Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Central America and has sent a blunt message to those trying to enter the US illegally
Vice President Harris is on a delicate diplomatic mission: Offer a message of hope to the people of Guatemala and other countries in the region, but discourage them from trying to cross the U.S.’ southern border because they won’t be welcomed on the other side.
Her approach on her first ever foreign trip as the vice president of the USA was to simply, be blunt.
Sending a strong, clear message:
Harris pleaded with migrants from Central America to not make their way across the US border.
Harris also announced a range of new initiatives and measures, including a task force to reduce human trafficking, a woman’s empowerment program, and an anti-corruption group.
The United States will also boost its pandemic support for the nation, sending half a million coronavirus vaccines to Guatemala in the coming months.
This afternoon I met with community leaders in Guatemala. We talked about what barriers stand in the way for Guatemalans to build a future at home.
But the main takeaway from the address was certainly migration, with Harris saying “do not come”
“The goal of our work is to help Guatemalans find hope at home,” Harris said in a press conference with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.
“At the same time, I want to be clear to folks in the region who are thinking about making that dangerous trek to the United States-Mexico border: Do not come. Do not come,”
Harris added that those that attempt to cross the border will be “turned back.”
This week witnessed another milestone in the automotive industry as the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen embarked on its electric journey, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
Simultaneously, Toyota and Mazda debuted EV offerings tailored for the booming Chinese market, signalling a strategic shift towards collaboration with advanced Chinese partners.
While the electric G-Wagen promises both eco-friendliness and off-road prowess with its innovative design, questions arise about Japanese automakers’ perceived lag in EV development, countered by the strategic imperative to tap into the rapidly growing Chinese EV market. As automotive icons embrace electrification and traditional players adapt through partnerships, it’s clear that collaboration and innovation will drive the future of mobility.
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In the midst of these challenges, a couple in the inner north ingeniously employed a strategy to realise their dream of a larger home while managing HECS debt and affordability hurdles.
Rentvesting emerges as a viable solution for individuals grappling with the burdens of high HECS debt and property affordability issues.
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TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.
Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.
Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.
TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.
David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss