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The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum
The proposed 5% tax would also violate the U.S.-Mexico Double Taxation Treaty in effect since 1994. On Friday, Finance Secretary Edgar Amador said that the proposal to impose a 5% tax on remittances violates a tax treaty between Mexico and the United States that has been in effect since 1994. RELATED: Remittance Taxes Emerge as […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:
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Argentine Judge Requests Banking Information on Milei Over $LIBRA Cryptocurrency Scandal
The far-right politician is being investigated for alleged fraud, bribery, and abuse of authority. On Thursday, Federal Judge Maria Servini requested banking information on President Javier Milei and Presidential Secretary Karina Milei as part of the ongoing judicial investigation into the $LIBRA cryptocurrency case. RELATED: Argentine President Summoned to Pretrial Mediation for $LIBRA Crypto Scam […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Springsteen Slams Trump at Concert, U.S. President Responds With Threatening Rant
The singer accused the Republican politician of attacking the working class and deporting residents without due process. On Wednesday, at the opening show of the 2025 leg of his “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour at Co-op Live in Manchester, Bruce Springsteen harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: Trump Says No Progress in Russia-Ukraine […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Macron’s Tissue Excuse: A New Low for Europe’s ‘Transparent’ Leaders
The recent viral video showing French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hastily hiding a “white powdery substance” on a train returning from Kyiv has sparked outrage and suspicion. The footage, which spread rapidly across social media, raises serious questions about the integrity of these Western leaders—supposed champions […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine Agree to Swap 1,000 War Prisoners
The peace negotiation meeting in Istanbul lasted just two hours. During a meeting held in Istanbul on Friday, Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side as soon as possible, which would make it the largest such swap since the start of the Ukrainian conflict in 2022. RELATED: China Hopes […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:China Hopes a Fair, Lasting, and Binding Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia
Chinese Diplomat Lin stated that his country supports Russia and Ukraine in starting direct dialogue. On Friday, China expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would reach a peace agreement in the negotiations taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye. RELATED: Delegations of Russia and Ukraine Start Meeting in Istanbul “China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. Businesses Race to Restock as China Tariff Cut Offers 90-Day Lifeline
The tariff relief came as companies finalize orders for the winter holiday season, making the timing critical for keeping shelves stocked. American retailers and manufacturers rushed to place orders with Chinese suppliers after the United States and China announced a temporary rollback of reciprocal tariffs, creating a 90-day window to rebuild depleted inventories. RELATED: US […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:India and Japan Notify WTO of Possible Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs
Trump raised tariffs on aluminum to 25% and ended duty-free quotas, exemptions and exclusions for steel and aluminum tariffs. India and Japan have recently notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of potential retaliatory measures in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. The European Union(EU) and Britain had submitted similar notifications to the WTO […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Colombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers' killings
Thirteen men were kidnapped and killed at a gold mine in Pataz district earlier in May.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Istanbul Summit: Turkish Foreign Minister to Host US, Russian, and Ukrainian Delegations in Crucial Peace Talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convenes with US, Russian, and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul to advance diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Ukraine conflict, signaling a potential breakthrough in international peace negotiations. Related: Trump Says No Progress in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Until He Meets With Putin On Friday, Istanbul will become the focal point of international […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Watch: Wildlife dyed blue in São Paulo chemical spill
City officials say they are acting to rescue and save the lives of the affected animals.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Valeria Marquez: Who was the Mexican influencer killed live on TikTok?
Prosecutors say they are treating the killing of 23-year-old Valeria Marquez as a femicide.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Valeria Márquez: Who was Mexican influencer killed live on TikTok?
Prosecutors say they are treating the killing of 23-year-old Valeria Marquez as a femicide.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Vows to Rescue Kidnapped Venezuelan Migrants in El Salvador and Reunite Families
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pledges to rescue 252 Venezuelan migrants kidnapped in El Salvador and reunite families, highlighting migration as a human right and condemning persecution. The promise comes amid celebrations of Family Day and the return of Maikelys Espinoza, a girl rescued from U.S. captivity. Related: Venezuela Thanks UNICEF for Facilitating Maikelys Espinoza’s Return […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Thanks UNICEF for Facilitating Maikelys Espinoza’s Return and Family Reunification
The Venezuelan government expresses gratitude to UNICEF for its role in the safe return of Maikelys Espinoza, highlighting the importance of international cooperation to protect Venezuelan migrants. Related: ALBA-TCP Celebrates Release of Venezuelan Toddler Held Captive by the United States The Venezuelan government publicly thanked UNICEF for its key role in facilitating the safe return […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:President Gustavo Petro to Resubmit Labor Reform Referendum Amid Senate Fraud Allegations in Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to resubmit his labor reform referendum to the Senate after denouncing fraud in the recent vote, calling on popular mobilization to defend workers’ rights and democratic participation. Related: Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry President Gustavo Petro has announced his intention to […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Uefa accuses Infantino and stages Fifa congress walk-out in Paraguay
Uefa accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of prioritising "private political interests" after he turned up late for the world football governing body's congress in Paraguay.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:U.S. Financial Threat Against China’s Belt and Road Initiative Projects in Latin America
The United States launches a financial offensive to block international funding for Chinese projects in Latin America, responding to growing cooperation between countries like Colombia and China under the Belt and Road Initiative. Related: Trump Says No Progress in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Until He Meets With Putin The U.S. administration, led by Donald Trump, has […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Supporters of Evo Morales Begin March to La Paz to Register Presidential Candidacy
Groups of peasants, coca growers, miners, and MAS legislators are mobilizing from Parotani toward La Paz to register Evo Morales’ presidential candidacy despite the recent ban issued by the Constitutional Court. Related: Evo Morales Reaffirms His Interest in Seeking the Bolivian Presidency This Wednesday in Parotani-approximately 40 kilometers from Cochabamba-delegations of peasants, coca producers, and […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:ALBA-TCP Celebrates Release of Venezuelan Toddler Held Captive by the United States
The Bolivarian Alliance applauds the efforts made by President Maduro to reunite the girl with her family. On Thursday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP) celebrated the return of Maikelys Espinoza to Venezuela after she was rescued by the “Return to the Homeland”, a humanitarian program carried out by the administration […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Over 600 Argentine Figures Reject President Milei’s Attacks on Journalism
They endorsed an article originally published by Ari Lijalad, who has been sued by Milei for alleged defamation and slander. On Thursday, over 600 journalists, artists, and intellectuals staged a symbolic protest against far-right President Javier Milei’s harassment of the Argentine press. RELATED: The Eternaut Sparks Questions Among Those Born During the Argentine Dictatorship They […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Cuba’s Hidden Beaches: Five Secluded Gems Await Exploration
Cuba’s coastline stretches over 5,000 km, offering some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. However, beyond the well-known tourist spots lies a collection of hidden, tranquil, and nearly untouched shores, perfect for those seeking solitude away from crowds. Exploring Cuba’s Secret Beaches A young Cuban adventurer, Adriano Flechilla, has spent years cycling across the island, […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:RSF Drone Strikes Mark Escalation in Sudan’s Civil War
Sudan’s conflict has entered a new phase, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched unprecedented drone strikes on Port Sudan, weeks after being driven from Khartoum by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Sudanese political analysts describe the escalation as a “shock and awe” campaign, aiming to demonstrate RSF’s ability to wage war remotely, even after […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Budget Shortfall Threatens Key Health Programs, HIV/AIDS Services at Risk
A document submitted to the National Assembly has revealed an alarming budget shortfall, putting essential health programs at risk. Among the most affected sectors are HIV/AIDS services, family planning initiatives, and immunization programs, according to senior health officials. With U.S. funding cuts already crippling HIV/AIDS programs, analysts warn that further reductions in government spending will […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Tripoli Erupts in Clashes as Rival Militias Battle for Control
Violent clashes between two of Libya’s most powerful armed factions—the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) and the 444th Brigade—turned Tripoli into a war zone once again, following the assassination of militia commander Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (“Ghaniwa”). Within hours of the attack, Tripoli’s Abu Salim and Salah Eddin neighborhoods were consumed by heavy gunfire, RPG attacks, and […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China to Allow Visa-Free Entry for Tourists from Five South American Countries
This decision had already been hinted at the CELAC-China ministerial forum. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that visitors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will now be exempt from visa requirements when traveling to China. RELATED: Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub “We aim to further facilitate […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 82 Amid Relentless Israeli Airstrikes
The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has climbed to 82, with women and children making up the majority of the victims, following relentless attacks that began at dawn on Thursday. According to WAFA journalist reports, Israeli warplanes targeted homes and makeshift shops sheltering displaced individuals across Gaza, particularly in […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mexican judge arrested over 2014 disappearance of 43 students
Lambertina Galeana Marín is suspected of having been behind the disappearance of key CCTV footage.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Remittance Taxes Emerge as Weapon Against Undocumented Immigrants
Republican lawmakers are preparing bills to tax remittances to the United States. Remittance taxes are emerging as another Republican tool against undocumented immigrants, with at least two proposed bills that could have catastrophic consequences for Latin American countries. RELATED: UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk Maintains a Complicit Silence: FM Gil The “Big, Beautiful Bill,” […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub
Manzhouli will include a chemical industrial cluster within the import-export resource processing park. In the quiet hours of the morning, freight trains rumbled through Manzhouli, carrying a steady flow of agricultural products and timber from Russia to this border city in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. RELATED: Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Backing […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez was filming herself in her beauty salon in Guadalajara when she was shot.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:US Attempts to Sneak EU into Ukraine Negotiations, but Russia Blocks Western Interference
Moscow confirms readiness to negotiate with Kyiv in Istanbul, while the US and European Union pressure to prolong the conflict and exclude Russia from impartial dialogue. Related: Russia To Address Political and Technical Issues at the Istanbul Meeting Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Russian delegation will wait for Ukrainian representatives for the negotiations […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Luis Arce Demands National Unity to Protect Bolivia’s Plurinational State
Bolivian President Luis Arce calls for unity against right-wing threats urging voters to defend progressive gains through ballots rather than street conflicts. Related: Luis Arce Declines Presidential Candidacy to Strengthen Unity and Defend the Plurinational State Standing before supporters in La Paz’s Plaza Murillo President Luis Arce made an impassioned plea for national unity framing […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Backing Peace Efforts in Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Brazil and China’s peace initiatives during talks with Lula da Silva, as Turkey prepares to host crucial Ukraine negotiations in May. Related: Istanbul Peace Talks: Putin’s Realistic Plan to End the Conflict in Ukraine Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Supporting Ukraine Peace Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude […]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Malawi Launches First Oral Pill to Fight Deadly Sleeping Sickness
Malawi has taken a historic step in the fight against Rhodesiense sleeping sickness, a rare but deadly disease spread by the tsetse fly. For the first time, patients can take Fexinidazole Winthrop, an oral pill, instead of enduring toxic IV treatments that previously had a 5-10% fatality rate. The disease, officially known as human African […]
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