Mexico handed over Rafael Quintero, implicated in killing DEA agent Enrique Camarena, as well as Jose Angel Canobbio, who is from a faction of Sinaloa Cartel, led by El Chapo's sons.
While the deal eases the pressure for now on Mexico, prospects for Canada and China appeared dim, as Trump and his team kept up their criticism of their northern neighbour in particular.
Setting the stage for a trade war with Canada, Mexico & China, Trump has announced 25 percent tariffs on goods from the 2 North American countries & 10 percent tariffs on Chinese exports.
Mexico has been preparing possible retaliatory tariffs on imports from the US, ranging from 5% to 20%, on pork, cheese, fresh produce, manufactured steel and aluminum.
Trump made the announcement while signing executive orders in Oval Office, hours after his inauguration. He has repeatedly threatened tariffs on US’ neighbours, China & even EU allies.
The incoming Trump-Vance administration will crackdown on illegal immigrants in US, deporting them even to places other than their home country if the latter rejects them.
By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -A shootout near the capital of Mexico's Sinaloa state killed 19 suspected gang members, while one local cartel leader was arrested, Mexico's defense ministry
New legislation signed by president Sunday has ignited protests from legal fraternity, concerns among investors, and diplomatic tensions with Mexico’s North American neighbours.
A woman died in Jamaica’s Hanover parish after a tree fell on her home. Warning for hurricane is in effect for Jamaica, Cayman Islands & eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.
A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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