The migrant crisis in New York City is becoming a prominent issue as hundreds of individuals, mainly men, are found waiting and sleeping on sidewalks, particularly outside the Roosevelt Hotel in downtown Manhattan. Over the last 18 months, more than 93,000 people have arrived, and the city’s shelter system is strained. New York Mayor Eric […]
Codelco, the world’s largest producer of copper, anticipates a rebound in copper production starting from 2024 after an unexpected significant drop this year, according to its president, Máximo Pacheco. Pacheco stated in an interview that he believes production will begin to rise from this point onward. This comes after the state-owned giant reduced its annual […]
Juan Trujillo Cabrera, the lawyer representing Nicolás Petro, the son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has resigned from the case. Nicolás is under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering. Trujillo Cabrera cited “differences in criteria” that prevented him from continuing to lead the defense, but he wished Nicolás success in his legal process. […]
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure network connection that allows users to establish a protected connection when using public networks. VPNs encrypt internet traffic and mask online identities, making it difficult for third parties to track online activities and steal data. The encryption process occurs in real-time. A VPN hides your IP address […]
Indonesia is engaged in an ambitious endeavor to build Nusantara, its new capital city, a vast but green metropolis that will be three times the size of New York City. The vision for Nusantara is not just one of scale but one that positions it as a hub for economic growth and innovation. Situated in […]
Brazil's agricultural sector has continuously increased, marking the fifth consecutive month of record export revenue in July 2023. According to preliminary trade balance data, earnings from agricultural exports in July reached US$6.8 billion, an all-time high for the month. The cumulative revenue from January to July amounted to US$50 billion, the highest figure ever recorded […]
In the last five days, police operations in Brazil have resulted in at least 33 deaths. The incidents occurred in the states of Bahía and São Paulo and will be investigated by the authorities. The police state criminal gangs attacked them during their actions against organized crime. In São Paulo, the operation followed the murder […]
The upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg will focus on the pivotal decision to accept new members, a move strongly pushed by China and Russia but viewed cautiously by Brazil, which finds itself in a minority stance. China and Russia see the expansion as a means to boost their global influence, while Brazil fears it may […]
The Brazilian Navy's Submarine Development Program (Prosub) is advancing into its third phase, strategically focused on building two more conventional submarines, defining investment values for the construction of the nation's first nuclear-propelled submarine by 2033, and developing a new patrol ship model with a displacement of 500 tons or more. Prosub's third phase also includes […]
By Camila Betancor Santana Bolivia’s aspiration to become a member of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is seen by some as a highly strategic move by the government. Analyst Gabriel Villalba suggests to Sputnik that with Bolivia within this group, the United States might proceed with caution in any direct intervention […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson met at the Presidential Palace, Casa de Nariño, to work together within the framework of the Artemis Agreement and tackle environmental challenges in Colombia. The two sides discussed collaboration as part of Colombia’s global development in space sciences. Minister of Science, Research, and Innovation, Yesenia Olaya, […]
Latam Airlines, South America's largest airline, has resumed daily commercial operations between Caracas, Venezuela, and Lima, Peru, for the first time in seven years. The move was welcomed by Juan Teixeira, the president of Venezuela's National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC), who praised the development as a crucial support to the country's economy. Peru's ambassador […]
In July, sales of the top 100 real estate developers in China fell by 33.1% compared to the previous year, according to data from real estate sector specialist CRIC, as reported by the economic news portal Yicai. The sales amounted to about 350.4 billion yuan (US$48.773 billion, €44.405 billion), marking a 33.5% decline from the […]
The Yanomami and Ye’kwana indigenous communities in Brazil have praised the attention they've received from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government but are calling for further efforts in areas such as health and territorial protection. A report from the Socioenvironmental Institute (ISA) highlights their concerns. The Yanomami region has been severely impacted by deforestation […]
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) has begun military exercises around the disputed Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf, a territory contested with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for over 50 years. The naval war simulation began in the presence of high-ranking IRGCN officials, including Major General Husein Salamí and Rear Admiral Ali […]
The military leaders who orchestrated the recent coup in Niger have announced the reopening of the country’s land and air borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali, and Chad. On Tuesday night, this decision was publicly declared by Colonel Major Amadou Abdaramane, a spokesperson for the National Council for the People’s Safeguard (CNSP), citing a […]
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Peru saw a 0.34% increase in July 2023, accumulating a rise of 3.17% over the first seven months of the year, according to a report by the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI). The CPI for Metropolitan Lima recorded a 0.39% increase in July, bringing the total variation […]
A helicopter accident occurred on the night of July 31 in the Los Lagos region of southern Chile, resulting in the deaths of five Chilean Air Force (FACh) members. The incident involved a Bell-412 helicopter belonging to Aviation Group Number 5 and took place around 8:30 pm in the La Cumbre sector, near San Juan […]
The Chilean President, Gabriel Boric, unveiled a government tax strategy to raise fiscal revenue, aiming to finance social reforms in pensions, healthcare, and security worth US$8 billion. The proposal includes measures like enhancing tax enforcement, restructuring the state, and raising taxes on higher-income sectors to cover urgent social expenses. Named the fiscal pact for development […]
The capital of Argentina noted 30.1 degrees at the beginning of August, the highest record since 1st August 1942, when temperatures reached 24.6 degrees. The overall August temperature record is 34.4 degrees on 30th August 2009, but today's temperature marks the warmest start to August in the city's official records. SMN expert Cindy Fernández also […]
The director of Ecuador’s National Service for Comprehensive Attention to Adults and Adolescents Deprived of Liberty (SNAI), retired Police General Guillermo Rodríguez, has resigned. President Guillermo Lasso accepted the resignation following a recent prison massacre with repercussions in several penitentiaries across the country. Rodríguez assumed office on October 10, 2022, and was the fifth person […]