Tag: Trump era politics
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Wagner Moura: Brazil’s Oscar Nod, Turbulent Times, and a Trump-era Dictatorship Debate
From a Rooftop in LA to a Global Stage On a sunny rooftop above the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Brazilian film icon Wagner Moura stands with a breath of awe and a clear sense of purpose. The celebrated star of the hit series Narcos has just wrapped another high-wire moment: a prestigious Oscar nomination…
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Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump’s shadow
New York’s Historic Moment Deserves Context As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips to 2026, New York City prepares to welcome its newest leader. Mamdani, a left-leaning figure with a long record of progressive advocacy, is poised to take the oath of office at an unexpected venue: an abandoned subway stop. The choice…