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Capitol riot apologists go unpunished as memories of January 6 horror fade

Bloomberg The deadly assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 shocked viewers watching live around the world and, at least in the moment, infuriated Republican congressional leaders who fulminated among themselves against the role Donald Trump and his allies played in egging on the rioters. But the short-lived horror over the worst attack on the seat of US ...

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Mexico’s ruling party to expand its power in polls

  Bloomberg Mexico’s ruling Morena party is projected to expand its power further beyond President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s traditional southern strongholds in gubernatorial elections, winning four of six elections in states it doesn’t currently control. The election is a litmus test of Lopez Obrador’s support after three and a half years of rule, and of the strength of opposition ...

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China raises pressure on banks to help developers

  Bloomberg Chinese banks are facing growing pressure to support cash-strapped developers after months of pleas by regulators failed to boost lending to the industry. Local branches at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) have called for meetings with banks in multiple cities since last week to assess why loans have slowed, along with the difficulties faced by banks and ...

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