Tag: Americas
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective from August 1. The move targets two of America’s largest trade partners and signals a sharp escalation in Trump’s trade strategy during his second term. Trump made the announcement via letters posted on…
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President Donald Trump has announced a steep increase in tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with U.S.’s northern neighbor. In a letter posted to his social media platform, Trump informed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a 35% tariff would take effect on August 1, up from the current 25%. Trump warned the rate…
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down from his position after nine years at the helm of the country, citing internal party challenges. During a press conference on January 6, Trudeau revealed that he would remain in office until the Liberal Party selects a new leader, with parliament being prorogued until…
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[Bodhi Chai, Shongjog columnist] In his recent Op-Ed article for the Oped Column Syndication, risk analyst and columnist Bahauddin Foizee argues that the criticism of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for attending the BRICS summit in Russia reflects a misunderstanding of his role in promoting dialogue and diplomacy, as Guterres seeks to mediate in a complex…
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Tens of thousands of right-wing demonstrators rallied in São Paulo on September 7, 2024, led by former president Jair Bolsonaro, to protest the suspension of social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The protest, held on Brazil’s Independence Day, was organized in response to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ order to block X, which is…
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The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, has abruptly terminated Brazil’s authority to manage Argentine interests in Venezuela, affecting the stewardship of Argentina’s embassy in Caracas. This decision, announced on September 7, 2024, halts Brazil’s role in protecting the embassy, which currently shelters six Venezuelan opposition members seeking asylum. After the controversial election in…
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A panel of five Brazilian Supreme Court justices voted on September 2, 2024 to uphold a decision that requires the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to restrict access to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The ban, originally issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes on August 30, was imposed due to X owner…
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The United States has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of US sanctions and other criminal concerns. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, likened to Venezuela’s Air Force One, was captured in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida. The seizure marks a significant escalation in the US-Venezuela tensions, reflecting ongoing investigations…
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