuál sería el estatus legal de esos migrantes mientras estén en países del Caribe y qué ocurriría si no pueden ser repatriados.
“El objetivo es tener un enfoque coordinado”, afirmó, y señaló que existe libre circulación de personas dentro de la Organización de Estados del Caribe Oriental.
Friday agregó que los líderes caribeños en la cumbre de la semana pasada también acordaron enviar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba “para ayudar a aliviar la precaria situación actual”.
Señaló que el esfuerzo será coordinado por la secretaría de Caricom, un bloque comercial regional de 15 miembros.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
