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One of the articles I read was about the safety of women in Latin American countries. They get catcalled, yelled names, or even abused physically and robbed. It’s extremely unsafe to walk around alone as a female in these countries. I hate how this problem exists for women, but also for men. The fact that anyone can downgrade another human… Read more »

Be aware! These are the 4 most insecure cities for girls and young women

According to Plan International, a nongovernmental organization for children’s rights, “sexual harassment is the main security risk faced by girls and young women around the world.” On October 2, the NGO published the results of an online survey of around 400 experts from 22 cities around the world, who “work on women’s rights, children’s rights and urban safety.” Leer en español: ¡Cuidado! Estas son las… Read more »

Is the Cold War coming back? Trump will withdraw from the nuclear treaty with Russia

Among his arguments, he explains that “Russia has been violating the agreement. He has been violating it for many years.” He also asks “why did not President Barack Obama negotiate or withdraw from the nuclear treaty?” Referring to  2014 when Obama, as reported by the BBC, “accused Russia of violating the Treaty of IntermedIntermediate-Range Forces (INF) after allegedly testing a cruise… Read more »

Mexico Supreme Court says ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional

Mexico Supreme Court says ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an absolute ban on recreational use of marijuana was unconstitutional, effectively leaving it to lawmakers to regulate consumption of the drug. nd in favor of two legal challenges filed against prohibition of recreational marijuana use, Mexico’s top court crossed the… Read more »

Uber begins accepting cash in Mexico City, tapping key market

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday that it would begin accepting cash fares in Mexico City, seizing on a recent Supreme Court decision, though local government has yet to approve the form of payment. General Manager of Uber Mexico Federico Ranero speaks during the presentation of their new security measures in Mexico City, Mexico April 10,… Read more »