The President-elect of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has announced that retired General Óscar González will serve as the country’s next Defense Minister. Peña has also designated Enrique Riera as Interior Minister, Juan Carlos Baruja as Housing Minister, Ángel Barchinni as Justice Minister, and Rubén Ramírez Lezcano as Foreign Affairs Minister. In response to his appointment, González […]
Príncipe Island has renewed its status as a World Biosphere Reserve for another ten years, as granted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The announcement followed a periodic review of the island's efforts over the past decade by the São Tomé and Príncipe authorities. The plan, Agenda Príncipe 2030, primarily aims […]
Peru is currently witnessing the largest recorded outbreak of dengue fever. As the numbers of infections and fatalities continue to rise daily, the Peruvian Health Minister resigned late on Thursday (15th), following criticism in Congress for her handling of the health crisis. Authorities report at least 248 deaths and 147,000 infections. The northern region of […]
Germany and Colombia have established a partnership aimed at climate protection and energy transition. The agreement, signed in Berlin by officials from both countries, focuses on renewable energy expansion, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable urban development. Germany has pledged financial support of up to 200 million euros to aid Colombia in achieving its national climate […]
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR) has revised its forecast for private investments in the country, expecting a decrease of 2.5% by the end of 2023. “Investments in mining will decrease by 18.9%, and investments outside mining will drop by 0.5%. Therefore, investments will decrease by 2.5% this year,” said BCR President Julio Velarde. […]
In a remarkable development, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday that Russia has begun transferring nuclear weapons to Belarus, marking the first installment of such a move. The Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, had previously hinted at this eventuality earlier in the week, stressing the tremendous destructive power of these weapons, claiming they surpass the […]
Following a period of economic turbulence in 2022, almost all Latin American countries have experienced a steady decline in inflation. As of May, only three countries reported a higher Consumer Price Index (CPI) than the previous month. This medium-length article provides a snapshot of the inflation status across the region, with Brazil, Latin America's largest […]
On Friday (16), Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company of billionaire Sir Richard Branson, saw a 45% jump in its shares after announcing the launch date of its first commercial passenger mission. Scheduled for June 27, less than two weeks away, the much-anticipated flight marks the beginning of Virgin Galactic’s commercial operations after a series […]
Fresh off their 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar, Argentina’s national football team, spearheaded by football maestro Lionel Messi, has emerged as the world’s most sought-after national team. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is slated to earn approximately US$6.5 million from two matches in Beijing and Jakarta. The momentous victory at the World Cup – […]
Adán Augusto López has tendered his resignation as Mexico’s Secretary of Interior to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, marking his commitment to participate in the upcoming 2024 elections. During a press conference, the president emphasized that López’s departure was not due to poor performance but to his thorough understanding and involvement in the Movimiento de […]
The Brazilian population is increasingly aging, living alone, and renting homes, according to data released today by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The latest data from the National Household Sample Survey (Pnad) shows that over the past decade, the percentage of individuals aged 60 and over jumped from 11.3% to 15.1%. Meanwhile, […]
The Central Bank of Brazil's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), often referred to as a preview of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew by 0.5% in April. The bank released this data on Friday, 16th, featuring seasonally adjusted figures. The previous month had seen a 0.15% decrease in the indicator that tracks the progress of the […]
Dr. David Mackereth, a British Christian doctor, was dismissed from his job in 2019 for refusing to address transgender patients with their preferred pronouns. Mackereth, who only recently discussed his case publicly during an interview with Fox News, argued that such incidents are not uncommon. In the interview, the 60-year-old former emergency room doctor called […]
Under Deputy Arthur Lira's (PP-AL) leadership, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is passing any legislation beneficial to its members. On Wednesday night, it quickly approved a bill punishing banks and other financial institutions for refusing to provide services such as opening accounts or extending credit to politically exposed individuals - including lawmakers, judges, mayors, and members […]
Brazil's General Price Index - 10 (IGP-10) experienced a decline of 2.20% in June, according to the Brazilian Institute of Economics at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Ibre). This comes after a 1.53% fall in May. So far this year, the IGP-10 shows a 4.14% decrease, with a 6.31% drop in the last 12 months. For […]
The cities of Vitória and Vila Velha in Espírito Santo have seen the highest growth in searches as tourist destinations for vacations scheduled for July and August 2023. The study by international reservations and accommodations site Booking.com highlights the burgeoning interest in Espírito Santo's tourism scene. According to the regional manager of the platform, Nelson […]
The pandemic brought severe turbulence to Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue, São Paulo's preeminent financial hub, rapidly transforming from bustling skyscrapers into deserted structures. The grim outlook was further exacerbated by companies downsizing their physical headquarters to cut costs and accommodate hybrid working scenarios. However, contrary to the gloomiest predictions, Faria Lima has made an astonishing […]
Mexico and Brazil will be the leading Latin American representatives at the upcoming Paris Air Show from June 19 to 15. Between them, they will almost entirely encompass the presence of Latin American companies at the French event. The two countries, which will host 22 and 18 companies respectively, will each have their own pavilions. […]