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🇺🇸 US Revokes 6,000 Student Visas

The State Department revoked over 6,000 international student visas for violations including assault, DUI, burglary and "support for terrorism," with about 4,000 revoked for breaking US law and 200-300 for terrorism-related activities. The crackdown comes as the Trump administration targets international students, requiring social media account disclosure for enhanced screening to identify "hostility toward US citizens, culture, or institutions" and those supporting "designated foreign terrorists." Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "thousands" of visas have been rescinded since January with more planned, while Democrats criticized the effort as attacking due process, affecting a population of over 1.1 million international students from 210+ countries enrolled in US colleges. More - BBC

🇵🇸 Hamas Accepts Gaza Truce Proposal

Hamas informed mediators it has approved the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and is ready to resume talks, with the plan including a 60-day cessation of military operations and exchange of half the 50 Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners. The announcement came after talks between Qatar's prime minister and Egyptian president, though past negotiations have repeatedly failed when Israel rejected similar proposals to continue its war campaign. Israel signals it will push ahead with plans to seize Gaza City despite the Hamas acceptance, with Netanyahu saying Hamas is "under atomic pressure" while far-right minister Smotrich opposed any ceasefire, as Amnesty International accused Israel of "deliberately starving" Palestinians amid a famine crisis that has killed over 260 people. More - Al Jazeera

🇺🇦 US-Europe Summit Yields Ukraine Security Plan

US and European officials began work on security guarantees for Ukraine following Monday's White House summit, aiming to allow Kyiv to boost troop numbers without limitations and avoid Russian demands for military restrictions in any future peace deal. Trump committed to help guarantee Ukraine's security through "Article 5-like" language originally proposed by Italy's Meloni, with Europe expected to shoulder much of the burden including weapons purchases and a potential multinational force. The package would build on the UK-France "coalition of the willing" while stopping short of NATO membership, as Trump called Putin after the meeting to urge arrangements for a trilateral summit, though Russia's Foreign Ministry rejected any NATO troops in Ukraine and Putin's agreement to meet Zelensky remains unclear. More - Bloomberg

Americas Stability Ratings and News Summary

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🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇿 Belize, 🇧🇴 Bolivia, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇩🇲 Dominica, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇸🇻 El Salvador, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇬🇾 Guyana, 🇭🇹 Haiti, 🇭🇳 Honduras, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia, 🇸🇷 Suriname, 🇧🇸 The Bahamas, 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago, 🇺🇸 United States Of America, 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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No countries were more stable over this period

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda, 🇧🇧 Barbados, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇬🇩 Grenada, 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis, 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Regional News Summary

Brazil is currently grappling with escalating trade tensions with the United States, which has imposed tariffs on key Brazilian exports such as orange juice and soybeans. In response, Brazil has unveiled a substantial $5.5 billion credit package aimed at supporting its exporters affected by these tariffs [SOURCE - Times of India].

Additionally, the U.S. has enacted sanctions against Brazilian judiciary and health officials, drawing parallels to the situation in Venezuela [SOURCE - The Rio Times]. Amidst these tensions, Brazilian President Lula has extended an invitation to U.S. President Trump to visit Brazil, signaling a desire to mend relations despite ongoing disputes over tariffs on grapes [SOURCE - The Sun].

Despite these challenges, Brazil's economy has demonstrated resilience, bolstered by gains in commodities that have helped mitigate domestic cost pressures [SOURCE - The Rio Times]. However, the country is also facing rising sugar prices due to lower cane yields, which could further complicate its economic landscape [SOURCE - Yahoo Finance].

In Mexico, the government has made significant strides in combating drug cartels, recently extraditing 26 cartel figures to the U.S. This move is part of a broader effort to address fentanyl smuggling and has been welcomed by U.S. authorities [SOURCE - France24]. However, tensions remain high, with U.S. officials not ruling out military intervention to tackle drug trafficking [SOURCE - Crooks and Liars]. The extradition is reportedly separate from ongoing tariff discussions, highlighting the complexity of U.S.-Mexico relations [SOURCE - The Manila Times].

Meanwhile, Mexico's tourism sector continues to thrive, with eight million visitors recorded in June, generating substantial revenue for the economy [SOURCE - El País]. However, the country is also facing challenges, such as the repatriation of 14 Mexican nationals serving drug convictions in the U.S., which reflects ongoing bilateral efforts to combat drug trafficking [SOURCE - UPI].

In the realm of U.S. foreign policy, President Trump has recently renewed a waiver to support Azerbaijan's security efforts while also commending Pakistan's success against terrorism [SOURCE - Livemint]. Additionally, Trump has been vocal about the economic impact of tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil, with a recent survey indicating that over half of Americans oppose these tariffs [SOURCE - NDTV Profit].

In Colombia, the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay has sparked national mourning and raised alarms over political violence in the country [SOURCE - Economic Times]. This incident follows a troubling trend of violence against political figures, which has drawn condemnation from the UN [SOURCE - JURIST].

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