SUMMARY: President Trump’s new Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced a lawsuit against New York over its immigration policies, accusing the state’s leaders of favoring “illegal aliens” over American citizens. Bondi pledged that the Justice Department would actively challenge communities resisting federal immigration enforcement, particularly targeting New York’s Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This law aims to improve road safety and insurance access. Bondi’s comments, made alongside federal agents and a victim’s mother, echoed Trump’s hardline stance on immigration. New York Attorney General Letitia James stated she is ready to defend the state’s laws.

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SUMMARY: In Cochapamba, a remote Indigenous community in Ecuador, residents face a crucial decision in the upcoming presidential run-off on April 13 between President Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. While neither candidate campaigned in the area, Cochapamba’s loyalty lies mostly with Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza, who finished third in the previous election. The community, comprised of 6,000 people, relies on agriculture and has shown considerable skepticism towards political promises. Disappointment pervades as locals feel neglected, with many waiting for guidance from their Indigenous confederation before determining their support in the runoff.

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SUMMARY: In 2024, Florida’s tourism reached a record high of 142.9 million visitors, an increase of nearly 3 million from previous years, with 30 million visiting in the fourth quarter. Governor Ron DeSantis announced a boater freedom initiative that aims to treat boaters like adults and includes a right to boat law, preventing local regulations on gas-powered boats. He proposed eliminating the need for probable cause for boat inspections, allowing the Fish and Wildlife Commission to focus on important cases. The marine industry supports 7,000 businesses and generates $31 billion for the state’s economy, reflecting a 53% growth since 2018.

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