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U.S. Cuts Five Foreign Missions | Calgary News
The U.S. State Department is reportedly planning to shutter five foreign missions, including the surprise closure of the Winnipeg consulate — one of only six U.S. consulates in Canada after this move. This smaller “American Presence Post” mainly handles emergencies, not visas or passports. Other closures target Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon, marking an unusual dip in U.S. diplomatic presence abroad amid cost-cutting efforts tied to the “America First” agenda. While unconfirmed, the move follows efficiency claims and proper congressional notification protocols — especially odd given…
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