https://apnews.com/article/tegucigalpa-honduras-central-america-united-states-extradition-df92d843635196480e405e4bff9181a2 This article talks about the former police chief and his scandalous activity throughout his time as chief. Juan Carlos Bonilla, also known as “El Tigre” or “The Tiger” was announced police chief in twenty twelve and his term ended in twenty thirteen. During his time as chief he was accused of abusing human rights during his in command. This… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/caribbean-mexico-central-america-ad25e6ef6d78b354592bf5b01b621851 This article talks about the marches immigrants have been having from Venezuela, Cuba, and other Central American countries up through Mexico to try and make it to the United States border. However, these marches were put to a stop when Mexican authorities had these Easter weekend marchers picked up in buses and given a ride to about forty kilometers… Read more »
https://time.com/6169890/cyber-attack-chaos-costa-rica/ This article talks about how lots of chaos occurring from ransomware attack that has crippled Costa Rica’s government IT systems is entering its second week with no resolution in sight. The Costa Rica government is refusing to pay the hacker like they want, however the hacker has begun publishing the stolen information which could be very bad for Costa… Read more »
Article link: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/cuba-struggles-buy-fuel-imports-venezuela-dwindle-data-2022-04-05/ Cuba might be the country that is struggling the most in regard to oil. Cuba currently cannot produce nearly enough oil to steadily provide for the entire country and has to look to neighbors for help. Their biggest ally is Venezuela when it comes to oil and they also happen to have a good relationship. Cuba and… Read more »
Article link: https://latinamericanpost.com/39964-what-implication-does-the-new-treaty-between-colombia-and-nato-have To ramp up its efforts against Russia, NATO has landed a South American counterpart, Colombia. Colombia has been a part of NATO but this new agreement allows each other to access levels of security and to work together to tackle world issues. NATO usually focuses on its more serious partners within North America and Europe but is… Read more »
Article link: https://latinamericanpost.com/40283-wave-of-violence-in-el-salvador-bukele-reduces-freedoms-in-response The country of El Salvador has hit a rough spell due to large amounts of violence breaking out. It is being reported that in the past 2 days, 72 murders have accrued. El Salvador is now under a state of emergency because of the sheer chaos. President Bukele of El Salvador has made it extremely difficult for… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/canadas-oil-industry-odds-with-trudeau-over-new-2030-climate-plans-2022-03-31/ Canada has emission reduction goals which rely heavily on the oil and gas industry to do their part. Oil and gas is Canada’s highest-polluting sector, accounting for 26% of total emissions. The goal of reducing overall emissions 40%-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 were implemented by the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. In order to achieve this,… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-bolsonaro-releases-ministers-move-bolster-re-election-bid-2022-03-31/ A highly polarizing election is set to take place in Brazil in October. Sergio Moro, a former judge, dropped his bid on Thursday to join the right wing Union Brazil, a liberal-conservative political party. The two candidates now are far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Moro had lost support of the… Read more »
link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/icc-open-office-venezuela-prosecutor-says-2022-03-31/ International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said that the ICC will open an office in Venezuela. This was announced after the end of a three day trip to the capital, Caracas. The ICC is investigating human rights violations by officials. Khan last visited in November, and announced that he would open an investigation into possible crimes… Read more »
