Donald Trump has been calling for an investigation of those that investigated his presidential campaign. With the new appointed attorney general the investigation will most likely happen. William Barr was asked whether spying occurred during the 2016 White House race. He replied by saying “I think spying did occur,” he later clarified that he meant that improper surveillance may not… Read more »
Rains have been pouring down on northern Argentina, causing floods and widespread power outages within certain towns that are closer to water sources. Around 20 cm of rain have been recorded from the most previous storm. In the city of Resistencia there has been roughly 110 cm of rain already this year, compared to the total 137 cm from last… Read more »
The United States recently put oil sanctions on Venezuela in order to protest the current presidential situation within that country. The Venezuelan economy solely relies on its oil, without it, the country would be in economic ruin. The sanctions were put into place in order to influence Venezuela to change its mind. I think it was a smart move by… Read more »
Ecuador’s government is dividing land in the rainforest into blocs to auction off to oil companies. This would allow the oil companies to take advantage of the oil reserves in those blocs. However, there are people living in those areas. Including the indigenous, hunter and gathering tribe called the Waorani. If the land is sold to large oil companies they… Read more »
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 »
The presidential elections for the nation of Guatemala are coming up in a couple of months. However, the leading options aren’t ideal. The article states that “all three are mired in controversy and legal battles that could exclude them from the ballot.” The first two options seem substantial, however the third major candidate is supposedly the daughter of an ex-dictator… Read more »
The United States reallocated border agents to help processes larger numbers of immigrant families coming from Mexico to the US. While the number of families being processed has reached a record high. The number of trucks allowed to pass has slowed exponentially since the reallocation of workers. Because the number of truck lanes has decreased. There is 1.7 billion dollars… Read more »
Guiado is the interim president of Venezuela, and is backed by the United States. Recently, a chief justice had asked politicians to strip the immunity from Guiado, in order to prosecute him for alleged crimes while he wants to overthrow President Maduro. A Supreme Court justice says that Guiado violated a policy on not leaving the country after he went… Read more »
The economy of Brazil is based on farming and other resources. However, the issue of whether to protect the environment or economy is immensely debated. The amount of farmland is deteriorating so therefore the Amazon basin seems more attractive. The President of Brazil is for exploiting the natural resources and the space that the Amazon provides. Ironically, the country that… Read more »
The Syrian Civil war is a conflict between the dictator, President Al-Assad and his forces, and rebel groups who want him out of power. This causes many issues globally from the factor of refugees. Issues arise with where to send and disperse, cost which includes employment and training, political which includes rise of nationalism, anti-muslim. Many countries around the globe… Read more »