Trinidad decrees emergency due to violent escalation

60-day truce between Washington and Tehran

The conflict between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026 after a joint military operation with Israel, experienced a new chapter on Sunday, June 14. President Donald Trump announced the beginning of a ceasefire. But the specialists consulted by EL UNIVERSAL agree: it is still premature to talk about definitive peace.

Alide Flores, international analyst, noted that the understanding shows that “even after episodes of direct confrontation, diplomacy remains the most effective mechanism to contain large-scale crises.” The agreement contemplates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program and a gradual de-escalation. However, he warned: “The structural disagreements that have characterized the bilateral relationship for decades remain in force.”

“It would be premature to interpret this announcement as the definitive resolution of tensions between Washington and Tehran,” Flores added. The signing is not the end, but “the beginning of a new stage.”

Mauricio Meschoulam, EL UNIVERSAL columnist, was more precise: “What we know for now is that it is an agreement that for now is not a peace agreement as such (…) it is a memorandum of understanding.” He explained that the pact seeks to return to the status quo prior to the conflict, and that the key will be what happens in the next 60 days, when nuclear issues must be negotiated.

“Basically what we are talking about is returning to a kind of status quo that existed before this war,” Meschoulam said.

Solange Márquez considered that the announcement is the closest advance to an understanding since the beginning of hostilities, and highlighted the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: “The world needs that reopening: a fifth of the world’s crude oil transits through Hormuz.” But he warned: “This agreement is positive because it would lay the foundations for a 60-day truce, with the most difficult part still to be negotiated.”

Experts agree: success will depend on commitments being translated into verifiable agreements in the coming weeks. For now, it is a pause, not a peace.

Trump demands to stop violence in the Middle East

Donald Trump called for an end to attacks in the Middle East after Israel bombed Hezbollah positions in Beirut. The action left three dead and 16 injured, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

The US president assured that talks with Iran were close to reaching an agreement that would bring stability to the region, including Lebanon. He warned that the process should not be hindered and hoped that the pact will be signed in the next few hours.

“I hope we can seal the deal and avoid an Iranian military response,” Trump declared.

Israel defended the offensive as a response to previous Hezbollah aggressions against the north of its territory. However, the bombing occurs just when international mediators are seeking to conclude a ceasefire that includes the Lebanese situation.

Iran responded with warnings: any deal must consider fighting on Lebanese soil. Iranian officials said there will be consequences if the attacks continue.

The potential pact would not immediately resolve key disputes — such as the Iranian nuclear program or economic sanctions — but would establish a period of technical negotiations. The international community maintains pressure to avoid a further escalation and achieve a diplomatic solution.

A citizen initiative to open the debate

The Libertad para Morir collective launched a campaign to gather 20,000 signatures and present to the Congress of Mexico City a proposal on medical assistance in dying, aimed at people with terminal illnesses or intolerable suffering.

Asunción Álvarez del Río explained during a conference that the initiative seeks to expand the options available for those facing serious illnesses. He pointed out that currently there is palliative care and the possibility of refusing treatments, but not an assisted death alternative.

The collection of support is carried out through an application of the National Electoral Institute (INE). The objective is to reach the percentage of the capital’s electoral roll that is required by law for the citizen initiative to be discussed by legislators.

Álvarez del Río indicated that they are not seeking the support of political parties or deputies, but rather to comply with the necessary signatures to force the local Congress to review the proposal during the next legislative period, which begins in September.

The campaign has the support of organizations such as the Association for the Right to Die with Dignity, the Dignified Death Now Coalition and Practical Laboratory for Democracy. The promoters stated that they will continue collecting signatures during June and July to reach the goal.