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Trade Over Immigration

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I read multiple articles this regional report that discussed the relationship between the United States and Mexico. One discussed that due to the immigration issue that lingers on year after year, there has now built up to be a trade issue between Mexico and the United States. This is not surprising due to the history between these two states and… Read more »

Climate change, enemy of poor nations

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The results of the study, led by scientist Noah Diffenbaugh, show that increases in temperatures due to greenhouse gases, since the 1960s, have enriched nations such as Norway and Sweden and impoverished countries such as India and Nigeria. This means that because of climate change, global economic inequality has increased; the poor nations have become poorer. Leer en español: Cambio climático, enemigo… Read more »

Simulation Debrief

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I played the role of Budan in the simulation. Budan was the country that had fleeing Rubit citizens, and the goal of the conference was to come up with a solution for the refugees. From the standpoint of Budan they were choosing to leave on their free will, but almost all the other parties present at the conference (except Malil)… Read more »

Mexico warns of ‘deep concern’ over armed groups on U.S. border

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico said on Saturday it had “deep concern” about armed groups that intimidate and extort migrants on the border, shortly after the ACLU and Democratic senators called for a probe into such citizen efforts to block migrants from crossing. RELATED COVERAGE FBI arrests leader of armed group stopping migrants in New Mexico “These types of practices… Read more »

Mexico flags U.S. border delays as harmful to both countries

Directory of sitesLoginContactSupport Business Markets World Politics TV More WORLD NEWSAPRIL 22, 2019 / 9:42 PM / UPDATED 15 HOURS AGO Mexico flags U.S. border delays as harmful to both countries 2 MIN READ MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that speeding up the flow of goods on the U.S. border is a matter of urgency… Read more »

Murphy Oil to buy Gulf of Mexico assets for $1.38 billion

(Reuters) – Oil and gas producer Murphy Oil Corp said on Tuesday it would buy Gulf of Mexico assets from LLOG Exploration Offshore and LLOG Bluewater Holdings for at least $1.38 billion in cash in a move to strengthen its position in the region that saw record production last year. Murphy, which also has operations in Canada, Brazil and other… Read more »

Brazil’s Uncertain Future

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Brazil’s ex-President Temer is undergoing investigation of nuclear plant bribes. He has denied the accusations including his colleagues pictures carrying out money of the bribers business. I find this almost silly that the government can not be cracked down on over something so serious as this economically and environmentally. I read another article on Brazil’s forestry industry and more importantly… Read more »

Brazil ex-President Temer indicted on charges involving nuclear plant bribes

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Michel Temer was indicted on Tuesday on corruption charges brought by prosecutors who said he took part in a bribery scheme related to the Angra 3 nuclear power plant complex on the coast near Rio de Janeiro. FILE PHOTO: Brazil’s former President Michel Temer arrives at his home in Sao Paulo, Brazil… Read more »

Brazil won’t complete rural registry to fight deforestation in 2019, but will still launch program

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil will have difficulty meeting a year-end deadline to complete a registry that matches all rural properties to their owners, a step in the fight against illegal deforestation, the country’s forestry director, Valdir Colatto, said on Wednesday.FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows deforested land during “Operation Green Wave” conducted by agents of the Brazilian Institute for the… Read more »

Brazil economy minister defends pension reform in heated hearing

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes on Wednesday put up a vigorous defense of the government’s proposed pension reform, insisting it is critical to fixing the country’s “doomed” social security system but opening the door to some concessions.FILE PHOTO: Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes attends a meeting with Social Liberal Party (PSL) lawmakers in Brasilia, Brazil April 2,… Read more »