| Keyword |
Description |
| Government |
The group of people who make decisions and laws for a country |
| Peace |
A situation without war or violence, where people feel safe |
| Agreements |
Shared promises where people decide something together |
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is very upset about a recent military attack that the United States made in Venezuela, where Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro was captured and taken to New York to face crimes. The Mexican government said this attack breaks important United Nations rules that say countries should not use force against other countries. Mexico reminded everyone that Latin America and the Caribbean should be an “area of peace,” and that using bombs or soldiers in the region can create big problems and more conflict.
Mexico says the best way to solve problems between countries is to talk, listen and make agreements instead of fighting. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the attack and even said that drug cartels, not Sheinbaum, are “running Mexico,” and that “something’s going to have to be done with Mexico.” Sheinbaum answers that Mexico is ready to work with the U.S. on security, but will never accept foreign soldiers or attacks inside Mexico, because that would break Mexico’s right to control its own territory.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Force |
Fuerza |
| Security |
Seguridad |
| Attack |
Ataque |
Time to discuss
- Why is peace between countries important for kids and families?
- Should countries talk before they use their armies?
- How would you feel if another country sent soldiers into your country?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Write about a time when you solved a problem by talking instead of fighting.
- Describe what a peaceful world would look like for you.
