The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five foreign missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Canada, drawing criticism over potential diplomatic vacuums.
US State Department plans to close five overseas missions in Winnipeg, Nagoya, Douala, Medan and St. George’s, after White House initially considered up to 30 cuts; Democratic Party warns reductions could weaken Washington’s regional standing.
The US State Department notified Congress of plans to close five foreign missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Canada, marking a rare downsizing of America's diplomatic footprint.
On Barbuda and Jamaica, locals are fighting against foreign developers and government policies that restrict their access to beaches. On Barbuda, a former bar owner is in a legal battle over land rights, while in Jamaica, campaigns aim to reclaim coastline access from developers.
