In its office in Santiago de Chile, Unesco reported that a forest fire in October 2022 severely damaged 22 moais (monolithic human figures) on Easter Island, located in Polynesia, Chile. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization conducted a study on the archaeological resources of the island, emphasizing the urgent need for immediate interventions […]
Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Franklin Molina, announced on Thursday that signing two agreements with a Chinese and a Russian company will pave the way for producing 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate by 2025. This ambitious projection aims to utilize the country’s salt flats in Uyuni, Coipasa, and Pastos Grandes. The first step towards […]
President Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay has signed Decree No. 9.584/23, establishing an adjustment to the current minimum wage. The new minimum wage will be set at 2,680,373 Paraguayan guaraníes, approximately US$383 US dollars. This adjustment represents a 5.1 percent increase compared to the previous minimum wage, amounting to a rise of 130,066 guaraníes (around […]
Argentina’s foreign debt reached US$275.093 billion in the first quarter of the year, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately US$700 million, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) on Thursday. Most of the debt is attributed to the general government, which holds commitments amounting to US$158.638 billion, consisting of […]
Due to its strategic location, Bangladesh has been caught in the crossfire between the United States and China as they vie for influence. However, the country has adopted a neutral stance in the ongoing rivalry between the two superpowers, despite pressure from both sides, writes Doreen Chowdhury, a doctoral researcher at the University of Groningen, […]
Prices for metals used in electric vehicles (EVs) are falling as the demand for EVs slows in China, the largest EV market. The price drop for materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel is expected to continue due to increased production. This could lead to lower prices for EVs, potentially speeding up their adoption. Lithium carbonate, […]
The Finance Minister of Angola has highlighted the challenges faced in achieving financial inclusion, especially in rural areas and for women. A survey revealed high levels of exclusion in these categories, indicating the need for further action. At a conference organized by the National Bank of Angola (BNA), Minister Vera Daves de Sousa stressed the […]
Authorities in São Tomé have implemented a ban on street vending in the capital, but many traders are opposing the decision, citing concerns about the disorganized process and lack of security at the Bobô-Forro market, where they are supposed to relocate. The Mayor of the Água Grande district, Tomé Lopes, expressed his discontent, stating that […]
The trial of the Aije (Electoral Judicial Investigation Action) against former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) for alleged abuse of political power and misuse of the media has been temporarily suspended by the TSE (Superior Electoral Court). The court session will resume on Friday, June 30. At present, the score stands at 3 to 1, with […]