Category: Politics
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Federal Judge Declares DACA Program Illegal Again
A federal judge in Texas ruled on Wednesday (14) that DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is illegal. The program, created by former President Barack Obama, is intended to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. Last year, the Biden administration took steps to preserve the program by publishing a rule to…
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Brazilian Who Escaped Prison is Captured
A “heat signal” detected by a federal aircraft on Wednesday morning (13) led to the capture of Brazilian murderer Danelo Cavalcanti, sentenced to life in prison. The Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens said the 34-year-old fugitive was captured around 8 a.m. 24 kilometers north of the Chester County prison, from where he escaped…
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What Is Known About The Deadly Floods In Libya
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The torrential rains that swept across the Mediterranean over the weekend caused the collapse of two dams in Derna, a coastal city in northeastern Libya, killing at least 5,200 people and sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea. People are still missing in Derna and other flooded areas, and the death toll is likely to rise,…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…
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Who Is Crossing the American Border?
A new study from USA Facts examined immigration at the United States borders between October 2019 and June of this year. The data highlights where people are coming from and how apprehensions have increased in recent years.What does the study say?– The Border Patrol reported nearly 7.7 million crossings at the border between October 2019…
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China and Brazil Develop Cultural and Tourism Exchanges
China and Brazil have been strengthening cultural exchanges through the signing of agreements and the implementation of tourism development activities that allow both peoples to get to know each other better. According to Joao Batista do Nascimento Magallaes, an official at the South American country’s diplomatic mission in China, despite the great geographical, cultural, and…
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Lula and Biden Discussed Climate Cooperation
President Joe Biden of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil demonstrated a continuous joint effort on priority global and regional issues. Last month, the two leaders discussed climate cooperation and preparations for COP28, including President Biden’s commitment to request $500 million from Congress over five years to support the…
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Brazilian Government Extends Visa Waiver for Americans
The Brazilian government announced that it will extend the visa waiver for Americans, Canadians, and Australians planning to visit Brazil for tourism or business until January 9, 2024. Previously, the visa requirement for citizens of these countries was set to resume on October 1, 2023. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the change is…
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Brazilian Government Extends Visa Exemption for Americans
The Brazilian government announced that it will extend the visa exemption for Americans, Canadians, and Australians wishing to visit Brazil for tourism or business until January 9, 2024. Previously, the visa requirement for citizens of these countries was set to resume on October 1, 2023. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the postponement is…
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Federal Government Subsidizes Internet for Low-Income Families
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More than 20 million American households are receiving discounts on internet service as part of a federal program created to end digital exclusion, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) from the government seeks to address the issue of the cost of reliable internet service for low-income families by providing…