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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

Trade Rules Under Fire: Mexico Seeks Fair Play in US Tariff Plans

Mexico isn’t backing down quietly. The country expects the United States to rethink new tariffs meant to punish nations it accuses of not doing enough to stop forced labor. A 10% tax on shipments from Mexico and other countries is still just a draft, but the clock is ticking—Washington plans to fina

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Mexico’s Leader Accuses U. S. Groups of Working Against Her Government

Mexico’s president has been speaking out against what she calls an organized effort by certain U. S. groups to weaken her government. She points to far-right factions in America as the main force behind recent tensions, claiming they want to damage relations with Mexico for political reasons. At a n

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May 26 2026FINANCE

Brazil’s big bet on green tech to draw global cash

Brazil is rolling out its fifth Eco Invest auction with a $10 billion price tag, its largest green funding push so far. The government plans to split the money across six hot sectors: clean fertilizers, battery minerals, green fuels, smart factory tech, eco-friendly chemicals, and recycling old wast

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Teachers Threaten Games, President Promises Quick Fix

Mexico’s president says she will stop teachers from blocking streets before the World Cup starts. She said that while people can protest, the football tournament must go on smoothly. The tension began when officials suggested moving the summer break to June 5, instead of July 15. Teachers f

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May 14 2026CRIME

Brazil’s bold plan to rein in crime groups with cash and tech

Brazil’s government just rolled out a $2. 2 billion program to fight powerful gangs like Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho. The plan puts federal and local teams under one roof, aiming to cut crime financing, upgrade prisons, solve murders better, and lock down borders. It’s not just

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Brazil’s Top Court Blocks Early Release Plan for Jailed Ex-President

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has put the brakes on a bill that would have drastically shortened the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The justice ruled that the bill, which aimed to cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence down to just over two years, cannot take effe

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Brazil and U. S. Leaders to Talk Trade and Security

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to Washington for talks with U. S. President Donald Trump, focusing on two major issues: cracking down on organized crime and sorting out trade rules. Brazil’s finance minister confirmed the meeting, calling it a chance to strengthen ties afte

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in Mexico get a cost check

Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Brazil and US Team Up to Fight Cross-Border Crime

Brazil’s president plans to push for stronger ties with the U. S. this week, focusing on a shared battle against organized crime. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlighted the upcoming talks, stressing that both nations can work together to weaken crime networks that cross borders. The meeting betw

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Life in Santa Úrsula before Mexico City’s big stadium changes

Mexico City’s Banorte Stadium sits in a working-class neighborhood where daily life has been turned upside down. Construction for the 2026 World Cup has been loud, messy, and endless, turning familiar streets into obstacle courses. Some people lose customers because detours keep shoppers away. Other

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