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Canada’s Trudeau says he discussed border with Biden, but no deal https://t.co/pQw0GzpEgX pic.twitter.com/Ed36HvQcxE
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 13, 2021
Some fear that Mexico’s president may try to advance his agenda by calling for small referendums, or by going after judges https://t.co/FvU3om6Axx
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 13, 2021
Canada’s financial system proved its resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic, but rising real-estate prices and mortgage debt are exacerbating vulnerabilities to financial stability posed by the household sector, the Bank of Canada said https://t.co/QoKtePxaTv
— Real Time Economics (@WSJecon) June 13, 2021
Cuba’s political and economic isolation was an unintended defense against invasive species. With trade and tourism increasing, biosecurity practices used by islands such as New Zealand and Hawaii could protect the Caribbean island. https://t.co/PZkcigxsq0
— Scientific American (@sciam) May 22, 2021
Despite calls for accountability from Indigenous communities and pressure from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Pope on Sunday expressed his “pain” over the deaths of children but stopped short of apologizing for the role of the Catholic Church. https://t.co/4ESMbm1P2u
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) June 7, 2021
Here are five takeaways after Sunday’s midterm elections in Mexico https://t.co/T41Wh7DOrx
— CNN International (@cnni) June 8, 2021
A New York Times investigation found serious flaws in the basic construction of Mexico City’s metro that appear to have led directly to its collapse in May, in which 26 riders were killed after a train plummeted 40 feet toward the traffic below. https://t.co/njqkozN9yO
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 13, 2021
In the wake of Keystone’s demise, Canada badly needs a new energy strategy.
We’ve bet heavy on pipelines and we depend on a flawed electrical grid tied to old approaches. David Olive suggests we get on with building a better tomorrow. #Opinion https://t.co/tqk2PViduy
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) June 13, 2021
NEW: Cuba suspends cash deposits in dollars citing embargo challenges https://t.co/YruwxLKXCZ
— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) June 11, 2021
#Opinion: The London attack demands an all-of-Canada response
“We cannot hope to build an equitable, just and inclusive society for future generations when we are willing to tolerate murderous, religiously motivated hatred on the streets of our cities” https://t.co/Xlt0sRjjY8
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) June 11, 2021
President Biden has raised hopes of another thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations, but the White House says this is not a top priority. Trace the history of the relationship: https://t.co/ViNzgDO2Ir
— Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org) May 28, 2021
Radio Tecnico: How The Zetas Cartel Took Over Mexico With Walkie-Talkies https://t.co/2pwAdUNmuN pic.twitter.com/LBGOGHYzgl
— Popular Science (@PopSci) June 13, 2021
Mexico’s bloodiest election: Drug cartels kill almost 100 in run up to June vote https://t.co/wtqTZ8AgA0
— The Independent (@Independent) May 28, 2021
Venezuela’s Maduro Regime Ships One-Third of Its Diesel to Cuba https://t.co/mb9bqUL8gk pic.twitter.com/9XYaWQVMKe
— LatAm Herald Tribune (@LAHT) June 11, 2021
The places classed as tax havens come in various shapes and sizes, from taxless Caribbean paradises to merely tax-light hubs in Europe and Asia. Some have more to fear than others https://t.co/uVauh27gCw
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 2, 2021