Mayors
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a candidate in the city's mayoral race, has been fined $622,056 for violating campaign finance rules. The fine stems from Cuomo's improper coordination with the super PAC Fix the City, which was found to have received strategic information and
Mayors
In a shocking and tragic event, Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez, a candidate for mayor in Texistepec, Veracruz, and three of her supporters were murdered on Sunday during a campaign event. The attack marked the latest in a series of incidents of political violence in Mexico, which has seen a significant number
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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is poised to win the mayoral election in Davao from his prison cell in The Hague, despite his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity. His popularity remains strong in his hometown, where his family has established a firm dynasty. Meanwhile, his daughter Sara Duterte,
Mayors
Mayor Ras Baraka, a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies, was arrested outside an ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, sparking a heated controversy over the government's handling of the situation. The arrest came as the mayor and three Democratic members
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A Mayoral candidate in Veracruz, Yesenia Lara Gutierrez, was tragically killed during a campaign rally in the eastern Mexican state, leaving four supporters dead and three others wounded. The incident sparks widespread condemnation and calls for swift investigation into the motive behind the attack. As the country grapples with a
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Despite being arrested and flown to The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been re-elected as mayor of the city of Davao, his family's stronghold. With a significant lead of 405,000 votes, Duterte secured more than 60% of the returns, far
Adams, Eric
As Mayor Eric Adams' future becomes increasingly uncertain due to his indictment, attention is turning to potential replacements, including Andrew Cuomo, the disgraced former governor of New York. However, Cuomo's troubled past, marked by corruption, cronyism, and multiple scandals, raises serious concerns about his ability to lead
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As Ukrainian forces continue to advance in Russia's Kursk region, the country has carried out one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow, with probing raids on frontline towns and villages. Moscow's defense ministry reported intercepting 11 kamikaze drones, with several shot down over the city
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Russian officials have announced that Moscow, the capital of Russia, has been targeted by Ukrainian drone attacks, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. According to reports, the city was struck by one of the largest drone attacks late last night and early this morning,
Mayors
Nine property owners in the Zondi area of Soweto, represented by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (Cals), have filed a contempt of court application against Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda and city manager Floyd Brink. The officials are accused of ignoring a court order made in 2018, which required the
Klitschko, Vitali
Ukrainian Mayor Vitali Klitschko has sparked debate with comments suggesting that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might have to consider territorial compromises with Russia to end the war. Analysts believe this move is a domestic political exercise to test the population's reaction and accumulate "political dividends" for Klitschko.
City councils
The New York City Council is on the verge of approving a landmark bill to ban solitary confinement in city jails, which would make New York the largest American city to adopt such a policy in most cases. The move is part of a national campaign to end the practice,
