In the wake of the 2008 economic crisis, the market for second-hand products went global, mainly because of its economic, environmental, and technological benefits. In this market, sellers profit by selling products that still have a useful life, while buyers acquire goods and brands at a much lower price than they usually find for this […]
The fiscal and monetary flexibility with which Latin American countries faced the pandemic and post-pandemic meant that many nations that had forgotten entirely what inflation was had to remember it all at once in 2022. On the other hand, the circumstances only aggravated the dynamics for countries already immersed in this problem. And how does […]
Last March 4, scandalous news broke out in the United Kingdom. The former British Minister of Health during the pandemic, Matt Hancock, coordinated with other government officials the possibility of leaking a new variant of the coronavirus to “scare” the population and be able to continue with quarantines in 2021. The information was published by […]
The Minister of the Interior, Alfonso Prada, and the Minister of Justice, Néstor Osuna, presented this Wednesday before the Colombian Congress the bill for the surrender of armed groups without political status, within the initiative of 'total peace' that the government of president Gustavo Petro is advancing. "The initiative contains a generous offer from the […]
Brazilian agribusiness exports reached US$9.89 billion in February, a 5.6% drop concerning the same period last year, informed the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday, 15. The three products that registered the most significant reduction in export volumes were: soybeans (-1.07 million tonnes), raw cane sugar (-615,960 tonnes), and wheat (-283,530 tonnes). On the opposite end, […]
From the coffee plantation to the coffee packet, there are several traceability requirements, including the beans' origination stage. Where does the coffee come from? What attitude was it planted in? What are the characteristics of the coffee, such as sugar content and acidity? These are some of the questions that a laboratory analysis of the […]
Besides tax reform, the issue of the housing deficit mobilized the discussions between mayors and the Minister of Cities, Jader Filho, during a meeting with the National Front of Mayors on Tuesday, 14. The goal is to use abandoned buildings as popular housing in the Minha Casa Minha Vida (My Home My Life) program. The […]
The increase in swine fever cases in China threatens to reduce the production of this type of meat in the Asian giant. The crisis generated by the disease is likely to raise the prices of this food in the domestic market of the country, the largest consumer of this food in the world. A report […]
North Korea said firing two short-range ballistic missiles that fell into the Sea of Japan on Tuesday 14 is a preparation for war. According to the communist regime’s statement, dictator Kim Jong-un wants to demonstrate that he has the capability to “annihilate the enemy.” The North Korean state agency, KCNA, said on Wednesday, 15, that […]
The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has asked the government of Bahia to revoke the construction permit for a mega tourist development in a federal public area. The site is located on Boipeba Island, Cairu, in the Brazilian State of Bahia (BA), and is reserved for traditional communities. The MPF's request was made on Tuesday, […]
The Planalto informed the House of Representatives that 20 parliamentarians would be part of President Lula's entourage on his trip to China from March 26 to 30 this year. Lula is expected to participate in a business mission and a meeting about the change in the presidency of the BRICS Bank, a bloc that includes […]
The residents of the French city Sevran, in the metropolitan area of Paris, managed to boycott the Brazilian supermarket Atacadão of the Carrefour chain. This is because the parent company gave up opening a branded unit in the location after the mobilization of residents, which included even the mayor Stéphane Blanchet. In embracing the cause, […]
Casino bonuses are a great way to maximize your gambling experience and increase your bankroll. However, not all players understand how to use them properly, leading to false expectations and disappointing results. In this article, we will explore the top 3 inaccuracies players make at Canadian casinos when using casino bonuses and how to avoid […]
By Renan Ramalho The increasing restrictions of the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) on freedom of speech may widen in the coming years. Awaiting a decision from the Justices, for example, is a lawsuit over how and to what extent a head of state can question electronic ballot boxes. Another case discusses whether activists can compel […]
By Paulo Cruz "There are two lungs of universal political life: the left and the right. Even if in forms that evolve that are difficult to define. [...] I would not like it to result from what I say, that, for me, there is only one way to do politics, that is, to be right-wing." […]
The former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has again announced another date for his hypothetical return to Brazil, on March 29. However, he explained that, as he has been doing so far, he is reserving the previous week to decide according to "the situation in Brazil". In an event with Brazilian businessmen held in Florida, where […]
The Chilean Army is erecting a modular camp for permanent housing use for the troops performing guard duties from the Colchane patrol base in the Tamaragual Province, Tarapacá Region, on the border with Bolivia. The expandable installation is part of the measures aimed at optimizing the presence of personnel performing border control tasks due to […]
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte (RN) dawned this Thursday (16) with new records of attacks, even with the security reinforcement of 100 agents of the National Force. According to local media records, at least five more cities were targeted by criminal actions, setting public buildings, businesses, and vehicles on fire. The Secretariat […]
The introduction of online casinos in Pennsylvania has significantly impacted the state’s economy and lifestyle. This article will explore how online casinos have affected Pennsylvania’s economy and lifestyle. The introduction of Pennsylvania Online Casinos has significantly impacted the state’s economy. Since the launch of online gambling in 2019, the state has generated over $130 million […]
When starting your own business, it is essential to differentiate your company from the other businesses within your field. Business is an inherently competitive field, and in order to thrive, you want to stand out to consumers. While having great products and services is incredibly important, you also need to generate interest and brand recognition […]
By Diógenes Freire In a meeting with the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, on Wednesday (15), deputies and senators from the Joint Parliamentary Front for Entrepreneurship (FPE) denounced the tax evasion of Chinese companies. They called for an end to "digital smuggling". "Brazil today receives 500 thousand packages daily from China, where the values are […]
People are getting dumber. That’s not a judgment; it’s a global fact. In a host of leading nations, IQ scores have started to decline. According to a new study published in a spring 2023 edition of Intelligence, Americans’ average IQ is in decline for the first time in nearly a century, a finding that comes […]
This Wednesday's Genial/Quaest survey brought new data about the position of Brazilian financial market agents regarding the Lula government's economic policy. The "What does the financial market think" survey says that 98% of those interviewed believe the country's economic policy is going in the wrong direction. Only 2% of those interviewed consider that the government's […]
The second passage of Cyclone Freddy through Mozambique since Friday has caused 21 deaths in the central province of Zambezia, according to a new preliminary assessment presented today by the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD). The numbers may rise as the damage survey is underway. The province was the most affected in Mozambique, counting […]
The campaign, which should have occurred in 2022, will be the third to be launched by the Guinean Ministry of Health since the covid-19 pandemic was officially declared in Guinea-Bissau in March 2020. According to Dionísio Cumbà, with the two campaigns already carried out in 2022, 52% of the target population, people over 18 years […]