Politics: In a vote that came down to the wire, the so called "skinny bill" that could've potentially take healthcare coverage from 20 million Americans was overturned, and similar healthcare legislation may need a senate majority of 60 votes to pass.
Economics: Despite a shaky first quarter, the American economy's GDP seems to be growing at a respectable 2.6%.
Culture: In an interesting week for US arts, Odd Future member Tyler, the Creator released his album Flower Boy to acclaim, while the big budget family animated film the Emoji movie was released garnering terrible reviews
Enrique Eguiguren, Senior Reporter
UNITED STATES
NORTH AMERICA
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Politics: Aldemir Bendine, ex-president of the Banco do Brasil and Petrobras, is arrested for corruption in the investigation of money laundering. During Lula Da Silva´s and Dilma Rouseff’s presidencies he worked for them.
Economics: Labor reforms in Brazil awaken critiques from political opponents after they are approved by Congress.
Culture: Brazilian Jews are repudiating the arrival of Mohsen Araki, an Iraqi cleric who came to give a conference titled “Muslims and the confrontation with radical terrorism”, who is suspected to have a role in attacks in 1992 and 1994.
BRAZIL
Carolina Ranfagni, Senior Reporter
SOUTH AMERICA
Politics: The current ruling party of Mexico, the centrist PRI, has placed 3rd in a national poll less than a year before elections, behind the progressive "Morena" party and the center right PAN party.
Economics: After being charged with money laundering, connections to organized crime, and corruption, former Mexican governor Javier Duarte has been extradited back to Mexico after fleeing to Guatemala.
Culture: The State Department is warning tourists that Mexican resorts may be selling substandard/tainted alcohol and to be safe as a result.
Enrique Eguiguren, Senior Reporter
MEXICO
Politics: As the first round of elections for Congress nears, political parties such as the PRO, UCR and newer parties such as the Union Ciudadana (headed by ex-president Cristina Kirchner) and 1País let accusations float in the air in a fight for votes.
Economics: Central Bank sells 305 million dollars but can´t avoid the another record value in the currency
change (18,01 ARS = 1USD).
Culture: A man cleans the beaches of small town Pinamar and leaves the trash bags in front of the city hall. He is to pay a fine of over 1,500 dollars and had an inspector visit his restaurant.
ARGENTINA
Carolina Ranfagni, Senior Reporter