The issue of domestic migration Domestic migration is the issue of a movement of people within a country, often for educational, economic reasons. Can be due to natural disasters or conflict. Spain had a lot of internal migration after the 2008 economic crisis this movement also led to a lack of employment in many areas. This caused unemployment to increase…. Read more »
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday put in writing a promise to never seek a second term, after critics expressed worry that a new law allowing a mid-term recall referendum could be a step toward a re-election bid. At a morning news conference, Lopez Obrador signed a document in which he vowed to step… Read more »
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The Brazilian government would be open to evaluating new hydro power projects in the Amazon region on their merits, as the administration shrugs off “ideological” interference in the licensing process, Environment Minister Ricardo Salles said on Monday. Speaking at seminar organized by government relations association Abrig, Salles said environmental agency Ibama is in charge of assessing… Read more »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Russia to “cease its unconstructive behavior” by supporting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a phone call with his Russian counterpart, the State Department said on Monday. Spokesman Robert Palladino said Pompeo had spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Venezuela on Monday. “The secretary told Russian Foreign Minister… Read more »
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A trove of Aztec sacrifices including a richly adorned jaguar dressed as a warrior and recently discovered in downtown Mexico City could lead archaeologists to the most tantalizing find yet: an Aztec emperor’s tomb. Discovered off the steps of the Aztec’s holiest temple during the reign of the empire’s most powerful ruler, the sacrificial offerings also… Read more »
Speech for KARMUN 2019 Daniel Gaffney United Kingdom Thank you esteemed president, distinguished chair, and honorable delegates. The delegation from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is honored to be here today to discuss the global issues that challenge the stability and peace of our international community. These include but are not limited to the Somalian Conflict… Read more »
On Thursday, Brazil’s ex-President Michel Temer was arrested on corruption charges. An anti-corruption investigation has been put into action since 2014, known as “Car Wash,” and has led to 10 arrest warrants being carried out and 26 more put into place since Thursday. Temer was only president during 2016 to 2018, however he was hit with charges regarding management contracts… Read more »
US President Donald Trump and Brazil’s new far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro forged a bond over their shared brand of conservative and populist politics on Tuesday, with Trump pledging to give more US support to Brazil’s global ambitions. Speaking at a joint White House news conference Trump said: “As I told President Bolsonaro, I also intend to designate Brazil as a major non-NATO ally –… Read more »
Sao Paulo – Brazil‘s former President Michel Temer was arrested on Thursday as part of the sweeping anti-corruption investigation known as “Car Wash”, police said. According to the Federal Police office in Rio de Janeiro, authorities carried out 10 arrest warrants, including that of Michel Temer, as well as 26 additional search warrants on Thursday. Local media reported the former president was arrested… Read more »
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati, the archbishop of Santiago and the highest-ranking member of the Catholic Church in Chile, who has been caught up in the country’s sex abuse scandal. A Vatican statement on Saturday said the pope had named Bishop Celestino Aos Braco of the Chilean city of Copiapo, as “apostolic administrator” to run the Santiago… Read more »