Brazil's President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk about the security council overhaul. Both leaders released a joint statement. It calls for a major reform of the UN Security Council. They want more countries to have seats, both permanent and temporary. Lula and Modi say the reform talks […]
The 2023 Energy Summit happens in Luanda on September 13 and 14. Global leaders convene for two dynamic days of talks and deals. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Angola's Minister, guides the event. This summit works with local and African energy bodies. The meet focuses on urgent needs. These include green energy, slowing production, and community roles. […]
China and Algeria have teamed up for a 6,000km railway project. This joint effort is part of China’s global Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Algeria, the largest country in Africa, spans an impressive land area. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says the railway is crucial for development. The railway will connect Algeria’s remote regions and help […]
Valdemar Costa Neto, PL party leader, isn't worried about Mauro Cid's claims affecting Jair Bolsonaro. He told a local paper that Bolsonaro's popularity will remain unharmed. He aims to win at least 1,000 mayoral races in the upcoming elections. Cid was an aide to President Jair Bolsonaro. The Federal Police are currently investigating him for […]
Mozambique aims to leave the Financial Action Task Force's "grey list." This list focuses on money laundering and terrorist funding. Officials have submitted 15 new proposals to FATF. Nine of these proposals are already finalized. They expect quick approval of these nine items. The update came from a meeting in Kasane, Botswana. Aurélio Matável Júnior, […]
The Luanda provincial government holds over 100 funerals monthly for motorcycle taxi drivers. These drivers die in traffic accidents and are unclaimed by families after 30 days. Deputy Governor Gilson Carmelino shared this information. He spoke at a meeting with police and Angolan transport groups. Carmelino is deeply concerned about this issue. Records show that […]
Economic troubles and a lack of dollars make life hard for Argentina’s people. Importing essentials like medical supplies, drugs, cars, and food has become a struggle. One result is delayed medical treatments. Argentina relies entirely on imports for healthcare needs. Oscar Mendiz, a top cardiologist in Buenos Aires, had to postpone surgery. He couldn’t find […]
Amaszonas, Bolivia’s major airline, has paused all flights. The country’s civil aviation authority, DGAC, canceled the registration of four of the company’s planes. This happened because of unpaid leasing fees, racking up debts over US$17 million. In response, Amaszonas said it had to stop flights, stranding many travelers. A court in Bolivia sided with Amaszonas, […]
This week, financial markets in Latin America focus on monetary decisions and economic reports. These insights reveal inflation trends and business activity. Brazil will release its August inflation data. This info comes before a Central Bank meeting on September 20. A rate cut of 50 points might happen. Argentina also waits for its August inflation […]
Last August, Brazil imported 920,000 tons of oil products from Russia. According to customs data, this is three times more than from the U.S. The cost of these Russian imports doubled to US$672.8 million. For Moscow, this sets a new high in both money and amount. The U.S. ranked second in supplying Brazil. Yet, its […]
Brazil and Nigeria's navies recently teamed up. They held activities along the West African coast as part of Operation GUINEX III. Brazil's ships have been in these waters since early August. For years, Brazil has sent ships and people to GUINEX Operations. These focus on the Gulf of Guinea. The latest round included Brazil's Niteroi […]
Brazil's President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva met with Turkey's President Erdogan at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Lula shared a photo of the meeting on social media. He stated they discussed renewing the Brazil-Turkey alliance. The talks also covered increasing trade and defense ties. Both leaders expressed hopes for global peace. The get-together […]
A recent three-day event in São Paulo gathered key global financial figures, and the buzz was hard to ignore. The focus was on how the world is now facing issues once unique to emerging markets like Brazil. At a panel, Luiz Parreiras, a fund manager, said, "We are all emerging markets now." This summed up […]
Brazil's President, Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, became the G20 leader at a recent New Delhi summit. He took over from India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Three main goals mark Brazil's G20 term: fighting hunger, climate action, and promoting social fairness. Lula announced two new task forces for these issues. The slogan for Brazil's term […]
The UN warns that over 400,000 refugees have already fled Sudan’s conflict and reached Chad. Filippo Grandi, the head of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), praised Chad’s people and government for their support after a four-day visit. “The global community must step up aid,” Grandi added. According to UNHCR, 86% of the refugees in Ouaddaï, […]
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Vietnam to strengthen ties amid China’s rise in the region. The Air Force One touched down in Hanoi after Biden participated in the G20 summit in India. Biden plans to meet with Vietnam’s Communist Party leader, Nguyen Phu Trong. They’re expected to sign an “expanded strategic alliance,” the highest […]
Niger’s military junta claims France is sending troops to various West African countries to attack Niger. On TV, Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane stated that the French forces are particularly present in Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Benin. After the July 26 coup, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) considered military action in Niger. Having […]
In Darfur, a region wracked by conflict, no internet or phone service exists, and people are turning back to handwritten letters for communication. Ahmed Issa, 25, scribbles a letter to his family in a roadside cafe. From a safe location 150 kilometers away, Issa says this is often the only way to get news. The […]
Venezuela and China have signed a pact that aims to improve and modernize special economic zones. The signing happened during President Nicolás Maduro’s visit to China. The agreement is between Venezuela’s Zone Authority and China’s Zone Research Center at Shenzhen University. The deal states that the zones will promote self-reliant economic growth. This growth will […]
LATAM Airlines announced the resumption of daily flights between Santiago and Chile's Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. The airline is the only operator serving the island. The change comes after three years of reduced frequency due to pandemic-related lockdowns. In August, Easter Island reopened its borders following a vote by its residents, enabling […]