Politics

Ousted State Department General Probed U.S. Ammunitions Sales to Saudi Arabia, Weapons Killed Over 10,000 in Yemen

The recently fired inspector general was allegedly looking into the U.S. government's ammunition sale and Pompeo's use of taxpayer resources in his elite parties before he was let go.

Without a Leader, Commission Watching Over COVID-19 Relief Struggles

Several weeks following the release of Congress of over $2 trillion to in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the oversight commission formed to monitor how the funds are spent, remains with no leader.
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War of Words: Former Pres. Barrack Obama Was Grossly Incompetent, Trump Says!

President Donald Trump accused former President Barrack Obama of being grossly incompetent following Obama's comment about how the present administration responds to the pandemic.

Americans Should Stay Away From the Chinese Communist Party – Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed that actions of Communist China pose a threat to the safety of the citizens of the United States.

Cuban Doctors Explain How the Maduro Administration Coerced Venezuelan Voters Through Medical Missions

Among the many issues that threaten Nicolás Maduro’s legitimacy as Venezuelan president now includes accounts of Cuban doctors that explain how their medical missions involved methods of coercion in favor of the country’s Socialist Party.

House Permits Both Remote Voting and Remote Hearings

Democratic-led House has finally approved lawmakers to conduct hearings remotely and vote remotely or with a proxy
Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaidó

Now on Hot Seat: Guiado Denies Involvement in an Unsuccessful Raid to Oust Maduro

Juan Guiado, a Venezuela opposition leader has kept on saying he did not have any involvement in the failed raid that aimed to oust President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month from office.

China-Brazil Ties Are Threatened by Political Dispute and Nationalist Criticisms

People in Brazil are targeting pro-China authorities. Vice President Hamilton Mourão and Minister of Agriculture Tereza Cristina are being dragged especially by Bolsonaro supporters because of their close ties with China.
US President Donald Trump, late yesterday, fired Steve Linick, the State Department Inspector General and this led to strong criticism, according to news reports, ‘from senior Democratic lawmakers.’

State Department Inspector General Fired, Resulting in Strong Criticisms

US President Donald Trump, late yesterday, fired Steve Linick, the State Department Inspector General and this led to strong criticism from senior Democratic lawmakers.

Health Minister to Leave Amid the Pandemic

Brazilian health minister Nelson Teich filed his resignation mere weeks into the job. Before this, he had many disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro regarding health measures, or lack thereof.

Lopez Obrador’s Response to Criticisms on Militarizing the Country

President Lopez Obrador asserts that the armed forces are needed in public security tasks López Obrador has consistently questioned the increasing rate of crime and abuse currently plaguing Mexico despite the security plan introduced by former president Felipe Calderón and reinforced by Enrique Peña Nieto, who resigned from office in 2018.

Lopez Obrador Says Reopening Must Be “Gradual, Orderly, and Cautious”

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced earlier this week that Mexico’s economy is set to reopen this June 1 after weeks of mitigation measures.

Governor Gavin Newsom Reveals Budget Proposal Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor of California reveals how he plans to close the $54 billion deficit brought about by the coronavirus.
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What is Happening to Costa Rica's Historic Gay Marriage Ruling? Here's an Update

In 2018, the constitutional court of Costa Rica announced same-sex marriage would be allowed by mid-2020. Here's what happened since then.

Virus Restrictions at the US-Mexico Border Might Be Extended Indefinitely

The Trump administration is currently reviewing a new order that would extend the COVID-19 restrictions at its borders.

Bolsonaro’s Military Takeover Highly Unlikely, Says Analysts

Last Sunday, demonstrators rallied alongside Brazilian President and former Army captain Jair Bolsonaro against quarantine measures at the Alvorada Palace.

Homeland Security Secretary Tours Southern Arizona Border, Assesses Department's COVID-19 Response

Acting Homeland Security Secretary visited the ongoing wall construction at the Tucson sector in the Southern Arizona borderlands.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks about the 'Heroes Act', a proposal for the next phase of the COVID-19 relief legislation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US.

House Democrats Reveal COVID-19 Bill with a $3T Estimated Cost, the Biggest Stimulus Package Yet

The latest COVID-19 relief proposal of the House Democrats revealed on Tuesday consists of over $3 trillion, in new expenditure, amounting to the largest and most expensive assistance package so far, to deal with the global pandemi

Advisers from Venezuela's Opposition Quit After Failed Maduro 'Kidnapping Operation'

Juan Guaido's advisers resigned from their positions following a failed invasion plot to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro gestures after joining his supporters, who were taking part in a motorcade to protest against quarantine and social distancing measures, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Brasilia, Brazil.

Pandemic Politics Costs Lives in Brazil

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro keeps saying COVID-19 worries and fears are exaggerated. However, local, state, and federal officials insist, the threat is too real.