South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 26, 2025.
Heinrich, Colleagues Demand Social Security Head Keep New Mexico’s Offices Open
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined over 100 congressional Democrats in sending a letter to Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Leland Dudek to demand that he keep New Mexico’s Social Security field offices open. Multiple reports have revealed that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) directed SSA to close field offices across the country — only to reverse course after public backlash and deny the plans altogether. Given the lack of transparency surrounding the status of field office operations nationwide, the lawmakers […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Malaria scorecard: battles have been won and advances made, but the war isn’t over
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Shüné Oliver, Medical scientist, National Institute for Communicable Diseases Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the brunt of malaria cases in the world. In this region 11 countries account for two-thirds of the global burden. World Malaria Day is marked on 25 April. What progress has been made against the disease, where are the gaps and what’s being done to plug them? As scientists who research malaria in Africa, we believe that the continent can defeat the disease. New, effective tools have been added to the malaria toolbox. Researchers and malaria programmes, however, must […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Challenging the Trump Administration’s Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Source: US State of California OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Trump in support of a challenge to the early termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haitians. TPS is a critical humanitarian program established by Congress in 1990 that allows nationals of designated countries to remain in the United States due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary and temporary conditions in their home countries. In their brief, the attorneys general urge the district court to grant […]
MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement
Source: US State of North Dakota Ex-Judge of Dona Ana County Charged with Evidence Tampering and Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Charged with Unlawful Obstruction and Concealment The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations against Judge Dugan and Judge Cano are serious: no one, least of all a judge, should obstruct law enforcement operations,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Doing so imperils the safety of our law enforcement officers and undermines the rule […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: After first 100 days of US aid budget cuts
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières – New York — Three months since the Trump administration first suspended all international assistance pending review, the United States (US) has terminated much of its funding for global health and humanitarian programmes, dismantled the federal government architecture for oversight of these activities, and fired many of the key staff responsible for implementation. Patients around the world are scrambling to understand how they can continue treatment, medical providers are struggling to maintain essential services, and aid groups are sounding the alarm about exploding needs in countries with existing emergencies. “These sudden cuts by the Trump administration are […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement
Source: United States Attorneys General Ex-Judge of Dona Ana County Charged with Evidence Tampering and Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Charged with Unlawful Obstruction and Concealment The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations against Judge Dugan and Judge Cano are serious: no one, least of all a judge, should obstruct law enforcement operations,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Doing so imperils the safety of our law enforcement officers and undermines the rule of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Washington State Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Conditions on Funding for K-12 Schools
Source: Washington State News $1.4 billion in federal financial assistance at risk in Washington SEATTLE — Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding from state and local agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and policies promoting equal access to education. The federal government provides Washington with approximately $1.4 billion in congressionally mandated financial support each year for a wide variety of needs and services related to children and education. Federal funding supports programs that ensure students […]
MIL-OSI Security: 239 charged in new cases related to SDTX’s continuing efforts to secure southern border
Source: Office of United States Attorneys HOUSTON – A total of 237 more cases have been filed in immigration and border security-related matters from April 18-24, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. As part of those cases, 124 face allegations of illegally reentering the country with the majority having felony convictions such as narcotics, firearms or sexual offenses, prior immigration crimes and more. A total of 106 people face charges of illegally entering the country, five cases involve various instances of human smuggling with the remainder relating to assault of an officer or other immigration-related crimes. As part of […]
MIL-OSI: Credicorp Ltd.: “Credicorp Announces Filing Form 20-F 2024”
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Lima, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lima, PERU, April 25th, 2025 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP) has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31st, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2024 Form 20-F includes audited consolidated financial statements of Credicorp and its subsidiaries as of December 31st, 2023 and 2024 and for the years ended December 31st, 2022, 2023 and 2024 under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The 2024 Form 20-F can be downloaded from Credicorp’s website (Annual Materials). Holders of Credicorp’s securities and […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Panel established to review EU duties on battery electric vehicles from China
Source: World Trade Organization DS630: European Union — Definitive Countervailing Duties on New Battery Electric Vehicles from China China submitted its second request for the establishment of a dispute panel with respect to the definitive countervailing duties imposed by the European Union on new battery electric vehicles from China. The request also concerns the underlying investigation that led to the imposition of the duties. The EU had said it was not ready to accept China’s first request for the panel at a DSB meeting on 24 March . China said it considers the EU measures inconsistent with various WTO provisions. It […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Hold Half Day of General Discussion on Reparations for the Injustices from the Transatlantic Trade of Enslaved Africans
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this afternoon held a half day of general discussion on reparations for the injustices from the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans, their treatment as chattel, and the ongoing harms to and crimes against people of African descent. The half-day consisted of opening statements two panel discussions, hearing from Committee members, experts in international law, representative from the diplomatic corps, and political and civil society leaders. Speaking in the first panel discussion on “Reparations and International Law: Legal Frameworks, Obligations and Enforcement” were Pela Boker-Wilson, Committee Expert; Joshua […]
MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Sanders Statement on Trump’s Arrest of a Milwaukee Judge
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders BURLINGTON, Vt., April 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement on the Trump administration’s arrest of a Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, circuit judge: This morning, President Trump directed the FBI to arrest trial court judge Hannah Dugan in Milwaukee. She is being charged with obstructing law enforcement, a federal crime. Let’s be clear. Trump‘s arrest of Judge Dugan in Milwaukee has nothing to do with immigration. It has everything to do with his moving this country toward authoritarianism. He is illegally usurping Congressional powers. He […]
MIL-OSI Economics: US tariffs likely to threaten Chinese insurers’ profitability, says GlobalData
Source: GlobalData US tariffs likely to threaten Chinese insurers’ profitability, says GlobalData Posted in Insurance On April 15, 2025, the US government announced that China would face tariffs of up to 245% on imports to the US as its retaliatory actions. The range of products subject to 245% tariffs includes syringes and needles from China. Additionally, lithium-ion batteries are subject to a 173% tariff, electric vehicles a 148% tariff, car wheels a 73% tariff, and semiconductors a 70% tariff. As a result, Chinese insurers may experience a rise in claim costs across multiple lines of insurance in 2025, which would […]
MIL-OSI: Epsilon Energy Ltd. Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epsilon Energy Ltd. (“Epsilon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EPSN) today announced that it will issue its first quarter 2025 earnings release on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after the market close and host a conference call to discuss its financial and operating results on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Interested parties in the United States and Canada may participate toll-free by dialing (833) 816-1385. International parties may participate by dialing (412) 317-0478. Participants should ask to be joined to the “Epsilon Energy First […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Supporting international language instruction | Appuyer l’enseignement des langues étrangères
Alberta’s International Language Teacher Bursary is awarded annually to teachers who want to develop their skills by taking a language, culture or teaching summer course outside of Canada. This year, bursaries of $4,200 have been awarded to 10 public school teachers. This money will support teachers participating in language and culture programs in Spain, France, Ecuador, Brazil and Mexico. “Learning a new language opens doors to new experiences and opportunities for Alberta students and is a rewarding part of any student’s educational journey. This money is helping teachers develop their language skills and cultural knowledge which will translate directly into […]
MIL-OSI Security: Federal Grand Jury in Louisville Indicts 7 Foreign Nationals For Money Laundering and Firearms Offenses
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Louisville, KY – A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, returned a multi-count indictment on April 16, 2025, charging seven foreign nationals with money laundering related offenses and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Karen Wingerd, Special Agent in Charge, Cincinnati Field Office, IRS Criminal Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Nashville, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott of the DEA Louisville Field […]
MIL-OSI Security: Ten Defendants Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges in Connection with Transnational Criminal Operation
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Ten individuals from Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Mexico—including a member of the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Cártel de Sinaloa and one person illegally residing in the United States—pleaded guilty in federal court this week to charges of violating federal narcotics and money laundering laws in relation to an international drug trafficking organization (DTO), Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. The defendants were among 35 individuals charged through a Second Superseding Indictment unsealed in January 2024 for their participation in a domestic and international narcotics and money […]
MIL-OSI Security: Foreign National Arrested for Making False Statement During Attempted Firearms Purchases
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Paducah, KY – A federal criminal complaint and arrest warrant was issued this week charging an illegal alien with making false statements during multiple attempts to purchase firearms as well as falsely claiming to be a U.S. Citizen. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud of Homeland Security Investigations, Nashville, made the announcement. According to the complaint, Ulises Macario Gonzaga-Guillen, age 32, a citizen of Mexico, was charged with making multiple false […]
MIL-OSI Security: CDCA Federal Prosecutors This Week Charge 32 Defendants with Being Illegal Aliens Reentering the United States Following Removal
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LOS ANGELES – Working alongside law enforcement partners at United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal prosecutors in the Central District of California this week filed criminal charges against 32 defendants who allegedly illegally re-entered the United States after being removed, the Justice Department announced today. Many of the defendants charged were previously convicted of felonies before they were removed from the United States, offenses that include committing lewd and lascivious acts on a child under the age of 14 years. The crime of being found in the United States following removal carries a […]
MIL-OSI Security: Mexican National Indicted on Firearm and Immigration Charges
Source: Office of United States Attorneys TUCSON, Ariz. – On Wednesday, a federal grand jury in Tucson returned a 5-count indictment against Teodoro Diaz-Ochoa, 44, of Mexico, for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Alien in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, and Reentry of a Removed Alien. The charging documents filed in the case allege that Diaz-Ochoa is an alien, illegally present in the United States, who was previously convicted of felony Attempted Sexual Assault and last removed from the United State on April 22, 2016. On January 22, 2025, Arizona Game and Fish Officers encountered Diaz-Ochoa […]