Environmental group Greenpeace has reported a 25% increase in deforestation in Argentina for the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to illegal logging. ]According to a satellite imagery report, about 51,600 hectares in northern Argentina were deforested. The most severe deforestation reportedly occurs in the northern provinces […]
In June, the federal government recorded its third-largest public deficit since the historical series began in 1997, posting a negative balance of R$45.22 (US$9.5) billion, according to data released by the National Treasury on July 27th, 2023. The deficit from January to June amounted to R$41.26 billion, inflation-adjusted. Over the last 12 months, the shortfall […]
In June, the General Register of Employed and Unemployed (Caged) documented the establishment of 157,198 formal jobs in Brazil, as reported by the Ministry of Labor and Employment. The figures from this month show 1,914,130 new employments, set against 1,756,932 job terminations. However, this net gain was 44.8% lower than that of June 2022. It […]
The political landscape of Guinea-Bissau has recently experienced a significant transformation, following the election of Domingos Simões Pereira, the leader of the Inclusive Alliance Platform - Terra Ranka, as the President of the People's National Assembly. This landslide victory, backed by 89 of the 92 newly inducted members of parliament, solidifies his leadership and influence […]
A maximum-security prison riot in Acre, Northern Brazil, ended in tragedy with five fatalities. The unrest lasted for around 24 hours and concluded on Thursday night. During the tumult, one prison officer was held hostage. The inmates released the hostage shortly before relinquishing their weapons and agreeing to let security forces enter the António Amaro […]
Mozambique's President, Filipe Nyusi, has expressed interest in amplifying business investments to boost economic cooperation with Russia. This statement came during a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Saint Petersburg. Nyusi shared this interaction on his official Facebook account, noting the exchange of information about the situation in both nations and the stage […]
China and Nicaragua have successfully concluded their substantial negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), as revealed by China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). During an official video conference, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Nicaragua’s Minister of Development, Industry, and Trade, Jesus Bermudez, made the key announcement. This FTA is anticipated to be signed in […]
The parallel exchange rate in Venezuela could cross 32 bolivars by the end of July, according to financial firm Síntesis Financiera, forecasting a 10% increase throughout the month. The firm, led by economists Tamara Herrera and Ruth de Krivoy, projects that the parallel market rate will close at 32.45 bolivars per dollar, while the official […]
The vibe of casinos has always been enticing. There is always a feeling of sparks traveling down your spine and the sense of electric charge heavy in the air. The thrill of Texas Hold ’em, ping of slots, swirling wheel of roulette all sum up to form an attractive bubble that is hard to resist. […]
The Argentine National Electoral Chamber (CNE) has announced the launch of a chatbot named ‘Vot-A’ on WhatsApp to address queries and counter misinformation surrounding the upcoming elections in the country. The chatbot, available from now, will operate throughout the primary and general election process and up to the conclusion of the final electoral process, which […]
In June, Mexico’s unemployment rate fell to 2.7% of the economically active population (EAP), as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). This figure is lower than the 3.4% index of June 2022 and the 2.9% of May this year. The unemployed population was approximately 1.6 million, a decrease of 391,000 people […]
During the Russia-Africa summit, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, pledged free grain to several African nations. However, this promise came amid the shadow of a coup in Niger, condemned by the African Union. “Within the next 3-4 months, we will be ready to supply between 25,000 and 50,000 tons of grains to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, […]
The Brazilian government has declined a request from the United States to extradite a Russian national, Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov, who has been under arrest in Brazil since 2022. Cherkasov, allegedly a spy posing as a Brazilian, was detained after attempting to enter the Netherlands using a fake Brazilian passport. He was deported to Brazil in […]
On July 26th, a landmark event took place as the US Congress conducted its inaugural public hearing on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and potential extraterrestrial life. Three intelligence agents were summoned to testify, shedding light on their experiences and opinions related to unexplained aerial phenomena. One retired Air Force intelligence officer, David Grusch, along with […]
The recent gun control decree issued by the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stirred up debates and contention within the government itself. Key disagreements stem from the decision to restrict 9mm pistols to security forces, a measure supported by Justice Minister Flavio Dino and contested by Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro. […]
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, embarked on a trip to China on Thursday with the objective of augmenting the nation’s investments. In addition to his wife, a group of business representatives accompany him. During the visit, Widodo has planned meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The agenda includes proposals for strategic investment projects […]
The prominence of Brazil's domestic market, now the largest in Latin America, is highlighted by the São Paulo-Rio de Janeiro route ranking as the most frequently flown in the region. This flight path, connecting Congonhas and Santos Dumont airports, surpasses the second most frequent route, Bogotá-Medellin in Colombia, by almost 20%. In the first half […]
(Opinion) When I lived in London some years ago, there was a national joke that the daily weather report on the BBC morning news was always ‘sunshine with periods of rain’ or ‘rain with periods of sunshine’. It was assumed that the BBC put on one or the other depending on a well-kept secret algorithm. […]
Recent figures from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reveal an uptick in tourism activity in Bahia, which exceeded the national average in May. Specifically, the tourism inflow to Bahian cities rose by 13.6% in May compared to the same month in 2022, surpassing the national increase of 8.6%. Analysts attribute this growth […]
From July 21-23, the Argentine Air Force organized the Argentina Vuela 2023 festival at the Morón Military Air Base. The event, which is the country's most significant, allowed spectators to view a range of demonstrations, including aerial displays of various weapons systems, aircraft exhibitions, simulated combat rescue, and parachute drops. On display and in flight […]
A recent study by Ipec, conducted in collaboration with the Black Reference Institute and the Education System for an Anti-Racist Transformation project, discovered that a majority of Brazilians perceive their nation as racist. This survey of 2,000 respondents from 127 municipalities across Brazil, aged 16 and over, took place from April 14 to 18, 2023. […]
Esmeraldas, the capital city of the northern Ecuadorian province of the same name, was the site of unrest between law enforcement and criminal elements this week. The ongoing strife occurred during the declared state of exception, a response to the escalating violence affecting several regions of the country. The National Police were dispatched to the […]
Uruguay’s choice to procure two patrol vessels from Spain has stirred controversy, especially within the local metallurgical industry. The criticism stems from the belief that the decision overlooks the country’s domestic shipbuilding capacity. The National Union of Metal Workers and Related Branches (UNTMRA) has challenged the decision, asserting that the Uruguayan shipbuilding industry possesses the […]
The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) has announced a revised forecast for the average price of copper in 2023, reducing it from 3.90 to 3.85 dollars per pound. A similar downward adjustment was made for 2024, lowering the estimated price from 3.80 to 3.75 dollars per pound. This announcement was made by Joaquín Morales, Cochilco’s executive […]
An agreement has been reached between the Bolivian-Paraguayan Binational Chamber and the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce to advance industrial and commercial growth. This collaboration was formalized during the 5th Trade Mission to Paraguay and involved over 25 corporations from both nations. The agreement’s primary purpose is to encourage industrial and trade growth between […]