By: Anna Wilentz In 2025, the Peruvian government implemented a new set of rules governing access to Machu Picchu, reflecting ongoing concerns about overcrowding and long term preservation at one of the world’s most visited cultural sites. Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel in Peru, is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is […]
By: Grant deBoer Passed as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed in July 2025 and having taken effect on January 1, 2026, 26 USC §4475 grants the federal government the power to impose a 1% excise tax on certain remittances sent abroad from the United States. Initially proposed at rates as high […]
By: Alexis Castillo The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy is not currently accessible to the roughly 14,000 international student-athletes competing at the Division I level. Most of these athletes attend U.S. colleges and universities on F-1 (student) visas, which grant them access to standard student benefits and compensation from passive NIL deals, not […]
By: Michael Castillo Since the turn of the century, the People’s Republic of China has systematically reshaped its engagement with Latin America, evolving from a peripheral actor into a central economic and strategic force. This transformation reflects Beijing’s deliberate, multifaceted strategy, which integrates trade, infrastructure investment, and diplomatic initiatives to secure long-term economic and geopolitical […]
