On January 1, 2024, Bangladesh sentenced 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Telecom chairman Muhammad Yunus to six months in prison for labor law violations. Yunus, alongside three colleagues, was convicted of not setting up a required employee welfare fund, as reported by The Guardian. They remain free pending appeal. The case in Dhaka’s […]
Brazil's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has seen remarkable growth. This group consists of ten dynamic countries. Together, they have a vast population of over 650 million. They provide a wide range of products, from rice to advanced technology. In the last 20 years, trade between Brazil and ASEAN has surged. […]
Mexico approaches 2024 as a crucial year, set to decide its political future through pivotal elections. These elections will test the resilience of Morena, the party of President López Obrador, and may see the country elect its first female president. A diverse array of political groups is actively shaping strategies for the future they envision. […]
Latin American leaders eye 2024, ready to tackle a global economic slowdown after a year of political and economic volatility. M&A activities experienced a notable decline, with TTR Data reporting fewer operations and a decreased transaction volume. Despite this, global investment strategies have remained cautious. Marcela Chacón from TTR Data expresses optimism for Latin America’s […]
On Monday, a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Sea coast, disrupting festivities and setting off tsunami warnings in Ishikawa Prefecture. This ‘Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake’ brought considerable chaos and destruction. Tsunamis followed, impacting several shores, notably at Wajima Port, with waves surpassing 1.2 meters. A significant blaze also broke out in Wajima city. […]
Early Sunday in Curitiba's Parolin area, a violent conflict erupted, leaving seven people dead. This tragic event unfolded in the regional capital of Paraná, a southern Brazilian city. Local media, citing Military Police reports, relayed the news of the casualties. The incident began after residents heard over 50 gunshots, signaling trouble in the streets. Reports […]
Panama closed 2023 with an impressive 5 to 6 percent economic growth, marking a significant achievement both regionally and globally. Yet, 2024 looms with its own set of challenges, especially with the upcoming national elections. ECLAC projects a 4.2 percent GDP growth for Panama in 2024. This contrasts with the broader Latin American and Caribbean […]
(Opinion) President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva initiated his term with ambitious plans to overhaul Brazil’s economy, strengthen global ties, and confront environmental concerns. Despite significant political divisions exacerbated by Bolsonaro’s supporters’ actions, Lula persisted with his agenda. Teaming up with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, Lula’s team rolled out economic reforms to spur growth and […]
Brazil is setting a course for its future relations with China under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Valéria Ribeiro, a renowned economist and professor at the Federal University of ABC (Ufabc), shared her insights with Xinhua. She revealed the government's plan to deepen ties with China, aiming to secure investments that spur national and Chinese […]