DW Noticias del 15 de abril: Arranca juicio contra Donald Trump [Noticiero completo]

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A criminal trial has been initiated against Donald Trump in New York, accusing him of bribing a porn actress and falsifying business records, marking the first time a former US president faces such charges. The trial, titled "The State of New York against Donald J Trump," involves multiple accusations and witnesses like Michael Cohen, impacting Trump's electoral campaign as he campaigns and denounces it as political persecution.

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  • Donald Trump faces an unprecedented criminal trial in New York for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up payments to a porn actress, impacting his electoral campaign and potentially leading to up to 4 years in prison.
  • Israel's response to an attack by Iran remains uncertain, with world leaders urging restraint to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, highlighting the delicate balance and risks involved in potential military actions.

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Trump Faces Trial Amid Global Tensions

  • Music has initiated a criminal trial against Donald Trump in New York, marking the first time a former US president faces such charges, which Trump dismisses as a witch hunt.
  • Trump is accused of bribing a porn actress to conceal an extramarital affair, with the trial garnering global attention.
  • Israel is yet to respond to an unprecedented attack by Iran, with world leaders urging restraint to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
  • Less than 7 months before the US presidential elections, Trump faces a criminal trial for falsifying business records to cover up payments to the porn actress before the 2016 elections.
  • Trump's trial is unprecedented for a former US president, with him campaigning outside the courtroom, denouncing it as political persecution.
  • The trial focuses on Trump's alleged falsification of documents to silence the porn actress, one of four criminal lawsuits against him set for trial before the November elections.
  • The trial, titled "The State of New York against Donald J Trump," involves a jury selection process and 34 accusations that could lead to up to 4 years in prison for Trump.
  • Witnesses, including Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, are expected to testify, with prosecutors aiming to present the case as an attack on democracy through Trump's financial records.
  • Trump's trial directly impacts his electoral campaign, forcing him to balance court appearances with campaigning, affecting his mobility and fundraising efforts.
  • Israel contemplates various responses to Iran's attack, including attacking Iran's nuclear program, military facilities, or oil targets, with technical challenges and risks involved in each scenario.

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  • Chavismo was given until April to retract the veto on Marina Corina Machado running in presidential elections.
  • Concerns arise over potential sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector impacting global oil prices.
  • The Peruvian economy showed a 2.85% increase in February, led by the hydrocarbon mining sector.
  • Elon Musk announced a 10% job cut at Tesla due to the company's need to prepare for the future.
  • Tesla's sales dropped significantly at the beginning of the year, facing competition and stock market losses.
  • The Lila line in Bolivia provides safe transportation for women, aiming to combat gender violence and empower female drivers.
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