Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/new-honduras-leader-says-she-hopes-maintain-taiwan-ties-2022-01-27/ After meeting with Taiwan’s vice president, the Honduran President-elect, Xiomara Castro, said that she hopes to maintain their relationship and that the country is grateful for their support. Taiwan was worried about losing Honduras as an ally due to Castro mentioning the notion of switching from diplomacy with Taipei to Beijing during her campaign, especially considering… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-join-mexican-complaint-about-us-auto-industry-move-2022-01-13/ Ties between the US and its adjacent neighbors are straining right now, specifically in the continental auto industry. Canada is joining Mexico in requesting a dispute settlement panel under the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact. The two countries have been disagreeing with the US over how to apply auto sector requirements according to the treaty,… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/canada-asks-citizens-avoid-non-essential-travel-ukraine-due-russian-aggression-2022-01-16/ Due to the Russian government stationing over 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border, Canada is now advising its citizens not to travel to Ukraine unless for essential reasons. On Friday, the United States said that it is afraid Russia may be preparing a pretext to invade if they cannot meet their needs through diplomatic means. Since… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-impose-visa-requirements-venezuelans-2021-12-17/ Mexico is going to put in place visa requirements for Venezuelans in hopes that it will help curb the extreme levels of illegal immigration to the United States. The Mexican interior ministry reported that there was a “substantial increase” in Venezuelans coming into Mexico to reach the United States, along with false motives declared for entering… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-has-seen-talks-proposals-russia-contact-with-european-allies-2021-12-17/ The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, has stated that Russia has proposed talks with the United States to defuse the situation in Ukraine. She also said that the US will not talk about European security without their European allies/partners present. Ukraine and the US have reported that Russia has placed over 90,000 troops near the… Read more »
