Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gppprr6wo This article discusses the anxiety felt by Canadians and Mexicans regarding the current US election and the impact it may have on trade relations. As the election approaches, Canada and Mexico are both concerned about how the result may affect their economies and even their daily lives. Donald Trump’s policies may have significant tariffs that could… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89lne2k87vo This article discusses the rising tensions between India and Canada following the recent assassination of Sikh Separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada has made major accusations towards India and their involvement in this murder and other violent acts towards the pro-Khalistan movement and its supporters. India has of course denied this claim saying it’s absurd. Both… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxgl2zjgzzo This article discusses Venezuela’s government’s claims that the CIA plotted to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro as well as some other top officials. These allegations were made after the arrest of several people, including US, Spanish, and Czech nationals who were accused of planning to destabilize Venezuela. The Interior Minister of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, directly stated that… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjlqk0wv1no This article discusses Panama’s beginning to send undocumented migrants back to their home countries with flights funded by the U.S. Jose Raul Mulino, Panama’s president, has promised to focus on addressing migration through the Darien Gap, a dangerous jungle region between Columbia and Panama. The United States has offered $6 million in funding for these flights…. Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/12/irans-raisi-after-strategic-ties-in-south-america-tour This article covers Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his tour of South America. This tour is aiming to focus on strengthening ties with Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. These countries are also under U.S. sanctions and this tour is hoped to enhance their political and economic partnerships, specifically in areas like agriculture, energy, and technology. This visit… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng4g31x1wo On July 26, 2024, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a major drug lord and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world, was arrested in El Paso, Texas. Zambada was deceived into boarding a plane, thinking he was going to inspect airstrips in Mexico, but was actually traveling to… Read more »