The tension between Mali’s transitional authorities, led by Assimi Goïta, and ex-rebel factions, such as the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA), is steadily intensifying. Recent incidents, including low-altitude flights by Malian military jets over northern towns on April 5th, which were seen as hostile by independence factions, have contributed to fears of a potential conflict […]
(Opinion) As the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation continues, the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) plays a significant role in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The act impacts not only domestic manufacturing but also has far-reaching implications in the global sphere. In the face of China’s dominance in the worldwide […]
(Opinion) A baffling paradox in Brazil's energy sector warrants critical introspection. Despite being among the lowest-cost electricity producers worldwide, Brazil has saddled its consumers with notably higher tariffs than most countries. Brazil imposes on consumers an average tariff 5.5 times higher than Argentina, almost double that of Mexico and South Korea, and, striking, nearly equivalent […]
The Chilean Navy's ocean patrol vessel, OPV-82 Comandante Toro, concluded its participation in the multinational naval exercise, Unitas Colombia 2023, on July 21. The exercise had been ongoing since July 15 off the coast of Cartagena de Indias. Unitas, meaning 'Unity' in Latin, is an exercise initiated in 1959 by the U.S. Navy. It is […]
Elon Musk, Twitter's current owner, publicized plans to change the company's logo in a string of posts on July 23, 2023. Utilizing the platform, Musk repeatedly posted the letter "X", hinting at Twitter's upcoming branding evolution. In his posts, Musk signaled a future shift away from the traditional Twitter brand, stating, "We'll soon move away […]
According to a recent Ipsos survey, 60% of respondents in Brazil reported witnessing or hearing about drug-related crimes in their localities within the past year. Conducted across 29 countries, Brazil ranked third in terms of perception of such crimes, trailing Thailand and Chile, who each reported 66%. The global average stands at 29%. Furthermore, 72% […]
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has spoken on the situation involving the Wagner Group, a private military company, based in his country. Lukashenko revealed that the group expressed a desire to advance to Warsaw, but he has firmly refused this request. He reiterated Belarus’ commitment to the initial agreement, which stipulates that the group must remain […]
Costa Rica's Tourism Institute (ICT) announced the conclusion of its Central Pacific cruise season with the docking of 263 ships, carrying 91,000 tourists. This reaffirms Costa Rica's status as a prominent tourist destination. From September 2022 to July 2023, the cruise season saw vessels arriving at five approved Pacific ports: Puntarenas, Caldera, Quepos, Golfito, and […]
Nicaragua's Ministry of Health has removed the need for incoming travelers to present Covid-19 vaccination certificates and negative PCR tests. The decision was made in light of the World Health Organization's declaration that Covid-19 no longer presents a global emergency. The move also aims to reinforce the country's epidemiological control measures. The resolution was implemented […]