Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/world-bank-trims-latin-america-growth-estimate-2026-2026-04-08/ The article reports that the World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026 to about 2.1%, reflecting a weaker outlook than previously expected. This slowdown is driven by several ongoing challenges, including high borrowing costs, persistent inflation, weak global demand, and broader geopolitical uncertainty affecting the region. While consumer spending… Read more »
Link Petite Riviere de l’Artibonite was scene to intense violence when the GRan Grif Gang fought against local militia. Films were sent ablaze of bodies littered the streets. This bloodshed exemplifies Haiti’s downfall from civil unrest and gang war after the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise in 2021. According to the UN, Gran Grif controls approximately 80% of civilian… Read more »
Link to article Petrobras is using the Brazilian municipality of Oiapoque as its operational center for ultra deep water offshore oil exploration in the equatorial margin, an area rich in unique and threatened biodiversity. Although the project is expected to generate significant job creation and a 60% increase in GDP in Amapa State, local people, especially indigenous peoples, believe their… Read more »
Link to article UN Special Rapporteur, Marcos Orellana stated that Mexico is experiencing a toxic crisis fueled by imports of hazardous waste from the United States and poor enforcement of its environmental laws. Following his 11 day investigation, he identified over 1000 contaminated sites in Mexico. Many are functioning as sacrifice zones where cancer and other illnesses including miscarriage and… Read more »
Link to article Although Delcy Rodriguez’s 90 day limit as Venezuela is acting president under article 233 of the Venezuelan constitution expired, she is still in this position. After President Nicolas Maduro was detained by United States forces in January and charged with drug trafficking in New York City, he was declared absent from his duties, Venezuela supreme tribunal declared… Read more »
link to article Cuba’s release of 2010 prisoners on holy week in advance brought an emotional scene in front of Havana’s la Lima prison where family members were reunited with their loved ones who were all incarcerated for mostly non-political crimes. The Cuban government characterized this action as a humanitarian effort, however, human rights organizations responded immediately. Organizations such as… Read more »
link to article The impact of US foreign policy on humanitarian crises and regions around the world was highlighted in this article. The fuel blockade is creating a cascade effect that is causing infrastructure failures throughout Cuba’s economy and infrastructure which is already weakened. Jayapal and Jackson have framed the current energy policy as outdated Cold War thinking that hurts… Read more »
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast As conflict in the Middle East escalates, Iran rejected a proposed ceasefire plan from the U.S while continuing military operations across the region. Not only has Iran dismissed negotiations but also expressed its own demands of reparations, security guarantees and control over the strategic strait… Read more »
Source: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-detention-bond-hearing-839b4ed2c08ca4d78728de66d7d4dc18 As recently reported by AP news, the 8th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Trump administration, a ruling that will allow the continued detention of immigrants without bond hearings. This decision overturned a previous court ruling that had granted detained individuals the right to request release while awaiting immigration hearings. The case focused on… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-25-2026-be07c54139bcc70672bb33f0773ede6a The AP News article reports on escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the U.S., Iran, Israel, and Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is in contact with an Iranian leader and suggested Iran may be open to negotiating a deal to end the conflict. At the same time, fighting continues across the region. Israel has carried… Read more »
