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Latin America
Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
'A Nightmare Without An End': Wildfires Burn Out Of Control In Chile
Hundreds of thousands of acres have been destroyed and at least 10 people have died, including several firefighters. The Chilean government says the blazes are the worst in the country's history.
Colombia Faces A Challenge: Turn FARC Guerrillas Into Civilians
In Colombia, Marxist rebels have agreed to disarm by May 31 under the terms of a hard-fought peace treaty. But harder than agreeing to peace might be transforming 7,000 rebels into civilians.
Mexican President Cancels Meeting With Trump As Tensions Rise Between Countries
Mexicans are outraged over President Trump's treatment of their president, calling Trump a bully. This comes after Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto canceled plans to meet with Trump.
Mexico's President Cancels Planned Meeting With Trump
President Trump said if Mexico won't pay for the wall, Mexico's president shouldn't bother coming to Washington, D.C., next week. So Mexico's president cancelled his trip. Mexicans are outraged by Trump and support their president's decision.
Trump Proposes 20 Percent Tax On Mexican Imports To Pay For Border Wall
President Trump is considering a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico as a way to pay for the wall on the U.S.-Mexican border. That means American consumers would end up footing much of the bill.
Mexico's President Cancels Planned D.C. Trip To Meet With Trump
President Trump tweeted this morning: "If Mexico is unwilling to pay for the badly needed wall, then it would be better to cancel the upcoming meeting." Now, President Peña Nieto has done just that.
As Trump Orders Border Wall, Mexico's President Mulls Canceling U.S. Trip
Many Mexicans are angry over President Trump's executive order to begin building a wall along the border. Some Mexican politicians are asking their president to cancel a planned meeting with Trump.