Maputo Port, managed by the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), is gearing up to double its cargo volume by 2058. The €2 billion investment aims to increase cargo handling to 50.9 million tons annually. In 2023, the Port of Maputo recorded 31.2 million tons, surpassing the previous year's growth by over 16%. This momentum lays […]
The European Union has inaugurated Guinea's largest solar power station on Bolama Island, advancing renewable energy under the "Ianda Guiné" initiative. Partnering with TESE, a Portuguese NGO, the project represents a major renewable energy leap in the region. Alfredo Pais of TESE oversees the Bolama plant, which consists of 1,091 solar panels over 6,500 square […]
Venezuela’s supreme court has barred opposition leader María Corina Machado from this year’s presidential race. This decision casts doubt on a U.S.-Venezuela deal, linking sanctions relief to Venezuela’s commitment to fair elections. The court confirmed a previous ban, preventing Machado, a leading candidate in opinion polls, from holding public office for 15 years. This latest […]
Tour operators in France, Belgium, and the UK have stopped trips to Chiapas, Mexico, amidst escalating violence. This decision comes in response to the growing threat from organized crime in the area. Anfitriones Turísticos de Chiapas (ATC), a tourism agency since 1984, reports severe disruptions in tourism over the past three months. Tourists have faced […]
At the beginning of the 2023/2024 growing season, expectations for soybean yields in Paraná were high, with predictions of 21.84 million tons. However, the state's Department of Rural Economy (Deral) has updated these figures, lowering them to 19.24 million tons. This represents a significant 11.9% drop from the initial estimates. Paraná plays a crucial role […]
On January 26, 2024, France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal declared that France would disapprove of the EU-Mercosul (Mercosur) trade deal. This announcement is a response to French farmers’ protests against the current administration’s policies under President Emmanuel Macron. The farmers, upset by increased fuel taxes affecting agriculture, have been actively protesting across France. Critics assert […]
Argentina’s President Javier Milei plans to visit Israel, showing his support for the country after his strong campaign backing. At a recent Holocaust remembrance event in Buenos Aires, Milei condemned Hamas’ terrorism and demanded the release of eleven Argentinian hostages. He emphasized the importance of Argentina’s Jewish community, highlighting its role in the country’s cultural […]
Petrobras, a top energy company, increased oil and gas production by 3.7% in 2023, averaging a daily output of 2.78 million barrels. The increase stems mainly from advancements in pre-salt areas. However, this figure fell slightly short of the year's goal. The firm's commercial output reached 2.44 million barrels daily. Out of this, oil alone […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ top court, today directed Israel to safeguard innocent Palestinians in Gaza. This provisional ruling, delivered in The Hague, stopped short of demanding an immediate ceasefire in the region. The court emphasized Israel’s responsibility to provide humanitarian aid to civilians, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. […]
On Friday, January 26, Brazil's Ibovespa index witnessed a notable rise, driven primarily by Petrobras and Vale shares. The index climbed 0.62%, reaching 128,967.32 points. This surge marks the end of recent weekly declines, resulting in a 1.04% weekly gain. Petrobras maintained its upward momentum from the last session, while Vale's shares increased by 1.76%. […]