Category: Politics
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Official: NY’s Congestion Toll Set to Take Effect in January
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday (14) the resurrection of New York City’s congestion toll program. Hochul, who abruptly canceled the plan this summer just weeks before its launch, said she would implement it by reducing the toll amount, as she sought primarily to appease critics who claimed the fees were too high. However, the…
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World Leaders Gather in Rio for the G20 Summit
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the long-awaited G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…
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World Leaders Gather in Brazil for G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the much-anticipated G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries, along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…
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Man Detonates Explosives Near STF In Brasília And Dies
Two explosions occurred near the Supreme Federal Court on Wednesday night (13), prompting the evacuation of the area and killing one person, the attacker himself. According to authorities, no one else was injured. The Brazilian police consider the incident an act of terrorism. “We understand that yesterday’s episode is not an isolated event, but rather…
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Nearby Explosions at the Supreme Federal Court Leave One Dead
Two explosions occurred near the Supreme Federal Court on Wednesday night (13), leading to the evacuation of the area and killing one person, the attacker.
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Confirmed: Republicans Gain Majority in the House and Have Total Control of the Government
The Republican Party has gained total control of the United States government after victories in a handful of tight electoral races were projected for the party on Wednesday (13). The Republicans had their majority in the Senate confirmed earlier this week, while Donald Trump won the race for the presidency. This triumph, last achieved at…
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Is Trump’s victory a boost for right-wing politics in Brazil?
Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential elections had significant implications for global politics, including for right-wing politics in Brazil.
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Trump Creates a Department in Government for Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump has not forgotten two of his most prominent supporters, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, announcing on Tuesday (12) that they will lead what he called the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’. According to Trump, the new department aims to drive ‘drastic changes’ throughout the federal bureaucracy by July 4, 2026. “A smaller government,…
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Understand Project 2025, Republican Agenda for the Presidency
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There is a political agenda developed before the election that, according to its organizers, is ready to guide the next Republican who takes the presidency, in this case, Donald Trump. Called “Project 2025”, the agenda was mentioned by President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and other Democrats throughout the campaign, sounding the alarm about what could…
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NY Governor Reconsiders Congestion Toll Before Trump Takes Office
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would charge drivers entering Manhattan a new $15 toll — before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and could block it. Hochul and her team have been reaching out to state lawmakers to gauge support for reviving the plan at a lower price,…