Politics

Economists Say Mexico May Need the US More Than They Think

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced in a news conference that Mexico and the United States both relied on one another for lifting the countries’ economies and migration.

Amid Coronavirus, Democrats Eye a Chance for Political Gain

Democrat senators who had been eyeing the chance for a historic government expansion despite the current coronavirus pandemic receive criticism from their conservative counterparts.

State Goverment in Brazil Secretly Distributes Ventilators, Hides Them from Federal Government

The Brazilian state of Maranhão ordered essential medical supplies and equipment on their “war operation” against the pandemic.

Budget for Further Testing up to $600 Million to “Open Up America Again”

In a rush to reopen the U.S. economy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a $631 million fund to state and local governments to help with mass testing.

No One Can Stop Drug Cartels From Giving Aid, Not Even AMLO

While Mexican authorities are busy handling the national health care system, drug cartels are gaining popularity on social media through their philanthropic efforts.

US Senate Passes $480 Billion Relief Bill for Small Businesses and Hospitals, Expands COVID-19 Testing

The Senate passed a nearly $500 billion bill on Tuesday to help fund small businesses and hospitals, as well as expanded COVID-19 testing coverage and research.

Trump: Suspension on Immigration Will Apply Only to People Seeking Green Cards

President Donald Trump claims his recent executive order will only apply to people seeking green cards a day after he announced the new legislation.

Trump to Temporarily Suspend Immigration Amid COVID-19

President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order for the temporary suspension of immigration in the United States in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peña Nieto's Hidden Net Worth: An Investigation into the Former President's Wealth

Peña Nieto, the former president in Mexico, and members of his family are now under investigation due to their accumulated wealth during his term.

California Governor Plans to Provide Monetary Relief to Undocummented Immigrants

California's Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to provide monetary relief to the state's undocumented immigrants.

Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order to Slowly Reopen Texas

Using President Trump's "Opening Up America Again" initiative, Texas Governor seeks to slowly reopen the Texas economy.
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Former Brazilian President Calls Bolsonaro a 'Troglodyte' for Lack of COVID-19 Response

Former Brazilian President Luiza Inacio Lula da Silva recently called Jair Bolsonaro a "troglodyte" in an impassioned interview with a news site.
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Mexico Is Ranked 38th Most Powerful Army

A study by the Global Firepower Index revealed that Mexico has one of the world's most powerful armies.
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WHO's COVID-19 Mismanagement: Trump Orders to Halt WHO Funding Amid COVID-19

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately halt funding to the World Health Organization following reports that the organization is keeping the blame of COVID-19 away from the Chinese government.
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"Facts and Instinct": President Trump's Target of Reopening the US Economy by Next Month

President Donald Trump said that he will base his decision on "a lot of facts and a lot of instincts" when deciding when the country's economy should reopen.
Mexico's President Obrador holds a news conference in Mexico City

Lopez Obrador and the Price of the Pandemic

In the time of a health crisis drawn out by the pandemic, President Lopez Obrador prioritized the country’s economy by refusing to change his mind about his economic recovery plan, which only increases public investment.

Senator Heinrich Gives Updates on the Efforts Helping New Mexico Combat COVID-19

In a teleconference held the other day with New-Mexico-based media practitioners, US Senator Martin Heinrich gave updates on initiatives to assists the New Mexicans who are affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
U.S. President Trump leads daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington

Trump to Expedite Aid to US Farmers Affected by the Pandemic

Trump called for the USDA secretary to use all means available to help the farmers hit by the pandemic of the coronavirus.
U.S. President Trump leads the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington

Migrants May Be Released Due to Court Rulings

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., broadened the ruling to use for their detained parents also. (Photo: Reuters) On April 6, 2020, a district judge in Los Angeles issued the Trump administration an explanation as to why many of the nearly 7,000 migrant children in America, who are at risk of being infected by the coronavirus in facilities and detention camps, should be quickly released and handed over to awaiting sponsors.
U.S. President Trump leads the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington

Trump Optimistic on US Testing: “We’ve Tested More Now Than Any Nation in the World”

Amidst the health crisis, some control in the United States is leveraged with the funds that are pooled in for further testing. Despite the President’s optimism, critics are worried current measures may not be enough.