Seeing a lone orca breaching the water and diving through the twin hulls of a 14-meter catamaran was initially a spectacle for Amy and her fellow crew members. They mused that the creature acted like a scout during their journey through the Strait of Gibraltar en route to Greece. Returning shortly with reinforcements, the lone […]
The Brazilian Army's Manufacturing Directorate (DF) conducted validation tests for national prototypes of the brake (discs and pads) and steering (track pads) systems of the German-origin Leopard 1A5 BR Armored Combat Vehicle (CC VBC). The tests, which took place between May 30 and June 2, are part of the Army's strategy to domesticate vital parts […]
By Luís Ernesto Lacombe (Opinion) The privileged in Brazil enjoy flights on Army Jets jets for frivolous pursuits, from sipping coffee at home to attending horse auctions. They luxuriate in planes furnished with double beds, en-suite showers, offices, and a hundred comfortable seats, which journey seamlessly without stopovers. Meanwhile, ordinary individuals settle for modest vehicles, […]
Located in the central-west region of Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul is a unique and vital state that plays an essential role in the country’s economy, culture, and biodiversity. Offering a blend of native cultures, economic diversity, and abundant natural resources, Mato Grosso do Sul presents a fascinating panorama of Brazil. This state, rich in […]
According to a survey by the National Confederation of Trade of Goods, Services, and Tourism (CNC), middle-class families in Brazil witnessed a rise in debt and delinquency in May. The survey revealed that 79.6% of families earning between 3 and 5 minimum wages reported having debts, a rise from 78.7% in April. Delinquency rates also […]
In a remarkable story of survival, four children were discovered alive in Colombia after enduring 40 days in the Amazon rainforest following a plane crash. The crash took place during their journey from Caquetá to San José del Guaviare in southern Colombia. Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced this astonishing news on Friday (June 9). The […]
On Friday (June 9), the commercial dollar dipped to a low of R$ 4.86 but concluded the day at R$ 4.88, a decrease of 0.97%. This represents the lowest end-of-day value since June 7, 2022, when it was R$ 4.87. Concurrently, the Ibovespa, the primary index of the B3 (São Paulo Stock Exchange), surged by […]
Peru’s President, Dina Boluarte, affirmed on Friday that her country has taken a “critical leap” by presenting a memorandum to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to initiate the process of joining the organization. Submitting this document to the OECD signifies an essential stride for our country, and it is a testament to […]
In São Paulo, the most populous city in South America, 53,188 individuals live on the streets, as per the Brazilian government's Unified Registry of Social Programs, which was made public by the local media yesterday, Friday. Official statistics show a 1.8 percent increase in the number of homeless individuals in Brazil's economic heart and principal […]
The Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group agreed on a six-month nationwide ceasefire in Havana today, starting on August 3. The pact, referred to as the “Cuba Agreements,” was signed by the primary negotiators, José Otty Patiño for the Colombian Government and Pablo Beltrán for the ELN. The signing was witnessed […]
In a majority decision yesterday, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil, the nation's controversial highest judicial body, indicted and sent to trial an additional 70 individuals suspected of involvement in the January 8 attempted coup against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to official reports. Following this decision, the number of indicted individuals, […]
In an initiative to strengthen law enforcement and bolster public security, the Ecuadorian police today welcomed 8,500 new officers to their ranks. The move is part of an institutional enhancement plan initiated by the government two years ago, as announced by President Guillermo Lasso. Lasso presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 1,904 police officers at […]
This Friday, an Ecuadorian constitutional judge issued a precautionary measure reinstating the political rights of the country’s former vice president, Jorge Glas (2013-2018). These rights had been previously revoked due to a corruption conviction. Judge Jhon Rodriguez of the Multicompetent Judicial Unit of the Yaguachi canton in the coastal province of Guayas (southwest), issued the […]