Elon Musk’s Platform X has filed a lawsuit against California, claiming the state’s law AB 587 limits free speech. In taking this action, Musk, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, prompts California, a progressive stronghold, to balance free speech with public safety. He touches on a pressing issue of our era: whether to accept state-backed […]
Brazil imported 47.1% of its electric cars from January to August from China and bought 3,367 electric vehicles from this country, spending US$59.73 million. According to the Ministry of Development, Brazil bought in total 7,152 electric cars this year. This shopping spree cost Brazil US$207.85 million. Gas-powered cars still rule Brazil's roads in 2023, with […]
Leaders announced the Global Biofuels Alliance at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. It aims to ramp up eco-friendly fuel production. Brazil's President was among the attendees at the launch. Nineteen nations, including top producers Brazil, the U.S., and India, joined the group. The alliance also welcomes 12 global organizations and is open to new […]
From January to May 2022, Brazilian beef exports earned US$8.8 billion, according to the country's Association of Meat Packers (ABIEC). In 2023, this fell to US$6.7 billion. Each ton sold for an average of US$4,200 this year. Two main factors are driving this decline. One is higher beef production in Brazil . . . To […]
São Paulo's tourism center forecasts 2.1 million visitors this long weekend. They expect to generate about US$3.3 billion in revenue. Hotels across the state predict an average 69% occupancy rate. Coastal towns might see rates rise to 87%. Roberto de Lucena, tourism secretary, says the long weekend will boost travel. The Vale do Ribeira region […]
Lula da Silva recently expanded his cabinet. He added two parties that once backed Jair Bolsonaro. Each new party gets a ministry, raising the total cabinet count to 38. This is Lula's second effort to grow his legislative support. Lula shared the news last Wednesday. He spoke to the nation on Independence Day. The next […]
Acting President Geraldo Alckmin pledges funds to affected towns in Rio Grande do Sul. The government will give R$800 per person hit by the recent cyclone. The funds come from the Ministry of Social Development to aid homeless families. Minister Wellington Dias said towns must submit lists of affected people. The number of towns getting […]
Attention Deficiency Hyperactivity Disorder might be just another medical term for some. But for others, it is a reality they are constantly battling. There is no worse time for your ADHD symptoms to skyrocket than when you have to sit with your academic tasks. You are about to sit with your long-due essay, and random […]
On Friday night, a harsh earthquake hit Morocco. Saturday found Marrakech in a state of shock, counting 820 lives lost. Debris filled Mellah’s narrow lanes. This old Jewish quarter also saw buildings fall and roofs break. “It felt like a bomb hit us,” said Hafida Sahraouia. Dinner was interrupted by loud sounds. Hafida and her […]
Leaders of G20 nations pledged to triple global renewable energy use by 2030 at a summit in New Delhi. “We’ll actively boost renewable energy capacity in line with our national goals for 2030,” said the official statement. They also committed to offer low-cost finance options to developing countries for clean energy. They aim to cut […]
The Honduran government okayed a 2024 budget of 406 billion lempiras (US$16.4 billion). Finance Minister Rixi Moncada announced this on Friday. President Xiomara Castro led the cabinet meeting. She began her four-year term in January 2022. Moncada said government waivers total 60 billion lempiras yearly. To balance this, they plan to borrow 70 billion lempiras. […]
Moody’s says a plan to refinance El Salvador’s US$2.7 billion domestic debt is risky for local banks. The agency states this will increase the banks’ exposure to the country’s high credit risk. However, the plan won’t affect the state’s credit rating. El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance has okayed a proposal from Abansa, a banking group. […]
Ecuador’s top indigenous group, Conaie, has given a list of demands to the last two presidential candidates. The list asks for a mining stop, no oil drilling in Yasuni Park, and better labor rights. Conaie revealed the list after a recent meeting in Quito. They won’t back any candidate in the runoff on October 15. […]
This Friday, Mexico’s Finance Ministry predicted a 3.5% GDP growth for 2024. The forecast is part of the 2024 Economic Plan. Lawmakers will discuss this plan and aim to approve it by November 15. The government has updated its growth range to 2.5% to 3.5%. No specific GDP estimate was given. This growth forecast is […]
On Friday, Peru ended its diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR – Western Sahara). This decision follows the rules of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this public through an official announcement. The ministry also said Peru continues to back UN efforts. These efforts aim to find a fair and […]
Latin America is now a key area for U.S. and European firms in animation and video games. The pandemic and nearshoring have fueled this trend. Big names like Cartoon Network are actively seeking local talent. José Iniesta, co-founder of Pixelatl Festival, says the pandemic sped up industry growth. Many production lines moved from Asia to […]
NATO launched a naval drill in the Baltic Sea on Saturday. The drill features 30 ships and over 3,000 troops. The statement from the alliance confirmed this. The exercise, named ‘Northern Coasts,’ will last two weeks. It takes place mainly near Estonia and Latvia’s coastlines. Germany’s navy is leading the exercise. Dylan White, a NATO […]
At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Brazil's President Lula called for stronger climate commitments from wealthy nations. He said big emitters should cover most climate fight costs. Lula cited a 14-year-old unmet pledge by these countries. They had promised US$100 billion per year to help developing countries with climate issues. He argued that the […]