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Irán vuelve a cerrar el Estrecho de Ormuz

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Iran accuses the US of violating a ceasefire and blocks the Strait of Hormuz, halting oil tanker traffic.

The episode opens with host Mónica Alfaro and editor Diana Zavala discussing confusion over the Iran-US conflict. Iran's parliament president Mohamed Bakar Galif accuses the US of repeated violations, citing attacks on Lebanon, a drone incursion, and denial of uranium enrichment rights. Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, stopping oil tanker traffic as part of ceasefire negotiations. Israel attacks Lebanon, killing 182 and injuring 890 in an unprecedented strike, with Defense Minister Israel Katz calling it a surprise attack on Hezbollah. The US and allies state the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon. Donald Trump debates with Benjamin Netanyahu about including Lebanon in a ceasefire. The conflict affects global markets, with oil prices fluctuating and the Mexican Stock Exchange recovering. Orbia leads the IPC with a 37% annual gain, while La Comer and Banco del Bajío also perform well. Roberto Velasco Alvarez is ratified as Mexico's new foreign relations secretary, facing challenges like security and trade with the US. Mexico's economy shows weakness, with a 2.7% drop in registered employers in March and sustained declines over 23 months. The Senate unanimously approves digital tracking of work hours, with fines up to 586,000 pesos for non-compliance, aimed at enforcing the 40-hour work week. Opposition pushes for two rest days per five work days. The Universal Health Service, set for January 2027, will cover diseases with high mortality in Mexico, including heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer, regardless of social security status. It will also cover emergencies, high-risk pregnancies, and continue treatments for complex diseases if coverage is lost. The episode closes with reminders to visit Expansión.mx for more information.

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