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Mexican Federal Executive Prepares Another Package of Reforms: Focus on Electoral Matters

Mexican Federal Executive Prepares Another Package of Reforms: Focus on Electoral Matters

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August 20, 2025

Background and Context Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has outlined plans for a new package of reforms, with a...

Over 1,000 Appeals Pending as Tribunal Electoral Addresses Judicial Election Contests

Over 1,000 Appeals Pending as Tribunal Electoral Addresses Judicial Election Contests

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August 20, 2025

Background on the Tribunal Electoral and its Role The Sala Superior del Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación...

US Economy to Thrive Despite Trump’s Policies: A Tale of Technological Innovation vs. Trade Disputes

US Economy to Thrive Despite Trump’s Policies: A Tale of Technological Innovation vs. Trade Disputes

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August 20, 2025

Introduction Since Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2, when he announced radical tariffs on both allies and adversaries, the...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Fed Chair Candidate Interviews Starting September 1

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Fed Chair Candidate Interviews Starting September 1

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August 20, 2025

Background on Jerome Powell’s Successor Search Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, announced that interviews for Jerome...

Canadian Inflation Slows in July, Aided by Lower Gas Prices

Canadian Inflation Slows in July, Aided by Lower Gas Prices

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August 20, 2025

Background on Inflation and Relevant Figures Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.7% in July, partly due to a drop...

S&P Maintains US Credit Rating at “AA+” Amid Tax Cuts and Tariffs

S&P Maintains US Credit Rating at “AA+” Amid Tax Cuts and Tariffs

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August 20, 2025

Background on Donald Trump and His Policies Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has been a...

European Union Rejects Peruvian Avocado Shipments Due to High Cadmium Levels

European Union Rejects Peruvian Avocado Shipments Due to High Cadmium Levels

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August 20, 2025

Background on the Situation The European Union (EU) has rejected six shipments of Peruvian Hass avocados due to excessive levels...

Bolivia Partners with Russian Firm for Lithium Plant Operation

Bolivia Partners with Russian Firm for Lithium Plant Operation

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August 20, 2025

Background on Key Players and Relevance In the midst of Bolivia’s presidential elections, the Plural Economy Commission of the Chamber...

Petrobras Considering Resumption of Investments in Corn Ethanol

Petrobras Considering Resumption of Investments in Corn Ethanol

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August 20, 2025

Background on Petrobras and its Role in Brazil’s Biofuel Industry Petrobras, the Brazilian multinational corporation in the oil and gas...

Tariffs Hinder Exports of New Auto Plants in Mexico

Tariffs Hinder Exports of New Auto Plants in Mexico

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August 20, 2025

Key Automotive Brands Struggle with T-MEC Compliance Since April, when the U.S. began imposing tariffs on vehicles that fail to...