BY RACHEL WALKER– New Law. On Thursday December 12, 3013, the Mexican government opened up its 95-billion-dollar a year industry to foreign investment.[1] This decision was not without controversy. By allowing foreign investment in its oil industry, the Mexican government has essentially engaged in the largest reform of its oil industry in the past 75 […]
BY ROBERT BERNSTEIN–The Amazon Basin, home to one-third of all known species in the world, is an absolutely critical location for human survival.[1] This fact makes the Amazon the prime location for strict environmental protection laws. The Brazilian government, however, seems to be failing in its efforts to prevent deforestation and the overall degradation of […]
BY MONIQUE VIEITES–A wave of anti-government protests is occurring in all parts of the South American country. Hundreds of Venezuelan students have taken the streets in protest against the deteriorating economy, shortages and rising crime. The objective is to expel Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Maduro, who took office less than a year ago, […]
BY JOSH BRANDSDORFER–Over the past week, the American public has heard and seen all about the substandard Olympic Village living conditions in Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Various athletes and members of the media alike have tweeted pictures, instagrammed videos, and written blog entries about bathrooms with two toilets, yellow-brown water running from […]
