Learn “gridlock”, “solvency”, “dissent” in slow English. From: Paraguay’s president resigns after bank collapse.
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- Paraguay’s president resigns after bank collapse
- US midterms hand Democrats control of Congress
- Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in Hong Kong security case
Sources
- RechercheVice President Pedro Alliana is set to take office as Peña’s replacement.
- RechercheWith Democrats holding comfortable majorities while Trump remains president, the result could lead to gridlock; Trump has said he would become “Mr Veto” and block legislation Democrats advance.
- RechercheThe BBC reported Wong was among hundreds of campaigners and ordinary Hongkongers arrested under the law; critics say it has silenced dissent, while authorities argue it is needed to maintain stability.
- RechercheBeijing introduced the national security law in 2020, saying it was needed to restore stability; critics say it has been used to target political opposition and silence independent media.