Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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What Green Card Holders Should Know Before Traveling Outside the US
The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration is not limited to illegal immigrants. Visa holders and tourists are also worried about the possibility of being detained or deported. Even some green card holders have faced increasing scrutiny. The green card, officially known as the Permanent Resident Card, is a legal authorization to live and work permanently…
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Children, Prepare for a Toy-Scarce Christmas
President Trump has a message for the children living in the United States: prepare to sacrifice in the name of your country. He was responding to questions at the end of one of his cabinet meeting marathons when he finally admitted that, yes, his tariff policies and the trade war he unleashed with China may…
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Has International Travel to the U.S. Really Collapsed?
Amid a global trade war, canceled visas, and tourists detained at the border, the signals from the United States have been anything but inviting to potential visitors. Many media outlets reported extraordinary drops in the number of international visitors during the new Trump administration, especially from Europe. But, despite some worrying signs, a closer analysis…
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US Economy Contracts for the First Time Since 2022
April was one of the most turbulent months in recent financial market history, capped by an important data release on Wednesday (30) that showed the US economy shrank in the last quarter for the first time since 2022. The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) — the total value of goods and services — shrank at…
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In an Unexpected Result, Canada Elects a Liberal to Stand Up to Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won the country’s federal election, capping an impressive turnaround driven by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Carney’s rival, Conservative Party populist leader Pierre Poilievre, lost the election and his seat in Parliament. A few months ago, Poilievre appeared to be the favorite to become…
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Portugal and Spain in the Dark: What Caused the Blackout?
One day after Spain and Portugal were hit by extensive blackouts, electricity returned to most areas of both countries on Tuesday (29), leaving many relieved but also with harsh criticisms about the exact cause of the failure. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that his country had recovered more than 95% of total supply by…
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Ex-Rep. George Santos Sentenced to 7 Years and 3 Months in Prison
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, son of a Brazilian immigrant, was sentenced on Friday (25) to 87 months — more than seven years — in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The 36-year-old Republican from New York admitted to a series of criminal schemes involving his political campaign to deceive donors, divert…
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FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge in Immigration Dispute
FBI Director Kash Patel stated on Friday (25) that agents had arrested a Milwaukee County judge on charges of obstructing immigration enforcement. A U.S. Marshals Service spokesperson confirmed the arrest of a sitting judge, marking a major escalation in the Trump administration’s battle with local authorities over deportations. The FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan on…
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Trump Administration Says It Will Restore Legal Status of Foreign Students, For Now
The Trump administration announced on Friday (25) that it will restore student visa records for potentially thousands of foreign students in the United States, whose legal status was abruptly terminated, and many without apparent justification. The decision was announced during a court hearing before a federal judge in Boston, who was hearing the challenge from…
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Pope Francis Will Be Buried This Saturday
The funeral of Pope Francis will take place this Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Rome local time), in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The pontiff passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, following health complications. His death occurred one day after Easter Sunday, marking the end of an era of leadership in…