Category: Politics
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Eduardo Bolsonaro, Son of Jair Bolsonaro, Says He Will Seek Political Asylum in the U.S.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, Brazilian congressman and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, said on Tuesday (19) that he would seek political asylum in the United States, claiming to be the target of persecution for defending the right-wing movement embodied by his father.
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Trump Deports Hundreds of Immigrants to El Salvador, Defying Court Order
The Trump administration transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even after a federal judge issued an order temporarily prohibiting deportations under an 18th-century war declaration that the current administration recently decided to adopt against immigrants. The flights carrying immigrants were in the air at the time of the decision. Judge James E. Boasberg issued…
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Thousands Gather in Support of Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at Copacabana Beach in Rio
On Sunday, thousands of supporters gathered at the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to show solidarity with former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently facing serious legal challenges. Bolsonaro, who served as president of Brazil from 2019 to 2022, is accused of orchestrating a plot to overthrow the government following his electoral defeat.…
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Harvard Will Be Free for Families Earning Up to $200,000
Harvard University announced on Monday (17) that it will make its tuition free for students from families with an annual income of $200,000 or less, starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
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Bolsonaro Receives Support from Thousands in Copacabana
Thousands of people gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (16) in a show of support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces accusations of leading a plot to overthrow the government and undermine the country’s democracy after losing the 2022 election.
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Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship
The government of President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court in a series of emergency appeals on Thursday (13) to allow him to move forward with plans to end birthright citizenship. The Trump administration argues that lower courts went too far in issuing nationwide injunctions blocking the controversial policy, and asked the higher judges to…
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Can Green Card Holders and Student Visa Holders Be Deported?
The arrest of a Palestinian activist who helped organize protests on the Columbia University campus against the war in Gaza has raised questions about whether foreign students and green card holders are protected from deportation in the U.S.
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American Visitors Will Need a Visa to Enter Brazil Starting April 10, 2025
In the past five years, Brazil waived the visa requirement for some travelers, including those from the United States, as a way to boost tourism in the country. However, in mid-2023, the South American nation announced that it would change course and soon require nationals from the United States, Canada, and Australia to enter Brazil…
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Americans Will Need a Visa to Enter Brazil Starting April 10, 2025
In the last five years, Brazil has eliminated the visa requirement for some travelers, including citizens of the United States, as a way to boost tourism in the country. However, in mid-2023, the country announced that it would change course and soon require citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia to come equipped with…
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Trump Plans to Use ‘War Authority’ to Accelerate Immigrant Deportation
The Trump administration is expected to invoke what is called ‘war authority’ to accelerate the promise of mass deportation in the coming days, according to four sources familiar with the discussions told CNN. The little-known 18th-century law, the “Alien Enemies Act of 1798,” gives the president tremendous authority to target and remove undocumented immigrants. Legal…