Here’s what stands out on the front pages of the international media this Wednesday, May 17, 2023:

USA

New York Times
No debt ceiling deal for Biden and Republicans, but signs of hope appear

The president shortens the trip as the clock advances

Washington Post
Signs of a debt ceiling agreement

Notes of optimism after conversations

Europe

Country / Spain
Seven exekrars who have committed bloody crimes retire and become advisers.

The group tries to deny that the coalition is “aimed at legitimizing ETA.”

The Guardian / UK
Alarm as ministers push for housing standards to slash hotel bills for asylum

Latin America

Clarin / Argentina
Cristina has fled, and the political crisis in the government escalates

Vice President confirms she won’t run

Mercury / Chile
Isapres: if brief government law is passed this month, ‘the system will be shut down in September’

The minister replies that the industry does not offer anything specific

Peru Commerce
Four of “Los Niños” AP convicted constitutionally

Happening. Prosecutors charge deputies Vergara, Doroteo, Flores and Espinosa with alleged crimes of a criminal organization and aggravated influence peddling.