Category: Central America
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U.S. Revokes Visas of Brazilian Government Officials Linked to Mais Médicos
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The U.S. government announced on the night of Wednesday (13) the revocation of visas for employees of Brazil’s Ministry of Health who worked during the implementation of the Mais Médicos program, reports Metrópoles. The measure was disclosed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Sanctions hit Mozart Julio Tabosa Sales, Secretary of Specialized Health Care, and…
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The Art of Flattery: Why Fawning Over Trump Is Now the Most Common Diplomatic Tactic
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. We could call it “the art of flattery” — and they are dishing out a huge amount of it. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was…
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UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years of Work with Brazilian Children and Adolescents
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in Brazil, 158 out of every 1,000 children born died before completing one year of age – 16 out of…
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Are Prices Rising Because of the Tariffs? Here’s What We Know
For months, consumers have been hearing from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s flood of new tariffs on virtually all imports would cost them dearly. But that hasn’t happened, and the full impact has yet to materialize. The largest tariffs continue to be delayed In April, Trump imposed new tariffs on almost everything the US…
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International Press Reports on Trump’s Tariff Hike Against Brazil
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Newspapers around the world reported on the imposition of a 50% tariff announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on all Brazilian products exported to the United States. In a letter posted on social media and addressed to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Trump says the tariffs will take effect on August 1st. In the…
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Trump Threatens Countries That Ally with BRICS with 10% Tariff
Amid the BRICS summit, a significant event in international relations, which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, the President of the United States (USA), Donald Trump, threatened extra taxes on products from countries that align with the group, formed by 11 nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS summit is…
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BRICS Unites Aspirations of Brazil, India, and Africa for Security Council
The BRICS Leaders’ Declaration, released this Sunday (6) during the bloc’s meeting in Rio de Janeiro, brings together the interests of Brazil, India, and African countries to become permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UN). The inclusion of the different bids for the Council was one of the points of tension among the…
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Trump threatens countries that align with BRICS with 10% tariff
Amid the BRICS summit taking place in Rio de Janeiro, the President of the United States (USA), Donald Trump, threatened extra tariffs on products from countries that align with the group, formed by 11 nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The post was made on his Truth Social profile. “Any country that…
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Milei pressures for trade opening in Mercosur: “we will do it together or alone”
During his closing speech of Argentina’s pro tempore presidency in Mercosur, President Javier Milei made clear the priority of his administration: opening new markets for Argentine exports. Milei advocated for a more flexible bloc with fewer internal barriers, describing the current model as restrictive: “it cannot continue to be an iron curtain for its members,”…
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Milei Pushes for Trade Liberalization in Mercosur: “We’ll Do It Together or Alone”
In his closing speech as pro tempore president of Argentina in Mercosur, President Javier Milei made clear his government’s priority: opening new markets for Argentine exports. Milei advocated for a more flexible bloc with fewer internal barriers, describing the current model as restrictive: “it cannot continue to be an iron curtain for its members,” Milei…