Pacific Whales and Dolphins Granted Legal Personhood in Groundbreaking Treaty
Indigenous leaders from New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and the Cook Islands have granted legal personhood to Pacific whales and...
Venezuela’s Air Travel Awakens from Its Slumber
Venezuela's air travel sector is witnessing a significant revival, marked by enhanced national and international connectivity.
This resurgence, driven by...
Steady Rise in Brazil’s Economic Activity
February saw the fourth straight month of growth for the Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), a precursor to GDP.
The index rose by...
Rising Dollar Tightens Economic Challenges for Lula’s Government
(Analysis) The Brazilian Real has significantly weakened since the beginning of the year, culminating in the dollar peaking at...
Torrential Rain Disrupts Bahia vs. Fluminense Football Match
On a rainy Tuesday at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, a football match between Bahia and Fluminense faced...
Reinventing Australia’s Military for a New Era
Amid growing global tensions, Australia embarks on a transformative journey, reallocating AU$50 billion ($32...
Steady Rise in Brazil’s Economic Activity
February saw the fourth straight month of growth for the Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), a precursor...
Rising Dollar Tightens Economic Challenges for Lula’s Government
(Analysis) The Brazilian Real has significantly weakened since the beginning of the year, culminating in the dollar peaking at...
Escalating Strains Between Brazilian Congress and Supreme Court Raise Alarms
(Analysis) In Brazil, tensions between Congress and the Supreme Court (STF) are escalating, drawing attention nationwide and beyond.
Criticism has...
Vale’s Production Dynamics in Early 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Vale, a titan in Brazilian mining, unveiled a notable 6.1% growth in iron ore output, reaching 70.837 million tons. This increment contrasted with a 20.8% dip compared to the...
IMF Adjusts Economic Growth Predictions for Brazil and Major Global Economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Brazil's economic growth will modestly increase to 2.2% in 2024.
This marks an adjustment upward of 0.5 percentage points...
U.S. Dollar Peaks Amid Brazil’s Fiscal Challenges
Amid geopolitical tensions, Brazil's fiscal challenges, and U.S. interest rate uncertainties, the dollar hit a high on April 16, 2024.
It reached $5.2802, marking a 1.84% increase and a peak since last March. Concurrently, Brazil's primary...
Early 2024 Inflation Dynamics Across Latin America
In the first quarter of 2024, Latin America displayed a remarkably wide spectrum of varying inflation rates.
Argentina recorded the world's highest consumer price index, while Costa Rica experienced deflation, illustrating the region's varied economic conditions.
During...
The Strategic Alliances Between Latin America’s Left and Iran
Over the past weekend, an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel elicited minimal criticism from leftist governments in Latin America.
Brazil’s government, led by President Lula, called for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East, notably avoiding...
Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo
On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST).
In a decisive declaration, he announced that his administration would not tolerate any land invasions...
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