The aid request is the first by the president since Republicans took over the House, and some party leaders have expressed opposition to spending more to help Ukraine beat back Russian forces.
The killing of Fernando Villavicencio marks a grim turning point for a once-tranquil country now awash in violence fueled by drug gangs.
Iran and the United States appear to be observing an informal agreement under which Iran has limited its nuclear program and restrained proxy militias.
The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.
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The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, had been vocal about ties between the state and organized crime. His death is a blow to a nation that was already facing upheaval.