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42 churches destroyed in 3 months and no international media coverage.
๐จ New report reveals 42 Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo churches have been destroyed by Oromia Region security forces across Horo Guduru Wollega and East Wollega Zones over the past three months; names of 28 churches released
A new report published by Ethio Focus News on October 29th, 2026, documents the destruction, burning and looting of 42 Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo churches across Limu, Gida Ayana and Dengoro Woredas in Horo Guduru Wollega and East Wollega Zones, Oromia Region, over recent months.
According to Ethio Focus News, the attacks occurred amid ongoing violence involving Oromia Region security forces, including Gada Commando units, backed by Ethiopian National Defense Force, and their attack on the Amhara population in the area. The report describes widespread destruction of religious institutions, including historic churches that have served local Orthodox Christian communities for decades. Sources believe the attacks were intended to deprive the Amhara residents of places of refuge and undermine their religious and spiritual morale.
Of the 42 affected churches, Ethio Focus News has released the names and founding years of 28 churches, listed below.
List of the 28 church locations, names and their founding years:
1. Mender 4, Medhane Alem (1979)
2. Mender 3, St. Mary (1979)
3. Mender 22, Medhane Alem (1983)
4. Endode, Holy Trinity (1986)
5. Mender 6, St. George (1984)
6. Endode, Shasho Ber Abo (1987)
7. Endode, Shasho Ber St. Mary (1991)
8. Mender 5, Zion St. Mary (1980)
9. Endode, Bechiboch St. George (1981)
10. Leli, Tekle Haymanot (1983)
11. Waja, Abo (1988)
12. Ngulo, St. Gabriel (1992)
13. Ali, St. Michael (1981)
14. Ali, St. Mary (1983)
15. Tulu Lencha, St. Michael (1979)
16. Bejet, Abo (1997)
17. Sosolo, St. Michael (1995)
18. Chancho, St. Mary (2006)
19. Mender 6, Weseta St. George (1982)
20. Gind Ansaw, St. Michael (1987)
21. Mender 1, Debre Hayl Tekle Haymanot (1985)
22. Tulu Lencha, St. Mary (1980)
23. Waja, Medhane Alem (2009)
24. Waja, St. George (2007)
25. Melka, Lemi Medhane Alem (2011)
26. Seqela, Bale Egziabher (2006)
27. Hare, St. Michael (2003)
28. Boda, Baโeta St. Mary (2008)
Ethio Focus News stated that information concerning the remaining 14 churches is still being collected and that additional findings will be published as further details emerge.
The reported destruction of these religious institutions adds to concerns about continuing attacks on Amhara and Orthodox Christian communities, widespread displacement and damage to civilian infrastructure across Oromia Region.
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โก๏ธ Wollo Raya Amhara Identity and Boundary Restoration Committee condemns identity-based attacks, arbitrary detentions and property looting by TPF forces across Raya (๐North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia) in a statement released on November 7th.
๐ด The Committee called for an immediate end to identity-based attacks, arbitrary arrests, physical assaults, intimidation, forced displacement and property looting targeting Amhara residents across six districts of the Raya territory.
๐ด The Committee accused TPF-linked armed groups, interim administration forces and regional security units of abuses in Ofla, Korem, Alamata, Raya-Bala and rural Raya-Alamata, citing escalating violence amid unresolved identity and administrative disputes.
๐ด In Timuga Town, TPF forces raided Amhara homes at night, assaulted and detained several youths, and targeted Committee members. Detainees were reportedly transferred from the Timuga municipal office to Alamata Police Station, where they remained without recognized legal proceedings.
๐ด The Committee urged authorities to release unlawfully detained residents, independently investigate the abuses, hold perpetrators accountable and establish impartial security arrangements. It emphasized that Raya's identity and boundary disputes must be resolved through peaceful, legal and democratic means, rejecting intimidation, revenge and collective violence.
#Amhara_War_Updates
โก๏ธ Tigray Peace Force abduct 13 Amhara residents and violently suppress protests following electoral defeat in Alamata City (๐North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia).
๐ด Between October 22ndโ23rd, Tigray Peace Force (TPF) personnel abducted at least 13 residents of Alamata City following the group's defeat in local elections in Kebele 1. The residents were transferred to a military camp.
๐ด On October 23rd, residents and local youth staged protests against the TPF's actions and the disputed electoral process, chanting โWe are Amhara,โ โWe will not be ruled by force,โ and โThe Tigray Peace Force must leave the area.โ Gunfire was reportedly heard as security forces forcibly dispersed demonstrators, although casualty figures remain unclear.
๐ด The Wollo Raya Amhara Identity and Boundary Restoration Committee accused TPF personnel of retaliating against residents for their electoral choices and criticized the Federal Police and ENDF Command Post for failing to intervene against the abductions and restrictions on political participation.
๐ด The incidents occurred amid continuing disputes over the administrative status and territorial boundaries of Raya, including opposition to efforts to incorporate contested areas into the Tigray Region.
#Amhara_War_Updates
MIZANU M. โ๏ธ retweeted
Every year, we change our profile pictures, use hashtags, and continue to mourn, but the blood of innocent Amharas still flows without justice, and those responsible face no accountability. The Mai Kadra massacre and the systematic atrocities committed by the TPLF are not distant
MIZANU M. โ๏ธ retweeted
Silence Over the Killing of Christians in Ethiopia
Religious freedom and the protection of vulnerable communities appear to have received limited attention from some of the world's most influential institutions:
Major international media: Major outlets, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have not given prominent coverage to the killing of at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia.
Muslim-world leadership: Muslim-majority governments and leaders have yet to issue widely reported collective condemnations of the killings.
The Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has not publicly issued a specific condemnation of the massacres.
The United Nations: The UN has not issued a specific public condemnation of the killings.
The question is why the killing of dozens of Christians has not received greater international attention. Religious freedom and the protection of human life should matter regardless of the victims' faith, ethnicity, or nationality.
At Least 60 Killed in Attacks on Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia
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๐จ At least 126 Orthodox Christians killed across Arsi Zone of Oromia Region between October and November 2026 as extremist Oromo Islamist carry out a series of massacres
At least 126 Ethiopian Orthodox Christians were killed in a series of attacks across six woredas of Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, between October 12 and November 8, 2026, according to a compilation of incidents published by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Task Force. The attacks have been attributed to extremist Oromo Islamist armed groups allegedly operating with support from elements of the government structure.
The killings occurred in Shirka, Honqolo Wabe, Merti, Robe and Asako woredas, as well as the Baladi Gabriel area between Asako and Guna. The documented incidents include mass killings, attacks on church personnel and the burial of dozens of victims in a mass grave.
Breakdown of attacks by date and location
โช๏ธ October 12, 2026 โ Sengo Yaya Kebele, Shirka Woreda
One Orthodox Christian, Getu Assefa, was killed.
โช๏ธ October 15, 2026 โ Lalo Kebele, Honqolo Wabe Woreda
Four Orthodox Christians were killed. The victims were identified as Zenebe Negash, Samuel Wale, Biru Abera and Debe Bilto.
โช๏ธ October 17, 2026 โ Hela Zembaba Kebele, Shirka Woreda
Two Orthodox Christians were killed:
1. Zewde Habte, a father of six children.
2. Asresu Tesfaye, a single mother of two children.
โช๏ธ October 19, 2026 โ Angada Kebele, Merti Woreda
A mass killing left 23 Orthodox Christians dead.
โช๏ธ October 21, 2026 โ Birbona Chole Kebele, Shirka Woreda
One Orthodox Christian, Mekonnen Amde, was killed.
โช๏ธ October 24, 2026 โ Sole Digelu Kebele, Shirka Woreda
Mekuriya Sebsibe, a security guard at Digelu Medhanealem Orthodox Church, was killed.
โช๏ธ October 24, 2026 โ Birbona Chole Kebele, Shirka Woreda
One of the deadliest attacks occurred in Birbona Chole Kebele, where 46 Orthodox Christians were killed.
1. Kalkidan Kefalew
2. Mihret Kefalew
3. Kalkidan Demsu
4. Dani Takele Kebede
5. Kebede Tadesse Biru
6. Tirngo Sisay
7. Ephrem Teferi Alemu
8. Shewan Gizaw Dejenu Waq Tola
9. Abay Tesfaye Tesema
10. Matewos Lale
11. Wudneh Zewde Belachew
12. Kebede Mandefro Bokan
13. Mulatu Teshome Bokan
14. Amde Belayhun
15. Girma Alemu Biru
16. Kefalew Alemu Biru
17. Begashaw Bogale
18. Abraham Sime Kebede
19. Kelema Abera
20. Minale Getahun Hailemariam
21. Demeq Eshetu Bokan
22. Zeleke Tilahun Bokan
23. Endale Tsegaye Assefa
24. Wondimu Legesse Dula
25. Abat Kebede Tadesse
26. Tamene Tadesse Beyene
27. Bekele Dadi
28. Abebe Getachew Zewde
29. Babi Tamene Tadesse
30. Yilma Woldesenbet
31. Niguse Mandefro Bokan
32. Mebrat Getachew
33. Gebeyehu Asamine
34. Tamene Getachew
35. Firaol Yismu Atnafe
36. Abay Geredew Feye
37. Abu Degu Kassa
38. Tadesse Desta
39. Atlaw Amde
40. Mesfin Tamene
41. Wosene Abera
42. Hana Getaneh
43. Mekdes Kefalew
44. Teshome Melse
45. Abiti Tekle
46. Kassahun Zewdu
โช๏ธ November 4, 2026 โ Endeto Kebele, Robe Woreda
Another mass killing left 45 Orthodox Christians dead in Endeto Kebele.
Of the victims, 35 were buried together in a single mass grave at Endeto Maryam Orthodox Church, while the remaining 10 were buried separately.
Among the 35 identified victims were:
1. Bogale Solomon
2. Sisay Lema
3. Alemayehu Armde
4. Mengistu Lema
5. Abiyot Debebe
6. Afework Dejen
7. Abel Shawul
8. Dejen Feye
9. Menkir Girma
10. Gosa Abera
11. Nadew Techale
12. Sileshi Melese
13. Yifru Mekasha
14. Worku Mamo
15. Taye Worku
16. Tesfaye Demse
17. Mengistu Adere
18. Fetene Bekele
19. Gosa Seyoum
20. Shambel
21. Asrat Mezemir
22. Tefera Legesse
23. Boja Zewdu
24. Mesele Ayele
25. Gisla Belayneh
26. Nebiyu Wosene
27. Mrs. Tsige Hailegiorgis
28. Demerew Worku
29. Bogale Tesfa
30. Abu Zeleke
31. Tsegaye Dabi
32. Tayu Worku
33. Buruk Tadesse
34. Babi Engidu
35. Cheru Soma
The identities of the 10 victims buried elsewhere remain unavailable.
โช๏ธ November 6, 2026 โ Baladi Gabriel Church, between Asako and Guna woredas
Three Orthodox Christians were killed near Baladi Gabriel Church. The victims were identified as:
1. Worku Kebede, 50, a farmer.
2. Eshete Terefe, 18.
3. โGoje,โ 70, a laborer whose actual name remains unknown.
The three victims were executed with their hands tied behind their backs inside the church compound. The attackers also broke into the church, looted its property and burned residential homes in the surrounding area.
โช๏ธ November 8, 2026 โ Asako Woreda
Additional Orthodox Christians were killed in Asako Woreda. However, the number of victims and their identities have not yet been established.
Casualty figures and comparison with the previous year
The documented incidents account for at least 126 Orthodox Christian deaths, excluding the additional killings in Asako Woreda on November 8, for which casualty figures remain unavailable.
The compilation also highlights a sharp increase compared with the corresponding months in the previous year:
OctoberโNovember 2025: 53 Orthodox Christians killed.
OctoberโNovember 2026: At least 126 Orthodox Christians killed.
Increase: 73 additional deaths, representing approximately 138%.
The repeated attacks have raised serious concerns about the safety of Orthodox Christian communities across Arsi Zone, particularly amid allegations that extremist armed groups are operating with the support or acquiescence of local government structures.
The EOTC Task Force has indicated that the actual number of victims may be higher because additional incidents and casualties have not yet been incorporated into the compilation.
๐จ Three Orthodox Christians executed with their hands tied behind their backs at Baladi Gabriel Church in Arsi Zone, as government security forces fail to intervene two days after the attack
New details have emerged about the November 6th, 2026, attack against Orthodox Christians near Baladi Gabriel Church, located between Asako and Guna in Arsi Zone, Oromia Region.
According to local sources, armed Oromo militants tied the hands of three Orthodox Christian civilians behind their backs before executing them inside the compound of Baladi Gabriel Church. The assailants subsequently broke into the church and looted its property, while additional attacks in the surrounding area left residential homes burned.
The three victims have been identified as:
1. Worku Kebede (50) โ A farmer.
2. Eshete Terefe (18).
3. โGojeโ (70) โ A laborer who had moved to the area from elsewhere and was employed in a private household. His legal name remains unknown.
As of November 8th, two days after the attack began, no government security forces had arrived at the scene, leaving the remaining Orthodox Christian residents exposed to further violence.
Local residents have also raised concerns about possible coordination between the armed militants and government officials, alleging that the attacks are part of an effort to forcibly remove Orthodox Christians from the area.
The latest killings follow two earlier massacres in Arsi Zone, including the November 5th attack in Endeto, where more than 50 Orthodox Christians were killed, and another attack the previous week that claimed more than 60 lives.
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MIZANU M. โ๏ธ retweeted
Survivor Testimonies: The Mai Kadra Massacre
Profiling
"The police barred all exits and checked IDs to identify Amharas. They were accompanied by people who pointed out our houses while bypassing Tigrayan homes."
The Attack
"Armed with machetes and axes, they began at 3:00 PM. They killed an Amhara man on the street, then moved house to house. They used blades so they could kill quietly without alerting the army outside."
Brutality
"They shot my neighbor Abiy in front of his family and threw him into his burning house. They hit me on the head and neck with machetes, telling us we didn't belong on this land."
Survival
"I hid in a roof opening; others hid in the desert or the church. I survived by pretending to be dead among the corpses, lying in blood all night until the army arrived."
The Aftermath
"The streets were strewn with bodies, especially where the seasonal workers lived. The sight was debasing. I am still in shock."
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#AmharaGenocide
#AprilAmhara
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Six years ago today, the Samri Militia under the TPLF marked and attacked ethnic Amhara homes in Maikadra, killing over 1,500 in brutal house-to-house executions on November 9โ10, 2020. No justice has been served. Remembering the victims and demanding accountability remains central to the Amhara struggle against past and ongoing violence.
#AmharaGenocide #RememberingMaikadraYear6
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James Talarico welcomes Mark Cuban into his political movement on the condition that wealthy supporters accept higher taxes and less influence over politics
โThey used their wealth to help working people. And not just through charity, but by changing the systems that make charity necessary.โ
โMark, I've told every wealthy person I come across in this race, if you are okay with getting taxed more, if you're okay with me limiting your influence in politics, you are welcome to join this movement that we are building.โ
โAnd I know my next dollar isn't going to change my life, but it can sure change a lot of other people's lives. And that's the way I try to live.โ
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The core reality of this crisis is often misunderstood outside the region. While attacks in Arsi frequently intersect with religious identity and target Orthodox Christian institutions, the violence in Wollega strikes Amhara farming communities who are overwhelmingly Muslim.
This key distinction dismantles the oversimplified narrative that the conflict is merely a religious clash. Instead, it underscores the purely ethno-nationalist nature of the targeting: whether Muslim or Christian,rural agrarian families are marked for violence simply because of their Amhara identity.
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Over 50 Orthodox Christians in Arsi, Oromia region of Ethiopia have been killed by the militants groups affiliated with Oromia regional government, with 40 bodies recovered, wrapped, and buried hastily in a mass grave by Ethiopian Defense forces amid blocked medical aid for survivors.
๐จ 40 bodies recovered and buried in a mass grave following massacre of over 50 Orthodox Christians in Endeto, Arsi, Oromia Region
New information emerging on November 6th, 2026, indicates that 40 bodies have so far been recovered and buried in a single mass grave following Thursdayโs massacre of Orthodox Christians in Endeto, Arsi Zone, Oromia Region. According to local sources, Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) personnel initially oversaw the collection of 34 bodies, while another wounded victim subsequently died and five additional bodies were brought from surrounding areas, bringing the number buried to 40. Sources allege that ENDF personnel ordered the bodies to be buried hastily in a single pit and prohibited families from mourning loudly. Additional victims reportedly remain unaccounted for in nearby forests and ravines.
Meanwhile, wounded survivors have been unable to access medical treatment after armed groups blocked a privately hired vehicle attempting to transport them to Robe. Sources warn that the death toll could rise as injured civilians remain without medical assistance. Orthodox Christian residents also accuse the @AbiyAhmedAli regime security authorities of failing to protect them, alleging that officials told threatened families to either convert or leave the area. The latest massacre follows separate attacks that killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Arsi during October, bringing renewed attention to the continued killings and insecurity affecting Christian communities in the area.
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๐จ Over 50 Orthodox Christians massacred in Endeto, Arsi, today, one week after 60 Christians were killed in the same area
Another deadly attack targeting Ethiopian Orthodox Christians took place on November 5th, 2026, in Endeto, Arsi, Oromia Region, just one week after a separate massacre claimed the lives of more than 60 Orthodox Christians in the area. According to local sources, more than 50 bodies had been recovered by Thursday evening following an assault involving armed militants equipped with mortars, sniper rifles and other weapons. The attackers also looted Christian-owned homes and businesses, seized livestock and destroyed property, while bodies remained scattered across nearby forests. Local sources identified the attackers as members of the Maddawalaabuu Brigade, an armed group backed by the government that was also involved in last weekโs killings in Birbona and Chole Kebeles of Shirka Woreda.
Reports have emerged concerning the involvement of local government officials in facilitating the attack. Residents reportedly warned authorities days beforehand after observing armed gatherings and weapons being unloaded at a local mosque, but their warnings were dismissed. Woreda officials allegedly contacted zonal and regional authorities to reject additional security reinforcements, claiming sufficient forces were already available, while access roads were reportedly dug up to obstruct the arrival of ENDF troops. Sources further allege that local officials confiscated weapons from Christian residents while allowing other armed groups to retain weapons, leaving Orthodox Christian militia members severely outgunned. Several militia members were reportedly killed within minutes of confronting the attackers. ENDF reinforcements eventually reached the area after dark and began recovering bodies.
๐จ Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Holy Synod announces that 60 believers were killed in Arsi Zone over the past few days
Source: @MeseretMedia
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has announced that 60 Orthodox Christian believers were brutally killed in Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, during attacks on October 20 and 24, 2026.
According to the Holy Synod's statement:
โช๏ธ14 believers were killed in Gora Silingo, Angada Kebele, Merti Woreda.
โช๏ธ46 believers were killed in Tereta, Chole and Birbo, Shirka Woreda.
โช๏ธ20 residential homes belonging to believers were completely burned down.
โช๏ธMore than 20 people sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment in hospitals.
Holy Synod condemns the continued massacres of Orthodox Christians
The Holy Synod stated:
"The extremely horrific and appalling massacres, displacement, physical injuries and destruction of property being inflicted upon our innocent Orthodox Christian children in the Arsi Diocese and various parts of our country have continued without interruption and are worsening over time. It is also known that numerous believers have previously been killed in different woredas of the zone."
The Synod explained that its plenary assembly had observed the immense suffering and atrocities inflicted upon the population with profound sorrow.
It emphasized that such acts are entirely unacceptable under the teachings of any religion and violate fundamental human rights.
The statement continued:
"These inhumane acts violate the constitutional rights to freedom of religion and life, contradict religious teachings and the natural principles of humanity, and destroy our national values of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. Therefore, the Plenary Assembly of the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church strongly condemns these acts."
Holy Synod calls on authorities to stop the killings and bring perpetrators to justice
The Holy Synod issued an urgent appeal to the relevant authorities, calling on them to publicly condemn the killings and take immediate measures to protect civilians.
The statement declared:
"The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church strongly urges the responsible authorities to publicly condemn these inhumane acts, uphold the constitutionally guaranteed rights to life and freedom of worship, and bring the perpetrators of these atrocities before the law."
The Synod further called on authorities to uphold the rule of law and provide the necessary legal protection to prevent similar acts of violence from recurring.
It emphasized that the responsible institutions must fulfill their obligations to protect citizens and ensure that such atrocities do not happen again.
Holy Synod demands immediate security protection for Orthodox Christians
Expressing profound grief over the loss of life, the Holy Synod stated:
"We urge the government to provide the necessary protection to our faithful children wherever they may be, so that they do not suffer similar attacks. We also call upon the relevant security institutions to give this matter special attention and take the necessary protective measures until the problem is resolved, working to prevent further dangers."
The Synod extended its condolences to the families of those killed and to all Ethiopians.
It added:
"The Holy Church prays that Almighty God grant eternal rest and the honor of martyrdom to our people who unjustly lost their lives, and provide comfort to the families of the deceased and to all Ethiopians."
Holy Synod announces nationwide and worldwide memorial prayers
The Plenary Assembly of the Holy Synod also adopted several decisions in response to the killings.
1. Memorial prayers on October 26, 2026
The Holy Synod decided that funeral and memorial prayers would be conducted on October 26, 2026 (Tikimt 16, 2019 E.C.), by members of the Plenary Assembly at the Patriarchal See's Holy of Holies St. Mary Monastery.
2. Worldwide memorial prayers on October 27, 2026
The Synod instructed all Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church monasteries and churches throughout the world to conduct funeral and memorial prayers following the Divine Liturgy on October 27, 2026 (Tikimt 17, 2019 E.C.), in remembrance of the victims.
3. Meeting with senior government officials
The Plenary Assembly decided to arrange a meeting with the relevant senior government official to discuss the killings and the security situation affecting Orthodox Christians.
4. Long-term measures to prevent further attacks
The Holy Synod also resolved to pursue appropriate efforts toward a lasting solution to the violence and insecurity affecting Orthodox Christian communities.
The statement concluded by emphasizing the Church's determination to seek protection for its believers, accountability for those responsible for the killings, and lasting measures to prevent further atrocities.
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Why does violence against Amhara communities persist across successive Ethiopian governments?
@Eliasyemariam examines how ethnic federalism has entrenched exclusion and left civilians vulnerable to violence.
Read : the-amhara-knowledge-base.giโฆ
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1/5 Estas declaraciones de Gina Hinojosa tras ganar Texas dejan una lecciรณn para la izquierda mundial: la victoria no fue por moderaciรณn ideolรณgica, sino por cambio radical en la arquitectura del clivaje.
"Vencimos porque la izquierda woke ha muerto". ๐งต
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Gina Hinojosa no dijo "Vencimos porque la izquierda woke ha muerto" en el vรญdeo adjunto (entrevista preelectoral de Politico) ni tras su victoria. Explicรณ que evitรณ el bait de las guerras culturales para centrarse en temas econรณmicos de las familias trabajadoras.
politico.com/news/2026/09/2โฆ
youtube.com/watch?v=t4nFQ5โฆ
ginafortexas.com/2026/11/remarkโฆ