The inclusion of new countries in BRICS strengthens the bloc's prominence in the global fertilizer market. Three of the new members are crucial exporters of this essential input for Brazilian agriculture. Established by the governments of Brazil, China, India, and South Africa in 2009, BRICS initially included the world's first and second largest mineral fertilizer […]
Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), plans to sue NGOs funded by George Soros, alleging they spread misinformation to justify curbing freedom of expression in Europe. This move followed a report claiming that Soros-backed politicians and NGOs in Ireland and Scotland were falsely reporting a rise in hate crimes to restrict freedom of expression […]
According to the Central Bank of Brazil, international tourists spent over R$18 (US$3.6) billion in Brazil in the first half of the year, making it the second-highest expenditure recorded, only surpassed by 2014, the year Brazil hosted the World Cup. In the first six months, Brazil welcomed over 3.2 million foreign tourists, as per a […]
Tourism entrepreneurs from Ilhabela, Ubatuba, Angra dos Reis, and Paraty are launching a new integrated tourist route, the Blue Green Route. Coordinated by each municipality's Conventions & Visitors Bureau, the initiative strives to merge the four cities, home to approximately 2,200 beaches, into one comprehensive destination. This endeavor highlights the region's natural beauty and cultural […]
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected military intervention in Niger following a coup on July 26, leading ECOWAS to contemplate force if the junta doesn't reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum. During a press conference in Luanda, Lula expressed that he does not see a military solution to the Niger crisis and emphasized diplomacy. Although […]
(Opinion) The expansion of the UAE state-owned and Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group into Brazil has the potential to reshape the landscape of global defense relations. This move not only signifies the deepening collaboration between UAE and Brazil in areas such as defense, technology, renewable energy, and climate change but also underscores the growing global significance […]
The UAE-based EDGE Group, a leading advanced technology and defense group, has recently sealed a pivotal agreement with the Aerospace Science and Technology Department (DCTA) of the Brazilian Air Force - the nucleus of Brazil's military aviation and space research. This collaboration is designed to jointly uncover opportunities and forge projects in the realms of […]
Masahiro Inoue, the President of Toyota in Latin America, expressed concerns to the local Veja outlet about Brazil's high cost of cars. Having started working at Toyota in 1987, he was sent to Brazil in 1992 to study the local economy, arriving during a challenging time of hyperinflation, a shock coming from a non-inflationary Japan. […]
Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is located on the west coast of Central Africa. Rich in natural resources, the French-speaking country is one of the most affluent in the region, with the economy heavily reliant on oil, manganese, and timber exports. Despite its economic prosperity, Gabon faces social inequality, political unrest, and environmental […]
The US government recently declassified two key reports related to the 1973 coup in Chile, acknowledging its involvement in the incident. The US embassy in Chile communicated that as part of a commitment to increase transparency, portions of the president’s daily reports from September 8 and 11, 1973, concerning Chile, were made public. These documents […]
Despite recent rains and the government ending the water emergency, Uruguay’s agricultural emergency continues, said Fernando Mattos, Minister of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries. The water emergency pertains only to drinking water and consumption in the Montevideo metropolitan area. “It does not impact agriculture,” highlighted Mattos, noting that the agricultural emergency decree remains valid until September […]
Elvis Amoroso, a Bolivarian revolution proponent, was elected National Electoral Council (CNE) president of Venezuela on Friday. He will hold this position for the next seven years. This move positions Maduro advantageously for upcoming elections. Amoroso has begun a seven-year term as the president of Venezuela’s CNE. The Venezuelan National Assembly, controlled by officialists, had […]
Much of the future lies in Africa, and Brazil is committed to revitalizing its relationship with the continent, particularly with Portuguese-speaking countries, which have been overlooked in recent years. Achieving a new level of strategic relations is a priority for Brazil, as it seeks to foster cooperation, promote agricultural development, and ensure the region's economic […]
Decades of climate change fuel heat waves, droughts, and torrential rains in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including winter months. And they could become more frequent and intense, according to a study released by Brazil's National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet). The study analyzed climate changes in Brazil over the past six decades. It revealed that […]