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companies
Scotiabank’s ScotiaRISE Initiative: Building a More Inclusive Future in Mexico
Strengthening Economic Resilience in Vulnerable Communities Scotiabank has announced the expansion of its global social impact strategy, ScotiaRISE, with a...
economy
China’s Slowest Economic Growth in a Year Amid Policy Planning
Background on China’s Economic Slowdown China experienced its slowest economic growth in a year during the last quarter, according to...
economy
The Federal Reserve Prepares to Potentially Lower Interest Rates Amidst Government Shutdown
Background on the Federal Reserve and its Role The Federal Reserve, often referred to as the “Fed,” is the central...
economy
US Government Shutdown Likely to End This Week, Says White House Economic Advisor
Background on the Shutdown and Key Players The US federal government shutdown, now in its 20th day, is expected to...
opinion
The Death of Globalization and the Birth of Planetarization: A New Era of Cooperation
A Historical Perspective In November 1985, during their first summit in Geneva, US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail...
international
Bolivia to Reestablish Ties with the U.S.: New President-Elect Rodrigo Paz to Reverse Evo Morales’ Foreign Policy
Background on Rodrigo Paz and His Political Stance Rodrigo Paz, a 58-year-old centrist economist, won the Bolivian presidential election on...
opinion
María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize: A Political Milestone Beyond Venezuela
Introduction María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader against Nicolás Maduro’s regime, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize....
international
Trump-Petro Dispute Benefits Organized Crime, Says Former Colombian President Santos
Background on Key Figures Juan Manuel Santos, the former President of Colombia and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, expressed his...
international
Trump Publicly Expresses Disdain for Australian Ambassador Rudd
Background on Key Individuals and Context On Monday, October 20th, US President Donald Trump created a tense diplomatic moment by...
international
Zelensky’s Damaged Relationship with Trump: Ukrainian President Interested in Joining US-Russia Meeting in Budapest
Background on Key Figures Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, has been in the international spotlight since Russia’s invasion of...
