The Trump administration on Monday pushed back against criticism from former first lady Laura Bush of its “zero tolerance” policy that has led to the separation of migrant families. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen blamed past administrations, including George W. Bush’s, for signing off on […]
FLASHBACK: Obama Administration Placed Children with Human Traffickers…
FLASHBACK: Fourth Defendant Charged in Ohio Trafficking Scheme Involving Immigrant Minors…
Ceela Electoral Experts Say Venezuela Vote Reflects ‘Will of the People,’ Must Be Respected…
“We have not observed any element that can disqualify the electoral process,” said Ceela President Nicanor Moscoso. Representatives of the Council of Electoral Experts of Latin America (Ceela) stated that the results of Venezuelan elections on May 20 must be recognized because they represent the popular will expressed by the people. Speaking during a press […]
Trump Sanctions President Maduro. What It Means for Venezuela…
On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. The sanctions mean that “…. all assets of Nicolas Maduro subject to U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and U.S. persons are prohibited from dealing with him.” The penalties are a response to Maduro’s decision to replace Venezuela’s parliament with a…
Freezes U.S. Assets…
Venezuelan’s Vote to Support National Constituent Assembly…
Brazil’s Temer Won’t Resign After Criminal Charges Filed…
Brazil’s President Michel Temer says nothing will destroy him, as he faces suspension and a possible impeachment. On Monday, Temer became the nation’s first sitting office holder to be charged with graft and is now awaiting a final decision by the Supreme Court. Attorney General Rodrigo Janot formally accused President Michel Temer and his aide […]
Ancient Climate Change at #AGU16 — Atacama Desert May Have Harbored Lakes, Wetlands…
The arid Atacama Desert, thought to be a barrier to early South American settlers, may have held lakes large enough to sustain small human populations, according to new research presented here today. The lakes’ presence challenges the current understanding of the paths early settlers took to explore and settle South America…