Link to the Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/south-america-trump-already-losing-trade-battle-with-china-2024-11-11/ It is becoming extremely apparent that China has rapidly growing influence in almost all continents around the world and South America is one of them. More specifically, Peru as they are aligning themselves closely with China. Peru is the number two copper exporter and China has vast plans of creating a Chinese-made port in Peru… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-stick-with-policies-aimed-stopping-migrants-after-trump-win-2024-11-08/ Promptly after Trump’s reelection, Mexico’s diplomats stated they would be cracking down on securing their border with the US to prevent migrants from traveling across. The Foreign Minister of Mexico said that Mexico’s current preventive measures on migration seem to be working with a 76% decline in migrant encounters at the border since December. President… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce31ngvlvd3o Following Donald Trump’s presidential election, Canada has concerns about border issues, trade and how to move forward peacefully with the United States. The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has congratulated Trump on the win but their past relationship has been very on and off with new conflicts on the rise. With a possible election… Read more »
Link to Article Cuba’s power grid collapsed last month, leaving 10 million people without power. As time progresses, weeks go by and much of Cuba still continues to face hours-long blackouts on a daily basis. Generators fall 50% short of peak demand, and leave the country in crisis. In time of crisis, Cuba has been looking for help and intervention… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-victory-shot-arm-brazils-right-wing-politics-2024-11-07/ Donald Trump’s presidential victory in the US has established new energy into Brazil’s heavily conservative political group and brought about hopes that former President Jair Bolsonaro can copy Trump’s return to power. Bolsonaro is currently facing legal obstacles including attacks on Brazil’s voting system in the prior presidential race which ruled him ineligible for public office… Read more »
