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Isabel Díaz Ayuso cancels part of Mexico trip amid alleged boycott
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Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Madrid region, announced Friday the early end to her trip to Mexico and her absence from the Premios Platino Xcaret. The Madrid regional government blamed the decision on a boycott climate from the Mexican government. Grupo Xcaret and the Interior Secretariat denied any threats or instructions to withdraw the invitation.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a visit to South Korea on May 19 to hold summit talks with President Lee Jae Myung in his hometown of Andong.
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South Africa has noted Ghana's call for an African Union debate on alleged xenophobic attacks at the upcoming mid-year summit in Cairo, while condemning recent incidents and stressing diplomatic engagement.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized those who invited Isabel Díaz Ayuso to the country on Wednesday and said the visit does not harm diplomatic relations.
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Emmanuel Macron condemned unjustified strikes against civilian infrastructure and several ships during a call on Wednesday with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. A CMA CGM container ship was attacked the previous day in the Strait of Hormuz. The French president highlighted the usefulness of a multinational mission to secure navigation once the conflict is resolved.
Inanunsyo ng Malacañang na magsadya ng opisyal na pagbisita sa Pilipinas si Paraguay President Santiago Peña Palacios sa Mayo 11 upang palakasin ang kooperasyon sa kalakalan, pamumuhunan at agrikultura. Ito ang unang pagbisita ng pangulo sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa. Susumalikha sila ng bilateral meeting kasama si Pangulong Marcos sa Malacañang.
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The U.S. State Department is experiencing a notable increase in retirements among senior Foreign Service officers. Career diplomats report feeling unwelcome under the Trump administration, which has prioritized political appointees for ambassador roles. This has led to a shrinking Foreign Service amid limited promotion opportunities.
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