- One person was injured by the explosion in an apartment in Anzoátegui; CNP reported that family members have not had contact with journalist Nelin Escalante after his arrest; Meloni met with Edmundo González in Rome. And Rodri Hernández won the 2024 Ballon d’Or | Photo: EFE
On Monday, October 28, an explosion occurred in an apartment at the La Estancia residences, located in Nueva Barcelona (Anzoátegui), where one person was injured.
The National College of Journalists (CNP) reported that the relatives of communicator Nelin Escalante still have no contact with him after his arrest on October 25 in Caracas.
Transport drivers in the town of Caripito, Bolívar municipality of Monagas state, carried out a transport strike against the “pirates”, who they claim invade their established routes.
In international news, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, received Edmundo González in Rome and assured her support to achieve a democratic transition in Venezuela. And in sports, the Spanish Rodri Hernández won the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Below are the most notable news from Monday, October 28:
An explosion occurred on the morning of Monday, October 28, in an apartment at the La Estancia residences, located in Nueva Barcelona, Anzoátegui state.
Local media reported that, according to witnesses, first an explosion was heard and then the fire started in the building. Civil Protection officials arrived at the site and treated a woman identified as Beatriz Ochoa, who was injured by this incident.
The residents of the residences suspect that the explosion was caused by an alleged accumulation of gas. However, this version has not been confirmed by the authorities.
The CNP reported on Monday, October 28, that the relatives of communicator Nelin Escalante still have no contact with him after being detained by officials of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM) in the Líder shopping center, in Caracas, on October 25.
“We reject these types of actions by police forces that go against due process and human rights. Freedom of expression and a free press are synonymous with a democracy,” the CNP wrote in a publication on X.
3. Meloni met with Edmundo González in Rome
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, received Edmundo González in Rome on Monday, October 28, to whom she reiterated Italian support “for the efforts to facilitate the democratic transition” in Venezuela.
Meloni personally congratulated González on the recent award of the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought to the Venezuelan politician, reported the EFE news agency.
Likewise, he underlined “the priority that the Italian government gives to the situation in Venezuela” and assured his efforts to facilitate a democratic transition in the country.
4. Caripito drivers carried out a transport strike in Monagas
Transport drivers in the town of Caripito, Bolívar municipality of Monagas state, carried out a transport strike on Monday, October 28, against the “pirates”, who operate on already established routes.
Journalist Jefferson Civira reported through his X account (formerly Twitter) that citizens had to walk to reach their destinations as a result of this protest.
#28Oct | Drivers from Caripito, Bolívar municipality in Monagas state, began a transportation strike to protest and denounce that “pirate” drivers invade already established routes.
📷: @JeffCivira pic.twitter.com/CWqALeDscZ
— El Diario (@eldiario) October 28, 2024
He Venezuelan baseball player Salvador Pérez On Monday, October 28, he won the Roberto Clemente Award from Major League Baseball (MLB), an award that seeks to recognize the philanthropic work of Major League players.
Pérez is the second Venezuelan to win this award and the first Kansas City Royals player to obtain it. In 2019, the MLB recognized Carlos Carrasco, then a player for the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians), with the Roberto Clemente Award.
The captain of the Kansas City Royals has participated in social work with his family in Venezuela, Colombia and the United States.
This Monday, October 28, attention was focused on Paris to witness the 2024 Ballon d’Or gala, which on this occasion was won by the Spanish Rodrigo Hernández as the best player of the year.
Rodrigo Hernández “Rodri”, mastermind of the European champion Spanish team and Manchester City, won the 2024 Ballon d’Or this Monday, the second time that a Spanish player has won the trophy.
While the Spanish Aitana Bonmatí achieved her second consecutive Ballon d’Or after the one she received a year ago, and which rewards her contribution to Barcelona’s dominant season in women’s football.
For his part, Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal, 17 years old, received the Kopa award for Best Young Footballer of last season.
Manchester United announced on October 28 the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag as its coach, after the defeat against West Ham United that left the team in fourteenth position in the Premier League with eleven points after nine games played.
Ten Hag, who joined the club in April 2022, won a League Cup, United’s first title in five years, and an FA Cup in his two seasons in charge.
At the beginning of the season, United only added 11 points out of a possible 27 in the Premier and did not win any of their three matches in the Europa League, against Twente, Porto and Fenerbache.
In The Diary We present you a summary with the most important information of the day, which you should know at the national and international level.
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Based on the provided content, here are some key highlights from October 28, 2024:
1. **Giorgia Meloni Meets Edmundo González**: The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, reaffirmed Italian support for Venezuela’s democratic transition during her meeting with Venezuelan politician Edmundo González in Rome. During their meeting, Meloni congratulated González on receiving the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
2. **Transport Strike in Caripito**: Drivers in Caripito, Monagas state, conducted a transport strike protesting against “pirate” drivers who disrupted established routes. This led to citizens walking to their destinations due to the lack of transport services.
3. **Salvador Pérez Wins Roberto Clemente Award**: Venezuelan baseball player Salvador Pérez received the Roberto Clemente Award, recognizing his philanthropic efforts. He became the second Venezuelan player to earn this accolade.
4. **Ballon d’Or 2024 Winners**: The 2024 Ballon d’Or was awarded to Rodrigo Hernández, marking the second time a Spanish player has won. Aitana Bonmatí also won her second consecutive Ballon d’Or, while 17-year-old Lamine Yamal received the Kopa Award for Best Young Footballer.
5. **Manchester United Dismisses Erik Ten Hag**: Following a series of poor performances, Manchester United announced the dismissal of their head coach Erik Ten Hag, who had been with the club since April 2022 and had achieved some success during his tenure.
These events highlight significant political and sports-related developments from October 28, 2024.
