Tag: Joe Biden

Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Biden pledges to boost regional trade before leaders of the Americas

US President Joseph Biden pledged in Washington DC before a dozen leaders from Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay to boost economic ties while standing up to China and other global competitors seeking their slice of regional businesses.
Tuesday, October 17th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Biden to travel to Israel while Washington might ease sanctions against pro-Palestine Venezuela

While US President Joseph Biden announced Monday he would be traveling to Israel this coming Wednesday to express his country's support in light of Hamas' attacks, his administration hinted sanctions against Venezuela would be eased if free and fair elections are held in 2024. Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has forcefully expressed his support for the Palestinian cause and against Israel.
Monday, October 2nd 2023 - 09:25 UTC
US: Last-minute proposal to avert shutown passed

A last-minute temporary funding measure to prevent the US government from shutting down has been approved by the House of Representatives, it was reported in Washington DC. The measure does not include additional funding for Ukraine or border security, it was also explained.
Thursday, September 28th 2023 - 08:33 UTC
Lula praises Biden's support to autoworkers' strike

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wednesday praised his US colleague Joseph Biden for supporting a strike by autoworkers in Detroit, just a week after both heads of state signed an understanding regarding the role of labor unions.
Wednesday, September 27th 2023 - 09:11 UTC
Biden in Detroit supports and joins striking auto workers union

United States President Joe Biden flew to Detroit on Tuesday where he joined members of the striking United Auto Workers , UAW, union on the picket line. The visit is thought to have been the first time a US president has ever joined striking workers.
Tuesday, September 26th 2023 - 08:23 UTC
Biden moves to contain the advance of Beijing in Pacific Islands

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that United States officially recognized two small Pacific nations. According to Biden, Washington has recognized the Cook Islands and Niue as “sovereign and independent” states and will establish diplomatic relations with both.
Saturday, September 23rd 2023 - 11:40 UTC
Half a million Venezuelans asylum seekers allowed to work legally in US

Venezuelans seeking asylum in the US who are already living in the country will be allowed to work legally under new rules announced by the Biden administration. About 472,000 people will be eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months.
Thursday, September 21st 2023 - 10:23 UTC
Argentine democracy in danger, Lula tells Biden

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wednesday warned his US colleague Joseph Biden in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations 78th General Assembly that democracy in Argentina was in danger as “extremist sectors” were gaining ground.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:26 UTC
No country will be safe if Ukraine loses the war, Biden tells UNGA

US President Joseph Biden Tuesday insisted before the United Nations 78th General Assembly (UNGA) that continued military support to Kyiv was needed to “deter” Russia from invading other countries in the future. He also claimed that no country would have its independence assured if Ukraine lost the war.
Monday, September 18th 2023 - 10:35 UTC
Washington's help called for in Paraná Waterway crisis

With too much negotiating and no solution on the radar, the US-Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce (Usapacc) has asked President Joseph Biden's administration to get involved in the brokering of an answer to Argentina's decision to charge tolls to barges sailing through the Paraná River Waterway.