Category: Politics
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Milei Restricts Immigration and Foreigners’ Stay in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei will tighten the rules for foreigners entering the country, aiming to restrict immigration. According to an official statement from the president’s office this Wednesday (14), Argentina will now require payment for health services for transient, temporary, and irregular residents. Additionally, tourists entering the country must purchase health insurance. The statement announces…
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Trump meets with Syrian president after announcing end of sanctions
US President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Jolani) on Wednesday (14) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was the first meeting between a US president and a Syrian head of state in 25 years, marking a turnaround in relations between the two countries. The day before, Trump announced the end of economic sanctions imposed…
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Former Uruguayan President ‘Pepe’ Mujica dies at 89
Former Uruguayan President José Alberto “Pepe” Mujica Cordano died on Tuesday (13) at the age of 89. The information was confirmed by Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi. The former leader left a legacy in Uruguayan politics for being a protagonist in the transformation of the Frente Ampla, today the country’s main left-wing coalition. According to his wife,…
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Former Uruguayan President ‘Pepe’ Mujica Dies at 89
Former Uruguayan President José ‘Pepe’ Mujica died at 89. The death was confirmed by current President Yamandú Orsi.
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Trump and Xi Reach Better-Than-Expected Agreement to Cool Trade War and Markets Dawn Euphoric
The United States and China have reached a provisional agreement in the trade war, with major tariff reductions sparking euphoria in global markets.
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Trump and Xi Reach Better-Than-Expected Agreement to Cool Trade War, and Markets Wake Up Euphoric
United States and China have reached a provisional agreement in the context of the trade war. The world’s two largest economies will bilaterally reduce the tariffs imposed on most products by 115 percentage points. The agreement will take effect on Wednesday (12) and will be valid for 90 days. The announcement was made on Sunday…
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Jair Bolsonaro discharged after three weeks hospitalized in Brasília
After three weeks hospitalized at Hospital DF Star, in Brasília, former President Jair Bolsonaro received medical discharge on the morning of this Sunday (4). He had been in the hospital since April 13, when he underwent a 12-hour surgery to remove intestinal adhesions and reconstruct the abdominal wall. The hospital has not yet published a…
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After Pope Francis: The Future of the Catholic Church
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is at a pivotal moment. While 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide mourn a pope who redefined the tone and priorities of the papacy, the question now is not simply who will succeed him—but what direction the Church will take in his absence. During his 12 years of…
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President Trump’s Second Term: The Controversial First 100 Days
President Donald Trump marked the first 100 days of his second term, at the end of April, with a series of bold executive actions, broad policy changes, and a confrontational approach to governance that attracted both fervent support and sharp criticism. Executive Actions and Policy Changes Upon taking office, President Trump signed a record 141…
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Why do immigrants come to the US?
People immigrate to the US to work, reunite with family, study, or seek personal safety. In 2021, 42% of the 1.5 million people who immigrated to the US came to work. What immigration motives does the government track? The US government generally allows legal immigration for five broad motives: work, school, family, safety, and promotion…