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Pope Francis Condemns Immigration Measures as Partisan Fault Lines Widen in the Church
Pope Francis Condemns Immigration Measures as Partisan Fault Lines Widen in the Church

In a country that increasingly favors strict border policies, it is unlikely that the Pope’s letter will have any measurable influence on Trump’s immigration policy or his support amongst Catholics, which has only gone up following previous papal denunciations. While this suggests that any immediate policy impacts will be negligible, the letter is far from insignificant, underlining growing divisions within the Catholic Church around religious leaders participating in polarized U.S. policy issues like immigration.

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Global, Editor's PicksJosie BlackmanGlobal, Pope, Immigration, Editor's PickComment
El Salvador Agrees to Accept U.S. Deportees
El Salvador Agrees to Accept U.S. Deportees

On February 3, Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, announced via X, formerly known as Twitter, an agreement giving the United States permission to outsource part of its inmate population to El Salvador in exchange for an undisclosed fee. The central purpose of this deal is to allow the United States to deport undocumented immigrants whose countries reject deportation flights. 

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GlobalPrince RiversGlobal, El SalvadorComment
Flirting with the Far-Right: Why German Politicians Can’t Live without a Populist Surge
Flirting with the Far-Right: Why German Politicians Can’t Live without a Populist Surge

“We are the protective barrier. We are the Firewall.” This response comes after a fiery campaign by center-left politician and party leader Fredreich Merz to distance his party, the CDU, from the extreme far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in the fast-approaching German parliamentary elections on February 23rd. Having placed second in recent polls behind Merz’s party, the AfD represents a strong populist barricade that will most likely lead to uncomfortable coalition talks if a majority is to be shared between the two parties. 

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GlobalJacob DokulilAfD, Germany, German Politics, GlobalComment
Trump’s Tariffs: Economic Strategy or Political Theater?
Trump’s Tariffs: Economic Strategy or Political Theater?

The success of Trump’s strategy will highly depend on whether the potential of economic benefits outweigh the likely damage to trade relations and consumer costs. If these tariffs spark a broader trade war, the economic consequences will likely spill over the borders of these four countries, risking severe reverberations for entire global markets and consumers.

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GlobalAakanksha SinhaGlobal, Trump, Trump tariffs Comment
US’ Recognition of Gonzalez Forces Latin American Nations to Take a Stand on Venezuelan Election Turmoil
US’ Recognition of Gonzalez Forces Latin American Nations to Take a Stand on Venezuelan Election Turmoil

The recognition of Gonzalez as President-elect of Venezuela by the United States has forced Latin American states to choose between supporting Maduro or joining the United States in challenging his legitimacy. While governments neighboring Venezuela have become critical of the election results, there is little chance that Maduro will step down as president.

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GlobalDanny ReyesVenezuela, Edmundo Gonzalez, GlobalComment
Cuba in the Dark: Blackouts Fueling Public Protests
Cuba in the Dark: Blackouts Fueling Public Protests

Cuba faces one of its most severe crises, with a nationwide blackout on October 20, 2024, plunging millions into darkness and exposing deep-seated economic and political failures. This infrastructure collapse has disrupted daily life and public services, amplifying the struggles endured under the current regime.

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Global, Editor's PicksNicole MolinaCuba, Blackouts in Cuba, Protests, Manuel Marrero, U.S. Embargo, Global, Editor's PickComment
Belarusians Live in Fear of President Lukashenko’s Crackdowns
Belarusians Live in Fear of President Lukashenko’s Crackdowns

The sociopolitical climate in Belarus remains tense and fraught with fear. Any critique of the government easily places a citizen in the throes of judicial proceedings dictated by the president. Regardless of the subject matter of the criticism–governmental wrongdoings, human rights issues, or the war in Ukraine, Lukashenko does not hesitate to stamp out any opposition. 

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Global, Editor's PicksElise ChangEditor's Pick, Lukashenko, Belarus, Russia, Russian and Ukrainian War, Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine, GlobalComment
The Fragility of Democracy: The Venezuelan Crisis
The Fragility of Democracy: The Venezuelan Crisis

The Venezuelan crisis under Nicolás Maduro’s regime highlights severe human rights violations and a decline in democracy. Political repression has silenced dissent, while hyperinflation and shortages have caused widespread suffering and mass exodus. This crisis underscores the fragility of democracy and the need for urgent international action to restore human rights and democratic norms.

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Editor's Picks, GlobalNicole MolinaVenezuela, Democracy, Global, Editor's PickComment
The Results of France’s Snap Elections are Poised to Have a Challenging Effect on Macron’s Government
The Results of France’s Snap Elections are Poised to Have a Challenging Effect on Macron’s Government

While the National Rally did not secure a majority of seats in this election, the results were still their strongest showing in an election ever, demonstrating the rise of right-wing politics in France. In addition, Macron’s centrist party lost support, causing increased polarization. The results of this election are likely to make it very difficult for Macron to govern.

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GlobalAbby LudwigFrance, European Union, Elections, Snap election, Macron, GlobalComment
The Aftermath of Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack: ISIS-K and Putin's Disinformation Campaign
The Aftermath of Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack: ISIS-K and Putin's Disinformation Campaign

On March 22, 2024, Russia experienced its deadliest terror attack in two decades at the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, a suburb north of Moscow. The tragic event unfolded around 8:00 PM MSK when four gunmen began firing at the crowd of an estimated 6,000 people and subsequently set fire to the building. The attackers' actions led to fires that engulfed the venue, resulting in the partial collapse of the roof. The aftermath was devastating, with reports of 144 fatalities, including individuals who later died in hospitals. Additionally, over 551 concertgoers suffered injuries from gunshot wounds and fire-related incidents.

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Global, Editor's PicksSalma MouradPutin, Russia, ISIS-K, ISIS, Disinformation, Global, Editor's PickComment
Palestinian Canadians Sue Their Foreign Affairs Minister
Palestinian Canadians Sue Their Foreign Affairs Minister

The legal action spearheaded by Al-Haq, a Palestinian non-profit organization, the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR), and a group of Palestinian Canadians, is attempting to compel the federal court to direct the Canadian government to stop issuing export permits for military goods and technology supporting Israel’s siege on Gaza. In an interview with Al-Jazeera, Henry Off, a CLAIHR board member involved in the case, told reporters, “We don’t want the Canadian government to be contributing to the mass starvation and bombardment of Gaza. One way of cutting off Canada’s contributions is by cutting off its military support [to Israel].

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GlobalSalma MouradPalestine-Israel Conflict, Palestine, Canadian News, Canada MiningComment
Abbey Speaker Series: The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Abbey Speaker Series: The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Before the October 7 attack by Hamas, the Middle East had fallen into a state of relative equilibrium between Israel and its neighbors. Many Arab states in the region, including Saudi Arabia, had become considerably more open to diplomatic relationships with Israel in the preceding years, according to Professor Spinner-Halev. The October 7 attack and Israel’s brutal response, however, have caused rippling effects from within the country to the surrounding region and, ultimately, the world. 

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Global, FellowsCatherine WilesFellows Article, Global, local, UNC Chapel Hill Panel, Palestine-Israel ConflictComment
Brazil and Ecuador: A Necessary Partnership, Navigating the Future of Violence
Brazil and Ecuador: A Necessary Partnership, Navigating the Future of Violence

Ecuador’s unprecedented violence has not gone unnoticed by other Latin American countries, in which crime is a continued problem at the forefront of legal regulations. In response, Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva has taken a collaborative and united approach.

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Editor's Picks, GlobalAliza JankowskyBrazil Elections, Global, Global Content, Global News, Global Elections and Politcs, global, Editor's PickComment