Hundreds gathered near Incachaca Dam last Friday, praying for rain to alleviate La Paz’s severe drought. The state water company, EPSAS, issued a warning. Only 135 days of water supply remain for the city’s 2.2 million residents. Women and men came in traditional attire and played native instruments. They prayed in various languages including Aymara, […]
For six days, thousands have protested in Guatemala City against actions targeting the Movimiento Semilla party. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) initiated the controversy. They seized ballot boxes and election papers last Monday, fueling the protests. Prosecutors Consuelo Porras and Rafael Curruchiche are behind the legal case. They claim the party engaged in election irregularities. […]
Talks among Republican leaders about using U.S. military forces in Mexico are on the rise. The former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley has openly endorsed this idea. She even boldly declared, “If Mexico won’t act, we will,” during a New Hampshire event. The crowd applauded her remarks. However, this conversation isn’t limited to […]
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have issued official statements on the rising Israel-Hamas conflict. Both countries advocate for de-escalation and civilian safety. Interestingly, each statement assigns responsibility to Israel, albeit differently. Qatar takes a direct stance, attributing the current escalation to Israel’s actions. They pinpoint Israel’s repeated visits to Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection. Accordingly, Qatar […]
The surprise attack unfolded on Saturday, affecting multiple areas in Israel. Magen David Adom, Israel’s medical emergency service, confirmed the casualties. They also suggest that hundreds receive medical treatment, making the situation dire. Hamas members infiltrated Israel using land, sea, and air. Once inside, they launched rockets from the Gaza Strip. The rockets primarily struck […]
Lula's Brazil plans to host a UN emergency meeting focusing on recent Hamas attacks on Israel. Brazil currently holds the rotating UN Security Council presidency. The country's Foreign Ministry made the announcement. They condemned the attacks and sent condolences to the victims. So far, no Brazilians are reported among the casualties. Moreover, Brazil urges progress […]
Last week, Brazil and Mexico agreed to introduce electronic visas for travelers between the two nations. This change aims to ease border crossings. Until now, both nations required physical visas. This announcement followed a travel hiccup. A Brazilian family couldn't return from Japan via Mexico due to visa issues. After this, Brazil's Foreign Ministry advised […]
Japan’s economy is stumbling due to three big problems: poor trade terms, faulty inflation stats, and a weak yen. Since the third quarter of 2020, Japan has faced nine straight quarters of worsening trade. Import costs shot up by 60.7%, but exports only grew by 27.7%. This shook Japan’s national income, causing a 4.6% drop. […]
Argentina's Defense Minister, Jorge Taiana, recently unveiled Clementina XXI, a supercomputer that ranks among the world's top 100. This milestone makes Argentina one of two South American countries with such advanced computational resources. In July 2022, Brazil's leading oil company, Petrobras, unveiled its new supercomputer, Pegasus (or Pegaso), located in Rio de Janeiro. A collaboration […]
Dry conditions in Brazil's Northern Amazon region could shake the national economy and risk higher inflation. El Niño, a climate phenomenon, might worsen agriculture and livestock by late 2023 and 2024. Farmers are worried about the 2024 harvest. Augusto Rocha from CIEAM warns of increased crop failures, especially in seasonal crops like corn and rice. […]
The 2023 Formula 1 season continues with the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race taking center stage this Saturday. Max Verstappen could lock in his third world championship with a sixth-place finish. Held at Losail International Circuit, the race promises typical conditions. During the day, expect a high of 39°C, 35 km/h winds, and 41% humidity. […]
Chile’s Constitutional Council unveiled a second draft of the national constitution, which is notably more liberal than its predecessor. The Council holds a conservative majority. The aim is to replace the 1981 Constitution. This old constitution came from the military rule of Augusto Pinochet. Many criticize it for supporting social inequality and privatizing essential services. […]
Recent Caged data reveals that of the 220,844 jobs created nationwide in August 2023, 23,600 were in tourism. The Ministry of Labor and Employment announced the figures. Jobs in Lodging and Food led the way with 14,500 new positions. Next, Road Passenger Transportation added 2,600 jobs. Arts and Culture followed with 2,200 new roles. Tourism […]
FecomercioSP announced that São Paulo's commerce saw its most robust July since 2008. Total revenue reached R$ 100.7 billion ($19.5 billion), a R$ 3.9 billion ($754.7 million) increase from last year. Car sales were the primary driver of this upswing. Federal discount programs accounted for a third of all revenue. Furthermore, shops selling auto accessories […]
The Paraguayan Football Association (PFA) has revealed its final team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. This marks the first selection by the new coach, Daniel Garnero. The team has 28 players, including 20 from foreign leagues and eight from Paraguay’s own league. Key players like defenders Alberto Espínola and Santiago Arzamendia are back. So […]
Today, Vasco takes on São Paulo in the 26th round of the 2023 Brasileirão, with the match broadcasted on Premiere and streamed on Globoplay. To watch, you’ll need a Globoplay + Premiere account. This subscription starts at R$ 39.90 per month. The game begins at 6:30 PM at São Januário Stadium in Rio. Vasco, currently […]
According to Forbes, Facebook's co-founder Eduardo Saverin now leads Brazil's rich list with a net worth of $17.5 billion after a $400 million increase this week. During seven months, he was surpassed by Vicky Safra and her family, the previous leaders. Interestingly, Saverin alone saw a financial boost among Forbes-listed Brazilian billionaires. Meanwhile, others faced […]
Early Saturday, after a Hamas attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched “Iron Swords” and summoned reserves. The assault mainly targeted Israel’s southern region. Thousands of rockets were launched, and infiltrators crossed into Israel from Gaza. Responding, Netanyahu declared Israel at war. He quickly summoned security officials for an emergency meeting. A large number […]
The unofficial dollar in Argentina reached a peak of 880 pesos per unit, with some local exchanges selling it at 885 pesos. This rise follows new rules Argentina’s National Securities Commission CNV set to oversee currency pricing. As a result, the gap between this rate and the official U.S. dollar rate widened significantly. Specifically, the […]
Saudi Arabia recently announced its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. This news came right after FIFA decided the 2030 games will celebrate the event’s 100th year and span multiple continents. Asian countries are rallying behind Saudi Arabia. Notably, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are on board. Furthermore, the head of the […]
Cape Verde's Stock Exchange (CVSE) saw a 12.7% jump in market cap in the first quarter of 2023. Most of this growth, about 83%, came from bonds and treasury bills. The exchange lists 191 such securities. Four public companies, nine corporate bonds, and four municipal bonds are also active on the CVSE. However, trading volume […]