April 16, 2023 written by Ciara Perez Ciudad Juárez in northern Mexico “has long prided itself on absorbing waves of newcomers” and has served as a pitstop for migrants aiming to enter the United States. However, it has turned into a permanent hub for those who have been sent back by U.S. authorities or who... Continue Reading →
The Guyana-Venezuela Border Dispute
April 8, 2023 written by Ciara Perez For the last two centuries, Guyana and Venezuela have disputed over a 61,000-square-mile area known as Essequibo, rich in gold, oil, diamonds, and other natural resources. Venezuela says it claimed the disputed territory in 1811 when it declared independence from Spain. However, in 1814 the United Kingdom claimed... Continue Reading →
Honduras to Cut Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan
Written by Ciara Perez On March 14, 2023, Honduran President, Xiomara Castro, announced that the Honduras Foreign Ministry had begun switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. Though changing diplomatic recognition to China was one of Castro’s campaign promises, in line with the left-wing Liberty and Refoundation Party she represented, it was unclear if Castro would... Continue Reading →
Movement in the Chilean Government
Written by Ciara Perez March 12, 2023 Chilean Constitution Reform After an overwhelming majority voted against the proposed new constitution in September 2022, a second draft is officially in the works. Congress appointed a group of experts to begin the constitution draft, which is expected to be more moderate in its language. “The experts will... Continue Reading →
Suspects Arrested for Assassination of Haiti Leader
Written by Ciara Perez February 11, 2023 Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his home on July 7, 2021 and police suspected a “hit squad of mainly foreign mercenaries” to be responsible. While the investigation into President Moise’s death in Haiti has paused, investigations have proceeded to the United States since it is allegedly... Continue Reading →
Bolsonaro Involved in Coup Against Brazil?
Written by Ciara Perez February 5, 2023 On January 26, Brazilian magazine Veja released audio of Senator Marcos do Val, formerly a close ally of Bolsonaro, in which he claimed that the former president had been plotting a way to remain in power and overturn the election. The audio was released after the senator denied... Continue Reading →
Political Protests in Peru
by Ciara Perez Peru has been facing political protests since December 7, 2022, when President Pedro Castillo was ousted from power after an attempt to avoid impeachment by dissolving Congress. His actions resulted in impeachment, and his vice president, Dina Boluarte, stepped in, making her the sixth president in six years. Following this change in... Continue Reading →
Hurricanes, Ambassadors, & Authoritarianism
Written by Elliott Cochran September 26, 2022 Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Fiona was a category 4 hurricane and unleashed mass devastation. The storm caused massive flooding on the island then made its way to the Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos. The storm’s level of destruction hasn’t been seen since 2017. The... Continue Reading →
UN Report: Venezuela Continues to Commit Crimes Against Humanity
Written by Ciara Perez September 26, 2022 On Tuesday, September 20th, the UN released an investigation conducted by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. This is the third investigation carried out since 2019, and it highlights the chain of command of those responsible for committing crimes against humanity as well as an investigation... Continue Reading →
Hurricane Ian & Persona Non Grata
Written by Elliott Cochran October 3, 2022 Cubans have taken to the street after days without power post Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian hit Cuba on Tuesday and knocked out power for the entire island, by Friday half of Havana had electricity back. However, many people began banging on pots and pans in protest because of... Continue Reading →
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