February 7, 2019

Trump Limits Sales Of Venezuela’s Assets

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday limiting the Venezuelan government’s ability to sell public property after the South American country held elections that Washington considered “a farce.” The White House reported that Trump’s order will limit the Venezuelan government’s ability to liquidate public assets “at minimum prices at the expense of the Venezuelan people.” Hours before, the Trump government made it clear that it considers the election in Venezuela […]
February 7, 2019

US-Mexico Trade Agreement Leaves Great Uncertainty

US President Donald Trump was jubilant in reaching a preliminary agreement with Mexico to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, but he generated at least as many questions as answers. Will it be possible to convince or coerce Canada – the third NAFTA partner and the second US trade partner – to accept a new pact? Is it legal or politically feasible to reach a trade agreement that replaces NAFTA […]
February 7, 2019

US Considers Financing Guns In Schools

The Department of Education is considering allowing states to use federal funds to buy weapons that would be used as a safety measure in schools, which has provoked a storm of criticism. The plan will surely cause great controversy, especially at a time when, following a series of school massacres in the United States, a student movement has arisen in favor of greater restrictions on the purchase, possession and use […]
February 7, 2019

Trump And Secretary Of Justice Raise The Tone Of Their Dispute

President Donald Trump on Friday raised the tone of his dispute with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whom he asked to investigate a long list of complaints against Democrats and prosecutors investigating his government. Trump tweeted that Sessions should “investigate all the corruption of the ‘other side’. ” He added: “Come on, Jeff, you can, the country waits!” The two men exchanged blows for several days. In an interview with the program […]
February 7, 2019

President Of The Fed Foresees An Increase In Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday he expects further interest rate increases by the US central bank if the country’s economic growth remains strong. During the annual conference of the heads of the world’s central banks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell said the Fed recognizes that the path of inflation, being so uncertain, requires a balance between support for growth and constraints. Powell added that the phased approach is […]
February 7, 2019

Sister Cities Declare Washington DC And San Salvador

Before the guests and a crowd gathered in the Plaza Barrios of the Salvadoran capital, mayors Muriel Bowser (left) and Ernesto Muyshondt show the twinning agreement between San Salvador and Washington DC. Photo: Courtesy Victor Caycho Washinton Hispanic   In a vibrant public ceremony, held in Plaza Barrios, one of the most representative of the Salvadoran capital, the mayors of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, and San Salvador, Ernesto Muyshondt, signed […]
February 7, 2019

They Ask For School Supplies For Students Of MD

They Ask For School Supplies For Students Of MD This November 11 will be accepting donations at Wegman’s in Lanham, Maryland and the family fair, where the backpacks are delivered will be August 25 in Bowie. Photo: CourtesyJossmar Castillo Washinton HispanicThe summer vacations went by in the blink of an eye and the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) are already moving into the suburbs of Maryland to collect school supplies […]