Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad believes Argentina's elections are pivotal for Mercosur and South American unity. Sérgio Massa, who led the first round, is a strong supporter of Mercosur. In contrast, his opponent Javier Milei suggests he might pull Argentina out of the bloc if elected. Haddad refrains from speculating on Argentina's election outcome due […]
New York City recently mandated that Airbnb hosts require a license to offer stays under 30 days. The aim is to ensure everyone follows the city’s housing laws. By October 9, the city had received 4,794 applications from hosts. It reviewed 1,697 of these applications. According to Christian Klossner, who oversees short-term rentals in the […]
(Opinion) Brazil, at a pivotal moment in its energy strategy, sees the Itaipú Dam, a joint venture with Paraguay, consistently breaking electricity production records. While this achievement sounds promising, it has its own set of complications. Previous Brazilian leadership has engaged in secret deals that led to political turmoil in Paraguay. These questionable actions tarnish […]
Brazil and France are discussing the expansion of their 2008-initiated Prosub project, which aimed to build four advanced non-nuclear submarines. The project also included joint work on a nuclear-powered submarine named SN-BR Álvaro Alberto. Recently, Brazil has asked France for more help. They want France to go beyond helping with the submarine's hull. Specifically, Brazil […]
Today at 6:30 PM, the subway workers' union in São Paulo will hold a crucial meeting at their headquarters, live-streaming the event on social media. The meeting aims to discuss the chance of a future strike. Last week, the union members voted in favor of a "state of strike." They oppose warnings from the subway […]
Red Bull Bragantino secured a 1-0 victory over Fluminense in a key Brasileirão match at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium. As a result, Bragantino now stands strong in second place with 52 points. Botafogo, leading the table, has 59 points. In contrast, Flamengo holds the third spot with 50 points. Eduardo Sasha was the star […]
In Argentina’s elections, with almost all votes counted, Libertarian Javier Milei secured second place with 29.98% of the votes. Meanwhile, Economy Minister Sergio Massa took the lead with 36.68%. Patricia Bullrich, another contender, secured third place with 23.83%. So what’s next? Both Milei and Massa must prepare for the second round. It’s scheduled for November […]
On Sunday, October 22, 2023, an unexpected turn of events occurred in Venezuela’s primary presidential election. The committee in charge made an announcement that they were pausing the vote count. The reason given for this delay was a sudden issue with their computer servers. At the time of this interruption, a mere 26% of all […]
Pimco's recent report highlights five major factors that could impact the global economy, urging decision-makers to monitor them closely. Pimco is a global investment management firm specializing in fixed income, commonly known for its bond funds. Firstly, fiscal stimulus from the government has boosted economic recovery, especially in the U.S. Families saved extra money thanks […]
Federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro arrived in Argentina on October 22, 2023, with the aim of observing the country's presidential elections. He got an opportunity to appear on an Argentine television channel called C5N. The discussion focused on the legality and ethics of gun ownership, particularly for self-defense. Unfortunately, the interview came to an abrupt halt […]
With 76.12% of the votes counted, Peronist candidate and Economy Minister Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei are headed for a presidential runoff, official sources reported. Polling stations in Argentina closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday, signaling the start of the vote count to determine the country’s next president. This closely-fought election is marked by […]
Like many European countries, Switzerland saw the right-wing UDC party gain traction in its legislative elections amid escalating migration concerns and looming threats. Latest findings from gfs.bern reveal substantial backing for the UDC, which has been vocal about issues like rising immigration and new cultural trends, often termed as “woke.” Thomas Aeschi of UDC expressed […]
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies will discuss a new tax proposal this week targeting the wealthiest individuals in the country. If approved, it could generate R$ 20 billion ($3.95 billion) by 2024 and up to R$ 54 billion ($10.67 billion) by 2026. Since the 14th of this month, this bill has awaited urgent review. Deputy […]
Florida's farmers have grappled with pests, frost, and storms devastating their orange orchards for nearly two decades. Many farmers have decided they've had enough. A booming real estate market is now making it more lucrative for them to sell their land rather than continue farming. According to a preliminary report by the U.S. Department of […]