Category: Politics
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‘A Game of Chess’ – Trump Prepares for Summit in Alaska with Putin
The Kremlin and the White House confirmed that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet alone in Alaska on Friday, before expanding the talks to their delegations. The summit begins at 1530 EST, according to the Kremlin, followed by a joint press conference. Ukraine will dominate the agenda, alongside US-Russia trade and cooperation. Speaking…
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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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Experts warn that children cannot be a ‘product’ of social media
The debate over children’s use of social media and the circulation of content that exploits the image of minors has gained enormous repercussion in recent days following the complaints made by influencer Felca Bress. For experts interviewed by Agência Brasil, it is necessary to establish clear rules for social media and platforms to combat the…
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U.S. and China Extend Tariff Truce Deadline by Another 3 Months
President Trump has extended a truce between the U.S. and China on tariffs, a move that could pave the way for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this year. With just hours remaining on the clock before Tuesday’s imminent midnight deadline, Trump’s executive order acknowledged that China was taking “significant steps” to address…
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US and China extend tariff truce deadline by another 3 months
President Trump extended the tariff truce between the US and China, a measure that could potentially set the stage for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this year. With just hours remaining before the final deadline at midnight on Tuesday, Trump’s decree acknowledged that China was taking “significant measures” to address US concerns…
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Miguel Uribe, Colombian presidential pre-candidate, dies after shooting attack in Bogotá
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, 39, died on Monday (11th) after being shot in the head in an attack during a rally in Bogotá in June this year. Uribe, who was a pre-candidate for the presidency of Colombia in the 2026 elections, had been hospitalized since the attack on June 7, when he was hit by…
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U.S. Government Tightens Rules for Visa Renewals
The United States government announced on July 25, 2025, significant changes to the rules for interview waivers in nonimmigrant visa renewals. The new guidelines, published by the Department of State on the official website Travel.State.Gov of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, take effect on September 2, 2025, and reduce the number of eligible categories for…
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Steep Tariffs on Portion of Brazilian Exports Take Effect Today
The 50% tariffs imposed on part of Brazilian exports to the United States took effect this Wednesday (6). The measure, signed last week by U.S. President Donald Trump, affects 35.9% of goods sent to the U.S. market, representing 4% of Brazilian exports. About 700 Brazilian products were excluded from the steep tariffs. Coffee, fruits, and…
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Drones Delivering Coffee? Trump Administration Wants More Companies Using Drones
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for commercial purposes — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines and farm work. On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a proposal that outlines the process by which companies could be approved to use drones in U.S. airspace and the rules…
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U.S. Lists Countries Requiring Bonds of Up to US$15,000 for Visa Acquisition
Starting on the 20th, citizens holding passports from Zambia and Malawi who apply for visas for temporary trips to the United States, including tourism or business, will have to post a bond ranging from US$5,000 to US$15,000. The measure was announced on this Tuesday (5) by the U.S. Department of State. “Any citizen or national…