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Brazil could be collateral damage in Trump trade war By  Jamie McGeever Editing by Christina Fincher Few countries have been hit harder by the soaring dollar and U.S. bond yields than Brazil. But the country has one thing going for it – as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to levy punitive tariffs on many of America’s major trading partners, Brasilia is unlikely to be in his protectionist line of fire. Brazil has not run a trade surplus with the United States since 2007. However, with its economy and markets at a delicate juncture, Brazil cannot be complacent.

Lula’s approval drops amid tax and economic concerns Poll shows disapproval surpasses approval for first time in two years Economic issues include inflation, high food prices, and currency lows SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Support for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has dipped sharply, a poll showed on Monday, with disapproval surpassing approval for the first time in two years, after recent concerns about more taxation and turmoil in financial markets. The Genial/Quaest poll showed that 47% of those surveyed approved of Lula’s performance as president, down from 52% in December and the lowest since he took…

This Airbus A350-900 is Delta’s first aircraft to debut the airline’s newly redesigned interiors. USA TODAY was invited to Delta TechOps in Atlanta to preview the new look. By Eve Chen-USA TODAY Many of the changes are subtle but elevated and ergonomic. The plane still feels very Delta. Dots on new blue wallsthe back were inspired by Delta’s route maps.. Ekrem Dimbiloglu, managing director of Delta’s onboard strategy and experience, points out new non-textile floorin. Raised dots add slip resistance in busy areas like galleys. Finding just the right carpet wasn’t easy. Michael Steinfeld, manager of Onboard Product at Delta,…

Israel gives greenlight to start of return of Gazans to north Hamas to free Israeli hostage Yehud, two others, before Friday 650,000 Gazans ready to go back to the north, Palestinians say Gazans reject Trump’s proposal they leave the enclave CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed along the main roads leading north in Gaza on Monday, jubilant to be returning home after months of living in temporary shelter but fearing what might remain of their homes amid the bombed-out ruins.

Trump Makes Surprise Visit to Las Vegas Casino By Julio Gonzaga On this bustling Saturday afternoon, President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, turning an ordinary day into a spectacle for both supporters and curious onlookers.

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Colombia After Deportation Flights Rejected and Forces Petro to Back Down By Julio Gonzaga In a dramatic escalation of tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced severe retaliatory measures against Colombia on Sunday after the country’s government, led by President Gustavo Petro, refused to accept two deportation flights carrying Colombian nationals back from the United States. The controversy sparked last Sunday when Colombia blocked U.S. military planes from landing, citing the inhumane treatment of deportees. President Petro took to social media to express his dissent, stating, “The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals,” and…

Trump’s actions are a new smokescreen for the government, says Moro Senator says that the use of handcuffs in deported foreigners “is not from now and will continue to be so”; procedure is standard in the US

Some migrants turn to pricey smugglers or riskier routes after Trump clampdown By Alexandra Ulmer and Lizbeth Diaz After Honduran migrant Alex Diaz’ U.S. asylum appointment was canceled following Donald Trump’s immigration and border crackdown, the 23-year-old former bus driver began considering what he had been determined to avoid: entering the United States illegally. Since Trump ended former President Joe Biden’s legal entry program at the border and is ramping up border security, Diaz is considering using smugglers who would bring him deeper into the United States, along isolated pathways.

Army readying troops from elite 82nd Airborne to the border Two military aircraft fly migrants to Guatemala, official says Pentagon planning flights for more than 5,000 migrants  U.S. military C-17 aircraft began flying detained migrants out of the country on Friday, following orders from President Donald Trump, as the Pentagon prepared to send more troops to the southern border, including from the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne division.

The U.S. and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war on Sunday after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants. U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia to punish it for earlier refusing to accept military flights carrying deportees as part of his sweeping immigration crackdown. But in a statement late on Sunday, the White House said Colombia had agreed to accept the migrants after all and Washington would not impose its threatened penalties.