Category: Politics
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Latin American Victims of the War in Israel
As of Wednesday morning (11), Latin American governments have confirmed the deaths of seven Argentinians, two Brazilians, two Peruvians, one Colombian, and one Paraguayan. At least 15 Argentinians, three Peruvians, two Mexicans, and one Brazilian remain missing. Dozens of thousands of Jews arrived in Latin America in the 1930s and 40s, fleeing Nazi persecution in Europe.…
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Latin American Victims of the War in Israel
As of Wednesday morning (11), Latin American governments had confirmed the deaths of seven Argentinians, two Brazilians, two Peruvians, one Colombian, and one Paraguayan.
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New Criminal Charges Emerge Against George Santos
Federal prosecutors formally charged Congressman George Santos on Tuesday (10) with stealing the identities of campaign donors and making fraudulent charges on their credit cards. Additionally, they allege that the New York Republican diverted money from his company and conspired with his former treasurer to falsify the total amount of donations received in order to…
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Are Terrorists Trying to Enter the U.S. Through the Southern Border?
Concerns about whether terrorists are exploiting the migration crisis along the border between the United States and Mexico to enter the country have intensified following the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel last weekend.
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Is It Easy for Small Entrepreneurs to Obtain Financing in the U.S.?
It should be. Small business owners have significantly contributed to the American economy for decades. Yet, while access to financing has improved, it is still nowhere near where it should be. This is the conclusion drawn from the newly released report “2023 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight” by Bank of America. The study is…
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Supporters of Israel and Pro-Palestinian Protesters Exchange Threats in NY
Pro-Palestinian protesters and supporters of Israel clashed for the second consecutive day in Manhattan on Monday (9), exchanging threats such as “We have to kill them all!” or “They all need to die now!” As Israel continues to attack the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the devastating and deadly weekend attacks against the Jewish state…
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Puerto Rico Launches Campaign: ‘No Passport, No Problem’
Puerto Rico is launching a new marketing campaign aimed at travelers who have been forced to postpone or cancel trips because they couldn’t obtain a passport in time. “No Passport, No Problem” will be launched next month and aims to remind Americans that Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, so no passport…
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Marked by popular participation, Brazilian Constitution turns 35
Born from the process of redemocratization that ended 21 years of dictatorship (1964–1985), the Brazilian Constitution celebrates its 35th anniversary this month. In effect since October 5, 1988, it is the seventh constitutional text promulgated since 1824, when Emperor Pedro I imposed his first set of laws on the country. Although the text approved by…
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In October, Brazil Presides Over the UN Security Council
Brazil assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term at the beginning of October. Among the main themes to be advocated by the country is the importance of bilateral, regional, and multilateral institutions to prevent, resolve, and mediate conflicts. The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will preside over a…
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Lula and Biden Launch Partnership for Workers’ Rights
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, launched a partnership to promote “decent work.” They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to workers’ rights by signing a protocol in a groundbreaking initiative between the two countries. The initiative aims to combat precarious work through unions. “We don’t want just one class…