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Mexico's Poverty Rate Decreases to 30% in 2024

A new report reveals that poverty in Mexico has decreased to 30% in 2024, affecting 38.5 million people, a 6.7% decrease from 2022, although the vulnerable population increased to 32.2%.

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Turkish Union Condemns NATO's Increased Military Spending

The Birleşik Metal-İş Union strongly criticizes NATO's 2025 Hague Summit decision to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, warning of severe consequences for workers and social programs in Turkey and globally, and vowing to increase their activism in 2026.

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Trump Signs Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill

President Trump signed a landmark policy bill into law on Friday, including tax cuts, a $150 billion defense spending increase, $100 billion for ICE, and cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits; the bill passed Congress narrowly, with opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Controversial US Budget Bill Passes, Facing Widespread Criticism

The US House passed a budget bill adding \$3.3tn to the deficit, cutting Medicaid and SNAP, boosting ICE funding, and reversing green energy investments, despite widespread opposition and projected negative impacts on millions of Americans.

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Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Faces House Vote Amidst Public Opposition and Internal Republican Divisions

The US House of Representatives is debating Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a controversial bill that includes significant tax cuts and increased border security funding but also cuts to social programs like Medicaid and food stamps, leading to widespread protests and uncertain passage despite Preside...

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Trump's Budget Bill Passes US House Despite Republican Opposition

The US House of Representatives passed President Trump's multi-trillion dollar budget bill on July 3rd, 2024, despite opposition from some Republicans, and includes tax cuts, increased defense spending, and cuts to social programs; it is expected to be signed into law on July 4th.

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Colombia's Poverty Reduction: A Success Masked by Systemic Failures

Despite an overall decrease in Colombia's poverty rate from 34.6% to 31.8% between 2023 and 2024, the poorest 20% saw minimal income improvement, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current social programs and data reporting inaccuracies.

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Togo Combats Insecurity in Savanes Region with Development Program, Faces Selection Concerns

Togo's 2022 emergency program for its violence-stricken Savanes region included electrifying 18 communities, building water wells, distributing farming equipment to 384 youth, developing 1,000 hectares of farmland, and distributing 21,000 tons of fertilizer; however, concerns remain about the select...

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Trump Signs Sweeping Spending Bill, Cutting Safety Nets and Boosting Immigration Enforcement

President Trump signed a spending bill cutting Medicaid and SNAP, increasing immigration enforcement by \$170 million, and enacting tax cuts largely benefiting the wealthy, despite projected \$3.3 trillion debt increase by 2034.

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Republican Spending Bill to Significantly Impact Healthcare and Social Programs

The Republican spending bill, effective in stages from 2024-2034, will cut Medicaid by $1 trillion, increase the uninsured by 12 million, change work requirements for SNAP, and alter the ACA, impacting millions, particularly vulnerable populations.

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Trump's Bill to Slash SNAP Benefits by $230 Billion Sparks Outcry

President Trump's bill proposes major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including a $230 billion cut over 10 years, shifting 5% of costs to states in 2028, and increasing work requirements; Democrats and food security advocates oppose these changes, warning of devastat...

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IMSERSO Opens 2023-2024 Travel Program with 879,213 Slots

Spain's IMSERSO program opens July 1st, offering 879,213 subsidized travel packages for citizens over 55, with prices ranging from 132.91 to 564.72 euros, and two companies, Ávoris and Mundiplan, managing the bookings.

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