Category: United States
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Trump Confirms US Attack on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat
Tensions between the US and Venezuela are escalating. Days after sending US gunboats to South American waters, President Trump said on Tuesday that the US Navy attacked a ship in the southern Caribbean that was carrying what he described as a Venezuelan drug shipment. Trump told reporters during an event in the Oval Office that…
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STF Begins Trial of Former President Jair Bolsonaro and Seven Allies
The STF’s First Panel begins the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies over a coup plot to overturn the 2022 elections.
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US Visa: New rules take effect starting this Tuesday, September 2
The new rules for applying for a visa for those wishing to travel to the United States (US) for tourism or business took effect this Tuesday (2). Now, an in-person interview with a consulate employee will be mandatory, even for children under 14 years old and seniors aged 80 and over, who were previously exempt…
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Trial for Former President Bolsonaro’s Coup Attempt Begins in Brazil — What You Need to Know
The final stage of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial is underway in Brazil — a historic debut, with the former leader accused of trying to overthrow democracy after his defeat in the 2022 elections. Bolsonaro, 70, is accused of leading a broad criminal conspiracy to remain in power after his defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula…
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Brazil Advances Toward Using Reciprocity Law Against the US
The Brazilian government has taken another step toward applying the Reciprocity Law against the US in response to the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Brazilian products. In light of this issue, the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) – a collegiate body composed of 10 ministries responsible for formulating, implementing, and coordinating foreign trade policies…
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Brazil initiates action to use Reciprocity Law against the US
The Brazilian government has taken another step toward applying the Economic Reciprocity Law against the United States, in response to the 50% tariff hike imposed by the US government on Brazilian products. The application of the law – approved by the National Congress and sanctioned in April by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva –…
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Bolsonaro Denies Attempt to Flee and Requests Revocation of House Arrest
The defense of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro informed the Supreme Federal Court that he did not request political asylum from Argentine President Javier Milei. The lawyers also denied that he intends to flee the country. The statement was presented on Friday (Aug. 22), after Minister Alexandre de Moraes granted, on Wednesday (Aug. 20), a…
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Bolsonaro Denies Attempt to Flee and Requests Revocation of House Arrest
Bolsonaro’s defense told the STF that the former president did not request political asylum from Argentina’s Javier Milei, denied any intention to flee, and requested revocation of his house arrest.
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The US real estate market seems a bit warmer
After the spike in mortgage rates three years ago, the real estate market slowed down. And the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show only a glimpse of improvement: sales of existing homes rose 2% in July, compared to the previous month. At the current pace, the association estimates that about 4…
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After Some Cold Years, the U.S. Real Estate Market Is Looking a Bit Warmer
After mortgage rates spiked three years ago, the housing market slowed down. And the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show just a glimpse of improvement: sales of existing homes rose 2% in July, compared to the previous month. At the current pace, the association estimates that around 4 million existing homes…