In a recent interview with Sputnik, Julieta Heduvan, a foreign policy analyst, shares her insights about the new international agenda of Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Peña, who is seeking to secure a seat in regional discussions and negotiations. Paraguay’s recently elected president, Santiago Peña, has started outlining his foreign policy directives. In the last few weeks, […]
Karkoubi, a potent psychotropic drug originating from Algeria and Morocco, is increasingly making its presence felt in Europe, causing alarm among health authorities due to its devastating effects on users. Dubbed the “drug of the poor” due to its affordability, Karkoubi packs a potent punch. Its concoction of alcohol, hashish, and drugs, like Rivotril, predominantly […]
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists documented the first known case of asexual reproduction, known as parthenogenesis, in a crocodile in Costa Rica. This rare biological event was found in a female crocodile who laid eggs despite having no interaction with a male for the majority of her life. Previously witnessed in other animals, this is […]
JBS SA, the global leader in beef production, has announced plans to construct the world's largest facility for lab-grown meat in Spain. With an estimated production capacity of 1,000 metric tons of lab-grown meat per year, and the potential to increase this output to 4,000 tons, the company revealed its plan on Wednesday through an […]
Venezuela’s gasoline supply continues to worsen as fewer subsidized stations are available to the public. A clear example is the long lines for gasoline in San Bernardino, a suburb in the heart of Caracas, where two subsidized stations once existed. However, in early June, one of these was officially converted to a dollarized system. Out […]
The trajectory of Peru’s economy, having been resilient for 16 years despite frequent political disruptions, is under threat. This political turmoil, overseen by Julio Velarde, the head of Peru’s central bank, has been largely due to the country’s constitution facilitating perpetual political crises. Alberto Fujimori, the former President of Peru, introduced the constitution in the […]
A state visit to China by Honduran President Xiomara Castro, coming less than three months after the formal establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations, could significantly impact their future relationship. Experts suggest this visit is likely to foster high-level contacts and open avenues for Honduras to become more involved in international affairs with […]
According to senior U.S. officials, China is currently in negotiations with Cuba to establish a base on the island for the purpose of spying on the United States. These assertions, which draw chilling parallels to Cold War rivalries, have raised alarm amongst lawmakers. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the highly […]
Brazilian President Lula da Silva appears to be quietly aiming to build a state TV propaganda apparatus. His Workers' Party (PT) in Brazil has formally submitted an application to the Ministry of Communications seeking a concession for public television and radio broadcasting channels. Party president and deputy Gleisi Hoffmann (PT-PR) and the party's national secretary […]
Brazil's agriculture and livestock industry has seen impressive growth in the early months of the year, but this might give a misleading impression of the overall state of Brazil's economy. Although rural producers are reaping a bumper crop, boosting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, sectors like industry remain stagnant, with consumption and productive investment […]
On World Oceans Day, a project in Rio de Janeiro has embarked on a sustainable approach to tackling floating rubbish that plagues Brazil's coastal regions. Spearheaded by the 'Orla sem lixo' (Trash-free Shore) project, the initiative began its journey on a beach within Guanabara Bay. As one of Rio's most iconic yet polluted spots, the […]
Itaú Unibanco retains its reigning title as the most valuable brand in Brazil, boasting a value of US$8.7 billion (roughly R$42.7 billion), reflecting a 32% surge since 2022. This financial titan of Latin America overshadows other brands, carrying a value 70% greater than the runner-up, as shown in a study carried out by UK-based consulting […]
By Mario Rosa* (Opinion) The concept of judicial lawfare has been described as the manipulation or use of laws as an offensive tool to vanquish an opponent without adhering to legal procedures or respecting the rights of the targeted individual. This term rose to prominence in Brazil amidst allegations of misuse of the law in […]
By John Lucas Alves da Silva Recently, disturbing images from China went viral on social media, spotlighting thousands of individuals from Muslim minorities staging a resistance against the Chinese government’s plan to alter mosques. The proposed changes focus on the Hui community, who, along with other Muslim minorities in China, are currently targeted by the […]
In 2015, when his lease for a hostel in Búzios (RJ) concluded, 50-year-old educator and tourist, Jonas Fernandes Ramos, found himself at a crossroads, with no inclination of maintaining a sedentary lifestyle. Armed only with his motorcycle and a dog he had adopted four years earlier, he resolved to actualize an old dream: embarking on […]
The Chilean Army, as reported by the institution, aimed to assess the battle readiness of armored units within a limited time span during a field training exercise (FTX) arranged by the 2nd Armored Fighter Brigade and the VI Army Division Headquarters. This field operation, conducted in the Atacama Desert, within the Tarapacá Region in northern […]
Investment in Brazil's urban centers housing more than 50,000 residents surged under Bolsonaro by 94% in 2022 relative to 2018, according to data from the Center for Metropolitan Studies' series of technical notes on public policies, cities, and inequalities. "Even amidst an economic crisis intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the repercussions of the conflict […]
Increased exports to China drove growth in Brazilian chicken and pork shipments in May, the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) reported yesterday. Exports of chicken meat (considering all products, including fresh and processed) totaled 433,300 tons in May, 0.9% more than in May last year, when 429,600 tons were shipped. In revenue, the result of […]
The Bolivian government reaffirmed this Wednesday its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection of 4.86 percent in 2023, despite the new estimate of the World Bank (WB), which lowered it to 2.5 percent for the South American country. However, the Bolivian Ministry of Economy and Finance, in an official statement released this day, highlighted that […]
The expected economic slowdown in the United States will slow Mexico’s export growth while consumption remains resilient, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported Wednesday. In the “OECD Economic Outlook” report, the multilateral body estimated that Mexico’s economic growth will be 2.6 percent in 2023, declining to 2.1 percent in 2024. “Exports will […]
In a remarkable show of support, thousands of Colombians rallied on the streets this Wednesday in favor of President Gustavo Petro’s government. They pressed Congress to greenlight Petro’s proposed transformations in health, pension, and labor sectors, aimed at reshaping the country. Amidst the rally in Bogota, Petro, alongside Vice President Francia Marquez, joined the marchers. […]
This Wednesday marked a significant step forward for Chile as the newly formed Constitutional Council, a 50-member body, was inaugurated. The Council is tasked with presenting a new draft Constitution that will be subject to a plebiscite. This represents a fresh attempt at constitutional reform after the rejection of the previous proposal from the 2021-2022 […]