British consultancy Oxford Economics forecasts growth of 2.3% for Angola this year, following last year's economic expansion of 2%, mainly driven by the non-oil sector, which grew 4%. "Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022 was 3%, slightly better than our estimate of 2.9%; the non-oil economy, which accounts for 75% of GDP, was […]
The Timorese Government this week approved the presentation of Zacarias da Costa's reappointment as executive secretary of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) for another two-year term. "The Council of Ministers approves the presentation of the candidacy of Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa to the post of Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Speaking […]
By Luzia dos Santos The founder and general director of Dinheiro Limpo (Clean Money), Euclides Francisco, conquered first place in the entrepreneurship journey of the London Business School, in London, United Kingdom, in a universe of 350 competitors worldwide. According to a press release sent to Forbes Lusophone Africa, Euclides Francisco and his team went […]
By Pedro Mbinza The value of Cape Verdean exports of canned and frozen fish soared almost 750% in January, compared to the same month in 2022, to €3.7 million, according to the statistical report of the Bank of Cape Verde (BCV). According to the document, this sales volume of canned and frozen fish represents about […]
By Fátima Romero In the border region of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, it is estimated that from June to September 2023, some 133,000 people will be in an acute food insecurity crisis or emergency. This period, historically called “seasonal hunger”, refers to the fact that basic grain reserves will have been depleted and sources […]
Most of the world's central banks may be close to peaking or have already finished raising their interest rates, portending a hiatus before possible monetary easing appears on the horizon. With early signs of weakening economic growth already visible and the aftermath of financial market stress still lingering, any pause by the Fed after at […]
By Marcus Wong and Matthew Burgess The stars are starting to align in favor of a well-known foreign exchange strategy that benefits from attractive yields in emerging countries and low volatility - even after markets ended one of the most turbulent months in recent years. Signs that the US economy is slowing and that global […]
The US economy could experience a stagflation scenario, a term used to explain economic stagnation accompanied by high inflation and higher unemployment, according to an analysis by the Mexican Senate’s Belisario Dominguez Institute (IBD). The report notes that the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023 could generate a contagion that affects the entire […]
As health and wellness continue to become increasingly important in the modern world, there’s growing interest in understanding the potential benefits of natural alternatives to prescription drugs. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (D9 THC) is one such alternative that’s been garnering recent attention. In this blog post, we’ll explore what D9 THC is, its legal status, and how it […]
Honduran President Xiomara Castro will announce a tough intervention and make new appointments in her security cabinet after riots occurred in four prisons over the weekend. “Tomorrow, April 10, I will announce the appointments and the first emergency measures. The results are what matter.” “The intervention will be tough but respectful of humanity, of the […]
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest increased by 14% in March compared to a year earlier. This is according to preliminary official data released Friday (7), highlighting the new leftist government's ongoing challenges. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office on Jan. 1, promising to end deforestation after his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, spent years […]
During Easter weekend, Celebrity Infinity docked in the port of Montevideo. This marked the end of the cruise season for South America’s smallest Spanish-speaking country, which saw 150 cruise ships arrive in its capital. Deputy Minister of Tourism Remo Monzeglio said, “This is very encouraging because cruise tourism was one of the most affected tourism […]
Electric mobility is expanding in Mexico, and production and sales will boom this year. Electric vehicle production in the country alone is expected to increase 179% by the end of the year, while sales could more than double with the arrival of new Chinese brands. According to an analysis by the Business Intelligence Area of […]
Brazil is the main target for criminal organizations in Latin America, topping the ranking of DDoS attacks with 285,529 records (39% of the 727,686 in the entire region). This is according to the latest DDoS Threat Intelligence Report from Netscout System, a leading global cybersecurity solutions company. With an average duration of 16 minutes and […]
The goal against Nice last Saturday (8) was special for Lionel Messi. The Argentine PSG star now has the most goals for European clubs in history. He took over the top of the ranking with 702 goals compared to Cristiano Ronaldo (701). At 35, Messi has set the record with 103 fewer appearances than Cristiano […]
By Maria Zuppello* After a providential "mild pneumonia" had prevented him from leaving for China on March 26, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva finally flies to Beijing tomorrow. The pneumonia was providential because it allowed him to negotiate some serious issues in Congress, first of all, fundamental provisional measures for the new government, […]
By Erik Sales and Horácio Lessa Ramalho* The US elections are scheduled for November 5, 2024, but those who think it’s too early to pay attention to this game are wrong. Traditionally, the electoral process there begins well before the date mentioned above, much earlier than we are used to in Brazil. By now, the […]
The president of the PL and former federal congressman Valdemar Costa Neto was admitted on Sunday night (9) to a hospital in Brasilia. The reason for his hospitalization has not been disclosed yet. According to the party's press office, he was admitted to the hospital after feeling unwell but did not give details about his […]
By Luciano Trigo (Opinion) Nobel Prize in Economics in 1976, professor at the University of Chicago for over 30 years, advisor to the Ronald Reagan administration, and author of classic essays on monetary theory, consumption analysis, and stabilization policies, the American economist and writer Milton Friedman (1912-2006) was also an excellent phraseologist. I have selected […]
Food prices rose 18% globally last year, including a 21% increase in the cost of grains, the World Trade Organization (WTO) estimated in its Global Trade Outlook published Wednesday (5). According to the trade body, fertilizer prices registered an even greater increase of 63% from the previous year. The WTO noted that, in theory, higher […]
By Rodrigo Vilela The retired former president of the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF), Marco Aurélio Mello, exempted former president Jair Bolsonaro from guilt regarding the invasions of the Three Powers buildings on January 8 in Brasília and blamed the STF itself for the situation. The statements were recorded in an interview with O Globo newspaper […]
The sweet symbol of Easter would not exist without agribusiness. The chocolate eggs made for the Christian holiday depend on a production chain that starts on the farms. And Brazil has an important role in this market. Cocoa, sugar, and milk are three essential ingredients to make chocolate eggs. Their existence is directly linked to […]
Of the 30 ministers that make up the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), 24 were nominated by the Workers' Party (PT, progressive-globalist), according to a survey on Poder360 published on Sunday 9. In addition, until 2026, President Lula can appoint another six names to the Court. In two terms, the PT has nominated ten people […]
By Artur Piva Brazilian exports reached US$334 billion in 2022. The growth reached almost 20% over 2021. At the same time, the sum of the invoicing of all the countries in the globe increased by a little more than 10%. The data appear in the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) report, published on Wednesday, 5. […]
By Vinícius Sales Thousands of Israeli citizens took to the country’s streets again on Saturday (8) against the judicial reform proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill aims to change the process of appointing and removing judges, increasing the government’s influence on the judicial system. Critics claim that the reform threatens the independence of […]