President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized on Thursday that wealthy nations have a responsibility to pay the "historical debt" for polluting the planet. Speaking at the "Power our planet" event organized by Coldplay's Chris Martin, Lula praised Brazil's highly renewable energy matrix and invited the international audience to explore the Amazon during the COP30 […]
Cape Verde's industrial production experienced a significant growth of 10.4% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in the previous year, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Although this increase between January and March indicates a slight decline of 1.2 percentage points compared to the previous quarter of […]
Mozambique's Deputy Health Minister, Ilesh Jani, announced that the number of deaths related to HIV/AIDS in the country has decreased to 48,000 in 2022, compared to nearly 50,000 deaths recorded in 2021. During the opening of a meeting of the National Council for the Fight against HIV/AIDS, Jani stated that HIV/AIDS remains the leading cause […]
The upcoming Angola Mining Conference & Exhibition (AMC 2023), scheduled for November in the capital city of Angola, aims to attract global mining investors and foster partnerships and investments in the country's mining industry. The conference will focus on various topics, including the regulatory framework, vision, and plans for the Angolan mining sector, opportunities related […]
Uruguay’s national labor union announced a four-hour general strike on June 27, 2023, to commemorate the last military coup that occurred fifty years ago, leading to a dictatorship. The decision has drawn criticism from President Luis Lacalle Pou’s government, stating that a strike to commemorate a coup negatively impacts the people. Despite this, the unions […]
Viva Air, a Colombian airline company, has entered into a judicial liquidation process overseen by the Superintendence of Corporations, which will lead to the complete dissolution of the company. Despite being admitted into a corporate reorganization process, Viva Air has stated that it is unable to develop a viable business plan to restart its operations. […]
Mexico’s inflation has slowed down more than anticipated, reaching a two-year low just ahead of the Bank of Mexico’s monetary policy announcement. Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography revealed that consumer prices increased by 5.18% in the first half of June compared to the same period last year, falling below economists’ median […]
The Peruvian Congress has passed a law endorsing the entry of US troops, along with their weapons of war, into the country for a bilateral exchange of operations. The initiative gained approval with 66 votes in favor from Peruvian legislators. According to the approved document on June 22, the US military personnel will be staying […]
The governor of Pernambuco, Raquel Lyra (PSDB), has officially declared a public health emergency in response to the severe overcrowding in neonatal and pediatric Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across the state. The critical situation in Pernambuco stems from the escalating cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) among individuals, particularly children, as indicated in the […]
Travis M. White vs. Arthur F. Monteiro-White In the Court of Norfolk Probate and Family Court in Norfolk County, and State of Massachusetts. The said Arthur F. Monteiro-White, whose place of residence is unknown. Is hereby notified that said Travis M. White has petitioned said Court for Divorce. Docket number NO23D0308. It is ordered that […]
Are you looking for ways to better promote Green Maeng Da Kratom in the U.S.? The popularity of this strain is on the rise, and it has become one of the most popular kratom strains among users. Not only does it offer a higher level of energy than traditional varieties, but it also features several […]
The Brazilian federal government has issued a decree permitting the military to engage in law enforcement activities, including arrests, patrols, and vessel searches on Yanomami land in the state of Roraima. The decree, signed by acting president Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) and other ministers, was published on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The full document, spanning 74 […]
The commercial dollar started Thursday's session falling, one day after the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom), of the Central Bank, adopted a conservative tone in relation to its monetary policy. In today's session, besides the repercussion of Copom's decision, the financial agents should keep an eye on the external scenario, in another session marked by speeches […]
Honduran President Xiomara Castro has entrusted the Military Police with full control of the country’s penitentiary system, effective from July 1. This decision comes in the wake of a prison riot that claimed the lives of 46 inmates at the National Women’s Penitentiary for Social Adaptation (PNFAS), located north of Tegucigalpa. Simultaneously, President Castro has […]
President Alberto Fernandez’s government plans to take legal action to investigate the potential unconstitutionality of the partial reform of the Constitution of Jujuy province, promoted by Governor Gerardo Morales. The reform includes limitations on the right to protest, specifically prohibiting roadblocks. In a video message on June 21, President Fernandez announced that the Ministry of […]
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador has approved all eight binomials registered to participate in the upcoming early presidential elections scheduled for August 20, confirmed Diana Atamaint, the president of the organization, on June 21. The last two approved by the CNE were Luisa González and Andrés Arauz from the Citizen’s Revolution (RC) movement, […]
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel was received by French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna ahead of the summit for a new global financial pact, as announced by the Cuban Foreign Ministry. Díaz-Canel’s visit to Paris followed his trips to the Vatican, Italy, and Serbia. “The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, is received by […]
Approximately 9.4 million Guatemalans will vote on June 25th to determine the President, Vice President, Congress members, mayors, and Parlacen representatives. A runoff will occur on August 20th if no candidate receives an outright majority. The voter registry includes 9,361,068 people for the 2024-2028 term. Polling stations will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss deepening defense cooperation between the two countries. A key focus of their discussions will be joint production of fighter jet engines and expanding the number of repair bases for U.S. naval vessels in India. India, […]
By J.R. Guzzo The general attitude of the Lula government toward the Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry (CPMI) that investigates the January 8th violence in Brasília is becoming a confession of guilt. There is a suspicion that only a serious investigation could dispel - that the government allowed the attacks to take place, or even worse, to […]
A recent survey conducted by travel search platform Kayak revealed that seven out of the ten most popular destinations for Brazilian travelers are located within the country. Among these destinations, six are coastal cities, reflecting the national preference for beach vacations. However, São Paulo emerged as the most sought-after domestic destination. Surprisingly, Lisbon in Portugal […]
Brazil and Belgium are coming together to strengthen their transatlantic value chains in aerospace manufacturing at the Paris Air Show 2023. As the global aerospace industry recovers from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a sense of optimism for the future. However, supply chains in the aerospace sector are facing challenges, and suppliers […]
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his dissatisfaction on Thursday (22 June) with the additional letter sent by the European Union (EU) to Mercosur regarding the ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between the two blocs. Lula deemed the document unacceptable due to its inaccurate sanctions for environmental non-compliance. In an interview in Rome, […]
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the "Summit for a New Global Financial Compact." The event, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, focuses on discussing innovative approaches to finance countries, with an emphasis on combating inequality and protecting the environment. During his visit, Lula will engage in […]
The individual who carried out a deadly attack in a Brazilian school, resulting in the deaths of two students, was found dead today in his cell at a penitentiary facility in Londrina, Paraná state. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murderer's death. The perpetrator confessed to the crime upon his arrest, […]