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Gold vs. Bitcoin: Examining Their Financial Value

In the contemporary debate on the best mediums for storing and transmitting value, gold and Bitcoin emerge as leading...

Argentina’s Urban Poverty Hits 41.7% in Late 2023

By year's end in 2023, Argentina saw 41.7% of its city dwellers living in poverty. This figure was up...

Brazil’s Jobless Rate at 7.8%, Wages Up

Brazil's jobless rate slightly rose to 7.8% by February, a small climb from November but an improvement from last year. This figure met expert...

São Paulo’s Economy Grows 3.2% in Early 2024

In January 2024, São Paulo's economy saw a 3.2% expansion from the previous year, according to insights shared by...

Brazil’s U-17 Women’s Team Secures World Cup Spot

Brazil's U-17 women's football team has earned a spot in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, showcasing their...

Japan Enhances Defense with Major Airport and Seaport Upgrades

In a strategic move to fortify its national security, Japan is set to revamp...

Brazil’s Jobless Rate at 7.8%, Wages Up

Brazil's jobless rate slightly rose to 7.8% by February, a small climb from November but an improvement from last...

São Paulo’s Economy Grows 3.2% in Early 2024

In January 2024, São Paulo's economy saw a 3.2% expansion from the previous year, according to insights shared by...

Lula’s Brazil Offers Financial Relief to Struggling Farmers

In Brazil, farmers in 16 states can renegotiate their loans if bad weather or falling prices hurt their crops....

Trafigura Admits to a Decade of Bribery in Brazil

Trafigura Group has confessed to a decade-long bribery operation in Brazil, spotlighting the pervasive corruption within global commodity trading. This acknowledgment is part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in Miami, where Trafigura...

Lula Counters Popularity Dip with Small Business Credit Boost

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration is launching a credit plan for small businesses. It includes low-interest loans for microenterprises and MEIs, Pronampe...

Brazil’s Industrial Giants Rally for Mercosur-EU Agreement Completion

On Wednesday, Brazil's top industrial groups urged French President Macron to finalize the Mercosur-EU free trade deal, under discussion for over twenty years. With Macron present at the Brazil-France Economic Forum in São Paulo, Fiesp chairman...

Brazil’s Record Job Growth in February 2024

In February 2024, Brazil set a significant milestone by creating 306,100 formal jobs, a 21.2% increase from the previous year, making it the third-highest February on record for job creation. Only 2021 and 2022 saw higher...

Brazil’s Batista Siblings Back on JBS Board

Brazil's JBS welcomed Wesley and Joesley Batista back onto its board, expanding it to include 11 members, of which seven are recognized as independent. JBS is a global powerhouse in the food industry. Its significance is...

Brazil’s Mayoral Elections: A National Rivalry Plays Out Locally

In 2024, Brazil's towns will actively elect their mayors and council members, spotlighting the nation's political heavyweight rivalry in local decision-making. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro's parties, PT (left) and...