Category: Politics
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Undocumented Immigrants Are Leaving the U.S.
There is a wave of immigrants leaving the United States and returning to their home countries. Most have spent most of their lives as undocumented workers. Some did not intend to stay long in the United States when they arrived, but the high cost and danger of crossing the border kept them here. They ended…
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Millions on Medicaid Medical Assistance May Lose Coverage
Approximately 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored program. Of this total, about 20 million were added in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, to qualify for Medicaid, an individual must prove that their income is below a certain amount set by the government. This amount varies from state to state, but on average,…
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Cost of Citizenship May Increase Once Again in the U.S.
Last month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a $35 increase in the application fee for American citizenship – raising the total cost to $760. This increase may seem modest, but it raises an already high barrier that prevents millions of low- and middle-income legal permanent residents from achieving this significant milestone. Currently,…
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New York Hospitals Spend Over $90 Million to Shelter Immigrants in Hotels
The public hospital system in New York City will spend over $90 million to shelter immigrants in four hotels in downtown Manhattan by spring in response to the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Russia-Ukraine, One Year Later: Will Brazil Be Able to Mediate a Ceasefire?
This Friday (24) marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. And even after all this time, there are no signs that the war is close to ending. However, the Russian government is considering a ceasefire proposal made by none other than President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva. The announcement was made on Thursday (23) by…
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How to Take Advantage of the Highest Interest Rates in Decades
In the last 12 months, interest rates have risen at a pace we haven’t seen since the late 1970s. The main reason rates are so high now is the rapid growth of inflation. In 2022, the Consumer Price Index – which measures inflation – surpassed 9% for the first time in 40 years. In response,…
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Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine One Year After Russian Invasion
President Joe Biden visited Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, on Monday (21) for the first time since Russia launched a large-scale invasion against the neighboring country a year ago. The highly secretive visit comes at a critical moment in the conflict, with Russia preparing for an offensive during the spring and Ukraine expecting to reclaim…
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Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas for American Citizens
The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is studying the resumption of the tourist visa requirement for American citizens, suspended by Jair Bolsonaro in 2019.
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Lula Government Considers Reinstating Visa Requirement for Americans
The Lula government is considering reinstating visa requirements for American citizens visiting Brazil, a measure suspended since 2019.
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Delinquency in Brazil May Lead to Passport Loss
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has ruled that it is constitutional for the judiciary to order the seizure of the passport and driver’s license (CNH) of delinquent individuals. These sanctions were already provided for in the Code of Civil Procedure as a coercive measure to compel citizens to settle their debts. However, the Workers’ Party…