The world is seeing rising division and polarization, from the US under Trump to Europe's migration issues and the rise of far-right groups like Germany's AfD. This polarization hampers problem-solving and encourages prejudice. Addressing social issues like affordable housing and fair wages is crucial to overcoming these divisions and countering far-right agendas.
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Donald Trump blamed Joe Biden's immigration policies for Rachel Morin's murder by an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. The convicted murderer, Martinez-Hernandez, entered the US in 2023. This case surfaces amidst controversy over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and its consequences.
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