link to article: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20220221-brazil-flash-flood-death-toll-climbs-as-more-bodies-are-retrieved-in-petropolis There were flash floods and landslides in the Brazilian city of Petropolis. The city looks like it has been through war according to the president Jair Bolsonaro. The death toll rises as rescue workers and residents dig through the rubble. The death toll has risen to 165, which includes at least 28 children. The recent storms… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/11/heber-lopez-fifth-journalist-murdered-in-mexico-this-year#:~:text=Heber%20Lopez%2C%20director%20of%20Mexican,of%20Oaxaca%2C%20according%20to%20authorities. Herber Lopez, who is the director of an online news site, Noticias Web, was fatally shot. This makes him the fifth journalist in Mexico to be murdered this year. Mexico is ranked one of the deadliest places for journalists. In addition to the five murdered journalists, two survived attacks, and many have received threats. There are… Read more »
Link to article: https://torontosun.com/news/national/panel-agrees-with-canada-that-trump-era-u-s-solar-panel-tariffs-violate-usmca Canada challenges the U.S. tariffs on Solar Panels under the trade pact, USMCA. Mary Ng, Canada’s minister of trade and export promotion said, “U.S. tariffs on Canadian solar products are unjustified and in violation”. Donald Trump first imposed the safeguard tariffs on solar panels, but did not exempt Canada and Mexico. Earlier this month Joe Biden… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/mexican-president-suggests-pausing-relations-with-spain-2022-02-09/ Recent disputes between Spain and Mexico over an energy plan have led to pieces of tension between the two countries. There is a situation where it is believed that Mexico rigged the energy market in favor of them. This has sparked the interest of Spain and they are looking to do more research into the topic. Lopez… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-border-city-auto-workers-gear-up-union-vote-trade-deal-test-2022-02-16/ A vote is forthcoming at Tridonex, a car part manufacturing plant in Mexico. The vote is to replace the labor union that has been accused of failing to advocate for fair wages, and support the needs of the workers. Next week a vote will be held for the workers themselves to choose the labor union they… Read more »
Article Link: https://latinamericanpost.com/39106-duque-and-lasso-alliance-against-drug-trafficking Ecuador has witnessed many illegal dealings that affect every day civilians. The main illegal activity being drug trafficking. Criminal gangs lead the way when in the drug trafficking world. Not only is drug trafficking happening at higher rate than ever, the gangs are also committing a great deal of murders relating to drug trafficking. Ecuador is currently… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/15/cuba-protesters-sentenced-20-years-anti-government-july This week, the Cuban courts sentenced protesters from the July 11 and 12 protests. Cubans took to the streets in cities all over upset with low wages, shortages, and power outages. Despite protests being majority peaceful, it is estimated that some 1,300 people were arrested and hundreds still await trial. The socialist government in Cuba contributed… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/ottawa-protesters-vow-stay-canada-warns-extremists-2022-02-17/ After several weeks of truckers protesting Canadian police are finally threatening and taking forceful action against these truckers. Police made threats of hefty fines and jail time if the truckers did not stop blocking the roads in Ottawa. Bell told reporters. “To those engaged in the unlawful protests – if you want to leave under your own… Read more »
Article link: https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela-key-russian-ally-latin-america-borisov-2022-02-17/ News has recently come out that Venezuela is seen to be an ally in South America. A country where Russia doesn’t have much influence is suddenly changing due to the connection between Russia and Venezuela. This news has been surprising and concerning to surrounding countries like Columbia as they see themselves allied with the United States. There… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/more-data-canada-truck-convoy-donors-leaked-website-2022-02-15/ The ‘Freedom Convoy’ has taken over Canada, disrupting trade and travel, along with blocking crucial routes for the automotive industry. The protests, taking place primarily in the capital city Ottawa, are ongoing to show resistance towards the pandemic regulations, most notably the vaccine mandate and mask-wearing rules. A leak website called Distributed Denial of Secrets posted… Read more »
