Category: Politics
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Waiting for American Visa Can Take More Than a Year
Brazilians planning to visit the United States and who do not yet have a passport or an American visa will need to plan well in advance. A report from CNN Brasil showed that the wait to schedule an interview at American consulates to obtain a visa is taking about a year. In November 2022, the…
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World AIDS Day: US Government Aims to End Transmission by 2030
December 1st is World AIDS Day, an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the disease and raising funds to combat it worldwide. Over the past four decades, health researchers have focused heavily on combating HIV, but infection with this virus remains a significant global health issue. According to the World Health Organization, “an estimated…
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Qatar: The Controversies Surrounding the Host Nation of the World Cup
The World Cup begins this Sunday, and as much as there are news about the teams competing in the tournament, there is much talk about the host country of the event. Qatar, a nation in the Middle East, has been experiencing its first international event hosting surrounded by controversies. The choice of the host for…
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Federal Judge Blocks Rule Allowing Expulsion of Immigrants at the Border
A federal judge on Tuesday, November 15, blocked the use of the controversial immigration policy known as “Title 42,” a rule initially implemented by former President Trump’s administration that has been widely used by the Biden administration and has allowed U.S. authorities to expel over 1 million immigrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision…
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COP-27: Lula Reinforces Brazil’s Commitment to the Amazon Rainforest
In his first international appearance as president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke at the COP27 summit in Egypt on Wednesday, November 16, where he promised to renew Brazil’s commitment to combating the climate crisis and offered to host future UN climate negotiations. “I am here to tell all of you that Brazil is back…
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Trump Announces Presidential Candidacy for 2024
Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become the second commander-in-chief with non-consecutive terms in the United States, announced on the evening of Tuesday, October 15, that he will seek the presidential nomination of the Republican Party in 2024. “To make America great and glorious again, I am announcing tonight my candidacy for President of the…
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Democrats Maintain Majority in the Senate
The Democrats, the party of President Joe Biden, will maintain control of the United States Senate after victories were secured in the legislative elections in the states of Arizona and Nevada, which re-elected their current senators Mark Kelly and Catherine Cortez Masto, respectively, this weekend. The party defied the historical trend of midterm elections, which…
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Massachusetts Voters Say Yes to Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Massachusetts voters endorsed a law passed earlier this year that allows immigrants without legal status in the U.S. to obtain driver’s licenses. The “Work and Family Mobility Act” will take effect in July of next year. Organizers estimate that thousands of newly qualified drivers will be able to apply for licenses in the following months.…
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Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge in Texas struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, declaring it illegal. The lawsuit was filed by a conservative group, the Job Creators Network Foundation, on behalf of two borrowers who did not qualify for the debt relief. Biden’s program had already been suspended since October 21 due to another…