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Biden was tough on drugs for decades. Now he faces challenges in fighting money laundering

Biden was tough on drugs for decades. Now he faces challenges in fighting money laundering

by Augusta Saraiva | Apr 19, 2021 | Economy, Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Decades ago, then-Sen. Joe Biden established himself as a sort of drug czar on Capitol Hill. In the 1980s, he helped launch the Office of National Drug Control Policy. And a decade later, Biden became one of the masterminds behind Plan Colombia, a $7.5...

From Tampa Bay, Journalist Leads Global Fight Against Disinformation

by Augusta Saraiva | Apr 7, 2021 | Featured, Foreign Affairs

WASHINGTON — Before “fake news” became a buzz phrase worldwide, Cristina Tardáguila founded Brazil’s first fact-checking news agency in 2015 to combat the rise of what she feared could become a global threat of out-of-control disinformation. Now, she continues doing...
Colombia, U.S. grant amnesty to Venezuelan migrants

Colombia, U.S. grant amnesty to Venezuelan migrants

by Augusta Saraiva | Feb 19, 2021 | Featured, Foreign Affairs, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Colombia is moving to legalize some 800,000 undocumented Venezuelan immigrants, offering them 10-year residence permits and access to formal employment and social benefits. Over time, the Temporary Protection Statute could benefit up to 1.7 million...
For some of Florida’s international students, remote learning comes with added burdens

For some of Florida’s international students, remote learning comes with added burdens

by Augusta Saraiva | Feb 17, 2021 | Coronavirus, Education, Featured, Immigration

The day before the University of South Florida’s virtual commencement in December, senior Lucca Salgueiro decided to postpone his graduation. The plan was for the student to attend the online ceremony from his hometown of São Paulo, Brazil, where he had been...
Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say

Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say

by Augusta Saraiva | Feb 3, 2021 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – As the world witnessed President Joe Biden take his oath of office on Jan. 20, he vowed to “repair our alliances and engage with the world once again” as a “strong and trusted partner for peace, progress and security.” At the Pentagon, that could mean...
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