In an interesting turn of events, the Brazilian Air Force has been utilizing a decree law from the military dictatorship period (1964-1985) to exempt itself from certain obligations under the Access to Information Law (LAI). The Air Force maintains that this decree allows it to create its own rules and not conform to procedures followed […]
Despite President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s high approval ratings and the dominance of his party, the National Regeneration Movement (Morena), opposition figure Xóchitl Gálvez is emerging as a potential contender. Her rising prominence in social networks and media and the President’s acknowledgment of her as a potential candidate suggests that Mexico’s political plurality and democratic […]
Shanghai is making significant strides in its plans to become a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI). The city’s ambitious initiative includes attracting top AI talent, securing investment, and improving regulations related to AI development. However, these plans are being challenged by the escalating competition in the semiconductor industry. The Shanghai government is encouraging private […]
The month of June was particularly challenging for Myanmar’s State Administration Council junta. The regime faced additional US sanctions on its banking sector, failed negotiations with ethnic armies, and defections of military units to the anti-coup opposition. However, a string of coordinated attacks on bridges in the east of the country seemingly went unnoticed, despite […]
Under the protection of Mexican National Guard agents, the initial car of the Mayan Train, a project that has sparked controversy, has arrived at the Cancun resort in the Mexican Caribbean, as confirmed by railway authorities. This car is part of a convoy of four cars that departed from Alstom's plant in Ciudad Sahagún, located […]
Peru has announced a national health emergency for a period of 90 days due to a concerning surge in Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases. The declaration aims to ensure an adequate supply of pharmaceutical products, enhance disease surveillance and research efforts, and improve patient care within healthcare services. The official decree, published in the Official […]
Over the past two days, according to local sources, thousands of people in the Tillabéri region of southwestern Niger have fled their villages following an ultimatum issued by jihadists in the area. The exodus began on Thursday night when inhabitants of the eastern villages in the Ouro-Gueladio district started evacuating en masse. Hama Amadou, a […]
Under the administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), Brazilian imports of Russian diesel have experienced a significant increase. Data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services reveals that from January to May, purchases of Russian diesel reached US$910.6 million, nearly ten times more than the total for 2022. The surge in […]
The City Hall of Florianópolis in Brazil's Santa Catarina state has initiated a new tender for the widening project of Jurerê Beach, estimated to cost R$24 (around US$5) million. The expansion project aims to extend the beach by 3.3 kilometers and is scheduled for completion before the upcoming summer season. Jurerê Beach is recognized as a […]
The submarine S-81 Isaac Peral has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting its first periscopic level navigation during dynamic dives. Led by Navantia, the program has released impressive images of the submarine emerging from the waters of the Bay of Cartagena after its inaugural submerged navigation. Safety measures were in place during the operation, […]
The citizen participation phase of the Chilean constituent process has relaunched around 28 popular initiatives of norm (IPN) that will now be discussed in the Constitutional Council responsible for drafting the final text to be put to a plebiscite on December 17. Over a two-week telematic vote, Chileans chose from nearly 1,300 proposals, of which […]
According to the monthly report by market analysts consulted by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), inflation estimates in the country are showing a deceleration. The forecast for retail inflation in December 2023 is projected to be 142.4%, which is 6.5 percentage points lower than the previous month’s estimate. The report, known as the Relevamiento […]
Environment ministers from the eight countries within the Amazon biome met in Leticia, Colombia, to work towards a significant agreement to prevent irreversible damage to the Amazon. The ministers of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela issued an urgent call to find answers and implement forceful strategies to protect this vital natural […]
On Friday, the Brazilian House of Representatives approved the CARF (Administrative Council of Tax Appeals) bill, which reintroduces the casting vote in CARF decisions (read below). The return of this provision is part of the anti-deficit package proposed by Minister Fernando Haddad in January. Despite changes made to casting votes, Haddad expects to collect R$50 […]
According to election data analyzed by political scientists, Belgium has taken over from Brazil as the country with the most fragmented House of Representatives. The researchers used the Effective Party Number (NEP) as an indicator to measure the fragmentation of the Chamber of Deputies. Brazil's NEP has significantly decreased. It was 16.5 after the 2018 […]
According to Marcelo Montenegro, the Minister of Economy and Finance in Bolivia, the country’s foreign debt growth rate is negative when measured against the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This highlights the urgent need to expedite the approval of credits that can support public investment. Montenegro stated that Bolivian foreign debt is currently at -0.1% per […]
In June 2023, Chile experienced a decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by 0.2% compared to May, surpassing analysts’ expectations. This resulted in a year-on-year variation of 7.6%, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Friday. The INE report revealed that the indicator declined in June following three consecutive monthly increases, with […]
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela made important announcements regarding the country’s military leadership during a military ceremony on Friday evening. He confirmed the continuation of General in Chief Vladimir Padrino López as Minister of Defense, highlighting his honesty, morality, professionalism, and military leadership qualities. General Padrino López has held this position since October 2014 and […]