(Opinion) Latin America’s political scene is transforming, thanks to young, dynamic right-wing leaders like Javier Milei, Argentina’s newly elected president. His historic victory as the most-voted President in the country’s history showcases his strong youth support, backed by his engaging social media presence and pop culture resonance. Milei’s bold defense of his ideas appeals to […]
In 2024, Mauritania targets a historic iron ore output of 14 million tonnes, led by the National Industrial and Mining Society (SNIM). This ambitious goal, set by SNIM’s CEO, marks a significant step for the country’s mining sector. SNIM, Mauritania’s primary iron producer and exporter, announced this objective at new production facilities in Zouerate. The […]
In 2023, Brazil witnessed a notable increase in international tourism, with nearly 410,000 tourists visiting in October, echoing pre-pandemic levels. In October 2019, 413,000 foreign tourists visited, indicating a resurgence to pre-pandemic tourism levels. From January to October 2023, foreign tourist arrivals soared by 74% compared to 2022, reaching 4.78 million. Marcelo Freixo, leader of […]
Luis Caputo, lead economist for Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei, outlined a new financial strategy to bankers in Buenos Aires. He announced that Milei’s administration, starting December 10, would not immediately lift currency controls. Instead, they aim for dollarization as a key goal in the coming years. This update is based on input from two anonymous […]
This upcoming week in Brazil is set to highlight key economic indicators and political events following a veto on payroll tax relief that led to a decline in the Ibovespa stock market. Significant reports include the IPCA-15 inflation figures, industrial production stats, and CAGED employment numbers. Monday begins with the Getúlio Vargas Foundation's INCC-M and […]
Christian Vianna, a Brazilian Federal Police agent, has expressed concerns about Lebanese Shiites in Brazil. He highlighted their close connections with Hezbollah, a known militant group. Vianna spoke at a postgraduate course in Buenos Aires organized by the University of Buenos Aires. The course, supported by various institutions, focused on terrorism in South America. Marcelo […]
Andrés Ibarra, in his bid to lead Boca Juniors, proposes building a grand stadium adjacent to the iconic La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. This move could shift Boca Juniors’ home base, given La Bombonera’s historical significance in La Boca. The “La Bombonera Siglo XXI” project offers greater capacity. Announced before the club’s elections on December […]