Author: Belén Fernández
The recent ruling by the US Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for his official acts while in office. This decision, unprecedented in the nation’s history, essentially places presidents above the law. The ruling argues that presidents are immune as long as their actions fall within the scope of their constitutional authority. This controversial decision raises concerns about accountability and the abuse of power by future presidents. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, one of the dissenting justices, highlighted the potential dangers of this ruling, stating that it opens the door for presidents to engage in unlawful actions…
Louisiana’s governor Jeff Landry recently signed a bill requiring all public school classrooms in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A lawsuit has been filed, arguing the law is unconstitutional and violates the separation of church and state. If the case reaches the US Supreme Court, the conservative majority may support the law, signaling a shift towards Christian nationalism. The inclusion of religious elements like “In God We Trust” on US currency and the Pledge of Allegiance challenges the notion of a clear separation of church and state. Attempts to blur this line, like Landry’s Ten Commandments mandate, raise…
Italy is taking a bold step in trying to deal with asylum seekers by outsourcing them to Albania. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is leading the charge to open processing centers in Albania for intercepted asylum seekers, a move that has drawn both praise and criticism. The agreement will cost Italy over 670 million euros for a five-year period, but the government sees it as a necessary step to curb immigration and gain nationalist support. While some see this as a violation of international law and a breach of human rights, others commend it as an innovative solution to the refugee…
Claudia Sheinbaum made history on June 2 by becoming Mexico’s first female president. Despite the optimism that her election symbolizes progress for women’s empowerment, the reality on the ground paints a different picture. Mexico continues to face a femicide epidemic, with at least 10 women and girls killed daily and tens of thousands missing. Violence, including political killings, remains rampant, with over two dozen candidates assassinated ahead of the election. The violence in Mexico is a multifaceted issue, with organized crime playing a significant role. The demand for drugs and undocumented labor in the US contributes to Mexico’s violent landscape.…
In a recent interview with NBC News, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed President Joe Biden’s threat to withhold offensive weaponry from Israel in the case of an all-out assault on Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip sheltering over 1.4 million Palestinians. Blinken’s response to questions about Biden’s “red line” regarding Israel’s actions in Rafah seemed contradictory to previous statements by the President. Biden had explicitly mentioned consequences for Israeli actions in Rafah in a CNN interview. Despite the confusion surrounding US policy on Rafah, the reality is that the US continues to support Israel with billions…