The yen’s depreciation by 10% this year is raising concerns among global investors. The current Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is continuing the long-standing strategy of maintaining a weak yen to boost exports. However, there are reasons to be worried about the potential consequences. This is the first time Japan has tested […]
Macau authorities are considering criminalizing the publication of election polls to prevent any potential influence on voting intention. The proposed revision of the electoral law, currently open for public consultation, aims to address concerns about the impact of poll results on elections. During a public consultation session, the Director of the Department of Justice Affairs […]
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. foreign support agency, has approved a US$500 million program to support Mozambique's Coastal Connectivity and Resilience Pact. This program, which follows a memorandum signed with the government earlier this year, aims to address constraints to economic growth through innovative solutions, according to the MCC. The program will primarily […]
Tropical Storm Adrian has intensified and transformed into a category 1 hurricane, according to Mexico's National Meteorological Service (SMN). The center of the hurricane was located approximately 575 kilometers southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour and gusts of 150 km/h, moving westward at 13 km/h. Due to the […]
The government of Peru has announced that it will assume the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance starting from August 1st, following tensions with Mexico, which had refused to transfer regional leadership due to the imprisonment of former president Pedro Castillo. In a consensual decision reaffirming the importance of preserving the bloc as a […]
Rodrigo Pacheco, President of the Senate, reassured that the autonomy of the Central Bank would be safeguarded, countering any doubts raised amidst President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's calls for interest rate reductions. Pacheco emphasized that the autonomy of the Central Bank is an established national reality that needs time to be fully understood and […]
Facing high interest rates and mounting debts, struggling Brazilian companies receive a lifeline from their founders and major shareholders. According to Bloomberg News, these stakeholders have pledged to inject up to R$19.3 billion (US$4 billion) in capital to support companies in need, with more bailouts expected in the coming months. The capital injections, facilitated through […]
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico has revealed that the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) will assume formal control over Mexico City’s International Airport (AICM). The modifications to the powers of the federal agency will be published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF), as stated by López Obrador. In addition to the […]
The growing partnership between Brazil and Colombia is bolstering South American influence and reducing the role of the United States in the state of Amazonas, according to Adriana Marques, a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. This assessment follows a visit by members of the Colombian War College to the region aimed […]
Guatemala’s recent general elections resulted in an unexpected second-round showdown and highlighted the prevailing discontent and distrust among the population towards political proposals, according to analysts consulted by Sputnik. The null vote victory signifies that the population did not find a suitable candidate aligned with their interests and needs, as emphasized by López, the vice-presidential […]
The recently released Demographic Census 2022 by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) provides insights into population growth trends across different states in Brazil. Roraima emerged as the state with the highest population growth, experiencing a remarkable increase of 41.3% from 2010 to 2022, despite being the smallest state. The population rose from […]
According to the Demographic Census 2022 released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil's population is projected to reach 203,062,512 inhabitants in 2022. This marks a significant deceleration in population growth, suggesting that the country's population may cease to grow in the near future. Between 2010 and 2022, Brazil experienced an annual […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) has confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (IAAP-H5N1), commonly known as avian influenza, in domestic birds in a subsistence farm in the municipality of Serra, Espírito Santo. This is the first virus outbreak detected in domestic birds since its initial identification in Brazil on May […]
Brazil is experiencing an unprecedented assault on freedom of expression, with censorship, misleading statements, content removal, and intimidation commonplace, writes Gazeta do Povo, one of Brazil's leading conservative newspapers, in its latest editorial. Now, prosecutors in São Paulo are taking a further step by seeking to revoke telecommunications concessions—an action reminiscent of the military dictatorship, […]
A diverse group comprising scientists, journalists, professors, former ministers, and unionists requests President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to grant political asylum to Australian journalist Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. Earlier this month, Lula appealed to the international community to rally in support of Assange. The group, supported by 2,897 individuals, is delivering a […]
Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry MPF (Public Prosecutor’s Office) has taken legal action to cancel three radio concessions granted to Jovem Pan. At the same time, leftist Brazilian President Lula da Silva is quietly striving to build a state TV propaganda apparatus. Conservative Jovem Pan in Brazil is the largest radio network in Latin America, growing […]
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) showcased a concept flying car that can also operate on roads, joining the growing number of companies exploring the development of this futuristic mode of transportation. Named GOVE, the one-seater vehicle combines a passenger drone with six rotor blades and a four-wheeled chassis. The drone and chassis can separate […]
The Chilean Army has handed over 4.2 hectares of unused public land belonging to the Infantry Regiment N°1 Buin to construct social housing in the Recoleta district. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism's Housing Emergency Plan (PHE) to address the country's housing deficit. The land transfer ceremony, led by President […]
By Rafael Tonon (Opinion) Some of the world's finest chefs, known for captivating audiences through their shows, have now created menus that can be savored, bringing the dishes filmed and rebroadcasted on platforms like Netflix to live for a limited audience. Netflix is set to open its "screen-to-table" restaurant, Netflix Bites, in Los Angeles as […]
Márcio França, the Minister of Ports and Airports, has provided details on the upcoming Voa Brasil program, which aims to offer tickets at a fixed price of R$ 200 (US$50). The program is expected to be implemented in August. In an interview with A Voz do Brasil, a program by Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), […]
Volkswagen has temporarily suspended car production in Brazil, despite the government's recently implemented incentive program for the automotive industry. The program, which offers car discounts up to R$120,000 (US$24,000), was published on June 6. However, the company has not commented on the connection between the government program and its decision. The São José dos Pinhais […]
Google has revealed data about the economic impact of its platforms in Brazil in 2022. According to a report by Access Partnership consultancy, the Search, Google Ads, Google AdSense, Google Cloud, Google Play, and YouTube platforms generated R$ 153 (US$30) billion in the Brazilian economy. The report was released during the "Google For Brazil" event […]
The University of São Paulo (USP) has achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 best universities in the world for the first time, according to the QS World University Rankings 2024, a highly regarded global ranking. Released on June 27, the survey placed USP at the 85th position among 1,499 institutions. This achievement […]
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with the governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues, and the Executive Vice President of BYD and President for the Americas, Stella Li, on Wednesday (June 28). BYD is a major global manufacturer of electric cars, and the Brazilian government has been negotiating for the company to take over […]
Minister Benedito Gonçalves, rapporteur of the case at the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) against Jair Bolsonaro, has voted for the former president's ineligibility for eight years. Gonçalves cited abuse of political power and misuse of media as the grounds for the decision. The trial was temporarily halted and will resume on Thursday with the votes […]