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Guatemala raids will boost Arevalo’s reputation
Guatemala is a major through-route for undocumented migrants seeking the ‘American Dream’
GuatemalaLatest US debate offers contrast to recent examples
Last night's vice-presidential debate will change few votes but offered viewers civility and exchanges on policy
United StatesImmigration will be central to Canada's next election
Ottawa has begun to limit the temporary foreign worker programme in response to concerns that it depresses wages
CanadaUS initiative targets environmental crimes in Amazonia
On a visit to Brazil US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the Amazon Region Initiative Against Illicit Finance
BrazilUS port strike has political and economic implications
A strike by dock workers affecting ports from Maine to Texas began last night, although there is some hope of progress
United StatesUS to accelerate chips exports to the Middle East
US government plans to ease chip shipment rules to the Middle East in a bid to deepen technology cooperation
United StatesEnergy narrative to move away from 2050 net zero goals
More alignment between climate goal narratives and public and corporate plans may foster more cooperation moving forward
InternationalUS digital trade policy faces a period of uncertainty
Digital trade is more and more important to the US economy but Washington's policy positions are increasingly unclear
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