Venezuela closed its border crossings ahead of Sunday's municipal elections.

Venezuela closed its border crossings until six a.m. next Monday, as a way to "facilitate the development of the municipal elections to be held on July 27, throughout the national territory," announced Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.

The revitalization of the regional integration process in a key objective of ALADI.

The Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) declared that July 24 would be commemorated each year as “Latin American Integration Day” in honor of Simón Bolívar, who was born on this date in 1783.

The French president reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced today that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine, calling it a step in favor of peace. He stated that the official declaration will be made in September during his address to the United Nations General Assembly.