The U.S. plans to grow its Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) in Latin America. Created in 2017, these brigades have already advised military units in Afghanistan and Iraq. A recent Army document reveals the expansion will include Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay. Currently, SFABs operate in Colombia, Honduras, and Panama. Aligned with U.S. Southern Command, these […]
São Paulo secured a 2-1 victory over Corinthians last Saturday, marking their 25th round in the Brazilian Championship. It also capped a joyous week for São Paulo fans, still relishing their Copa do Brasil title. With this win, São Paulo rose to 34 points on the league table. Meanwhile, Corinthians remained static at 30. Jonathan […]
Chile, recognized for its high living standards, primarily depends on road travel, but a transformative change is on the horizon. The government recently introduced two high-speed trains. Remarkably, these trains can hit 160 kilometers per hour. This makes them the swiftest and most cutting-edge trains in South America. They promise to cut Santiago-Chillán travel time […]
A recent informal poll suggests challenges await China’s real estate market. The survey included 15 Hong Kong and mainland China-based analysts and fund managers. Nine see real estate as the most significant risk for stocks in the last quarter of 2023. Geopolitical tensions rank second among their concerns. Decision-makers are hesitant to provide aggressive economic […]
Brazil's Petrobras has secured approval from Ibama, the national environmental agency, for offshore oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin. Specifically, they can now survey the Potiguar Basin in the country's northeast. Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy, announced this after long talks with Ibama. Next month, Petrobras will start drilling. This follows the arrival […]
Economic Minister Sergio Massa leads in Argentina’s upcoming presidential race. He has 30.7% of the projected first-round votes. President Alberto Fernández supports Massa. His opponent, Javier Milei, follows closely with 27.9%. Both are statistically tied within the survey’s margin of error. The first voting round is set for October 22. An online survey gathered these […]
In the hunt for skilled workers, Spain and Canada are making moves. A recent report shows that 11% of the U.S. workforce now identify as digital nomads. This number is up 2% from last year. Even more, 70 million people plan to embrace this lifestyle soon. Recognizing this trend, countries are easing visa regulations. Spain’s […]