Recently, scholars and experts discussed the Monroe Doctrine's lasting impact on US foreign policy and Latin America. They explored challenges from US interventions, interference, and coercive tactics. A seminar at the North American Research Center, UNAM, delved into this topic. It showed that the Doctrine's core idea persists despite different US administrations' approaches. The Doctrine, […]
The United Nations announced receiving support from five nations—The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, and Chad—to strengthen Haiti's fight against gang violence. These countries have committed to dispatching personnel to aid the Haitian National Police, marking a significant international collaboration. They have also contributed $10.8 million to a dedicated fund, with additional pledges amounting to $78 […]
The Ibovespa, Brazil’s leading stock index, saw a decline for the second straight day, influenced by Ambev’s earnings falling below market expectations. This drop reflects investors’ reactions to local corporate results and broader economic indicators from the United States. It hints at a possible delay in the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts until later […]
A Brazil-China partnership secured the contract. They'll develop a project connecting Campinas, Jundia, and São Paulo through an intermetropolitan train service. The consortium, composed of Comporte Participações and CRRC Sifang, is named C2 Mobilidade. Additionally, it was the sole bidder in Thursday's auction at B3 headquarters for the 30-year concession of the Northern Inter-Cities Train […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. They aim to discuss Brazil's role in promoting peace in South America, focusing on the Esequibo region dispute. Lula, not anticipating a quick fix, is committed to fostering dialogue for a friendly resolution. The Esequibo region, rich in oil and mineral resources, […]
On Thursday, oil prices fell, affected by US inflation data that hinted at a slowing economy potentially weakening oil demand, alongside a rise in OPEC’s oil production. Brent crude for April dropped slightly to $83.62 a barrel, and US crude decreased to $78.26 a barrel. The US PCE index for January met economist forecasts, suggesting […]
February is poised to become the warmest on record globally. Warm conditions have caused early blooms from Japan to Mexico and left European ski slopes bare. Temperatures in Texas reached 38 degrees Celsius, while February is poised to set a new global average temperature record. Climate change and El Niño’s warming effect contribute to this […]
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a record by attracting $520 million in a single day, highlighting a growing interest that has pushed Bitcoin’s price higher. This influx represents the largest daily gain for U.S. ETFs directly investing in Bitcoin. It also stands as the second-highest daily gain for any U.S. ETF, Bloomberg reports. The […]
Brazil's Cerrado stands to gain $72 billion a year by marrying environmental conservation with sustainable food production, job creation, tourism, and green industries. A World Economic Forum report highlights the Cerrado's crucial role, contributing 60% to Brazil's and 22% to global soy exports. Historically overshadowed by the Amazon, the Cerrado saw a 43% deforestation spike […]
February 2024 saw Brazil's corn futures on the B3 swing between R$56.30 and R$60.20, marking a tumultuous period with up to a 13.22% decline in some contracts. While the March 2024 futures remained steady at R$60.20, others, like May and July 2024, dipped by 0.93% and 0.79%, respectively. On the flip side, September 2024 futures […]
European stock markets experienced gains, with the DAX index in Germany reaching a record high. This surge was fueled by encouraging corporate earnings and signs of slowing inflation in Germany, the continent’s largest economy. The pan-European STOXX 600 index also saw a slight increase, propelled by the financial and construction sectors. This upward trend is […]
In Brazil, interest rate futures experienced a notable decline on a particular Thursday, echoing the decrease in US Treasury yields. This shift was prompted by the latest US inflation data for January, which aligned with analysts’ expectations. The inflation figures suggested that the Federal Reserve might have room to lower interest rates around June. The […]