a new nerve center for the global drug trade
Ecuador has become an unlikely hub for the global drug trade, flooding the world with Colombian cocaine while bloodshed rages between a complex web of local gangs backed by the Mexican and European mafia. “The cocaine that leaves Ecuador’s ports goes all over the world, mostly to the United States and Europe, but also to […]
U.S.-Mexico bilateral trade hits record high, diplomatic ties tumble to multi-decade low
[ad_1] All eyes are now on Mexico’s proposed power reforms that threaten the interests of some of the world’s largest energy companies, many of them in the United States Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) said on Wednesday that he would send a letter to the 25 federal lawmakers who recently formed a pro-Russian […]
New Cold War: Arsenal of Democracy or Simply an Arsenal?
[ad_1] Yves here. The older fogeys among the readership may remember that when the USSR unexpectedly fell, ex post facto analysts attributed it to Reagan era programs, including Star Wars, forcing the USSR into even higher levels of military spending that wound up being crippling. Are we going to to this to ourselves with our […]
As Citi prepares to leave Mexico, manhunt for its assets is underway
[ad_1] Large global banks including Spain’s Santander and Canada’s Scotiabank are interested, but Mexican President Lopez Obrador would prefer the country’s third-largest bank to return to its Mexican owners. Last Wednesday (January 12), Citigroup broke the news It is selling its Mexican retail banking business after operating in Mexico for nearly a century. The U.S. […]
As “zero-day” approaches, Mexico City is dealing with serious water shortages
[ad_1] Unless major measures are taken, one of the world’s largest cities may face a “zero day” as early as 2028-when the water supply is so low that the government must start rationing precious liquids. Many working-class residents Neighborhood Ascapocalco, northwest of Mexico City, has a very dry Christmas this year. Many families stopped water […]
Biden’s electric car plans spark anger in Mexico and Canada
[ad_1] Joe Biden will meet with leaders of Mexico and Canada this week because his plan to encourage Americans to buy electric cars made in the United States has sparked strong opposition from the two major trading partners of the United States. The so-called Three Friends Summit, which will be held at the White House […]
Biden begins to rebuild U.S.-Mexico relations
[ad_1] This article is a live version of our trade secret newsletter.register here Send the newsletter directly to your inbox every Monday to Thursday Greetings from Washington, news of the chaotic withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in recent weeks interrupted the usually sleepy August. In terms of trade, we came back with a gorgeous […]
Can a new commodities boom revive Brazil?
[ad_1] Roughly every other glass of orange juice drunk around the world comes from the orchards of São Paulo state, boasts Duarte Nogueira. “We have everything beginning with the letter ‘C’,” says the mayor of Ribeirão Preto, a city four hours inland from the state capital, before reeling off the Portuguese names of produce cultivated […]
Firefighters from Mexico arrive in British Columbia to help extinguish hundreds of active wildfires
[ad_1] Vancouver-British Columbia welcomed about 100 firefighters who arrived from Mexico on Saturday to help extinguish the devastating wildfires that raged across the province. “These well-trained staff will be on site for 30 days, working side by side with our wildfire service personnel,” said Mike Farnworth, the Minister of Public Safety and Attorney General of […]
Nearly dying 3 years ago, softball player Sara Groenewegen is now chasing the gold medal in Tokyo
[ad_1] Flexible. Strong adaptability. Stubborn and positive. This is how Sara Groenewegen describes herself. But she never expected that after passing by with Death, she would have to rely on these qualities. Groenewegen, 26, is a powerful softball pitcher for the Canadian national team, which will play against Mexico on Wednesday in Fukushima, north of […]
New bar restaurant La Chinesca opens in Philadelphia’s Spring Arts neighborhood
[ad_1] This Chinesca will open on Friday night near the Spring Arts community in Philadelphia, near Union Transfer.New bar restaurant Owned by Michael and Jeniphur Pasquarello of 13th Street Kitchens (Kensington Dormitory, Prohibition Taproom, Cafe Lift). The food is inspired by the city of Mexicali, Mexico, especially the Chinatown neighborhood commonly known as La Chinesca.Have […]
White House Announces Global COVID-19 Vaccine Sharing Plan | Coronavirus Pandemic News
[ad_1] The administration of US President Joe Biden announced plans to share 25 million doses of unused COVID-19 vaccine stocks with the world. The White House said on Thursday that 75% of the dose will be used for UN-supported Kovacs The rest of the global vaccine sharing plan will be provided directly to allies and […]