Global Update Preview: Mexico and Brazil Rebut Trump’s Claims About Violence in Their Cities
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August 12, 2025, 2:10 p.m. Eastern time

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A man in a camouflage uniform and two women stand on an outdoor stage in front of an audience.

Mexico and Brazil Rebut Trump’s Claims About Violence in Their Cities

President Trump compared crime in Washington to violence in Latin American capitals. Mexico City’s mayor said “many parts of the world would like to have” her city’s safety.

Places mentioned: Mexico

Two dogs lying on a sidewalk.

New Delhi Is Ordered to Round Up Hundreds of Thousands of Stray Dogs

In cities across the country, the feral animals are both loved and feared. The judges are forging into intensely emotional territory by going after the ones in the capital.

Places mentioned: India

Seen from behind, a woman in a bridal dress walks down the aisle outdoors on the arm of a man in a black suit. The guests lining either side of the aisle have umbrellas up.

Who’ll Stop the Rain? At Some Weddings, the Answer is a Shaman

For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away.

Places mentioned: Mexico

Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow.

A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food.

Places mentioned: India

A close-up of the Adidas Oaxaca Slip-On, which has a thick black sole and a woven top.

Adidas Apologizes After Mexico Criticizes Oaxacan-Inspired Shoe

Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.

Places mentioned: Mexico

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