In Costa Rica, once seen as a safe haven, Nicaraguan dissident Joao Maldonado and his wife faced a daylight shooting in January. This was not an isolated event but a politically motivated attack, marking the second attempt on Maldonado’s life since his 2018 escape from Nicaragua’s turmoil. Such incidents have sparked fears of targeted violence […]
Brazil's states allocate substantial funds to their judicial systems, which notably strains their budgets and often results in disappointing, ineffective outcomes. A Maranhão, a poor state, a judge, can earn over R$70,000 ($14,141) monthly, double wealthy Paraná's allocation for health professional salaries. Meanwhile, Rondônia has increased its judiciary budget at the expense of labor funding. […]
Portugal will hold a pivotal election on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The nation will select 230 Assembly of the Republic members. This vote will determine the successor to Prime Minister António Costa from the Socialist Party (PS). Costa, who has led since 2015, planned to serve until 2026 after a 2022 victory. However, an investigation […]
On March 10, 2024, Brazilians residing in Portugal will have the opportunity to participate and compete in the elections, marking a significant occasion for the Assembly of the Republic, Portugal's Parliament. Brazilians do not need to be citizens of Portugal to join in. However, they must show that they have lived in Portugal for over […]
Under coach Tite, Flamengo’s skill and strategy beat Fluminense 2-0 at Maracanã, nearing the Carioca final. This outcome gives Flamengo a substantial advantage, as they can afford a two-goal loss in the subsequent match and still proceed. The game on Sunday evening was a clear display of Flamengo’s dominance, with goals from Cebolinha and Pedro […]