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Belgium eliminated the United States from the World Cup whith a meme.

SEATTLE — July 6 — JMH International Journalists Consortium Belgium proved too strong for the United States, routing them 4–1 to set up a quarterfinal clash against Spain. Rudi García’s team neutralized the key strengths of Pochettino’s squad, struck at crucial moments, and capitalized on a decisive error by U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese; Freese made a ill-advised foray out of his penalty area, allowing a Belgian player to dispossess him and fire the ball straight into the net. The image of the goalkeeper clutching his head, far from his goal, perfectly encapsulated the nature of the match. Belgium defeated the United States 4–1, eliminating the last remaining host nation and advancing to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Spain. Charles De Ketelaere (scoring twice), Hans Vanaken, and Romelu Lukaku netted the goals in a commanding and well-deserved victory for the European side. Reproduction permitted with attribution of the source. JMH International Journalists Conso...
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Bélgica eliminó a Estados Unidos del Mundial 2026 con un meme.

SEATTLE — 6 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH Bélgica fue demasiado para Estados Unidos: lo goleó 4-1 y enfrentará a España en los cuartos de final.  Belgium proved too strong for the United States, routing them 4–1 to set up a quarterfinal clash against Spain.

مقتل المؤثرة "دريم دول" (DreamDoll) في ميامي.

    ميامي — 6 يوليو — اتحاد JMH الدولي للصحفيين توفيت المؤثرة "DreamDoll Bri" — واسمها الحقيقي بريانا جونسون — إثر إصابتها بطلق ناري أثناء مغادرتها حفلة في ولاية فلوريدا. ووفقاً لتحقيقات الشرطة، كان الضحايا يستقلون سيارة دفع رباعي من طراز "لامبورغيني" (Lamborghini) ذات لون أخضر فاقع (فلوري) حوالي الساعة 5:30 من صباح يوم الأحد، عندما تعرضوا لإطلاق نار. واصلت السيارة سيرها لمسافة تعادل مربعاً سكنياً واحداً تقريباً قبل أن تصطدم وتتوقف.

Influencer DreamDoll Bri murdered in Miami.

    MIAMI — July 6 — JMH International Consortium of Journalists Influencer DreamDoll Bri—whose real name was Brianna Johnson—died after being shot while leaving a party in Florida. According to the police investigation, the victims were traveling in a fluorescent green Lamborghini SUV around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday when they came under fire. The vehicle continued moving for approximately one block before crashing. The Miramar Police Department reported that, as the vehicle reached an intersection, a white sedan pulled up alongside the driver's side and opened fire, wounding three of the Lamborghini's occupants. Officers rushed to the scene following an alert from the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. Upon arrival, they found the vehicle crashed against a stop sign. The three occupants were rushed to area hospitals in critical condition. Hours later, authorities confirmed that Brianna Johnson had died from her injuries. Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss stated that investigato...

Asesinaron en Miami a la influencer DreamDoll Bri.

  MIAMI — 6 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH La influencer DreamDoll Bri, cuyo nombre real era Brianna Johnson, falleció tras recibir un disparo cuando salía de una fiesta en el estado de Florida. Influencer DreamDoll Bri—whose real name was Brianna Johnson—died after being shot while leaving a party in Florida.

A pilot committed suicide by throwing himself out of the plane in mid-flight.

CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA — July 6 — JMH International Consortium of Journalists Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, a professional pilot and flight instructor, was giving a lesson to his student, 22-year-old Rosario, in a two-seater Cessna 150 aircraft when he uttered a chilling phrase: "You know what you have to do." Immediately afterward, he removed his headset, opened the plane door, and jumped from an altitude of about 250 meters. The young woman managed to land the plane; she was visibly shaken but unharmed. The young man's body found in a field: Unsure of his exact location, Leandro Álvarez and other colleagues set out to search for the instructor. Twenty minutes later, they found him dead in a field in a rural area south of the town of Toledo, Córdoba. "That day, Leandro seemed just like any other day. He arrived cheerfully, greeting everyone warmly as always. The only thing that stood out was that, instead of driving his own car as usual, he had asked a student to pick him up...

Un piloto se suicidó arrojándose del avión en pleno vuelo.

CÓRDOBA. ARGENTINA —  Julio 6 — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH  Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, piloto profesional e instructor de vuelo, estaba dándole una clase a su alumna, Rosario, de 22 años, en un avión Cessna 150 biplaza; cuando le dijo una frase estremecedora: " —  Vos sabés lo que tenés que hacer”. Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, a professional pilot and flight instructor, was giving a lesson to his student, 22-year-old Rosario, in a two-seater Cessna 150 aircraft when he uttered a chilling phrase: "You know what you have to do." Immediately afterward, he removed his headset, opened the plane door, and jumped from an altitude of about 250 meters. The young woman managed to land the plane; she was visibly shaken but unharmed.

Polémica mundial por una tarjeta roja.

  WASHINGTON — Julio 6 — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH Este lunes por la mañana, en un acto en el Despacho Oval, el senador Ted Cruz tomó la palabra ante las cámaras y le dio las gracias al presidente Donald Trump. This Monday morning, during an event in the Oval Office, Senator Ted Cruz spoke before the cameras and thanked President Donald Trump.

Las hermanas Díaz de Texas en problemas otra vez.

TEXAS — Julio 6 — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH 🚨 Las hermanas Amaya Cookie Díaz (19) y Kitty Mia Díaz (21), así como a Kyandra Renee Faz (21), continúan detenidas por el homicidio de Caroline "Caro" Peña. Sisters Amaya Cookie Díaz (19) and Kitty Mia Díaz (21), along with Kyandra Renee Faz (21), remain in custody for the homicide of Caroline "Caro" Peña

德克萨斯州迪亚兹(Díaz)姐妹遇害案背后,是否源于一场Facebook上的争执?

  德克萨斯州 —— 7月6日 —— JMH国际记者联盟 🚨 姐妹Amaya Cookie Díaz(19岁)和Kitty Mia Díaz(21岁),以及Kyandra Renee Faz(21岁),因涉嫌杀害32岁、育有五个孩子的母亲Caroline "Caro" Peña而被拘留。尽管嫌疑人拒绝透露作案动机,但据推测,此前在Facebook上发生的一场争执可能是引发事件的导火索。 据目击者称,Peña曾对Díaz姐妹发布的照片​​提出过批评。在德尔里奥(Del Río)这样人口仅一万左右的小镇,消息传播极快。当地居民描述了Peña与这几名袭击者(包括那对姐妹及另一名同伙,三人目前均已被拘留)狭路相逢时的情景:“一切都发生在短短几秒钟内。事发时正值光天化日之下,地点也是人流密集的区域,却突然间血流满地。事发太过迅速,等到人们想要施救那位遇袭的母亲时,一切都已来不及了。”25岁的德尔里奥居民Brian向JMH国际记者联盟讲述了这一经过。 目前,这几名涉嫌杀人的嫌疑人的保释金已被定为1500万美元。 📰 转载请注明出处。 JMH国际记者联盟

A Facebook argument behind the murder of the Díaz sisters?

    TEXAS — July 6 — JMH International Journalists Consortium 🚨 Sisters Amaya Cookie Díaz (19) and Kitty Mia Díaz (21), along with Kyandra Renee Faz (21), remain in custody for the homicide of Caroline "Caro" Peña—a 32-year-old mother of five. Although the accused refuse to reveal the motive for the crime, it appears that a prior dispute on Facebook may have been the trigger. According to witnesses, Peña had criticized photos posted by the Díaz sisters. In a small town like Del Río—with a population of barely 10,000—news travels fast. Residents noted that when Peña came face-to-face with the sisters and another friend of the attackers (all three of whom are now in custody), "it all happened in seconds. Out of nowhere, there was blood everywhere—in broad daylight and in a high-traffic area. It happened so quickly that by the time they could help the attacked mother, it was too late," Brian, a 25-year-old Del Río resident, told the JMH International Journalists Conso...

¿Una discusión por Facebook detrás del crimen de las hermanas Díaz?

  TEXAS — Julio 6 — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH 🚨 Las hermanas Amaya Cookie Díaz (19) y Kitty Mia Díaz (21), así como a Kyandra Renee Faz (21), continúan detenidas por el homicidio de Caroline "Caro" Peña. 🚨 Sisters Amaya Cookie Díaz (19) and Kitty Mia Díaz (21), along with Kyandra Renee Faz (21), remain in custody for the homicide of Caroline "Caro" Peña—a 32-year-old mother of five. Although the accused refuse to reveal the motive for the crime, it appears that a prior dispute on Facebook may have been the trigger.

Another body was found floating in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris.

PARIS — July 4 — JMH International Journalists Consortium The Canal Saint-Martin, in Paris's 10th arrondissement, was once again the scene of a tragedy following the discovery of the lifeless body of a man, estimated to be around 30 years old. This marks the second such incident in just one week in this area of ​​the French capital. The body was found floating near the Quai de Valmy around 7:00 a.m. this Saturday. Firefighters and River Police units recovered the body; police sources reported that he was carrying no identification documents. The Canal Saint-Martin was partially opened for recreational activities in mid-June as part of measures adopted by Parisian authorities to cope with an intense heatwave. Since then, swimming has been permitted only on Sundays and within a specifically designated, supervised stretch of the canal. Second case in a few days On June 26, a man drowned in the same canal—also near the Quai de Valmy—after entering the water outside the authorized swimm...

Inglaterra despidió a México del Mundial.

  MÉXICO DF — 6 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH Inglaterra derrotó 3-2 a México en un vibrante partido por los octavos de final de la Copa del Mundo 2026, disputado en el Estadio Azteca. England defeated Mexico 3–2 in a thrilling 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match played at the Estadio Azteca. 

日本が歓喜!ブラジルはノルウェーに敗れ、敗退。

ニューヨーク — 7月5日 — JMH国際ジャーナリスト・コンソーシアム 📉 ブラジル、またしても失意の敗退。史上最多の優勝回数を誇る同国代表が、2026年ワールドカップの決勝トーナメント1回戦でノルウェーに1-2で敗れ、姿を消しました。この結果は、国内外で激しい批判を巻き起こしています。

再见,世界杯。挪威队送巴西队打道回府。

  纽约 — 7月5日 — JMH国际记者联盟 📉 巴西队再次令人失望。这支历史上最成功的国家队在2026年世界杯16强战中以1:2不敌挪威队,惨遭淘汰——这一打击已在国内外引发了猛烈批评。 ⚽ 即使是卡洛·安切洛蒂也无法扭转乾坤。这位声名显赫的意大利教头的到来曾重燃数百万巴西人的希望,但面对一个能抓住每一次机会的对手,这个梦想破灭得太快了。 👀 巴西队并非没有机会……但他们挥霍了这些机会。第一个重大良机是“桑巴军团”获得的点球,但布鲁诺·吉马良斯(Bruno Guimarães)罚失了这记点球。社交媒体上,许多人都在质疑为何不是维尼修斯(Vinicius Jr.)主罚。 🔥 恩德里克(Endrick)也曾距进球仅一步之遥。这位年轻前锋接到了维尼修斯的一记精妙传球,形成单刀面对门将之势,但射门稍稍偏出。那一刻本可能彻底改变比赛的走势。 😔 内马尔(Neymar)的回归也未能改变结果。安切洛蒂在第67分钟换上这位队长,寄望于扭转战局,但这位标志性的“10号”球员的表现显示,他的身体状态和竞技水平远未达到巅峰。 ⚡ 随后,埃尔林·哈兰德(Erling Haaland)挺身而出。这位挪威射手在第79分钟以一记完美的头球打破僵局;随后,当巴西队孤注一掷发起猛攻时,他在第90分钟于禁区外轰出一记强力射门,锁定胜局。 😳 最受热议的一幕发生在点球点前。伤停补时阶段,巴西队凭借内马尔的点球扳回一城。然而,就在主罚前,发生了一幕迅速在网上疯传的场景:他与门将厄尔扬·尼兰德(Ørjan Nyland)相视一笑并交谈——甚至询问对方希望球往哪个方向踢——这种态度让许多人感到惊讶,毕竟当时巴西队正处于被淘汰的边缘。 🏆 挪威队继续创造历史。凭借势不可挡的哈兰德和各条战线稳健的发挥,他们成功晋级世界杯八强,并梦想着继续制造惊喜。允许转载,但须注明出处。 JMH 国际记者联盟

Goodbye World Cup. Norway sent Brazil home.

  NEW YORK — July 5 — JMH International Journalists Consortium 📉 Brazil disappointed once again. The most successful national team in history was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16 after falling 2-1 to Norway—a blow that is already sparking fierce criticism both at home and abroad. ⚽ Even Carlo Ancelotti couldn't change the outcome. The arrival of the prestigious Italian coach had reignited the hopes of millions of Brazilians, but the dream ended all too soon against an opponent that capitalized on every opportunity. 👀 Brazil had its chances... and squandered them. The first major opportunity came via a penalty for *Seleção*, but Bruno Guimarães missed from the spot. On social media, many are already questioning why Vinicius Jr. didn't step up to take the kick. 🔥 Endrick also came within inches. The young forward received a brilliant pass from Vinicius, found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but fired just wide. It was a moment that could have compl...

¡Batacazo mundial! Noruega mandó a Brasil a casa.

NUEVA YORK — 5 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH 📉 Brasil volvió a decepcionar. La selección más ganadora de la historia quedó eliminada del Mundial 2026 en octavos de final tras caer 2-1 frente a Noruega, en un golpe que ya genera fuertes críticas dentro y fuera del país. 📉 Brazil disappointed once again. The most successful national team in history was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16 after falling 2-1 to Norway—a blow that is already sparking fierce criticism both at home and abroad.

德国计划拆除柏林最后一座纳粹地堡,以建造住宅。

柏林——7月5日——JMH国际记者联盟 德国计划拆除柏林仅存的阿道夫·希特勒地堡。在柏林市中心,这位纳粹领导人的总理府建筑群已荡然无存,唯独这座地堡留存至今。 然而,目前已有计划将其拆除,并在此兴建住宅和办公楼。

Germany seeks to demolish the last Nazi bunker in Berlin to build housing.

BERLIN — July 5 — JMH International Journalists Consortium Germany plans to raze the last remaining Adolf Hitler bunker in Berlin. Nothing remains of the Nazi leader's Chancellery in central Berlin, except for the bunker.

Alemania busca eliminar el último bunker nazi en Berlín para construir viviendas.

BERLÍN — 5 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH Alemania tiene planes de arrasar el último bunker Adolf Hitler en Berlín. No queda nada de la Cancillería del líder nazi en el centro de Berlín, excepto el búnker. Germany plans to raze the last remaining Adolf Hitler bunker in Berlin. Nothing remains of the Nazi leader's Chancellery in central Berlin, except for the bunker.

México no deja dormir al equipo de Inglaterra.

MÉXICO DF — 5 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH Lo que comenzó como la tradicional "hospitalidad previa al partido" terminó convirtiéndose en una auténtica operación de bullying antidescanso. What began as traditional "pre-match hospitality" turned into a full-blown campaign of sleep-depriving bullying.

メキシコはイングランド代表を執拗に揺さぶり、眠らせようとしない。

メキシコシティ — 7月5日 — JMH国際ジャーナリスト・コンソーシアム 当初は「試合前の恒例行事」として始まったものが、やがて睡眠を妨害する執拗な嫌がらせへとエスカレートしました。 メキシコ代表のファンは、イングランド代表が滞在するホテル周辺を、花火、大音量の音楽、太鼓の音、そして大合唱が鳴り響く、まるでワールドカップ決勝戦さながらの熱気に満ちた「終わらないパーティー会場」へと変貌させたのです。 現場にいたJMH国際ジャーナリスト・コンソーシアムの記者たちは、一晩中ホテルの外に集まり続ける数百人のファンの様子を記録しました。その狙いは明らかでした。重要な試合を控えた対戦相手の選手たちに、十分な睡眠をとらせないことです。 「24時間ずっとスタジアムの中にいるような気分です」 地元の住民であるマリベルさん(36歳)は、事態が耐え難いものになったと語りました。 「もう限界でした。警察や両親に連絡して、ようやく迎えに来てもらいました。一睡もできませんでした。24時間ずっとスタジアム全体で歌っているような状態なんです。花火、太鼓、怒号……まさに狂気の沙汰です!」 彼女は、この問題がもはや選手たちだけの問題ではないと付け加えました。 「彼らは2026年ワールドカップ開催国の評判を落としているだけでなく、ホテル街にいるすべての人々に迷惑をかけているのです」 夜の騒音の数々 📢 絶え間ない怒号とチャント(応援歌)。 🥁 スタジアムさながらのリズムで打ち鳴らされる太鼓。 🎆 終日打ち上げられる花火。 🎵 大音量の音楽。 😴 イングランド代表の休息:妨害される。 😂 今夜のミーム(ネット上のネタ): 「イングランド代表がモーニングコールを頼んだんだってさ」 ⚽ 出典を明記すれば転載可能です。 JMH国際ジャーナリスト・コンソーシアム

墨西哥队在欺负英格兰队,不让他们睡觉。

墨西哥城 —— 7月5日 —— JMH国际记者联盟 原本看似传统的“赛前助兴”活动,演变成了一场旨在通过剥夺睡眠来干扰对手的骚扰行动。 墨西哥国家队的球迷将英格兰队下榻酒店周边变成了彻夜狂欢的现场,烟花、震耳欲聋的音乐、鼓点、呐喊声此起彼伏,气氛热烈得仿佛世界杯决赛现场。 JMH国际记者联盟的现场记者记录下了一幕:数百名球迷整夜聚集在英格兰队酒店外。他们的意图显而易见:确保对手阵营中的任何人在大战前夕都无法安然入睡。 “感觉就像全天24小时置身于体育场内。” 36岁的当地居民玛丽贝尔(Maribel)表示,这种状况已令人难以忍受。 “我实在受不了了。我报了警,也联系了父母,最后他们来把我接走了。我根本无法入睡。那种感觉就像整个体育场的人在24小时不停地唱歌、放烟花、敲鼓、呐喊。简直太疯狂了!” 这位居民补充道,受影响的不仅仅是球员。 “他们不仅让2026年世界杯东道主的形象受损,更打扰了整个酒店区的安宁。” 喧嚣之夜的声响 📢 持续不断的呐喊与助威声。 🥁 充满赛场节奏感的鼓点声。 🎆 全天候燃放的烟花声。 🎵 音量开到最大的音乐声。 😴 英格兰队的休息:泡汤了。 😂 当晚的热门梗: “英格兰队想要个‘叫醒服务’。” ⚽ 转载请注明出处。 JMH国际记者联盟

Mexico is bullying the England team and won't let them sleep.

  MEXICO CITY — July 5 — JMH International Journalists Consortium What began as traditional "pre-match hospitality" turned into a full-blown campaign of sleep-depriving bullying. Fans of the Mexican national team turned the area around the England team's hotel into a non-stop party featuring fireworks, blaring music, drums, chanting, and an energy level worthy of a World Cup final. Journalists from the JMH International Journalists Consortium on the scene documented hundreds of fans gathered outside the England team's hotel throughout the night. The goal seemed clear: ensure no one on the opposing team got a good night's sleep before the big match. "It feels like a stadium 24 hours a day." Maribel, a 36-year-old local resident, said the situation became unbearable. "I can't take it anymore. I called the police, I called my parents, and they finally came to pick me up. I couldn't sleep a wink. It’s like a whole stadium singing 24 hours a day....

他逼迫对方跪地求饶,随后驾驶一辆四轮驱动越野车,在屋内将对方碾压致死。

里约热内卢,7月4日(JMH国际记者联盟)——在巴西朗多尼亚州首府韦柳港(Porto Velho),一名29岁女子因驾车撞入一名68岁男子的家中致其死亡,目前已被逮捕并处于审前羁押状态,面临杀人罪指控。 涉案女子名为维多利亚·卡罗琳·马兰戈尼·施尼德(Vitória Caroline Marangoni Schnider)。据报道,在事件发生前,她曾与受害者——68岁的奥代尔·布鲁斯托林(Odair Brustolin)及其他当地居民发生过公开争执。 调查显示,争执结束后,该女子驾驶一辆Jeep四轮驱动(4x4)越野车前往布鲁斯托林的住所。此前,布鲁斯托林在争吵后已返回家中并关闭了车库大门。 法庭记录显示,该女子先是倒车以获取冲力,随后加速冲向入口大门,撞毁大门并强行冲入车库。巨大的撞击导致布鲁斯托林被困并受重伤。 受害者被紧急送往医疗机构,但最终不治身亡。 关于作案动机的疑问 当局表示,目前尚未查明此次袭击的确切动机。调查人员指出,涉案女子与受害者之间并无已知关联,两人也非邻居。 案卷资料显示,在袭击发生前的争执中,该女子据称曾要求布鲁斯托林下跪并向她道歉。 逮捕经过 事发后,嫌疑人逃离现场并躲藏在一位朋友家中。警方在数小时后的搜捕行动中将其找到。 目前,针对这起杀人案的调查仍在进行中,该女子继续处于审前羁押状态。 如注明出处,允许转载本材料的全部或部分内容。 JMH国际记者联盟

Deadly argument. A woman in Brazil crushed a man with her 4x4.

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4 (JMH International Journalists Consortium) — A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and remains in pre-trial detention on homicide charges after ramming her vehicle into the home of a 68-year-old man, causing his death, in the city of Porto Velho, the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia. The accused, identified as Vitória Caroline Marangoni Schnider, had reportedly been involved in a public altercation with the victim, 68-year-old Odair Brustolin, as well as other local residents, prior to the incident. According to the investigation, following the dispute, the woman got into a Jeep 4x4 and drove to Brustolin's home. The man had gone inside his house and closed the garage gate after the argument. Court records indicate that the driver reversed to gain momentum and then accelerated toward the entrance gate, destroying it and violently entering the garage. As a result of the impact, Brustolin was trapped and sustained critical injuries. The victim was rus...

Locura en Brasil. Luego de una discusión, una mujer aplastó a un hombre con su 4 x 4.

RÍO DE JANEIRO, 4 de julio (Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH) — Una mujer de 29 años fue detenida y permanece bajo prisión preventiva acusada de homicidio tras embestir con su vehículo la vivienda de un hombre de 68 años y provocarle la muerte en la ciudad de Porto Velho, capital del estado brasileño de Rondonia. A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and remains in pre-trial detention on homicide charges after ramming her vehicle into the home of a 68-year-old man, causing his death, in the city of Porto Velho, the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia.

México se desangra. Mataron a la Periodista Roxana Guzmán.

MÉXICO DF, 4 de julio (Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH) — México, considerado por organizaciones defensoras de la libertad de prensa como uno de los países más peligrosos para el ejercicio del periodismo fuera de escenarios de guerra, suma una nueva víctima. La periodista Roxana Guzmán fue hallada asesinada un mes después de haber sido secuestrada en el estado de Veracruz. Mexico—considered by press freedom organizations to be one of the most dangerous countries for practicing journalism outside of war zones—has seen another victim claimed. Journalist Roxana Guzmán was found murdered a month after being abducted in the state of Veracruz.

Una viuda negra asesinó a otro empresario en Buenos Aires.

 BUENOS AIRES, 4 de julio — Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas JMH Una mujer identificada como Anabela Sabrina Olmedo (33) fue detenida y procesada con prisión preventiva por la muerte del empresario Diego Antonio Osorio Peñaloza (46), quien mantenía una relación de amistad y negocios con el presidente de la Honorable Cámara de Diputados de la Nación, Martín Menem. A woman identified as Anabela Sabrina Olmedo (33) has been arrested and formally charged—with an order for pre-trial detention—in connection with the death of businessman Diego Antonio Osorio Peñaloza (46). Osorio Peñaloza maintained a friendship and business relationship with Martín Menem, the President of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies.