As high schoolers, most of us learned about the Monroe Doctrine. Many people assume that the Monroe Doctrine is U.S. law, and possibly even international law. It isn’t either of these.

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This section of his morning press conference has caused a stink in the press that opposes his government.

The President referred to the avalanche of false, distorted, and biased information against the Government of Cuba by magnifying the outbreaks of riots in some parts of the country with clear political objectives.

The International Monetary Fund forecasted on Tuesday that Latin America's economy would report the most profound decline in 40 years as is expected to contract by 8.1 percent amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib blasted Israel on Friday for imposing "oppressive conditions" on her visit to the occupied West Bank.

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