According to a recent survey conducted by PoderData from June 25 to 27, 51% of Brazilian voters now consider the administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT, left) better than that of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL, right). This marks a 5 percentage point increase from the previous survey conducted in April. In contrast, […]
Presidential elections are set to take place in Ecuador, Guatemala, and Argentina, highlighting a busy political calendar in Latin America during the second half of 2023. Various events have influenced the schedule in the first half of the year. President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the National Assembly in Ecuador and called for new general elections after […]
Brazil's logistics and delivery sector has witnessed significant changes due to the rise of e-commerce and evolving consumer demands. However, experts believe that the state-owned company, Correios (Post Office), will face difficulties in remaining competitive in this dynamic market, despite the government's plan to revive its relevance. Recently, the Brazilian government announced a R$350 (US$70) […]
The Ibovespa (IBOV), the main index of the Brazilian stock exchange, started the day with a 0.328% increase, reaching 117,064.57 points by 10:15 am (Brasília time). Local investors are closely watching the meeting of the National Monetary Council (CMN) involving Ministers Fernando Haddad and Simone Tebet, along with Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto. The […]
Russia’s state-owned company Rosatom has signed an agreement with Bolivia’s Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) to establish an industrial complex in Potosí, Bolivia, for the extraction and production of lithium carbonate. The joint project, with an investment of US$1.5 billion, aims to produce 50,000 tons of lithium annually. Lithium is a vital element for energy […]
Esduin Jerson Javier Javier, a politician accused of having links to drug trafficking, secured a seat in Guatemala’s Congress during the recent general elections. According to preliminary data from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, Javier garnered 32,501 votes in the province of Chiquimula. Currently serving as the mayor of Ipala for two consecutive terms, Javier will […]
Tegucigalpa is gearing up for the first International Festival of Poetry, Song, and Narrative, titled "Tegus sí canta," with Cuba as the guest country. The event will take place from July 4 to 8, bringing together writers from ten countries, according to festival director Karen Ayala. Intellectuals from Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, […]
According to official sources, Argentina’s gross foreign debt reached US$275.093 billion in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of US$1.38 billion compared to the previous quarter. The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) reported that the reduction was primarily driven by a US$2.052 billion decrease in the debt of the general government sector. […]
Over 63,000 Venezuelan migrants have registered to participate in internal opposition elections on October 22 by updating their information through a dedicated web portal. These elections will determine a candidate to challenge the ruling party in the 2024 presidential elections. Chile, Colombia, and the United States have the highest number of successful updates. The web […]
Nicaragua aims to move away from using the US dollar in its trade with Russia and explore alternative payment options, such as paying for wheat imports in rubles or cordobas, its national currency, according to Denis Moncada, the Foreign Minister of the Central American country, in an interview with the Sputnik news agency. Moncada emphasized […]
The World Bank has provided a US$150 million loan to support Chile’s green hydrogen industry, recognizing the country as a leader in clean energy and a potential model for other developing Latin American economies. Chile has implemented regulations to certify the origin of its products, enabling access to European markets and offering a blueprint for […]
Unemployment in Chile has continued its upward trend, reaching 8.5% in the mobile quarter of March-May 2023, compared to 7.8% in the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). This marks the seventh consecutive annual increase in unemployment after a period of continuous decreases since March-May 2021. The rise in the […]
The Central Bank of Brazil has revised its forecast for the country's economic growth in 2023, raising it from 1.2% to 2.0%. This updated projection reflects a more optimistic outlook compared to three months ago. However, the bank also highlighted that Brazil's economic scenario continues to be one of deceleration, influenced by global growth slowdown […]
Doctors of the World have raised concerns about the ongoing humanitarian and food crisis in Burkina Faso, stating that nearly five million people are affected. The organization emphasizes the urgency to prevent the situation from escalating into a famine. According to the NGO, a quarter of the country’s population is impacted by the food crisis, […]
New data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reveals that four out of ten cities in Brazil have experienced a decrease in population since 2010, despite a 6.5% growth in the country's overall population during the same period. Salvador (BA) tops the national ranking with the largest population decline, losing -257,651 inhabitants. […]
The Commerce Confidence Index (ICOM), measured by FGV-Ibre, has shown significant improvement, reaching its highest level since October 2022. In June, the index rose by 6.9 points to 94.2 points, marking the third consecutive positive result with a quarterly increase of 2.4 points. Rodolpho Tobler, an economist at FGV-Ibre, notes that trade confidence displays clearer […]
Katayama Alimentos and Granja Faria have announced their strategic union, creating what they claim to be the largest egg company in the world. Under the agreement, Granja Faria will assume control of the brand, with Katayama becoming part of its assets. Gilson Tadashi Katayama, the former president-director of Katayama Alimentos, will retain a minority share […]
The government led by Lula da Silva plans to introduce a 2% quota for transgender individuals in the upcoming public examination for labor inspectors. This would result in 18 out of 900 vacancies reserved for transgender professionals. Additionally, 2% of the vacancies will be reserved for indigenous people. The decision to establish these quotas goes […]
According to data released by the National Treasury on Wednesday (28), the federal public debt in Brazil reached R$6.01 (US$1.2) trillion at the end of May. This figure represents a 0.31% decrease compared to April's debt of R$6.03 trillion. The drop in the debt can be attributed to various factors, including the international economic situation, […]
By Alva Rosa Tukano* (Opinion) The demarcation of indigenous lands has become a prominent topic in Brazil in recent years. After years of neglect, 2023 has seen a resurgence of discussions surrounding this issue. One notable event was the approval of Bill 490/2007 by the House of Representatives. This bill sets a time limit, known […]
The trial of the Aije (Electoral Judicial Investigation Action) against former president Jair Bolsonaro resumes on Thursday at the TSE (Superior Electoral Court). The trial was previously suspended after reading the vote by reporting Justice, Benedito Gonçalves, who recommended Bolsonaro's disqualification from running for 8 years starting from the 2022 election. During the trial, the […]
Oil-rich Gulf monarchies, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are actively leveraging their wealth to gain influence in the South Pacific region, following a path similar to China, according to analysts interviewed by AFP. Driven by the desire to counter their reputation as contributors to global climate issues, Saudi Arabia and the […]
According to Erustus Kanga, the acting director general of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), climate change has surpassed poaching as the leading danger to Kenya’s wildlife. Kanga announced this during the 13th meeting of the Governing Council of the Parties to the Lusaka Agreement, a gathering focused on combating illegal wildlife trade. Kanga highlighted the […]
Uruguay’s State-owned telecommunications company, Antel, has launched its 5G network in four of the country’s 19 departments. The service will gradually expand to cover the entire territory in the upcoming weeks. Antel’s president, Gabriel Gurméndez, emphasized the nationwide deployment of 5G during the network’s presentation. Starting today, around 300,000 customers will have access to this […]
Chile has taken on the “pro tempore” presidency of the Pacific Alliance for a month, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This move aims to resolve the leadership transfer issue between Mexico and Peru, which has been delayed for several weeks. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declined to hand over the presidency to […]