Politics: Washington is taken by a scandal as emails between Donald Trump Jr. and Russian officials are revealed, which implicate several members of the administration and could reveal possible criminal activities.
Economy: The head of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, stated that the American opioid crisis was negatively impacting US economic growth, as well implying that the president's 3% growth rate would be difficult to achieve.
Culture: a new poll by Pew Research shows that Republican's approval for higher education (ie. Colleges and Universities) has plummeted, whereas Democrat's has held steady, this drop has been attributed by a Washington Post article to be a sign of republican disapproval with liberal college campuses.
Enrique, Bridge the Divide Ambassador
UNITED STATES
NORTH AMERICA
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Politics: Ex-President Lula was convicted for passive corruption and money laundering and is sentenced to 9.5 years in prison.
Economy: The São Paulo Stock Exchange skyrocketed this week after the announcement of former president Lula’s conviction.
Culture: This week the Lego exhibition “The Art of Brick” returned to Rio, which displays 83 works of art, entirely made of lego pieces.
BRAZIL
Shea, Design Editor
SOUTH AMERICA