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Mexico’s President: Pressured with Little Room to Maneuver

Relations between the leaders of Mexico and the United States are currently at a low point. One key factor is that Trump holds all the cards.

Today’s featured artist is Natalia Doco with Lagartijeando de Chile with the song “Sola” from 2022.

Reactions to the recent death of former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica say a lot about current politics, both in the world and within Cuba.

The US 50% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum is “unjust,” “unsustainable” and “has no legal basis,” said President Claudia Sheinbaum.

International organizations have raised alarms over what they describe as the systematic use of the justice system to silence critics.

Climate displacement and border enforcement–two dynamics trending distinctly upward–are on a collision course.

Mexico is the first country to elect all of its judges through a citizens vote, although only 13 percent of eligible voters participated.

Yordanka Caridad from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Barber Shop”, in Parana, Brazil.

Forecasts predict a turnout of between 18% and 20% of the population, compared to a turnout of over 60% in the 2024 presidential elections.

Can the popular vote alone guarantee a judiciary that is more ethical, technical, and connected to citizens?