Vero Balderas Iglesias
@verobalderasi.bsky.social
🇺🇸 Politics and Policy Reporter @VOANews. PLACED on ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE by USAGM. Award-nominated VJ. Multilingual. Lived 14 years in Egypt and Lebanon. Based in Washington D.C.
(Posting in my personal capacity.) Please, don’t take the right to vote for granted! #Virginia #NewYork #California #NewJersey #elections #US
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
(Posting in my personal capacity.) Please, don’t take the right to vote for granted! #Virginia #NewYork #California #NewJersey #elections #US
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October 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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(Posting in my personal capacity.) As we continue our legal fight, our mission to deliver factual, balanced and comprehensive news as enshrined VOA Charter, will always remain in our hearts. We are deeply committed to this legal mandate, signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1974.
#saveVOA .
#saveVOA .
September 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
(Posting in my personal capacity.) As we continue our legal fight, our mission to deliver factual, balanced and comprehensive news as enshrined VOA Charter, will always remain in our hearts. We are deeply committed to this legal mandate, signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1974.
#saveVOA .
#saveVOA .
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I may be stripped of badges and camera equipment, but my commitment to #pressfreedom and fair, balanced and truthful #journalism - essential to strengthening our U.S. #democracy - won’t waver. Ever.
#SaveVOA
I may be stripped of badges and camera equipment, but my commitment to #pressfreedom and fair, balanced and truthful #journalism - essential to strengthening our U.S. #democracy - won’t waver. Ever.
#SaveVOA
September 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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I may be stripped of badges and camera equipment, but my commitment to #pressfreedom and fair, balanced and truthful #journalism - essential to strengthening our U.S. #democracy - won’t waver. Ever.
#SaveVOA
I may be stripped of badges and camera equipment, but my commitment to #pressfreedom and fair, balanced and truthful #journalism - essential to strengthening our U.S. #democracy - won’t waver. Ever.
#SaveVOA
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Yesterday I retrieved my belongings at #VoiceofAmerica as per the orders of #USAGM.
On Monday a new court hearing will take place and efforts are still ongoing, at several levels, to #SaveVOA
Yesterday I retrieved my belongings at #VoiceofAmerica as per the orders of #USAGM.
On Monday a new court hearing will take place and efforts are still ongoing, at several levels, to #SaveVOA
August 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Yesterday I retrieved my belongings at #VoiceofAmerica as per the orders of #USAGM.
On Monday a new court hearing will take place and efforts are still ongoing, at several levels, to #SaveVOA
Yesterday I retrieved my belongings at #VoiceofAmerica as per the orders of #USAGM.
On Monday a new court hearing will take place and efforts are still ongoing, at several levels, to #SaveVOA
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I’m officially “unRiffed” 🤔 but waiting to be Riffed again 🙄 #whiplash #savevoa
👉🏼 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...
I’m officially “unRiffed” 🤔 but waiting to be Riffed again 🙄 #whiplash #savevoa
👉🏼 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...
June 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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I’m officially “unRiffed” 🤔 but waiting to be Riffed again 🙄 #whiplash #savevoa
👉🏼 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...
I’m officially “unRiffed” 🤔 but waiting to be Riffed again 🙄 #whiplash #savevoa
👉🏼 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...
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The #SaveVOA team thoroughly fact checked Special Advisor to the President at #USAGM Kari Lake’s opening statement, (released early) before she testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today👉🏼 savevoa.com/fact-check/kar…#VOAO#Congressss
The #SaveVOA team thoroughly fact checked Special Advisor to the President at #USAGM Kari Lake’s opening statement, (released early) before she testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today👉🏼 savevoa.com/fact-check/kar…#VOAO#Congressss
June 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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The #SaveVOA team thoroughly fact checked Special Advisor to the President at #USAGM Kari Lake’s opening statement, (released early) before she testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today👉🏼 savevoa.com/fact-check/kar…#VOAO#Congressss
The #SaveVOA team thoroughly fact checked Special Advisor to the President at #USAGM Kari Lake’s opening statement, (released early) before she testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today👉🏼 savevoa.com/fact-check/kar…#VOAO#Congressss
Posting in my personal capacity. #LosAngeles Times: L.A. law enforcement’s treatment of #journalists during #protests is once again under scrutiny 👉🏼 www.latimes.com/california/s... #freespeech #pressfreedom #US
June 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Posting in my personal capacity. #LosAngeles Times: L.A. law enforcement’s treatment of #journalists during #protests is once again under scrutiny 👉🏼 www.latimes.com/california/s... #freespeech #pressfreedom #US
June 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The #birds on this tiny, remote island are so full of #plastic their bellies crunch, reports CNN 👉🏼
www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/c...
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www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/c...
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May 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The #birds on this tiny, remote island are so full of #plastic their bellies crunch, reports CNN 👉🏼
www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/c...
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www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/c...
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#Federalworkers describe struggling with #panicattacks, #depression, suicidal thoughts. “Why doesn’t anyone care?”👉🏼https://wapo.st/3GWKK5k
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#mentalhealth #health #stress
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#mentalhealth #health #stress
May 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
#Federalworkers describe struggling with #panicattacks, #depression, suicidal thoughts. “Why doesn’t anyone care?”👉🏼https://wapo.st/3GWKK5k
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#mentalhealth #health #stress
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#mentalhealth #health #stress
World Bee Day!
“The date for this observance was chosen as it was the day Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture, was born“ (Source: FAO. See comments section) #worldbeeday #bees #nature #pollinators
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“The date for this observance was chosen as it was the day Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture, was born“ (Source: FAO. See comments section) #worldbeeday #bees #nature #pollinators
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May 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
World Bee Day!
“The date for this observance was chosen as it was the day Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture, was born“ (Source: FAO. See comments section) #worldbeeday #bees #nature #pollinators
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“The date for this observance was chosen as it was the day Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture, was born“ (Source: FAO. See comments section) #worldbeeday #bees #nature #pollinators
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Acknowledge all caregivers on #Mother’s Day.
POV: Appreciation today (and often) should be expressed to those lovingly and selflessly attending to #children, #pets and even #spouses’ needs. Let’s also take a moment to celebrate the magnificence of #MotherNature.
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POV: Appreciation today (and often) should be expressed to those lovingly and selflessly attending to #children, #pets and even #spouses’ needs. Let’s also take a moment to celebrate the magnificence of #MotherNature.
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May 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Acknowledge all caregivers on #Mother’s Day.
POV: Appreciation today (and often) should be expressed to those lovingly and selflessly attending to #children, #pets and even #spouses’ needs. Let’s also take a moment to celebrate the magnificence of #MotherNature.
(Posting in my personal capacity.)
POV: Appreciation today (and often) should be expressed to those lovingly and selflessly attending to #children, #pets and even #spouses’ needs. Let’s also take a moment to celebrate the magnificence of #MotherNature.
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(Posting in my personal capacity.)Today at 12:33 PM the SaveVOA team received a notice that our X account (@savevoanow) has been suspended. The decision is being appealed because @savevoanow handle is a genuine account, run by a team of volunteers to keep the #VoiceofAmerica from being silenced.
May 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
(Posting in my personal capacity.)Today at 12:33 PM the SaveVOA team received a notice that our X account (@savevoanow) has been suspended. The decision is being appealed because @savevoanow handle is a genuine account, run by a team of volunteers to keep the #VoiceofAmerica from being silenced.
Weekend of #wildlife observations around the world!
The #citynaturechallenge2025 is underway👉🏼 www.citynaturechallenge.org #nature #flora #fauna #livingbeings #science #environment
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The #citynaturechallenge2025 is underway👉🏼 www.citynaturechallenge.org #nature #flora #fauna #livingbeings #science #environment
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April 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Weekend of #wildlife observations around the world!
The #citynaturechallenge2025 is underway👉🏼 www.citynaturechallenge.org #nature #flora #fauna #livingbeings #science #environment
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The #citynaturechallenge2025 is underway👉🏼 www.citynaturechallenge.org #nature #flora #fauna #livingbeings #science #environment
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April 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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April 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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#VoiceofAmerica matters to its 326 million weekly audience, including in #Africa. Here are some testimonials from VOA’s audience and partners. #saveVOA
#VoiceofAmerica matters to its 326 million weekly audience, including in #Africa. Here are some testimonials from VOA’s audience and partners. #saveVOA
March 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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#VoiceofAmerica matters to its 326 million weekly audience, including in #Africa. Here are some testimonials from VOA’s audience and partners. #saveVOA
#VoiceofAmerica matters to its 326 million weekly audience, including in #Africa. Here are some testimonials from VOA’s audience and partners. #saveVOA
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What the silencing of #VoiceofAmerica means for listeners worldwide 👉🏼 youtu.be/lAmhbchfxDA #pressfreedom #saveVOA
What the silencing of #VoiceofAmerica means for listeners worldwide 👉🏼 youtu.be/lAmhbchfxDA #pressfreedom #saveVOA
March 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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What the silencing of #VoiceofAmerica means for listeners worldwide 👉🏼 youtu.be/lAmhbchfxDA #pressfreedom #saveVOA
What the silencing of #VoiceofAmerica means for listeners worldwide 👉🏼 youtu.be/lAmhbchfxDA #pressfreedom #saveVOA
Posting in my personal capacity: Judge temporarily blocks dismantling of #VOA 👉🏼 thehill.com/regulation/c... #voiceofamerica #usagm #pressfreedom #Congress #US #saveVOA
March 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Posting in my personal capacity: Judge temporarily blocks dismantling of #VOA 👉🏼 thehill.com/regulation/c... #voiceofamerica #usagm #pressfreedom #Congress #US #saveVOA