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Activists and politicians call for abolition of ICE at downtown protest following fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
Thousands of protesters faced snow and below-freezing temperatures in the Loop Sunday afternoon to protest ongoing violence in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
The Coalition Against the Trump Agenda organized the protest after a federal immigration agent fatally shot 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Pretti’s killing follows that of Renee Good, another Minneapolis resident fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier this month.
Activists, immigration rights leaders, union leaders and elected officials spoke for around 40 minutes on the snow-covered Congress Plaza Gardens steps. They came with demands to defund and abolish ICE.
“We are not OK with ICE killing and shooting innocent people without impunity,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said to a sea of American flags and cardboard signs.
Gov. JB Pritzker called for the abolition of “Trump’s ICE” on social media and urged for a funding halt Saturday, but didn’t call for the dissolution of the agency in its entirety.
Protesters yelled call and response chants against ICE, like “Say it loud, and say it clear. Immigrants are welcome here,” and “¡Fuera ICE!” Some held signs honoring Pretti, who was born in Illinois, according to The Associated Press.
Following his killing, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Pretti attacked officers, and the Trump administration claimed that agents had acted “defensively.” Video analysis shows Pretti holding a phone, not a weapon, before agents tackle him to the ground. The agents then disarmed Pretti of a handgun before shooting him, according to The Associated Press. Pretti had a concealed carry license.
“Yesterday was the day when I asked, ‘When is enough going to be enough?’” said Lawrence Benito, executive director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. He listed the names of others killed by ICE, including Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who was fatally shot by ICE in Franklin Park in September during Operation Midway Blitz.
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez said she introduced legislation in Congress days ago to slash ICE funding and redirect those taxpayer dollars to community organizations. Ramirez said it is crucial to not only defund ICE but also pass legislation “so that they never harm us again.”
Ramirez told the crowd that their turnout makes her confident that the country will be OK despite the actions of the federal government.
“The power of the people is more powerful than the people in power,” Ramirez said.
After the speeches, protesters marched north on Michigan Avenue, carrying their signs, ringing bells and blowing whistles.
Xochitl Esparza, a 28-year-old immigrant rights advocate from Pilsen, said protests are important in encouraging others to stand up and fight back.
“We all can play a role in any capacity to keep each other safe,” Esparza said.
Retired Chicago Public Schools teacher Amy Rosenwasser said she came to the demonstration because, even after marching in protests against the Vietnam War, this is the first time she’s felt like American democracy is under attack.
“To me, this is the least I could do is come and stand here,” Rosenwasser said. “If you don’t say something, you’re kind of complicit in what’s going on.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/25/alex-pretti-shooting-ice-protest/
Warriors dejan fuera a Kuminga por contusión ósea y hiperextensión de rodilla
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — El alero de los Warriors de Golden State Jonathan Kuminga estará nuevamente fuera de juego debido a una contusión ósea y una hiperextensión en la rodilla izquierda, anunció el equipo el domingo antes de jugar en Minnesota.
El partido contra los Timberwolves fue reprogramado del día anterior tras el tiroteo fatal en Minneapolis de Alex Pretti, de 37 años, por agentes federales de inmigración, para priorizar la seguridad de la comunidad.
Los Warriors dijeron que la fecha para una nueva evaluación de la condición de Kuminga se determinará “en los próximos días”. La lesión obligó al descontento jugador de quinto año a perderse el juego más reciente de Golden State el jueves en Dallas. Se sometió a una resonancia magnética el viernes.
Kuminga acababa de regresar a la rotación debido a la lesión de rodilla que puso fin a la temporada de Jimmy Butler. No había jugado en un mes, con la creciente posibilidad de que sea traspasado antes de la fecha límite del 5 de febrero.
La estrella de los Warriors, Stephen Curry, quien fue listado como dudoso para jugar el domingo debido a molestias en la rodilla derecha que se desarrollaron el sábado, fue autorizado para jugar después de pasar por los calentamientos previos al partido. Al Horford (manejo de lesión en el dedo del pie izquierdo) y De’Anthony Melton (manejo de lesión en la rodilla izquierda) se vistieron el domingo, con el plan de descansar a ambos en el partido de revancha en Minnesota el lunes por la noche, ya que el cambio de horario los obliga a jugar partidos consecutivos.
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Una versión anterior de esta historia afirmaba incorrectamente que Al Horford y De’Anthony Melton no jugarían el domingo. No jugarán el lunes.
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Daily Horoscope for January 26, 2026
General Daily Insight for January 26, 2026
We’re ready to move forward. Early on, the emotional Moon squares romantic Venus, and misunderstandings about care or timing could impact our plans for the day. Then, at 12:37 PM EST, dreamy Neptune shifts into Aries, fueling our dreams with fiery ambition and energetic action. Still, Neptune’s influence reminds us to slow down and check our expectations while listening for signals that help us bridge differences and reframe choices with care. Take smaller steps, because softer pacing keeps progress steady in the long run.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Renewed inspiration is showering over your soul throughout the day. Spiritual Neptune begins shaping your identity, softening your approach and inspiring kinder self-talk as you greet strangers and loved ones alike. You may notice that bold choices work better when gentleness guides them, like suggesting an idea without pushing or letting changes unfold slowly. If a friend questions your direction, listen before pushing back, because your courage strengthens when you welcome feedback. Move with heart, because love is what fuels your fire.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Take your time making up your mind. Elusive Neptune is gliding into your 12th House of Reflection, inviting quiet time and self-care in a gentler way as you process old stories. Just as you can literally close a tab to free up computer space, you can metaphorically close a tab by releasing past aches to gain mental clarity. If someone pushes for instant answers, know that you don’t owe them an immediate response. Protect quiet moments, because peace strengthens your practical confidence.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Your network is growing exponentially. Imaginative Neptune meanders into your 11th House of Social Causes, encouraging kinder connections — the sort of relationships that further creative endeavors and amp up hopefulness. You may text a neighbor to reconnect or float an idea at work, because your mind thrives when options multiply. Plans may shift without warning, but you can treat it as an opening rather than a problem. This adaptivity helps you pivot fast and earn support. Let your friends inspire new ideas!
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Your inner compass knows the way, even if your logical mind hasn’t quite laid out just yet. With Neptune flowing into your goal-centric 10th house, your spirit is drawing you toward fulfilling ways to spend your time. You can choose a project that truly matters or frame an everyday meeting with empathy. If a supervisor or relative seems vague, ask for examples or instructions as needed — especially if they assigned you this task. Consistent effort will help you find your purpose.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Confidence has a chance to blossom today. Wondrous Neptune is soaring into your 9th House of Investigations, prodding you out of your comfort zone. Make an effort to explore somewhere you’ve never been — even if it’s just a local restaurant you’ve passed a hundred times without entering. Your expressive spirit lights up when you tell stories that bridge differences, because curiosity turns strangers into guides. If travel is unrealistic, reading is the best way to stretch your heart and nourish your courage. Follow wonder!
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
When dreams collide with walls, craft a clear plan. Slippery Neptune moves into your intimidating 8th house, touching upon boundaries with money, secrets, and other vulnerable topics. Don’t rush through any accounting today, especially if it involves shared resources. Practical analysis should reduce stress and support emotional conversations. If a loved one avoids a delicate issue, make sure it’s urgent before pressing them any further. Still, if it does need to be handled today, tell them that — honesty is sometimes better than comfort.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Your job today is bridge-builder! Fanciful Neptune saunters into your partner-focused 7th house, inviting compassion across connections, whether this involves a friend, lover, business collaborator, or blood relative. You may need to soften your tone, particularly if you have a tough topic to bring up. Thankfully, your sign’s characteristic sense of justice should help you keep negotiations kind when opinions differ. If someone stalls, allow space by offering a few different options for continuation. Practice patience, because steady kindness benefits every shared decision.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Your capacity to focus grows as today progresses. Neptune is making its way into your 6th House of Service, offering inspiration regarding the things you do every single day. Your routines should work for you — you shouldn’t work for them. You might want to reorganize your desk or bedside table, especially if you’re having trouble concentrating at work or falling asleep at night. Setting things up in advance helps you deliver results without burning out. Care for your systems to sustain steady progress.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Having fun isn’t a crime! With Neptune skipping into your affectionate 5th house, you’re about to enjoy a period of delightful inspiration on all creative projects. The downside is that following instructions or tutorials may feel unusually constricting. Still, the rewards of Neptune’s thoughtful presence should be worth it! Say yes to a side project that invites play and curiosity. Banish doubt by seeking whimsy and joy as much as possible. Enjoying yourself will make it easier to craft something worthy of pride.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Security deepens as roots receive new care. Your household is important — it’s where your heart lives. As nebulous Neptune wanders into the sector of your chart presiding over such things, you could be ready to make some major upgrades. Whether you live alone or share your domicile, steady care is the best way to make sure your foundations are secure. Though real estate stuff can be complicated, with enough time, you’re capable of making it work. Investing in comfort would be wise.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume. Neptune enters your 3rd House of Messages, encouraging sensitive listening, kinder words, and thoughtful choices about news, neighbors, and everyday errands. You could pause before hitting send, take the scenic route, or frame a chat with empathy. Whatever you’re doing, the way you phrase things matters. When someone shares a worry, mirror their words to show you’re really listening. They may need a listening ear and a hug more than they need specific advice!
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Tenderness supports more practicality than you might think. You understand the value of gentleness better than most signs. Neptune entering your money zone gives you an opportunity to set budgets that reflect those values, so your finances can reflect what truly matters to your heart. You may compare prices for necessities or put back an impulse buy, knowing patience saves resources. If money talks feel stressful, try having them over a calming cup of tea. Value yourself — self-respect guides smarter choices.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/25/daily-horoscope-for-january-26-2026/
“Do The Right Thing”: President Trump Urges “Common Sense” From Democrats
“Do The Right Thing”: President Trump Urges “Common Sense” From Democrats
Amid the escalating violence in Minnesota, we calmly ask you to cast your mind back a few years – we know it’s hard, but just try…
President Obama gave his ICE chief an award for deporting 409,000 illegals (in 2012).
President Trump’s ICE chief has deported 290,000 (in 2025) and he is called a Nazi.
The ICE chief… the same guy – Tom Homan.
The difference is Democrats’ rhetoric and the industrial crisis-manufacturing complex.
And that is why President Trump is calling for some “common sense” from officials:
“I am hereby calling on Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and EVERY Democrat Governor and Mayor in the United States of America to formally cooperate with the Trump Administration to enforce our Nation’s Laws, rather than resist and stoke the flames of Division, Chaos, and Violence:
1. Governor Walz and Mayor Frey should turn over all Criminal Illegal Aliens that are currently incarcerated in their State Prisons and Jails to Federal Authorities, along with all Illegal Criminals with an active warrant or known Criminal History, for Immediate Deportation.
2. State and Local Law Enforcement must agree to turn over all Illegal Aliens arrested by Local Police.
3. Local Police must assist Federal Law Enforcement in apprehending and detaining Illegal Aliens who are wanted for Crimes.
4. Democrat Politicians must partner with the Federal Government to protect American Citizens in the rapid removal of all Criminal Illegal Aliens in our Country. Some Democrats, in places like Memphis, Tennessee, or Washington, D.C., have done so, resulting in safer streets for ALL.
Additionally, President Trump calls for an end to Sanctuary cities:
“In addition, I am hereby calling on the United States Congress to immediately pass Legislation to END Sanctuary Cities, which is the root cause of all of these problems.
American Cities should be Safe Sanctuaries for Law Abiding American Citizens ONLY, not Illegal Alien Criminals who broke our Nation’s Laws.”
And all in the name of “common sense”:
“All of these requests are rooted in COMMON SENSE, and will provide the best possible circumstances to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
The Trump Administration is standing by, and waiting for ANY Democrat to do the right thing, and work with us on these important matters of MAKING AMERICA SAFE like it is in all sections of our Country where we are, together with Local Leadership, participating and involved.”
We anxiously await the Democrats’ “common sense” response… which we expect to be “nope! Racist!”
Tyler Durden
Sun, 01/25/2026 – 18:48
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/do-right-thing-president-trump-urges-common-sense-democrats
Ferry con más de 350 personas se hunde en el sur de Filipinas; 215 han sido rescatadas
MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — Un transbordador con más de 350 personas a bordo se hundió después de la medianoche en el sur de Filipinas, de las cuales al menos 215 han sido rescatadas y se han recuperado siete cuerpos, informaron autoridades el lunes.
El M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, un ferry que transporta carga y pasajeros entre islas, navegaba desde la ciudad portuaria de Zamboanga en dirección a la isla de Jolo, en el sur de la provincia de Sulu, con 332 pasajeros y 27 tripulantes cuando aparentemente sufrió problemas técnicos y se hundió, informaron funcionarios del servicio de guardacostas.
Mujiv Hataman, gobernador de la provincia insular de Basilan, cerca de donde el transbordador zozobró, dijo a The Associated Press que los pasajeros y dos cuerpos fueron llevados a Isabela, la capital provincial.
“Estoy recibiendo a 37 personas aquí en el muelle. Desafortunadamente, dos están muertas”, expresó Hataman desde el muelle de Isabela.
El servicio de guardacostas y la Armada de Filipinas, junto con una flota de barcos pesqueros y una aeronave de vigilancia de la guardia costera, realizaban las labores de búsqueda y rescate en medio de buen clima frente a la provincia de Basilan, indicaron autoridades.
En Filipinas suele haber accidentes marítimos debido a las frecuentes tormentas, deficiente mantenimiento de las embarcaciones, sobrecarga y aplicación laxa de las regulaciones de seguridad.
En diciembre de 1987, el transbordador Doña Paz se hundió tras colisionar con un petrolero, lo que dejó más de 4.300 muertos, el peor desastre marítimo del mundo en tiempos de paz.
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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.
Giants contratan a Dennard Wilson como coordinador defensivo según fuente de AP
Por STEPHEN WHYNO
NUEVA YORK (AP) — En la primera incorporación significativa del nuevo entrenador en jefe John Harbaugh desde que asumió el cargo, los Giants de Nueva York están contratando a Dennard Wilson como su coordinador defensivo, según una persona con conocimiento del movimiento.
La persona habló con The Associated Press bajo condición de anonimato el domingo porque la contratación no había sido anunciada.
Wilson, quien cumplirá 44 años el 31 de marzo, pasó las últimas dos temporadas a cargo de la defensiva de los Titans de Tennessee. Los Titans tuvieron la defensa número 21 de la NFL esta campaña, pero fueron segundos en 2024.
Como safety universitario en Maryland, Wilson fue el entrenador de backs defensivos de Harbaugh con los Ravens de Baltimore en 2023. Antes de eso, estuvo en el personal de los Eagles de Filadelfia y también entrenó con los Jets de Nueva York y los Rams de San Luis.
Wilson ahora está a cargo de una defensiva con los cazamariscales Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux y Abdul Carter, y el tackle Dexter Lawrence. A pesar de ese talento, los Giants tuvieron la quinta peor unidad en la NFL, y ocuparon la posición 30 de 32 equipos cuando el entrenador interino Mike Kafka despidió al coordinador defensivo Shane Bowen.
No estaba claro de inmediato si Charlie Bullen, quien terminó la temporada en el cargo, permanecería con los Giants.
Harbaugh dijo después de su conferencia de prensa de presentación el martes que varios entrenadores de su personal en Baltimore se unirían a él en su nuevo trabajo, “pero no puedes saberlo hasta que esté hecho, así que mantendremos los dedos cruzados por algunos muchachos”.
Entre esos muchachos podría estar el ex coordinador ofensivo de los Ravens, Todd Monken, en la misma posición.
“Tenemos que entrevistar a candidatos. Hay muchas buenas mentes ofensivas por ahí, y vamos a hablar con varios candidatos, específicamente en ese lado del balón porque eso es muy importante”, señaló el martes el gerente general Joe Schoen.
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Deportes en español AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
New England Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over the Broncos in snowy Denver
DENVER — Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and threw for 86 in sloppy, snowy conditions and scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Christian Gonzalez intercepted Jarrett Stidham, starting in place of an injured Bo Nix, at New England’s 36 with 2:11 remaining and the Patriots (17-3) iced their first playoff win in Denver when Maye ran for 7 yards on third-and-5 from his 41.
In Mike Vrabel’s first season as coach, New England became the third team in the Super Bowl era to win a conference championship with 10 points or less. Buffalo beat Denver 10-7 in the 1991 AFC title game, and the Los Angeles beat Tampa Bay 9-0 in the 1979 NFC championship game.
“I’m just proud of this team,” Maye said. “Don’t have many words. Just thankful for this team. Love each and every one of them. It took everybody.”
The Broncos (15-4) finished one step shy of fulfilling Sean Payton’s preseason prediction of a trip to Super Bowl 60.
Both kickers missed two field goals in the frigid conditions with Denver’s Wil Lutz and New England’s Andy Borregales wide on long tries just before the snow came in at halftime.
The Patriots fell behind 7-0, but had a key fourth-down stop near their own end zone to spark the comeback. Their victory was their 40th in the playoffs, breaking a tie with the San Francisco 49ers for the most in NFL history.
It was sunny at kickoff with a temperature of 26 degrees, but by halftime the snowflakes began falling and grounds crews had to use snowblowers to mark the hashmarks and yard lines by the fourth quarter, when it was 16 degrees.
“What an atmosphere out here,” Maye said. “Battle of the elements. Love this team. How about the defense? I love each and every one of them.”
After gaining just 72 yards in the first half, the Patriots opened the second half in swirling snow with a 16-play, 64-yard drive that ate up 9 1/2 minutes and ended with a 23-yard field goal by Borregales that gave New England its first lead at 10-7.
The Patriots managed just four first downs and 72 yards in the first half, punting five times and missing a field goal. But they capitalized on a short field when New England’s defense set up Maye at the Denver 12 with a takeaway and Maye took it in from 6 yards out to tie it at 7 at halftime.
Stepping in for the injured Nix (ankle surgery), Stidham’s first completion since the 2023 regular-season finale was a 52-yard dart to Marvin Mims Jr. to the New England 7 that set up Courtland Sutton’s 6-yard touchdown catch that started the scoring.
The Broncos reached New England’s 14 early in the second quarter, but Payton decided to go for it — and Stidham’s throw to R.J. Harvey was incomplete on fourth-and-1.
Instead of going up double digits, the Broncos were left clinging to a 7-0 lead, and Elijah Ponder recovered Stidham’s backward pass at the Denver 12, setting up the tying touchdown two plays later.
Stidham, who was drafted by the Patriots in 2019, made his first start since the 2023 regular-season finale. The Broncos were the only team in the league that didn’t give their backup QB any snaps or handoffs the last two seasons.
Nix, who had 11 game-winning drives in his first two NFL seasons, got hurt on Denver’s final drive in overtime against Buffalo last week. But he didn’t come out of the game and the extent of his injury — a broken right ankle — wasn’t known until he went for X-rays after the 33-30 win.
Injuries
Patriots: LB Robert Spillane went to the injury tent with an ankle injury with 3:14 left in the first quarter.
Broncos: WR Pat Bryant, who left in the first quarter of the divisional round with a concussion, left in the first half Sunday with a pulled hamstring and didn’t return.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/25/new-england-patriots-denver-broncos-afc/
Patriots aseguran su 12do Super Bowl con ajustada victoria 10-7 sobre Broncos en un nevado Denver
Por ARNIE STAPLETON
DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye corrió 68 yardas y lanzó para 86 en condiciones muy complicadas con una nevada, y anotó el único touchdown de Nueva Inglaterra con una carrera de seis yardas, llevando a los Patriots a su 12do Super Bowl con una victoria de 10-7 sobre los Broncos de Denver el domingo.
Christian Gonzalez interceptó a Jarrett Stidham, quien jugó en lugar del lesionado Bo Nix, en la yarda 36 de Nueva Inglaterra con 2:11 restantes, y los Patriots (17-3) aseguraron su primera victoria en los playoffs en Denver cuando Maye corrió siete yardas en una tercera y cinco desde su yarda 41.
Nueva Inglaterra se convirtió en el tercer equipo en la era del Super Bowl en ganar un campeonato de conferencia con 10 puntos o menos. Buffalo venció a Denver 10-7 en el juego de campeonato de la Conferencia Americana de 1991, y Los Ángeles venció a Tampa Bay 9-0 en el campeonato de la Nacional de 1979.
Los Broncos (15-4) se quedaron a un paso de cumplir la predicción de pretemporada de Sean Payton de un viaje al Super Bowl 60.
Ambos pateadores erraron dos goles de campo en las frías condiciones, con Wil Lutz de Denver y Andy Borregales de Nueva Inglaterra fallando en intentos largos justo antes de que la nieve comenzara en el medio tiempo.
Los Patriots cayeron 7-0, pero tuvieron una parada clave en cuarta oportunidad cerca de su propia zona de anotación para iniciar la remontada. Su victoria fue la número 40 en los playoffs, rompiendo un empate con los 49ers de San Francisco por la mayor cantidad en la historia de la NFL.
Estaba soleado al inicio del partido con una temperatura de -3 grados celcius, pero para el medio tiempo los copos de nieve comenzaron a caer y los equipos de mantenimiento tuvieron que usar sopladores de nieve para marcar las líneas de hash y las líneas de yardas en el último cuarto, cuando la temperatura era de – 8 grados.
Después de ganar solo 72 yardas en la primera mitad, los Patriots abrieron la segunda mitad en una nevada con una serie de 16 jugadas y 64 yardas que consumió 9 1/2 minutos y terminó con un gol de campo de 23 yardas de Borregales que le dio a Nueva Inglaterra la ventaja decisiva de 10-7.
Los Patriots lograron solo cuatro primeros intentos y 72 yardas en la primera mitad, pateando cinco veces y fallando un gol de campo. Pero capitalizaron un campo corto cuando la defensa de Nueva Inglaterra colocó a Maye en la yarda 12 de Denver con una recuperación, y Maye lo llevó desde 6 yardas para empatar a 7 en el medio tiempo.
Sustituyendo al lesionado Nix (cirugía de tobillo), la primera completación de Stidham desde el final de la temporada regular de 2023 fue un pase de 52 yardas a Marvin Mims Jr. hasta la yarda siete de Nueva Inglaterra que preparó la recepción de touchdown de seis yardas de Courtland Sutton que inició la anotación.
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Deportes en español AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
Ataque de grupo respaldado por el EI en el Congo deja 25 muertos, dice grupo activista
GOMA, República Democrática del Congo (AP) — Un ataque efectuado por un grupo de milicianos vinculado al Estado Islámico en el este de la República Democrática del Congo dejó al menos 25 muertos el domingo, informó un grupo de derechos humanos.
Entre los fallecidos por el ataque cometido por las Fuerzas Democráticas Aliadas se encuentran 15 hombres que fueron quemados vivos en una casa y siete que fueron baleados en la aldea de Apakulu, en el territorio de Irumu, provincia de Ituri. Otras tres personas fueron asesinadas en el área administrativa de Walese Vonkutu.
“Esta tragedia ocurrió aproximadamente a las 4 de la mañana y cobró la vida de al menos 25 personas. Esta incursión de las FDA es una verdadera masacre”, lamentó Christophe Munyanderu, presidente de la Convención para el Respeto de los Derechos Humanos, ubicada en la provinica de Ituri.
Las FDA no habían emitido declaraciones hasta el momento.
La región oriental del Congo ha sido escenario de varios ataques en los últimos meses por parte de grupos armados, incluidas las FDA y el grupo rebelde M23, respaldado por Ruanda.
Las FDA, que operan en la región fronteriza entre Uganda y la República Democrática del Congo, han matado a varios civiles. El grupo surgió a partir de una insurgencia contra el gobierno del presidente ugandés Yoweri Museveni, pero una ofensiva militar ugandesa lo obligó a ingresar al Congo. En julio del año pasado llevó a cabo una serie de ataques que dejaron más de 100 muertos.
Las fuerzas armadas de Uganda y la República Democrática del Congo han estado realizando operaciones conjuntas contra el grupo.
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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.
What The Left Doesn’t Want You To Know About Alex Pretti, The Man That Border Patrol Shot
What The Left Doesn’t Want You To Know About Alex Pretti, The Man That Border Patrol Shot
Mainstream media outlets rushed to paint Alex Pretti as a blameless ICU nurse gunned down by heartless Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. They highlighted his work caring for veterans and seized on video snippets showing him holding a phone. The New York Times ran with that angle, running the headline “Man Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis Was Holding a Phone, Not a Gun,” and claimed that footage captured Pretti only with his phone in hand, insisting that agents had no reason to believe he was armed during their encounter.
Media outlets are also quick to point out that Pretti held a valid Minnesota concealed carry permit and legally owned the gun, as if that absolved him for his actions against the Border Patrol agents.
Others point out that he had no criminal record, just traffic tickets.
This, they argue, proves he was an innocent victim, not an agitator.
Walz: “To Americans who are watching this, I’ve got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, and kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing… pic.twitter.com/NQW4MqkYU1
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 25, 2026
But what the mainstream media isn’t telling you is that Pretti wasn’t just some random bystander.
According to Jeanne Massey, a neighbor, Pretti was part of a “Signal ICE” group chat of volunteers who organized a sophisticated operation to track ICE activity in real time and alert each other when agents were in the area.
These folks patrol streets, blow whistles, alert residents, and film operations to disrupt arrests.
That puts him not on the sidelines but plugged into the very network that coordinated responses to federal enforcement operations.
Mother Jones profiled the group just last week.
“A new activist twist on neighborhood watch is taking shape in Minneapolis and other cities under occupation by federal immigration agents: ICE Watch,” the outlet reported.
“As Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel drive around these cities, they’re often tailed by people in the neighborhoods. The idea is to make sure witnesses are present for any immigration arrest, to catch incidents on video, and to protest—or at least get the detainee’s name.”
The article described the “ICE watchers” as “passionate, determined, and just about everywhere—and ICE is getting frustrated.”
🚨 HOLY CRAP. They have a full-blown lengthy training manual for leftist insurrectionists stalking, harassing and ambushing ICE and Border agents in Minneapolis
This is a well-organized and well-funded network.
These people need to be in PRISON.pic.twitter.com/RGpNsOlh2b https://t.co/YGJ5CwRY8Y
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 25, 2026
Massey and Pretti were part of the Kingfield neighborhood ICE Watch.
Massey spoke on behalf of her neighbors, saying, “Let me be clear: we are horrified, we are furious, and we are not going to pretend this is anything but what it is — another senseless act of violence carried out by federal agents in our city.”
“This is the third time in just weeks that someone has been shot during these so-called enforcement operations, and it’s devastating to see another life taken while our community is trying to stand up for justice and safety.”
Massey explained that she was one of many Minneapolis locals who flocked to the scene where the man was shot dead this morning.
She said that she was there when the ICE agents stormed the crowd and tear gassed the bystanders.
“People here are terrified, but we are also angry — angry that federal agents continue to operate with impunity, with lethal force, with no accountability,” Massey claimed.
“Our city is under siege. No one here feels safe, and that is unacceptable.”
The mainstream media seems to be uninterested in reporting on Pretti’s involvement with his local ICE Watch group.
Similar gaslighting took place after the shooting of Renee Good after she attempted to run over an ICE agent with her car earlier this month. She was immediately portrayed as a scared “Minnesota mom” who had just dropped her son off at school and accidentally found herself in the middle of an active ICE operation.
In reality, she was a committed anti-ICE activist who deliberately sought to obstruct federal immigration enforcement, and was part of her local “ICE Watch” group as well, with which she received training on how to obstruct federal agents.
Finally, here’s how Dana Loesch put it:
Yes, you absolutely can carry at a protest.
Anyone who tells you otherwise is an anti-2A statist.
No, you absolutely cannot interrupt a federal op while armed and tussle with LEO.
That’s how tragic things happen.
This isn’t rocket science.
Hard to argue with that.
Tyler Durden
Sun, 01/25/2026 – 18:05
