Former Minister of PT governments Aldo Rebelo (PDT) criticized President Lula da Silva (PT). “I don't see, in the new government, an attitude towards pacification”, he said, in an interview with Rádio Bandeirantes, three days before Lula da Silva's inauguration. According to Rebelo, the country is divided and it is the responsibility of the new […]
Estimates by the Trade Association of São Paulo (ACSP) point out that the Brazilian population transferred R$2.89 trillion (US$540 billion) in taxes to the federal government, according to information from the "Impostômetro" (taxometer). The index considers the amount collected by federal, state and municipal governments, including fees, contributions, fines, interest and monetary correction. The plaque, […]
By Rodrigo Viga The occupancy of hotels in Rio de Janeiro at the turn of the year returned to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 98% of its capacity, according to the State Union of Means of Accommodation. Last year the New Year's Eve party returned to normal, with no restrictions. With the higher dollar, many people preferred […]
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso announced the conclusion of a free trade agreement with China on Tuesday (3rd). According to him, the agreement should increase exports and boost the growth of the South American industrial sector. "Good news for the beginning of 2023. Negotiations between China and Ecuador have been successfully concluded," the head of state […]
Punta del Este is one of Uruguay's most popular holiday destinations and is located on the southern Atlantic coast in front of the provincial capital, Maldonado. The place is known as a seaside resort all over the world, most foreign tourists come from Argentina, Brazil and Chile. Uruguay's epicenter of summer social activities kicked off […]
Uruguay has approved the laying of Google's 'Firmina' undersea fiber optic cable, clearing another hurdle to launching the longest-ever single-ended power cable. Announced in June 2021, Firmina is an open submarine cable that will run from the east coast of the United States to
The catering sector in Paraguay has experienced great growth over the years, despite the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. That's why the Taste Atlas website, which specializes in culinary culture, has included the landlocked South American country in its top 5 destinations with the best Latin American cuisine. The report places Paraguay at number 5, […]
A fake passport scandal in Uruguay has led to allegations of political espionage and corruption. This could jeopardize the country's reputation as a model of stability in Latin America. The case began in September last year with the arrest of President Luis Lacalle Pou's personal bodyguard, Alejandro Astesiano, who was accused of running a criminal […]
By Santiago Vera García The right-wing Greek government accused the German left-wing government of using the newsmagazine to publish false reports including allegations about the alleged death of a Syrian girl on the Greek border. The German news magazine Der Spiegel, the country’s largest publication, had to retract last Friday a series of false reports […]
In one hour, President Lula da Silva suspended Bolsonaro's privatizations, promoted civil disarmament, raised fuel taxes, raised the ministries from 22 to 37, and annulled the former president's “Schools without Parties” reform. Unlike the right-wing, which when it comes to power seeks consensus and legal certainty for each and every one of its political actions, […]