Roberto Barroso, a justice of Brazil's Supreme Court (STF), addressed the topic of freedom of expression in the country, emphasizing the need for caution when considering content restrictions and freedom of speech. Barroso acknowledged that Brazil had had a turbulent history regarding freedom of expression. While he supports the ongoing Fake News bill (also called […]
The African Union (AU) has called for peace in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid growing concerns over the deteriorating situation. President Azali Assoumani stressed the need to transform the country into a "source of happiness" rather than conflict. At the Quadripartite Summit in Luanda, representatives from regional organizations such […]
Angola is set to host the 43rd summit of heads of state and government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from August 7 to 17. During the summit, Angola will assume the organization's rotating presidency, taking over from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Angola announced that the second […]
Foreign tourists visiting Brazil in May injected a record-breaking amount of US$567 million into the country's economy, marking a significant surge in international tourism in 2023. From January to May, foreigners spent US$2.721 billion in Brazil, representing a 36% increase compared to the same period in 2022. These figures indicate a recovery of tourism to […]
The fifth edition of the Anti-Corruption Capacity Index (CCC Index) reveals a challenging anti-corruption landscape across Latin America. The study, conducted by Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) and Control Risks, highlights Mexico as one of the lowest-ranking countries in the region. Out of the 15 countries assessed, Guatemala and Venezuela experienced significant declines in […]
Russia and Cuba have announced plans to collaborate on a series of joint projects in the military-technical sphere. This was confirmed during a meeting between Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Alvaro Lopez Miera. Shoigu expressed his appreciation for Cuba’s commitment to discussing various military and military-technical […]
Brazil has experienced a significant increase in rainforest destruction, with a 15% rise in primary loss in the Amazon between 2021 and 2022, according to a recent global report on rainforests. The report highlights that most of this loss is due to deforestation caused by logging. In 2022, Brazil lost 1.43 million hectares of virgin […]
In a press conference, Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela announced, “A state of agricultural emergency has been decreed in the regions of Valparaíso, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, and Biobío, due to the significant damages caused by the recent frontal system in the central-southern zone.” This declaration grants the government additional powers to manage economic assistance for […]
All business owners want to save money, but that can be easier said than done. Expenses pile up fast and sometimes emergencies wipe out a good portion of your savings. Since expenses can be so high, it might seem pointless to save small amounts of money, but that’s actually one of the best things you […]
The inflation forecast reveals that the Broad National Consumer Price Index 15 (IPCA-15) experienced a decrease to 0.04% in June, marking a decline of 0.47 percentage points compared to the May rate of 0.51%. These findings were released on Tuesday, 27, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). In July 2022, the IPCA-15 […]
The Federal Police has arrested Milton de Oliveira Júnior, a businessman and broadcaster, on accusations of financially supporting the transportation of demonstrators from Itapetininga to protest against the election of Lula in Brasilia. This arrest was part of the ongoing Operation Lesa Pátria, investigating acts of vandalism on January 8. Milton Oliveira's radio station, which […]
By João Alfredo Lopes Nyegray* (Opinion) The IMD (International Institute for Management Development) publishes a global competitiveness index annually. First issued in 1989, the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook has become a reference point not only for the competitiveness of countries but also a source of varied statistics and data based on extensive research. The report […]
The Central Bank of Brazil has indicated that if the ongoing disinflationary trend continues, it may consider revising the country's basic interest rate, known as the Selic. The minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) meeting were published, stating that while there were differing views among committee members, the prevailing assessment is that a change […]
Brazil and Argentina have formally announced adopting a joint development plan to strengthen their strategic alliance. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and his Argentine counterpart Alberto Fernández announced during a meeting in Brasilia commemorating the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The "Action Plan for the Relaunch of the Strategic […]
The Brazilian Embassy in Russia has issued a recommendation to Brazilians residing in the country, urging them to avoid crowded areas and unnecessary travel. The embassy emphasized its close monitoring of the unfolding events in Russia. In a statement released on social media, the Brazilian embassy in Moscow stated, "We are closely following the recent […]
According to TripAdvisor's "Best Amusement and Water Parks" ranking, Brazil has four amusement and water parks surpassing Disney's Magic Kingdom Park. Two of them even made it to the top 10 in the world. The top-ranked Brazilian parks among the 25 best are Beto Carrero World (2nd) in Santa Catarina, Beach Park (3rd) in Ceará, […]
Brazilian entrepreneur Rubia Andrade Daniels made an extraordinary discovery while vacationing in Indonesia—houses in Italy being sold for just one euro. Initially skeptical, she conducted her own research and confirmed the legitimacy of the ads. Without hesitation, she took action, writes UOL in its latest report. The sale of one-euro houses in small Italian towns […]
Chinese government envoy Qiu Xiaoqu, accompanied by the Chinese ambassador and military attaché in Uruguay, met with President Luis Lacalle Pou on June 23. The meeting primarily revolved around Uruguay's decision to reject the purchase of ocean-going patrol vessels (OPV). Rear Admiral Gustavo Musso had expressed concerns about the geopolitical tensions between China and the […]
The Brazilian government, under President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, is set to unveil the Harvest Plan for 2023/2024 on Tuesday. With an estimated budget of R$ 424 (US$86) billion, it will be the largest volume of resources in the program's history, surpassing the previous version launched by Jair Bolsonaro. The significant size of the […]
The Honduran Military Police has taken over the country’s prisons and carried out thorough searches following a deadly clash in a female prison near Tegucigalpa last week, which resulted in the death of 46 inmates. According to a statement on their Twitter account, the armed institution reported that the Armed Forces, through the Military Police […]
Bolivia will lift the health emergency related to COVID-19 on July 31, as reported by local media. However, health authorities are urging people to remain vigilant and maintain biosecurity measures to prevent a resurgence of the pandemic. Minister of Health, María Renée Castro, stated during a press conference that this decision was made based on […]
The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to decarbonize the Amazon region by replacing diesel-based thermoelectric power plants with solar panels and biodiesel for energy generation. Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, stated that the project will require investments of R$5 billion (US$1 billion) and aims to reduce the consumption of energy generated by […]
The ordinary hearing for the alleged money laundering case known as “Lava Jato” began at the Supreme Court of Justice in Panama City, with 32 individuals facing charges. Among the defendants are Jürgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca, partners of the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, which gained international attention when the International Consortium of Investigative […]
During a joint statement marking the 200th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, President Alberto Fernández of Argentina expressed that "Brazil and Argentina were meant to be indissolubly united." President Fernández, alongside his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, emphasized the shared cultures and histories between the two nations, despite not speaking the same language. […]
Paraguay has achieved historic levels of drug seizures, totaling 44,000 tons, over the past five years (2018-2023), according to Zully Rolón, the Minister of the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad), in her recent report. During this period, approximately 30,000 tons of marijuana and nearly 14,000 tons of cocaine were confiscated through over 5,000 operations conducted across […]