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Salvador Nasrallah, the liberal who bootlicked the U.S. and Israel because he believed he had won the election by thowing the socialists under the bus, and who, when the U.S. committed election fraud to elect a candidate backed by drug cartels, repeatedly whined and begged Trump and Bukele to take his side and not that of the drug cartels, has only just realized that the U.S. is against him and will not help him.

He is currently posting about the leaked audio recordings between the CIA and the drug cartels in Honduras, in which they discuss how they intended to use the army to rig the elections, and how they wanted to use Honduras and Argentina as testing grounds to see how they would attack Mexico and Colombia.

Hondurasgate: Leaked Audios Reveal Trump-Backed Plot Targeting Petro, Sheinbaum, and Latin American Left - El Ciudadano

A recent leak has brought to light the existence of a political and media cell associated with Trumpism, funded by Honduran government structures, aimed at destabilizing both Gustavo Petro’s administration in Colombia and Claudia Sheinbaum’s in Mexico, as well as the Latin American left.

A collection of audios obtained by Diario Red revealed discussions between former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández—who was convicted of drug trafficking in the United States and later pardoned by the Donald Trump administration—and the current president of the Central American nation, Nasry Asfura, along with his vice president, María Antonieta Mejía.

The recordings detail the formation of a communication team funded with Honduran public resources and contributions from the government of Argentine president Javier Milei, totaling over half a million dollars. The objective is to “strike media blows” against the progressive leaders in the region.

The geopolitical context, characterized by the competition between China and the United States over critical minerals and supply chains, helps explain why Washington resorts to local operators like Hernández to hinder the advance of the Latin American left.

In one of the most revealing audios, dated January 30, 2026, Hernández instructs Asfura from the United States: “I need you to send about 150 thousand dollars to Rosales’ account […] because here we are going to rent an apartment and set up an office for a digital journalism unit. Someone else from here will handle it, from the team of the President of the United States. Well, he is from the Republicans who are helping us. They are going to set up a news site where important information about Manuel Zelaya and Xiomara Castro will be released.”

Asfura responds by offering additional transfers from “a friend’s” account, including resources from the Social Security Institute (INSEP). According to the conversations, the operation included a call between Hernández and Milei, who allegedly committed 350 thousand dollars to execute the destabilizing actions.

The dialogue reveals that Hernández informs Asfura the news site would operate as an informative cell based in the United States to avoid being tracked in Honduras. The aim is not only to attack Xiomara Castro’s government but also to prepare “files” against Mexico (Sheinbaum) and Colombia (Petro).

“Files against Mexico are coming, files against Colombia, and most importantly against Honduras, specifically against the Zelaya family,” states the former Honduran president in the recording.

In another call with Vice President Mejía, Hernández reiterates the need for liquidity to set up an office with support from political actors of the Republican Party in the United States, aiming to “attack and eradicate the cancer of the left” throughout Latin America. Mejía, who requests “details to be omitted” to leave no traces, confirms the management of 300 thousand dollars.

“I will handle all the arrangements, so 300 thousand dollars,” she indicates in the audio.

Beyond the media war, this leak reveals an ambitious plan for territorial reconversion of Honduras into a strategic enclave for the United States. The agreements include the expansion of Employment and Economic Development Zones (ZEDES), the construction of a new military base in Roatan, similar to Soto Cano Air Base (Palmerola)—operated by Southern Command since 1982—and a Center for the Confinement of Terrorism (CECOT) in Tegucigalpa, emulating the repressive Salvadoran model.

In a voice note from February 10, 2026, Asfura informs Hernández that a group of investors has already greenlit these projects, including a transoceanic train to be awarded to General Electric, deliberately excluding Canada and China. “The Chinese were bidding. But we are not going to give in,” he asserts.

Violence as a tool of control is mentioned unequivocally. In a message directed to Tomás Zambrano, president of the Honduran National Congress, Hernández conveys a directive attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump: “In Honduras, strength is needed, logistics are needed, blood is needed. If you want to keep people controlled, you need to oppress them. Squeeze them. Counter violence by generating violence. It’s what President Trump says.”

Hernández even references the infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar: “Don’t be so soft […] So said Pablo Escobar.”

Meanwhile, Romeo Vásquez Velásquez—who led the 2009 coup against former Honduran president Manuel Zelaya—appears to be coordinating with the Armed Forces “to start the hunt.”

Another pillar of the strategy is the cultural battle waged from evangelical churches. According to the audios revealed by Diario Red, Hernández instructs Zambrano to align all religious congregations so that “people forget the past. And that they think it was the left who did that.”

“In Honduras, evangelicals have already mobilized their parishioners in massive marches against Xiomara Castro’s government, such as the one summoned in August 2025 under the slogan ‘for peace and in defense of democracy’ in coordination with the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise,” the reported source notes.

This web of activities—which combines lawfare, military control of resources, violence, and religious manipulation—confirms that under Nasry Asfura’s government, Honduras has become a pawn on the chessboard for Donald Trump and his interest in regaining the hegemony lost by Washington in the Latin American region due to the defense of sovereignty undertaken by progressive governments.

Ignore what Trump says.

We can logically conclude that the US took about 5000 casualties (wounded, dead, ptsd) over the last year between the 12 day war and Ramadan war.

Edit: this 5000 would also include the soldiers whose bases in the Gulf were entirely destroyed so they have to end send them back to the US.

Russian communist observed International Workers' Day today (links contain one video and many pictures, the text is in Russian):

https://kprf.ru/party-live/cknews/243544.html (in Moscow, the text is a transcript of KPRF leader Zyuganov's speech in the video)

https://kprf.ru/party-live/regnews/243565.html (in Oryol - pictures showing the crowds)

https://kprf.ru/party-live/regnews/243532.html (in Novosibirsk - more pictures showing the crowds)

Anyone else who was in downtown LA for May Day wanna talk about how much of a clusterfuck that was holy shit

The so-called antisemitism commissioner of Brandenburg had his shed firebombed (complete with red triangle and public letter) by ... drumroll please ... two 25 year old friends / business partners of his. He denies any involvement or knowledge himself.

According to this newspaper’s investigation, there is no evidence of tension or discord between the two men and Büttner, who are said to have a friendly relationship. They are also said to have met after the arson attack, in Potsdam and Berlin. In early February—just one month after the arson attack—they are said to have attended a performance at the Leipzig Opera together.

Source: tagesspiegel (archive)

Albertan separatists created an app with a public, searchable list of three million people's information. Massive province-wide doxxing facilitated by an electoral list provided to the Republican Party via Elections Alberta.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/livestory/elections-alberta-electors-list-9.7182971

The message of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, on the occasion of Workers' Day and Teachers' Day:

Published on official telegram @MKhamenei_en

https://xcancel.com/admcollingwood/status/2050158381667623235

One lesson to learn for other nations from Iran's "strategic investments" in missiles is the hard trade offs she was willing to make. The Iran Air Force was basically jettisoned as a serious fighting force, for example. So was a 'proper' navy. Many western nations, my own included, get caught up in trying to do everything. Iran thought seriously about how it might win the sort of war it would probably fight, and invested in that at the expense of other lobbying centres. Not an easy playoff, but one that others would do well to make. Otherwise you might end up with one available destroyers, two air craft carriers, a couple of score of highly capable fighter jets, a hundred working tanks, but a tiny army, hardly any missiles, and a practically non-existent air defence.

World's most pointless aerospace company unveils new model of world's most pointless spacecraft. A few decades ago Sir Richard Branson decided that the future of spaceflight was glorified vomit-comets, and surprise surprise they're struggling to make the business work. They just unveiled a new version of their joyride spaceplane, which has led to a lot of people scratching their heads and wondering why they bothered to build it.

In the rare moments this week where they're not talking about "antisemitism" the right wing media in the UK has been very obsessed with surrogacy, specifically they want to end it. This has been all over multiple tv news channels this week.

For context, paid surrogacy is already not a legal thing here, you only have voluntary unpaid surrogacies and/or the people that go abroad to pay. They are promoting people that want to end all surrogacy.

I've been thinking it over all day because I don't believe for one second that they give a shit about women or any of the reasons they claim to have been pushing this. It's dawned on me that what they actually want is to give the child the "right" to be raised by their biological parents. They are trying to strengthen the nuclear family and the idea of innate bonds that can only exist between biological parents and children. If you give the child this "right" then you destroy all possible familiy types that aren't the nuclear family.

Spirit Airlines is planning to cease operations (and likely wind down/liquidate the business) unless it's bondholders accept a deal from the White House that would give the airline $500M in return of stock warrants (more or less like call options, but they are issued by the company) that would grant the US government (or someone in the Trump admin, probably) the right to buy up to 90% of the airline. All of this probably could have been avoided if the Biden admin had not blocked the proposed JetBlue-Spirt merger on grounds that it would hurt competition and eliminate low-cost airline options. The airline has been performing poorly for a while, but the increase in jet fuel costs as a result of Trump's war with Iran is likely going to be the final nail in the coffin of the airline unless a deal gets done.

Peruvian Election Update

97.50% of the votes counted

• Keiko Fujimori (Far-Right/Fujimorism): 17.12 % +0.03%

• Roberto Sánchez (Left-Wing/Democratic Socialism, this guy is supported by Castillo): 12.04 % =0.00%

• Rafael "Porky" López Aliaga (Far-Right/Incel): 11.87 % -0.00%

• Jorge Nieto (Center-Right/Neoliberal, Nephew of Montesinos): 10.90 % -0.10%

• Ricardo Belmont (Center-Left/This is a Rich TV Owner guy who has ties with the far-left Etnocacerist movement but he's a SocDem): 10.15 % -0.01%

• Carlos Álvarez (Right-Wing/Zelenskism): 7.90 % =0.00%

• Alfonso López Chau (Center-Left/Social Democratic): 7.31 % -0.01%

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message on the occasion of Workers' Day and Teachers' Day on May 1, 2026. The full text of his message is as follows:

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

The 11th and 12th of Ordibehesht [April 30 & May 1] are days dedicated to honoring the dignity of workers and the lofty status of teachers. In addition to verbal, symbolic praise, which is appropriate and proper, the progress of any country depends on two essential wings: knowledge and action.

Teachers play a pivotal role in the first stage of realizing this goal. The heavy responsibility of imparting knowledge, developing skills, much of fostering insight, and shaping the character and identity of the next generation rests on the teachers’ shoulders. Pupils, university students, and seminarians who grow under the guidance of a teacher will put into use the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the not-too-distant future. Moreover, in their morals, conduct, and speech in various arenas – from inside the warmth of the family circle, to the workplace, and in the public square – they will be like mirrors reflecting the behavior and words of their teachers.

Furthermore, the field of labor is a vast landscape that’s as wide as the country is itself. It extends from within homes, offices, businesses, and mosques to farms, workshops, factories, mines, and a myriad of service-related occupations. The more this expansive field benefits from the two elements of hard work and commitment, which are known to be the pillars of any great success, the more completely and effectively the country’s progress is guaranteed.

We know that with commitment and excellence in action, a worker sometimes attains such a status that it’s fitting to kiss their capable, skillful hands in gratitude and appreciation, just as one would kiss the caring hands of a teacher or mentor. Of course, this is something that starts in the embrace of one's primary educators – that is, one’s parents – and subsequently continues by being in the presence of a teacher.

After more than 47 years of struggle and with reliance on Divine Grace, the Islamic Republic of Iran has now demonstrated a portion of its remarkable capability to the world in the military battle against the enemies of its progress and spiritual growth. It must likewise spoil their hopes and defeat them in the stages of economic and cultural jihad.

Teachers are the most effective link in the cultural battle, and workers are among the most influential elements in the economic struggle. This is to such an extent that one may claim these two are the backbone of the cultural and economic spheres. Consequently, it’s necessary for them to be fully cognizant of the significance of their unique position, which is more than just an occupation for which a wage is received.

Concurrently, it must be noted that while annual or periodic verbal tributes are appropriate and fitting, the appreciation of the efforts of these two sectors in society must be deeper and more practical than just those measures. I am of the view that just as the dear nation of Iran offers fitting support to the country’s military forces by being present in the streets and public squares, it is likewise appropriate that they demonstrate strong support for our teachers and workers.

Among other measures, the assistance of the families of pupils and university students in the administration of schools and universities must be facilitated more than ever before. Furthermore, productive workers must be supported by prioritizing the use of domestically manufactured goods. Specifically, business owners – especially those whose businesses have been adversely affected – should refrain from workforce reductions and layoffs in both the production and service sectors as much as possible. Instead, they should regard each worker as being an asset to their enterprise. Of course, the honorable administration should support this benevolent approach too to the extent it can.

Just as our beloved Iran has emerged as a military power following years of endeavor, God willing and by divine grace, it will continue to traverse the path toward the peak of progress and excellence. This shall be achieved by delineating the contours of an Iranian-Islamic identity and ingraining it ever more deeply in the minds and souls of the country’s youth by way of our educators and teachers, as well as by prioritizing the use of domestically produced goods, which are the fruit of the labor of Iran's diligent workers. And this, by the will of God, will be accomplished more swiftly and effectively with the auspicious prayers and intercession of our Master [Imam Mahdi (aj)]. May God’s greetings, mercy, and blessings be upon you.

Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei Ordibehesht 11, 1405 [May 1, 2026]

@MKhamenei_en

https://t.me/MKhamenei_en/185

Chinese Courts Rule Companies Cannot Fire Workers Simply to Replace Them With AI

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-04-30/chinese-courts-rule-companies-cannot-fire-workers-simply-to-replace-them-with-ai-102439602.html

https://archive.is/7nJ6g

NBC: Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefire

President Donald Trump on Friday sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ceasefire, he doesn't need its authorization for military operations in Iran, even though the conflict hit the 60-day mark this week.

"On April 7, 2026, I ordered a two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated," Trump wrote in the letters, one of which went to the House and one of which went to the Senate.

This is some Zeno's Arrow type shit. If the US stops shooting for 1 femtosecond, does that count as a cessation of hostilities that resets the countdown?