Photo courtesy of Thunderbird School of Global Management/ASU Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2025 graduates Daniel Chaves has always been steadfast in his belief that health care can — and should — drive equity and build bridges across cultures This conviction, which is rooted in personal experiences as a Quito, Ecuador, native and a desire to create accessible solutions, led him to the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, where he will graduate from this spring with a Master of Global Management (MGM) with a concentration in health care innovation I have a unique perspective on global health care delivery I was eager to explore the ways that we can innovate and make health care more accessible,” Chaves said the school’s first student club focused on exploring the future of health on a global scale “We’ve organized workshops like basic life support training and hosted esteemed speakers such as Vanessa Farsadaki, a U.S. astronaut and global leader in precision health, and Adrijana Kekic, who is an entrepreneur and distinguished expert at Mayo Clinic,” Chaves added He was also selected as a graduate research scholar within MedTech Accelerator a flagship program of the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care The program provides early-stage medical device and health care technology companies with an entrepreneurial curriculum and personalized business development plans to accelerate go-to-market and investment possibilities Chaves intends to keep pushing the boundaries of health care by leading projects that merge health care and technology and continuing with his role as an associate professor at the Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) where he remotely teaches courses in biomechanics and medicine I will continue my career with the belief that every person deserves access to high-quality health care,” he said Read on to learn more about Chaves' Thunderbird journey at ASU Question: What advice would you give to a student just starting a program at Thunderbird Answer: My advice would be to embrace the diversity of thought and experience at Thunderbird and don’t be afraid to take risks with your ideas The more you immerse yourself in the Thunderbird community grow and shape your own path toward global leadership Q: For what in your life do you feel most grateful who have made everything possible and provided me with unwavering support I am especially thankful for my beloved wife whose encouragement and partnership have been vital in my journey I am also deeply appreciative of the opportunities I’ve had to learn and grow through my diverse experiences and the chance to contribute to meaningful health care projects have been invaluable Additionally, I am profoundly grateful to the generous donors whose contributions, through programs like the SHARE Fellowship have made it possible for me to attend Thunderbird and pursue my dreams I am grateful for the strong sense of community that has guided me particularly during my time at Thunderbird where I’ve been fortunate to connect with inspiring individuals who share a vision for global impact Q: What has your experience at Thunderbird been like A: My experience at Thunderbird has been nothing short of life-changing It has allowed me to expand my knowledge beyond medicine and into the realms of business I’ve had the opportunity to work on groundbreaking health care projects and develop skills that will be essential in my future endeavors Thunderbird has truly been a launchpad for my career Q: Which professor taught you the most important lesson while at Thunderbird A: I have had the privilege of learning from several extraordinary professors at Thunderbird. Professor Denis Leclerc stands out for his exceptional ability to teach critical thinking through intercultural diplomacy His classes foster a deep understanding of global complexities and he consistently inspired me to pursue my dreams he played a pivotal role in supporting me with founding T-Meds offering invaluable guidance and encouragement throughout the process Professor Euvin Naidoo’s classes were marked by constant innovation By bringing cutting-edge global resources into the classroom he ensured that we were exposed to the most current advancements in technology and business which greatly enriched my academic and professional development Professor Kannan Ramaswamy provided profound insights into strategic management particularly at the intersection of business and health care His approach to understanding global health care systems and the strategic frameworks that underpin successful health care innovations helped shape my approach to solving complex Finally, Professor Aram Chavez introduced me to the importance of dynamic thinking adaptability and emotional intelligence in navigating both business and global markets His ability to blend market experience with a keen understanding of human behavior and decision-making has reshaped the way I approach complex problems making me more attuned to the nuances of both organizational dynamics and global trends Chantel Woodard is graduating with a master’s degree in forensic science from Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and has been honored with the prestigious… College of Health Solutions Outstanding Graduate Student Emily Dow has grown into a highly accomplished doctoral student completing her PhD in exercise and nutritional sciences in just three… Medical studies graduate Mia Tarditi aims to support others across a variety of contexts from the club she established as a student, Pre-Health on Poly and a historic police wage increase announced in July 2024 to address corruption and boost morale Chaves also issued an executive decree in October 2024 allowing law enforcement to use automatic weapons in specific situations Despite these efforts, Costa Rica’s homicide rates have reached unprecedented levels during Chaves’ tenure According to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) the country recorded 907 homicides in 2023 translating to a rate of 17.2 per 100,000 residents a slight 3.36% decrease from the same period in 2023 yet still reflecting one murder every nine hours and “settling of scores” linked to drug trafficking accounts for roughly two-thirds of these killings The surge in violence is largely attributed to the expansion of local and transnational drug trafficking networks strategically located between cocaine-producing countries like Colombia and markets in the United States and Europe has become a key transshipment and warehousing hub and disloyalties within criminal groups have fueled brutal crimes and San José report the highest homicide rates with Limón’s rate exceeding 33 per 100,000 in 2023 Public and official reactions underscore the disconnect between Chaves’ claims and reality A 2024 survey by the Center for Research and Political Studies (CIEP) found that 41.8% of Costa Ricans view insecurity as our nation’s top issue have criticized the administration’s response noting that over 2,000 homicides have occurred since Chaves took office in May 2022 Arias emphasized that while the Assembly has passed 28 security-related laws Chaves has faced additional scrutiny for downplaying the crisis and deflecting blame he dismissed the homicide surge as primarily drug-related and he has repeatedly criticized the judiciary and legislature for hindering security reforms International cooperation has been a cornerstone of Chaves’ strategy Chaves secured support for enhanced DEA and FBI collaboration and technology to combat drug trafficking The death of OIJ officer Geiner Zamora during this visit Chaves called for tougher laws against hitmen and traffickers “Those who threaten our society must be sent to jail and stay there.” Challenging Inequality Our Grants Investing in Individuals Our work around the world Learning Overview Featured News and Stories About the Ford Foundation People Careers Governance and Financial Statements Events Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice and groups that have long been excluded from economic discussions shape discourse infusing it with new perspectives and experiences.” Gabriela Chaves is an economist who works to democratize Brazil’s economy through accessible financial education She is the founder of Nofront Empoderamento Financeiro a financial literacy platform that provides tools and lessons for financial empowerment Gabriela integrates feminist economic strategies and cultural references such as hip-hop to ensure that those from historically underrepresented communities better understand how money and markets affect their lives Nofront Empoderamento Financeiro emphasizes initiatives such as strategies for personal debt reduction individual financial planning and investing and financial organization for entrepreneurs centering the insights of Black women and other underrepresented communities is not only a tool for fighting economic inequality but also a way to bring new perspectives to a system long shaped by structural exclusion By centering the perspectives of these communities and life-affirming economic model that reshapes our understanding of value Contact Press Room Privacy Policy Accessibility Policy Terms and Conditions ©2025 Ford Foundation,some rights reserved Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ 2015 Rookie of the Year is likely somewhere in the Indianapolis area overseeing the business he owns and manages – Mobile Pitstop which sends its nine service vehicles for on-site customer auto maintenance the 31-year-old Chaves could be racing sports cars as he has the past several seasons including three with Andretti Motorsport alongside Jarett Andretti in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chaves got a late invitation to co-drive with Zach Veach in IMSA’s Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Road Atlanta Chaves could be testing an INDYCAR SERIES machine at Texas Motor Speedway as he did a few weeks ago This was the most unlikely of places where he could be found given that the veteran of 39 series races last competed in a series race in 2018 Chaves drew the Texas assignment when Andretti Global requested him for a test day Series rules allow a team a test session if it uses a driver not currently a regular in the series and Chaves was up for it even as it was one of the fastest oval tracks going The relatively high-banked oval is where Chaves had two of his best results in the series: 10th as a rookie in 2015 (driving for Bryan Herta Autosport w/Curb-Agajanian) and fifth in 2017 (with Harding Racing) Despite not competing in the series for six years Chaves was eligible to do the test as a result of having an active series license as a frequent driver of the Indy Racing Experience’s two-seater Chaves often gives rides at NTT INDYCAR SERIES races “A good perk of driving that two-seater is that I can take any late calls to jump in an INDYCAR right away,” Chaves said “But if I had to choose a track to be back after six years But knowing that I had run there (before) and had some good races and it did not feel any less fast than it did back then.” about 40 mph faster than the two-seater goes on superspeedways “One hundred and eighty is by no means slow,” Chaves said of the two-seater’s limit at Indianapolis Motor Speedway “but (an INDYCAR at Texas) wakes you up in a hurry.” Chaves shared the 1.5-mile track with INDY NXT by Firestone veteran Jacob Abel who was experiencing the series in a car fielded by Chip Ganassi Racing Many might forget just how promising of a career the Colombian-born Chaves began with then debuted in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2013 with Schmidt Pedersen Motorsports Sam Schmidt-owned entries won four consecutive series championships and seven in all Chaves finished second to teammate Sage Karam but the most noteworthy race of the year was the four-wide finish to the Freedom 100 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Peter Dempsey edged Chaves by .0026 seconds Chaves moved to Belardi Auto Racing for the 2014 season The effort landed him a ride with Bryan Herta’s team for the 2015 INDYCAR SERIES season Chaves’ best race of the year was at Pocono Raceway where he led 31 laps – second only to Josef Newgarden -- and was in front under green on Laps 194-196 before being passed by Ryan Hunter-Reay Chaves’ chance at a first podium finish was thwarted by engine failure with three laps to go Chaves couldn’t secure the sponsorship necessary to keep the ride for 2016 and the team turned to another driver to fill the seat of the No who won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in his sixth race with the team Chaves competed in seven races that season with Dale Coyne Racing then landed a three-race deal with Harding Racing for 2017 he finished ninth in the “500” after starting 25th Chaves got most of the 2018 season with Mike Harding’s team but that was it for his competitive time in INDYCAR Chaves is appreciative of any opportunity he receives doesn’t suggest he has a path back to the series as a race-day driver “I haven’t thought about it that deep to be honest,” he said getting another ride “I was happy to get the call (for Texas) and to keep my part within the Andretti family … so that was nice to stay involved somehow I think there’s more of an opportunity to maybe help in some of the developmental roles with the new (simulator) that’s being built (by the organization) and perhaps some of the developmental days that some of the full-time drivers (see) as mundane – to do some straight-line testing it might lead to something else at one point Chaves is happy to still being a paid race car driver “The more time I spend in the sport and especially the sports car world there’s a real big craving for experience,” he said that’s something that’s hard (to obtain) You can be really fast but especially in the endurance races “I’m getting to that point now where I’ve got a couple of seasons of INDYCAR a couple of seasons of sports cars and basically (have driven) everything from the bottom up … I’ve kind of done almost all of (the divisions) and I think that really helps with teams that are just trying to gauge where they’re at and I’ve been able to do races here and there and stay active which is ultimately all I can ask for.” Gearing Up: Indy Roars to Life This Week with Sonsio Grand Prix Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Paddock Buzz: Lundgaard Continues 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wife whom he married after returning to Santa Maria to win her heart Their 56 years of marriage is a testament to their unwavering love and partnership Alberto's legacy continues through his sons Chaves and his fiancé Diane Ryan of Hudson he took great joy in his grandchildren Cameron Chaves creating lasting memories filled with laughter and warmth Alberto is survived by his brothers Herculano M as well as many cherished nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart Alberto had a passion for life's simple pleasures As an avid saltwater fisherman he loved spending countless hours fishing on his boat with family and friends His love for the outdoors led him to spend countless weekends camping at Bourne Scenic Park Camp in Bourne he cultivated an impressive garden brimming with vegetables a testament to his green thumb and love for nurturing life He was also longtime member of Saint Michael Parish in Hudson and a member of the Hudson Portuguese club Filomena (Monteiro) Chaves; brothers Jose M Maria de Conceicao Monteiro and Filomena Casavecchia Their memories remain an integral part of his legacy Visitation will be held at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Michael Church followed by interment at Saint Michael Cemetery at 11:00 AM Chaves will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him His spirit will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends memorial donation can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Aderant, a global provider of legal business management software, has appointed Josiah Chaves will be responsible for overseeing the integration of operational teams and work to enhance client experiences He will also focus on helping clients use Aderant’s products more effectively Chaves previously held roles at Aderant as general manager of business of law solutions He played a pivotal role in spearheading Aderant’s cloud strategy “I am excited and humbled by the trust the leadership team at Aderant has placed in me,” said Chaves “This role is all about enhancing our clients’ experience and ensuring they can achieve their business outcomes seamlessly with our new capabilities.” Aderant said the appointment is part of its long-term mission to drive continuous growth and dedication will undoubtedly elevate our clients to new heights,” said Chris Cartrett “His leadership and commitment to being all-in for clients will bring tremendous value to our organization and the law firms we serve.” “Being fully committed to our clients means actively engaging with them to understand their needs and ensuring they achieve their desired outcomes through our products,” said Chaves “Our mission is to create a seamless experience empowering clients to effortlessly reach their business goals without encountering silos.” visionaries and leaders.” Earlier in his career he was editor-in-chief of several legal publications and editorial director of ALM’s Litigation Services Division Receive a weekly digest of all new content You have successfully joined our subscriber list We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Gerardo Fidel Chaves, 90, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. 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View Obituary & Service Information The family of Gerardo Fidel Chaves created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home Made with love by funeralOne Countries & Areas Bureaus & Offices About Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Casa Presidencial de la República de Costa Rica PRESIDENT CHAVES:  (Via interpreter)  Good morning On this very happy occasion where we receive this visit from the Secretary of State of Costa Rica’s main ally in the world it is currently dulled by the death of Official Zamora from the legal investigation group who was cowardly slain by members of the criminal organizations that we are fighting with all of our strength and with support from the United States of America I believe this makes us reflect why we in this country must have tighter laws against paid assassins It’s not a matter of giving more or spending more money but rather it’s a matter of ensuring that those who are a threat to our society are sent to jail and make sure they remain there to receive this visit from such a high-level official from our main ally I believe the relationship between both countries is strong where we agree on what we want for our respective people We want our states and our societies to be prosperous where people have the right to be happy and pursue their own happiness And that is why we have had this historic relationship with the United States we were able to outline our ongoing cooperation roadmap with this new administration And I believe that we reached significant agreements around illegal immigration We understand that Costa Rica is one of the most prosperous countries in Latin America We also understand that we need to strengthen our fight against international organized crime Secretary has very generously offered to continue helping with and help us with the waivers to – that freeze aid in that area for our country But I would like you to hear from him about all the details And I believe that we have paved the way for our joint work based on shared values SECRETARY RUBIO:  (Via interpreter)  Thank you Thank you for this warm welcome to this warm country that’s an ally with the United States A lot of American people have decided to move to Costa Rica and live here and I believe that that’s because of the stability and security that this country has to offer We also want to give our most – express our most deep – deepest condolences for the loss of life of an officer that faced organized crime And the most sacred thing that a government can offer to a society is security we talked about 5G and the importance of having cyber security All of the technologies that will advance the economies in this century will be based on telecommunication and technology And you have been very kind because you will allow – you will not allow companies that pose a threat to national security or economic security and to – and when you take a stand against companies like that and there’s attempts to infiltrate different government agencies And you have had a staunch position of that and we will continue to work and help with that Because this is an issue – cyber security – that we also face in the United States they have over 100 million cyber attacks a year And we continue to build up on what we have so that we can face this foreign threat Because it’s – this threat is used to compromise your system and threaten the state and its economy This is something that we need to discuss there are individuals in power and in certain agencies that are willing to support that which is contrary to the interest of the state and its people we will work together to see what kind of consequences we will impose when something like that happens and to see how we can help you to punish this attitude by high-ranking government officials that are not working for the good of their national interests we have the threat of these drug terrorist groups that use your country because of your geographic location as a transit point So we will collaborate with you; we will investigate to see how we can involve the DEA and the FBI from the United States so that they can investigate cases that are around drugs that are to be sent to the United States and other places But this is – we’re – this is work now we are going to build on when that problem was just starting to surface And you had done a commendable effort to face that you are a country that is not only used for transit but designation as well because this is an advanced economy where there is job opportunities But you have also seen that there has been attempt to come through your borders migration that are from different countries like – and continents such as Africa And these people may have ties to terrorism but they were in route to the United States we will continue to work as strongly as ever with biometrics to identify these people and prevent them from damaging you or any other country in the region for that matter And one of my priorities is to ensure that the U.S foreign policy shows – sends a signal that it’s better to be a friend than an enemy; it’s better to be an ally than a troublemaker this has not been the case in the past – in several administrations in the past And this is a complaint that I heard time after time – with my time in the Senate – that sometimes it’s better to be the United States enemy than friend they want to come up with some arrangement And we cannot have a foreign policy that rewards those who wants to harm us and ignore those who cooperate with us This is going to change under President Trump’s Administration and I hope that today’s visit is the initial signal to say that President Trump will be a friend to their allies and will work together with your allies especially when it’s a country like this that we take as an example as a model that we would like other countries around the world to follow If I may briefly say a few words in English SECRETARY RUBIO:  (Via interpreter)  He speaks perfect English   It’s a country that I believe is a model for what we want to see other countries in the region become and I want to congratulate and thank the president   They’ve been very firm on the security of their 5G system on only allowing trusted vendors to bid on it 5G is going to be critical technology for the development of all of the industries that are going to drive the 21st century   And when you confront companies that are not secure they’re backed by governments like the Government of China that likes to threaten that likes to use economic coercion to punish you and I think they deserve a lot of support in confronting that and in carrying out a process of responsibly bringing 5G which is going to be essential to future economic development This is a country that’s also facing a cyber security issue It’s very serious – 110 million cyber attacks a year for a country of this size – it’s extraordinary   We’re going to continue to work on what we’re already doing together to help them secure their telecommunication systems and more broadly against cyber attacks   I think it’s also important to understand that oftentimes there are efforts to undermine your institutions by individuals in the government that should be working in the national interest but instead have found we’re going to try to work in cooperation with you to impose costs on those within the country who use their positions of authority to undermine the interests of the people of Costa Rica and in favor of a malign foreign actor And the issue of narco-traffickers – this is not a country that produces drugs because of geography and you’ve done extraordinary work in preventing those drugs from getting out And we are going to continue to work with you on providing the technologies – that’s what these waivers are about today – to prevent the exportation of drugs perhaps by allowing more DEA and FBI resources to conduct investigations together with your police and your law enforcement to identify and help you capture and arrest them and bring them to justice but it is a route that’s used for migration Because it’s an advanced economy unlike many of the other countries along the migratory route especially due to the instability in Nicaragua where so many have left to flee that – but the cost – 20 percent of the population at this point here is from another country But the one area we’ve really worked very closely on is biometric data sharing   We want to build on that because – because we are seeing and they have confronted here elements from all over the world – from other continents from the Middle East – that have links to terrorism that have been stopped through our biometric sharing programs and identified and prevented from moving forward and doing God knows what if they had ever reached the United States That’s an important partnership and it’s one we want to build on and we’re going to look for opportunities to build on and make stronger than ever through intelligence sharing and very close coordination to ensure that this never becomes a place where terrorists can transit and do harm somewhere else one of my priorities as Secretary of State is to ensure that we have a foreign policy in which we are strong and providing support to our allies and it’s been the reverse for a very long time It has seemed as if it’s almost better to be an enemy of the United States than to be a friend we make concessions and cut deals and do all sorts of things to try to get on your good side We need to have a foreign policy in which we are firm in confronting those that seek to do harm to the United States and we are strong in support of those that work so closely with us and in the case of Costa Rica serve as a model to what we hope the region and other countries around the world will one day become MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter)  Thank you very much and thank you to the President of the Republic Rodrigo Chaves We’ll start with our colleague Lucía Pineda from 100% Noticias QUESTION:  (Via interpreter)  Good morning to both of you I’d like to hear a bit if you discussed Nicaragua We’d heard that it was – that you could talk about removing Nicaragua from CAFTA but you don’t want it to affect its allies What mechanisms did you agree upon in that regard taking into consideration that there are no exclusion clauses that provide for removing a country from CAFTA And I’d like to continue with the issue of deportations What’s going to happen to Nicaraguans who were rejected in Nicaragua and Venezuela – what is the position of the U.S vis-a-vis your three enemies on this continent those three regimes that exist in Nicaragua there would not be a migration crisis in the hemisphere They have created it because they are countries whose systems do not work it’s turned into a family dynasty with a co-presidency where they’ve basically tried to eliminate the Catholic Church and the religious community and anyone who tries to take power from that regime is punished We’ve seen thousands and thousands of Nicaraguans who are fleeing that system for the same reason people are leaving Cuba or Venezuela citizens living here than Costa Ricans living in the U.S. which is an example of what happens when a country does things right as opposed to those countries the administration has not taken a position on exactly what role Nicaragua will have within an agreement that existed to reward democracy And today we must acknowledge that Nicaragua is not a democracy But we need to study that carefully because there are impacts with removing a country and it could have an impact on neighboring countries who are part of that arrangement But that is something that we’ll take very seriously but for now we have not established an official position because today is my two-week anniversary in this position and I think it will take longer than two weeks to determine this But I understand that it’s a serious issue MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter)  John Hudson from The Washington Post On President Bukele’s offer to jail incarcerated Americans in El Salvador is that something you’d like to see happen exemptions on President Trump’s aid freeze not working resulting in clinics for HIV medication in Africa shutting down and challenges for the malaria prevention program PMI Are these waiver problems a thing you’re seeing and looking to address and – to outsource at a fraction of the cost at least some of the most dangerous and violent criminals that we have in the United States the administration will have to make a decision and it’s – but it’s – I raised it yesterday because it’s an incredible offer we froze foreign aid so that we can review those programs The waiver process exists so that we can review those programs we’ve issued waivers for programs that make all the sense in the world because the programs we’ve issued a waiver for are helping our trusted partners intercept and stop drugs and terrorists from coming into the United States But I issued a blanket waiver that said if this is lifesaving programs okay – if it’s providing food or medicine or anything that is saving lives and is immediate and urgent I don’t know how much more clear we can be than that And I would say if some organization is receiving funds from the United States and does not know how to apply a waiver then I have real questions about the competence of that organization or I wonder whether they’re deliberately sabotaging it for purposes of making a political point I want to repeat what I’ve said:  I have long supported foreign aid It exists for the purpose of advancing the national interest of the United States Every dollar we will spend as long as I’m Secretary of State – and as long as President Trump is in the White House is going to be a dollar that’s advancing our national interests This is the kind of foreign aid we need to do And there are programs that we have questions about that do not further the national interest And then there are those we need to learn more about and anybody who tells you they don’t understand it then maybe they’re not a very good organization and maybe they shouldn’t be getting money at all QUESTION:  (Via interpreter)  Good morning We’ve learned that this morning before your meeting with the President Rodrigo Chaves you held a meeting with two former ministers of this administration We’d like to know if you can share a bit about the contents of the meeting with former Minister Laura Fernández and Minister Batalla and if you will have additional meetings in our country with a similar interest as the meetings you had this morning these are two people who up until a few days they were in government and during that time they had been very strong allies of the United States with whom we exchanged – we shared ideas and values I wasn’t going to have another chance to meet with them and I had the chance to greet them today and thank them for all of their cooperation They’ve been very firm voices in everything we’ve talked about today These are people who understand very well the threats that Chinese companies represent to economic sovereignty and the security of countries and we simply wanted to thank them for everything they did in their positions during their time in government MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter)  Shaun Tandon from the AFP could I follow up my colleague John’s – John’s remarks You talk about the United States being a strong partner using leverage perhaps against some of these programs that are there legalities involved in sending prisoners overseas What type of human rights protections would prisoners have if they’re being sent overseas Does that – is that a question that you raised with President Bukele and how will this change worldwide and change with the competition with China let me just answer the first – the second question is We’ll have to study it and see how something like that could even be applied no one’s talked – this is a 90-day freeze through which it allows us now to review programs Before we did the freeze we couldn’t find out anything about some of these programs and USAID in particular they refused to tell us anything We won’t tell you what the money is going to which contractor it’s been – in some cases it goes through four different contractors before it reaches the intended recipient maybe less of the money was actually reaching the recipient and the rest was going into the overhead and the bureaucracy We’re going to have foreign aid that makes sense We’re going to have foreign aid that works We’re going to have foreign aid that furthers the national interest We’re going to have foreign aid that benefits our trusted partners and our allies I am here today – we’ve issued a waiver today – because in Costa Rica we have a trusted partner and an ally who has proven that they have taken aid from the United States and used it to fix a problem to do it in a way that actually helps the United States This is foreign aid that furthers the national interest and – but we’ve also issued waivers because we don’t want anybody – to see anybody die or anybody be harmed in the short term and we are going to have foreign aid in this country that is going to further the national interest of the United States If it doesn’t make us stronger or more prosperous or more secure we aren’t going to spend taxpayer money on it MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter)  Final words from President Chaves and Marco Rubio before we end PRESIDENT CHAVES:  (Via interpreter)  In that order I am extremely pleased that we have come to fundamental agreements for our common interests in both countries and under your leadership and the leadership of President Trump we will make it even stronger because it’s dark before light but we are looking at each other and seeing eye to eye on these very important issues SECRETARY RUBIO:  (Via interpreter)  Thank you very much for having us and thank you for your cooperation and our friendship as peoples and as countries We will continue to work on that foundation and do very important things that will help not only improve lives in the U.S.  It will be a model for the region and for the world God bless you all and thank you very much PRESIDENT CHAVES:  (Via interpreter)  Amen MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter)  Thank you very much to both of you and thank you to our colleagues from the press Thank you for everyone who’s been following this broadcast on social media We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience Several tornadoes were reported in eastern New Mexico including in Chaves County Saturday evening a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque “There were several touchdowns with this one storm,” Anand said but earlier in the storm there was another one just east of US-285 and north of US-70 north of the Salt Creek Wilderness,” he said Anand said the tornadoes were caused when a backdoor front pushed through much of eastern New Mexico Saturday morning with higher moisture content behind the front “It was basically a dryline set up that occurred during the late afternoon and evening hours across eastern New Mexico.” along with some mid- to upper-level winds ahead of a storm system moving into the western U.S. which resulted in the development of supercells along the dry line “We have one supercell that was in DeBaca County south of Fort Sumner and another one that produced a tornado in north central Chaves County north of Roswell.” Anand said Those supercells moved through eastern New Mexico during the evening hours and eventually coalesced “We did have some flash flooding in the Fort Sumner area Saturday evening into Saturday night,” Anand said He said he expects another dry line setup at the end of the work week “We will get a backdoor front moving into eastern New Mexico Thursday night He said there will likely be some storms along the backdoor front during that time along the east slopes of New Mexico's central mountain chain “All the eastern plains will have higher dew points and higher moisture as a result of the backdoor front,” Anand said The winds will not be as strong as they were Sunday but some breezy conditions will develop during the workweek Anand said there may be some stronger winds ahead of the dryline with higher winds in central and western New Mexico Sunday “It's going to be pretty active towards the end of the workweek with the dryline setting up and once it sets up on Sunday it will pretty much stay there,” Anand said Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: GRAND FORKS — UND athletic director Bill Chaves offered glimpses Thursday into the reasoning and timeline behind removing Brad Berry as men’s hockey coach Chaves spoke to the media at Ralph Engelstad Arena following the introductory press conference for Berry’s replacement It marked Chaves’ first public comments since he let go of Berry on March 23 — two days after UND’s season ended in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Frozen Faceoff semifinals to Western Michigan UND missed the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons “I evaluate programs on a constant basis,” Chaves said when asked about the timeline on his decision on Berry “I don’t think there’s one day you wake up and you say 'This has to happen.' We’re in a unique time in Division-I athletics I continue to have conversations with all of our sports about what’s next I thought this might be the time you move forward with different leadership as we confront a new frontier.” The meeting between athletic director and head hockey coach in what Chaves deemed standard operating procedure March 23 — a conversation that ultimately led to Chaves' decision to move on from Berry “It was clear that a new direction needed to happen,” Chaves said Berry’s UND teams won five league titles in 10 years and the 2016 NCAA national championship The program also missed the NCAA Tournament four times during his tenure "We’ve got high expectations for our program," Chaves said Some in the hockey world would argue (they're) impossibly high We’re going to continue with high expectations One thing we never want to do is reframe our expectations." Chaves seemed to indicate the decision wasn’t preconceived before the Sunday meeting I never know what’s going to transpire until a conversation occurs.” UND President Andrew Armacost was kept informed during the process “We’re in a point where we’re fortunate,” Chaves said “it’s not just something that is budgeted for but as life goes on in intercollegiate athletics but sometimes you’re fortunate where revenues exceed expenses “This is the business of Division-I athletics you’ve baked this in to some degree … not necessarily that you baked in the decision but you just don’t know what’s going to happen we have some reserve dollars and could move forward on some really good things that happened from a revenue standpoint Berry would have been entering the final season of his contract in 2025-26 administrators are leery of allowing a head coach to enter a final year of a contract When asked if he held a blanket belief on coaches entering a final year of a contract Chaves said his views 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choreographed when he was co-director of the critically acclaimed but now-defunct River North Dance Company His mother’s death from pancreatic cancer in 1998 provided the emotional heft for the piece But the silent scream Chaves wants his dancers to convey could just as easily come from his own physical struggles rehearsing “Trance” with South Chicago Dance Theatre for one performance at The Auditorium in a special presentation of the work the dance company will present Chaves with its Cultural Hero Hall of Fame award in a specially equipped minivan from his home in Sarasota He is staying in a hotel that allowed a hospital-type bed to be wheeled into his room in a way that he wasn’t even in his able-bodied life — even as the rare spine condition that has stolen his mobility worsens “This whole season has been a real gift from the universe,” he says “I’m feeling really good and I’m feeling really happy.” and it really just breathes life into me.” Members of South Chicago Dance Theatre rehearse “Temporal Trance” at the Red Clay Dance Company studios and a young Frank Chaves saunters downtown — movie-star handsome my head just fills up with steps,” he tells an interviewer as part of a 1993 documentary about River North Dance Company Chaves’ home as a child echoed with the clattering rhythms of salsa and merengue He didn’t consider a life in dance until after taking a jazz dance class in college Choreographer Frank Chaves at Red Clay Dance Company studios then got hired in New York to dance with Ballet Hispanico He spent two years dancing and teaching in Philadelphia before making his way here in 1985 and eventually to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago then a 10-year-old company whose dancers were known for their versatility and physicality remembers marveling at Chaves’ strength (on stage with another dancer) — before Reeves had any romantic interest where they would run and jump and catch each other,” Reeves recalls Reeves keeps a photograph of Chaves performing an aerial version of the splits Frank Chaves was among the company of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago “That was really the cream of the crop for me,” Chaves says of Hubbard Street Chaves found himself limping during a piece that required lots of backstage running Exploratory surgery didn’t turn up anything unusual “I just wasn’t able to handle eight hours a day of dance and performances,” Chaves recounts and I felt like I really had many years left in me.” Chaves was 33 at the time The dance world cliché goes something like this: A dancer dies two deaths — the one when he stops breathing and the one when he stops dancing The lucky ones find another way to keep going a dancer/choreographer Chaves had first met in the 1980s convinced him in 1993 to work with her at River North Dance Chicago up-and-coming company where she was the artistic director Frank Chaves and Sherry Zunker at River North Dance Chicago He also had a gift for choreography,” Zunker recalls “Frank has a very rare gift for tapping into the human experience finding a movement that resonates with anyone So you don’t have to be an educated dance audience,” says Ethan Kirschbaum who danced with River North from 2011 to 2015 a former Chicago dance critic and now a filmmaker put it Chaves’ work was the perfect experience for a “first date.” Perhaps they saw something of themselves in the intimacy on stage “There’s just something about two bodies and the limitless possibilities of what can be done,” Chaves says of his reputation for dazzling partner choreography American standards and other-worldly music accompany Chaves’ choreography dancers start out lying on the stage in a blue mist twitching and squirming like new life forms emerging from the primordial soup the dancers straddle and leap over folding metal chairs each dancer’s arms and torso are pinned within a chair and yet each is still able to dance — as if foreshadowing Chaves’ later ability to thrive in a wheelchair despite his disability The company’s reputation continued to grow Jessica Wolfrum Raun spent 14 years dancing with River North “His whole being was filled with a desire to express himself through movement .. “And he didn’t shy away from the messy and erratic phases of love Choreographer Frank Chaves leads a rehearsal of “Temporal Dance” earlier this week with members of South Chicago Dance Theatre So the weakness in his left leg went away — for a time a rare condition where fluid-filled cavities develop within the spinal cord “Every Dancer Has a Story,” Chaves reveals how he imagined his future self in a wheelchair “I have pictured myself though and I have pictured myself still creating beautiful Doctors described Chaves’ case as “particularly aggressive.” “To see a disease just kind of take all of that (movement) away and (it) being a really cruel fate for a dancer “When I first saw myself in the mirror in the chair that was an especially low point,” he says When the elevators occasionally broke down at River North’s rehearsal space Chaves was unable to be in the room where the magic happened In April 2015, Chaves announced his retirement from River North Dance “I’ve done my time in terms of running a company,” Chaves told the Sun-Times at the time “But I plan to continue choreographing for other companies River North Chicago Dance Company in “Temporal Trance” in 2015 choreographed by the company’s Artistic Director Chaves and River North gave their final performance — to a sold-out audience at The Auditorium theater Chaves came on stage for final curtain calls who describes Chaves as “like a second dad,” held his hand “People flew from all over to see River North’s last show ...,” Raun says “The love pouring from the audience was palpable.” Frank Chaves choregraphed “Underground Movements” for River North Dance Chaves and his partner moved to Florida in 2021 It takes Chaves two hours to get ready each morning “Seeing his face grimace or hearing him moan or say how badly he feels — and there is nothing I can do — that is really challenging,” Reeves says and so his eyebrows go up; you’ll see him smile,” Reeves says He recently returned from a five-week stay in Atlanta where he choreographed a piece for Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre now the founder and executive artistic director of South Chicago Dance was a student at Western Michigan University Chaves set “Temporal Trance” for the university’s students “It’s this beautiful embodiment of everything Frank is known for The women are being pushed up into the air “Temporal Trance,” when she was in college in 2009 the founder and executive artistic director of South Chicago Dance Theatre invited Chaves to work with her dancers to perform “Trance” May 3 at The Auditorium theater We haven’t even attempted that for well over a decade,” Reeves says But Chaves was determined to return to Chicago “There really wasn’t a question; we were going to make it work somehow,” Reeves says the couple set off in their converted minivan for the trip Chaves rolled into the Red Clay Dance studio (held there and not at South Chicago Dance’s Hyde Park studio because the latter isn’t wheelchair-accessible) this past week he’d managed a total of only a couple of hours of sleep Applause and starstruck stares greeted him maneuvering his wheelchair to face the dancers Members of South Chicago Dance Theatre rehearse “Temporal Trance” at Red Clay Dance studio “My best method is to walk and talk initially,” he says adding that he was looking for lots of detail and “nuance.” He prepared to set the dancers in motion: “A five The section they were rehearsing has a muscular tribal rhythm to it — propelled forward with the guttural blare of what sounds like a didgeridoo occasionally stopping the dancers to offer a suggestion but we certainly see it in your body,” he said at one point Members of South Chicago Dance Theatre rehearse Frank Chaves’ “Temporal Trance.” “All of us are taking this very seriously because this is his opportunity to bring his work back to the world and we want to do it justice,” once dancer said Chaves’ arms rise in a swirl when he wants the dancers to go bigger “Let it ripple up all the way along the spine,” he urges but (the dancers) are my body,” Chaves tells the Sun-Times he is better than other choreographers because he has to be so expressive with the details,” said dancer Chloe Chandler during a break in the rehearsal “All of us are definitely taking this very seriously because this is his opportunity to bring his work back to the world and we want to do it justice.” shown here in rehearsals with South Chicago Dance has said that “Temporal Trance” deals with the frustration and the sense of helplessness he felt when his mother died of pancreatic cancer in 1998 But it could just as easily convey the feelings he’s experienced dealing with a rare and worsening spine condition The Auditorium show will be the first time “Temporal Trance” will be performed in Chicago since the 2015 farewell Chaves has the dancers run through the entire third section He tells them to breathe in deeply because “it’s a long build.” all that can be heard is a chorus of spent Chaves leads a round of rapturous applause “I can’t imagine the level it will get to when you get to the stage!” Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS 8 Takeaways From Harvard’s Task Force Reports That’s how award-winning composer and musician Ethan A Chaves has occupied the music scene for much of his life and has won numerous awards such as the Harvard Pops Orchestra Composition Competition the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Competition and the New Music on the Bluff ’22 Festival Award studying philosophy and music at Harvard in addition to composition at the New England Conservatory in the dual degree program Chaves recalled his first dive into music at around seven years old — “late,” he said for classical musicians — and how composing presented itself to him soon after He quickly began filling in the empty lines below his violin exercises which developed into a deep love for the craft “I didn’t even know composing was something you could do when I was that young but it was just something I started doing naturally,” Chaves said in an interview with The Crimson Chaves faced several challenges as he got more invested in music having to switch teachers several times and therefore approach learning in different ways Speaking further about his musical progression Chaves made note of his eight years spent in the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra an organization dedicated to nurturing young minds in music has been an important stepping stone on his musical journey so far “I think playing in a group is essential to being a musician not only because it exposes you to other people’s voices I think it also makes you responsible as a person,” he said “It can get lonely if you're practicing all the time and you’re composing alone I think playing with others helps you find your own voice as well.” performing at Sanders Theatre with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra also conducts the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Chaves also gave credit to his time spent both at the New England Conservatory and Harvard the former for keeping him “grounded” as a musician and the latter for the variety it offers has allowed him to break out as a composer even more “I’ve started composing way more at Harvard,” he said Venturing further into the details of composition and performance Chaves made his “strong feelings” on the two subjects clear it used to be very common for people to play their own works and I’m glad a lot more people are starting to do this,” he said the Bach Society Orchestra performed Chaves’ composition “the broken seal.” He had high praise for this performance which is to collaborate with organizations but without separating myself out into different niches,” he said Chaves emphasized the benefits of collaboration further in that it gives his music “life” that it might not have had without it especially in light of his routine frustration when finishing a piece I need to change.’ But I think the desire to keep writing stems from your dissatisfaction with your own work,” he said this creative drive has led Chaves to much experimentation in his music adding grunge and rock elements to his compositions and even composing for a jazz septet as a high-schooler “Jazz is definitely an area where people breathe life in a completely different way,” he said Chaves sees the freedom in improvisation as an important inspiration “You let yourself go free; you also have to think and compose in real time Chaves even enjoys working with literary texts Eliot’s “The Wasteland” as his first major experience doing so it’s incorporating someone else’s voice as a framework through which you’re trying to engage with another person,” he said “I’ve started to really enjoy writing with text like the opera project I’m working on now.” Chaves also values highly the drive that his creative process has imbued him with I usually have to will myself up to do work,” he said “I compose best when I have a tight deadline; I need the pressure to really commit myself but with that deadline sort of pushing up against me.” Chaves’ most prized instruments are the violin and viola; he appreciates their versatility the most “They’re very nimble instruments,” he said “I find them very personally and physically expressive.” There’s a lot more to come from Chaves in the near future — with several performances lined up for 2025 — his upcoming opera It is clear that Chaves has an exciting path ahead of him and is a dynamic musical prospect Chaves also has some useful words of advice for other young composers and musicians: “Write what you want to hear in the world,” he said creative — Chaves is a testament to what it means to be an artist a level of passion for which all artists should strive Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter. to her late parents Mario Alves de Rezendes and Elvira Carneiro de Rezendes and Jaqueline Rezendes of Brazil; her granddaughter Isabella Rezendes de Lima of FL; her former husband Jose Chaves She is predeceased by her parents Mario and Elvira de Rezendes where she worked for ten years until her retirement she loved to design and make clothing for herself and her children She loved going dancing at the Santa Barbara Pub in Hudson and always looked forward to her trips back to Brazil to visit family and friends every year Calling Hours for Ivone will be held on Saturday A Celebration of Life will begin at 7pm following Calling Hours on Saturday We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Please use the button below to manage your account or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content no promotional deals were found matching that code The state of New Mexico on Tuesday confirmed that an unvaccinated child in Chaves County has been diagnosed with measles the first known case of the virus in the county amid an ongoing outbreak A press release from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced the case but did not offer additional information about the child The diagnosis makes Chaves County the third New Mexico county to have a documented case of measles amid a surge in cases across nearly two dozen states “A new case in a new county — and cases now in 22 states — is a reminder the measles is a highly contagious virus,” Dr New Mexico has had 56 confirmed cases of measles including one death from an unvaccinated adult and two hospitalizations in Lea County 53 were in Lea County and another two in neighboring Eddy County 39 cases have been in individuals who had not received the measles The department states that the vaccine status of another 11 who contracted measles is unknown the measles cases in New Mexico include 27 individuals 18 or older; 16 in children between the ages of 5 and 17 and 13 cases have been recorded in children four years of age or younger Texas has been the epicenter of the surge in measles since January the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 505 cases of measles which has claimed the lives of two children and led to 57 hospitalizations According to the latest numbers out of Texas 495 of those who contracted measles were not vaccinated against it while another 10 received at least one dose of the vaccine Offices say that the largest number of cases in Texas have been in children between the ages of 5 and 17 with another 160 in children four years of age or younger NMDOH stated in the press release about the Chaves County case that a person who contracts measles can infect others from four days before the onset of a rash through four days after the rash appears and eye redness and then progress to fever and rash The rash starts on the head and over the body,” the press release stated People experiencing a rash or fever and who plan to go to a doctor's office or emergency room are encouraged to contact them first so that healthcare professionals can plan for the visit Individuals can also seek assistance by calling the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-796-8773 to speak with nurses and other health professionals who can answer questions in English or Spanish about measles and the vaccine Durham said in the press release that the MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles with one dose of the vaccine 93% effective and two doses 97% effective Vaccines can be obtained without an appointment at 10 locations in southeast New Mexico including the public health offices at 200 East Chisum Street in Roswell and 1001 Memorial Drive in Artesia Zebadiah went to Hardwick Elementary in Hardwick VT and then attended Northeast Middle School He enjoyed playing Yahtzee and throwing anything he could get his hands on Zebadiah loved listening to music and his favorite song was "I Can Only Imagine".  He is survived by his father Ernest Chaves Please visit Zebadiah's online guestbook and share a memory with the family.  COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER filed a formal accusation on Monday morning before the Supreme Court of Justice charging President Rodrigo Chaves with concusión—a crime akin to abuse of public office for personal gain—and requesting the suspension of his presidential immunity The move marks a significant escalation in a high-profile investigation into alleged corruption tied to a government contract The case revolves around a $405,000 contract for communication and social media monitoring services for the Presidential House, funded by a donation from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) The contract was awarded to RMC La Productora S.A. a company owned by audiovisual 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Home » News » Dr João Chaves to be featured at HPU’s Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics 2025 – Howard Payne University’s 17th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker Dr assistant professor of history of religion in the Américas at Baylor University in the Richard and Wanda Jackson Conference Room of HPU’s Paul and Jane Meyer Faith and Life Leadership Center Both lectures are open and free to the public Chaves’ lectures will be “Faith Crossing Borders: How Immigrant Churches are Shaping the Future of Christianity.” Chaves is assistant professor of the history of religion in the Américas and co-director of the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable in the Department of Religion at Baylor University Chaves is also an affiliated faculty with the Ethics Initiative at Baylor His research focuses on the history of religion in the Américas Protestantism in Latin America and the development of Latin American/Latinx religious networks in the United States Chaves is an award-winning author of several books and his peer-reviewed articles have appeared in several academic journals Chaves went to Baylor after holding simultaneous positions as an associate director at the Hispanic Theological Initiative at Princeton Theological Seminary (HTI) and an assistant professor at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary In his different roles throughout his career raising over $9 million in grants and gifts The Currie-Strickland Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of Dr Gary Elliston and was established to honor the life of Dr retired executive director of Texas Baptists Committed; and the memory of Phil Strickland who dedicated nearly 40 years of ministry to the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ Christian Life Commission Admission to the lectures is free, but reservations are requested. To R.S.V.P., contact HPU’s School of Christian Studies by e-mail at currie-strickland@hputx.edu or by phone at 325-649-8403 Cutline 1: HPU’s 17th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker Dr Howard Payne University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment Howard Payne University’s policy is to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal opportunities to students and prospective students The university will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations reserve the right to discriminate on the basis of religion in its employment as it has been exempted by the Department of Education from certain provisions of Title IX in accordance with the university’s sincere religious beliefs Tuesday World Subscribers only Israel prepares large-scale Gaza offensive to achieve lasting occupation World Subscribers only Romania enters government crisis amid election World Subscribers only In Zurich the leaf blower war or the anti-'woke' backlash World Subscribers only Germany's Friedrich Merz is embracing pragmatism World Subscribers only Founder of Sant'Egidio community fears next pope could undo Francis's legacy Opinion Subscribers only 'Russian gas and Europe is an old story that ended badly Economy Subscribers only Europe's steel industry flattened by crisis World Subscribers only How European countries plan to fund defense efforts France Subscribers only Detective tells court Kim Kardashian's robbers were 'a fine team France Subscribers only Macron announces citizens' convention on school schedules France Subscribers only 21 charged over French prison attacks as investigation narrows in on drug traffickers France Subscribers only French mosque stabber was driven by 'morbid fascination,' prosecutor says Videos World expos: From Paris 1855 to Osaka 2025 Videos How the Trump administration is attacking scientific research in the US Videos Tesla cars set on fire in Las Vegas as calls to boycott Musk's company grow worldwide Videos Can France's nuclear deterrent protect Europe Opinion Subscribers only John Bolton: 'The term chaos is commonly used to describe the top of the Defense Department' Editorial European call to aid foreign researchers is too modest Opinion Subscribers only 'The American dream is dying' Magazine Subscribers only Tracking down the pianos taken from French Jews during the Nazi Occupation Magazine Subscribers only Eve Rodsky the American helping couples balance the mental load Magazine Subscribers only Desecration or more glory Joan Didion's private diaries are revealed Magazine Subscribers only For Jewish cartoonist Joann Sfar 2025."> Pixels Subscribers only Golden Owl solution is revealed but leaves players of 31-year hunt disappointed Pixels Subscribers only Secrets of decades-long Golden Owl treasure hunt to be revealed Lifestyle Inside Chanel's French leather workshops Culture Subscribers only The marvelous bronzes of Angkor on display at the Musée Guimet in Paris In his weekly televised press conference Rodrigo Chaves spares no effort in hurling insults at the media and journalists who point out his mistakes By Anne Vigna (Mexico City (Mexico) correspondent) Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves in Alajuela EZEQUIEL BECERRA / AFP President Rodrigo Chaves's weekly press conference is aired every Wednesday at noon The program headlines are announced before the leader "respectfully greets the media present." Standing behind his lectern he calls on ministers "to report to the people." sets the pace for these segments by introducing videos about government projects which take journalistic conventions and turn them into promotional clips and publicly names individuals – often the same ones: the president of the Legislative Assembly Although the format borrows heavily from talk shows with accredited journalists allowed to ask questions at the end of the two-hour event This section veers between unconvincing idealism and a heated free-for-all Chaves reserves his attacks for three traditional media outlets and a handful of journalists, such as Alvaro Murillo, a correspondent for El Pais and a freelancer in the national press: "He has accused me at least three times of trying to harm Costa Rica's image in El Pais He silences colleagues or makes fun of them." For Chaves You have 76.09% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial surrounded by herloving family on Thursday February 13 She was the beloved wife of the late Jose B Adelina was born and raised in Santa Maria daughter of the late Manuel Chaves and Maria Gloria (Chaves) She immigrated to the United States settling in Hudson She worked in manufacturing for the Thomas Taylor Company and later Data General Company She was a member of Saint Michael Parish in Hudson and a member of the Hudson Portuguese Club Delia Dionne and her husband Michael of Hudson Joseph Andrade and his wife Brenda of Malden MA and Tony Andrade and his wife Karen of Hudson She was predeceased by her 9-year-old son Antonio Andrade in 1972 Elvira Moura and her husband Manny of Taunton Maria Cabral and her husband Antonio of Dartmouth Adelina enjoyed the company of family and friends She loved to bake and prepare many special dishes for gatherings She cherished all the summers at Old Orchid Beach in Maine She enjoyed supporting the HudsonPortuguese Club preparing food for the festivals including cruises to the Caribbean and visits back to Santa Maria Later in life she found special joy spending time with all her great grandchildren She leaves a legacy of love to all that loved and knew her Visiting hours will we held from 4 pm to 7pm on Monday 2025 at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday MA; followed by a procession to Saint Michael Cemetery Aaliyah Chaves had a top six of South Carolina Aaliyah Chavez holds the top spot in the ESPN top women's players in the high school ranks The 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year sat with her family on Tuesday afternoon to announce her decision of playing at the next level With a lot of eyes watching this commitment Texas chose the Oklahoma Sooners over the South Carolina Gamecocks and others The Sooners land the premier player in the country Chavez finished her four-year career at Monetery High School 4,796 career points averaging 35.3 point per game as a senior and leading Monterey to a 37-5 record and its first title South Carolina will have to pivot as they focus on building the 2025 class So far the Gamecocks have two commits per ESPN in the nation's #4 player You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page. 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This marks a significant shift for Costa Rica, long regarded as a regional leader in democratic stability and press freedom. The country’s ranking in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index has slipped from 8th in 2022 to 26th in 2024 reflecting growing challenges under Chaves’ administration The report also raises concerns about the upcoming 2026 presidential election suggesting that the electoral process to choose Chaves’ successor could exacerbate tensions “The conflict may intensify this year as the campaign begins,” the document warns noting that political polarization and attacks on the press could deepen in the lead-up to the vote Across the region, the study documents a broader decline in freedom of expression and press safety. In Nicaragua, over 120 journalists have fled into exile since 2018, while in Guatemala, the arrest of El Periódico founder José Rubén Zamora in 2022 exemplifies the use of spurious legal charges to silence critics Honduras has seen a rise in journalist assassinations and El Salvador’s government has been accused of deploying spyware against media workers specific incidents underscore the report’s findings the Constitutional Chamber ruled that Chaves had violated press freedom through repeated verbal attacks on outlets like La Nación and Teletica Journalists have reported increased online harassment including death threats from pro-government trolls and a 2022 government directive to withhold state advertising from critical media outlets was confirmed by leaked audio recordings in December 2023 stressed the report’s role in monitoring these trends are its primary violators,” she said during a virtual presentation of the findings The study also highlights a rise in gender-based violence against women journalists a trend that has worsened since the last report Costa Rica retains a robust legal framework for press freedom bolstered by a new public information law signed in November 2024 experts warn that without addressing the executive’s hostility “These attacks seek not only to discredit the press but to generate a cascade effect of fear and self-censorship,” Jiménez said The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) citing “constant verbal attacks” by Chaves and the manipulation of state advertising as tools of intimidation The organization urged the government to uphold democratic principles as the election nears The Chaves County Courthouse was placed on lockdown Friday due to threats made by a local man who made multiple phone calls warning of bomb scares and violence Undersheriff Charles Yslas said the lockdown of the Chaves County Courthouse at 400 North Virginia Avenue was initiated at about 9 a.m after the court received a call from the Office of the Administrative Court about threatening calls allegedly made by Jeffrey Diaz He also is alleged to have called in bomb threats Friday to Albuquerque Public Schools and Albuquerque City Hall as well as government buildings in Las Cruces and Texas Employees and members of the public inside the Chaves County Courthouse Friday were ordered to shelter in place with no one allowed to enter or leave the courthouse for roughly an hour and a half as law enforcement officers and courthouse staff searched areas open to the public for any explosives or suspicious items None were found and the courthouse was later reopened and the general public was allowed back in,” he said Diaz was later found at an East Pine Lodge Road residence courthouses known to have had dealings with Diaz in the past were contacted and made aware of the threats Yslas said the decision to place the courthouse on lockdown was made because of Diaz's past involvement with the courts and his known ties to Roswell A criminal complaint filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court states that Diaz made multiple calls Friday morning in which he spoke about detonating a bomb at a courthouse and threatening court staff The complaint alleges that in at least one of the calls Diaz phoned the Bernalillo District County Courthouse in what was described as a manic state “He clearly states he wants to blow up the courthouse with the intention of killing a specific district court judge who he identified by name He also made threats to rape the judge's family members and burn their bodies,” the complaint stated Authorities in the complaint say they determined that Diaz was the caller because he identified himself in one call Law enforcement also recognized Diaz's voice from several calls he has made in the past The criminal complaint states that Diaz is charged in Bernalillo County with three counts of making bomb scares and one count of threatening a judge or an immediate family member of a judge Yslas said that he and his deputies have frequently encountered Diaz “He has been removed here from a few locations here in Chaves County and advised of criminal trespass based on his behavior,” Yslas said The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Costa Rica ordered President Rodrigo Chaves on Wednesday to refrain from engaging in political belligerence that could influence the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in February who cannot seek re-election because it is prohibited consecutively is being investigated by the TSE for alleged electoral bias as he is accused by a citizen of trying to influence in favor of candidates from his own party the TSE announced that it “has taken as a precautionary measure” to request that Chaves “refrain from making demonstrations or engaging in acts that could jeopardize” the impartiality of the government ahead of the elections In an unusual power struggle within the State in this country hardline leadership profile boosts his poll numbers—has conflicts with the Public Prosecutor’s Office The TSE warned that if the president does not adhere to electoral impartiality he will be committing the crime of “disobedience” and has given him a period of three days to respond to the accusations made in the complaint “He is forbidden from using public resources—of any nature—to influence the free will of the voters,” the court warned Chaves’ associates do not rule out that he might seek a seat in the Legislative Assembly portraits of several of his collaborators who could potentially aspire to the presidency or a seat in Congress were displayed and journalists or media outlets that are critical of his administration Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death Kansas to Charles and Glorcia Chaves on October 27 Les attended Junction City High School and graduated in 1970 and was part of teams that won state championships in football He received many awards while in high schools Upon his graduation from Junction City High School Les went on to attended Coffeyville Community Junior College in Coffeyville He started in football and basketball and received many awards Les then furthered his athletic and educational careers at Kansas State University He served as tri-captain of the Kansas State Wildcat football team He was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in 1975 That same year he received the proclamation declaring Les Chaves Day in Junction City He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Leon Chaves Those left to cherish his memory include his son Leslie Chaves Kansas; brother Michael (Linde) Chaves of Highlands Ranch Visitation will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church on October 31 Funeral service will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements Sorry, you 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These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. 19 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Chaves won 2–1 over FC Porto B on Sat Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are FC Porto B 0 win(s) Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Porto B and Chaves on Sat 19 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT?Chaves won 2–1 over FC Porto B on Sat 19 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches FC Porto B is playing home against Chaves on Sat A Winter Weather Advisory will remain in place for Chaves County and portions of southeast and west central New Mexico until 11 p.m Thursday. according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque stated that additional snow accumulation of one to three inches for elevations below 7,500 feet and amounts of three to eight inches in locations below 7,500 feet are expected with wind gusts reaching as high as 40 mph there is a 70% chance of snow in the forecast for Roswell Thursday with between 2 and 4 inches possible and temperatures expected to reach a high of 32 there will be a 60% chance of snow will be possible tonight New accumulation of less than half an inch will be possible The advisory applies to Southwest Chaves County Chaves County Plains and Eastern Lincoln County Quay and Roosevelt counties are also impacted Motorists are warned to be aware of snow and icy road conditions advised people to avoid unnecessary travel “Plan on snow-packed or icy road conditions This includes portions of I-40 from Cliines Corners eastward to the New Mexico-Texas border Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes,” the advisory stated 285 from mile marker 116 north of Roswell to mile marker 175 in Ramon is closed due to the weather according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation warns of treacherous driving conditions on U.S 70 from mile marker 300 east of Sunset Avenue to mile marker 328 The winter weather also prompted the closure of most local schools,county government offices and courts Artesia Public Schools and All Saints Catholic School in Roswell all announced two-hour delays before deciding to cancel in-person classes The Roswell Independent School District later decided to shift to remote learning for the day The Sidney Gutierrez Middle School and University High School The Eastern New Mexico University Roswell campus as were the Roswell Municipal Landfill and Spring River Park and Zoo American Airline flights at the Roswell Air Center between Roswell and Dallas Fort Worth in both directions were canceled Other City of Roswell entities also had reduced hours or services today due to the weather Messages posted on the city's Facebook page stated that the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center and the Roswell Public Library were each scheduled to close early at 4:30 p.m The hours for trash pickup were also altered due to the weather Residential trash pickup on the city's south side The city also announced that Roswell Transit will not have routine operating hours or Main Street services but will provide pickups on an emergency basis as needed People who need such services can contact Roswell Transit at 575-624-6766 and normal services will resume as road conditions improve We use cookies and similar technologies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a better experience. 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For more information, please see our Privacy Policy These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements outgoing president of the Chaves County Federated Republican Women (CCFRW) Gurule and other officers were formally elected and sworn in at the meeting The Chaves Federated Republican Women (CCFRW) formally elected and installed its new officers last week a longtime CCFRW member and the current Chaves County treasurer was elected to a two-year term as president of the group on Dec CCFRW members at the meeting elected Rhonda Jasper 1st vice president Tobie Fouratt 2nd vice president and Mary Kay Speir-Howell as secretary A CCFRW nominating committee submitted the slate of candidates No other nominations were made from the floor a Roswell resident and the current president of the New Mexico Federated Republican Women Gurule succeeds Joan Boue as CCFRW president Boue has been active on the group's board for 14 years She was elected president in 2012 and 2014 and elected again in 2022 Gurule told the Roswell Daily Record that she is eager to lead the organization which boasts 156 members and 43 associate members “I have watched the amazing work they have been doing and I thought 'I could also make or volunteer my time to continue the momentum to keep everything going and to kind of build on what Joan and what .. Gurule added that her management style emphasizes collaboration and openness to viewpoints from all CCFRW members and I look forward to just suggestions for the board members to make things better for the members and to increase our membership and just get out there and be a voice for the Republican Party,” she said New Mexico has 18 federated Republican women groups that serve as vehicles to organize volunteers promote Republican candidates and beliefs and undertake efforts to improve their communities Chaves County has been reliably Republican for decades with the party nominees carrying it by lopsided margins in presidential Republicans also typically run unopposed in local legislative and county races Gurule said a robust CCFRW benefits Chaves County and federated Republican women groups in other more competitive New Mexico counties We are trying to increase membership for not only Chaves County but also the other counties that have Republican women groups as well,” she said Gurule will be in charge ahead and during the 2026 midterm elections when four of New Mexico's five congressional seats and all statewide offices will be on the ballot Gurule has been treasurer since 2017 but could not seek reelection this year due to term limits She has worked for Chaves County for 20 years including as community development director Boue recounted the last two years as CFRW president telling the audience that it was an honor and pleasure to lead the group “We have had two incredible years and many taking the House and Senate and kept Chaves County red,” Boue said She added that CCFRW has seen strong participation among its members and has been the largest county Federated Republican Women chapter in New Mexico for two consecutive years But Boue stressed that though she will no longer be president she will remain active in CCFRW as membership chair A document key must be provided in the url to view document associate professor and food safety extension specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been named the 2025 recipient of the Emerging Leader Award in Food Safety by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) The national award recognizes early-career researchers who are making significant contributions in food safety and nutrition through research Chaves will be honored at the IAFNS Annual Summer Science Symposium in Washington Chaves leads outreach and applied research efforts focused on improving food safety practices in meat processing environments science-based solutions for reducing microbial risks and ensuring food safety across the supply chain His extension programming supports Nebraska’s food industry—especially small and medium-sized processors—and connects academic research with real-world application The IAFNS Emerging Leader Awards are competitive honors selected by a national committee Laura Chiavaroli of the University of Toronto was recognized for her work in nutrition science Some parts of this site work best with JavaScript enabled – It’s been 44 days since historic flooding in Roswell forced evacuations First responders had to rescue more than 300 people the community is still picking up the pieces “They’re calling it a 500-year flood and the rains came and next thing you know there’s buildings being flooded It’s been more than a month since severe flooding in Chaves County caused hundreds of evacuations “The water was coming in so much you couldn’t either you couldn’t push the door out or you wouldn’t want to open the door,” said Roe.  He was across town handling a catering event when his employees were stuck inside the Roswell Convention & Civic Center “He was sitting in the parking lot wondering what his next move is going to be,” said Adam.  The brothers were on the phone when his trucked was lifted up Adam and his family lost all communication.  Adam’s nephew held onto a tree and his brother grabbed a fence for hours before getting rescued is debris hitting him while he was in the water “I think it could have been a lot worse.” Peppers Grill and Bar wasn’t physically damaged “It’s definitely going to change our off premise catering sales and It’s a similar story for many people as they continue to rebuild and we are going to build back and be better than ever before,” said Andrea Moore president & CEO of Roswell Chamber of Commerce.  Moore is also a daughter whose family business was destroyed “It was 100% total loss,” said Moore and he has done his very best to be able to rebuild the family business and retain our employees so they can continue to provide for their families.” She says that experience has helped her know what her community needs “Now I can find the resources for him and be able to funnel those resources throughout the community and say here are all of these things that are coming through,’ and be able to reach so many more people,” said Moore If you were impacted by the flooding, you have until Jan. 2 to apply for help from 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