The Nicaraguan regime has withdrawn the legal personality of the Superior Council of Private Enterprise (Cosep), the main representation of business employers in the Central American country, alleging alleged administrative irregularities. The measure affects Cosep and all the chambers that are part of this organization, which was already in Daniel Ortega’s sights. In fact, several […]
The production of vehicles (automobiles, light commercials, trucks, and buses) dropped 2.9% in Brazil in February 2023 compared to the same period last year. There were 161,200 units in the second month of this year against 165,900 units in February 2022. The data was released on Monday, 6, by the National Association of Automotive Vehicle […]
The Liberal Party (PL), led by former president Jair Bolsonaro, has begun to articulate its strategy for the municipal elections of 2024. The party aims to elect about 1,000 mayors nationwide to boost candidacies for the Federal Chamber. According to political analysts, the strategy of electing mayors is a way to guarantee votes in the […]
In Venezuela, 105 attacks and security incidents against human rights defenders were recorded in the month of January, 90 more than in December, when 15 cases were reported, the NGO Center for Defenders and Justice (CDJ) reported on Monday, 6. "Aggressions against civil society have intensified, a product of new threats to civic and democratic […]
PSG announced on Monday (6) that striker Neymar would undergo surgery on his right ankle. The striker has been injured since February 20, when he suffered a sprain in a match against Lille in Ligue 1. Sprains in the ankle were becoming routine for Neymar. At the end of last year, the forward suffered the […]
By Ricardo Borges Gomide* (Opinion) Brazil insists on wrong policies to destroy the national competitiveness and Brazilian oil's social and economic potential. Monteiro Lobato already criticized the "don't drill and don't let it be drilled". After releasing The Oil Scandal, almost a century ago, he disagreed with Getúlio Vargas. As a result, the book was […]
According to a report, Peru has lost 49.9% of its glaciers and 3.9% of its natural vegetation in the last 37 years due to the effects of climate change and black carbon caused by fires in the Amazon. MapBiomas Peru's first data collection showed that mining areas in the country have increased from 3,000 hectares […]
The Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) will participate in the annual edition of the world's leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin, where many international tourism stakeholders will meet. From March 7 to 9, CATA will be present in Hall 22, Stand 212, of the fair, where it will promote the multidestination offer of the Isthmus. […]
Pedro Rodrigues Filho was considered the biggest serial killer in Brazil's history. According to official data, 'Pedrinho Matador' was killed on Sunday (5th) in the greater São Paulo area. Rodrigues Filho, who said he was responsible for more than 100 murders, served a 42-year prison sentence, was released in 2018, and became a successful Youtuber. […]
Ecuador’s National Assembly voted Saturday (4) in favor of a report recommending the initiation of impeachment proceedings against President Guillermo Lasso. The head of state is accused of corruption in dealings with public companies. The report, which is not binding, was approved by 104 of Ecuador’s 137 parliamentarians, an expected rejection of Lasso’s leadership. Lasso, […]
After a very positive January for international markets, the situation reversed, in a negative way, during the second month of the year, and there were many more red lights than green lights on the panels. However, some Argentine Certificates of Deposit (Cedear) managed to finish triumphant in February. It should be noted that these papers […]
By Ana Vera* After the coronavirus crisis, it was usual to read headlines about historic housing sales in Colombia. Both social interest housing units (VIS) and non-VIS had a good sales pace, but that 'boom' effect of years ago seems to have vanished. Several factors drove historic housing sales in recent years. The government's bet […]
"When São Paulo goes well, Brazil goes well." Throughout history, the cycles of the national economy have confirmed this old maxim. With this reasoning in mind, the state's new Economic Development Secretary, mechanical engineer Jorge Lima, plans the future of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas' (Republicans) main showcase should he decide to run for the Presidency […]
The segment of medium and high-standard real estate remains heated in 2023, even with interest rates at high levels in Brazil, according to the leading developers in the country. At Bloomberg Línea's request, five players pointed out the main bets for this market. There are launchings with square meters valued at more than R$50,000 (US$9,665), […]
By Diogo Marques* Brazil’s foreign policy and the attempt to regain regional leadership will be the main flags alongside the climate issue and ideological affinities. The participation in the Celac meeting, the tacit support to dictatorships in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, and commitments with the United States and Germany put national interests at risk. THE […]
Sales in malls grew 15.2% in January this year, compared to the same month in 2022, and 0.6% compared to the pre-pandemic, the Brazilian Association of Shopping Centers (Abrasce) reported on Friday, Mar. 3. In the division per region, the best results were in the shopping centers in the Midwest (+18.2%) and Northeast (+17.2%), while […]
The Brazilian Begoleã Mendes Fernandes, 26, gained notoriety after being detained on Monday (27 Feb. 2023) at the airport in Lisbon (Portugal). When he was arrested, he was trying to board a flight to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais (MG) state capital. Portuguese authorities were suspicious of the documents presented by Begoleã and contacted those in […]
Abiec (Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries) estimates that Brazilian beef exports to China should be resumed by the end of March. Information is from the association's president, Antônio Jorge Camardelli, in an interview with CNN on Sunday (5 Mar. 2023). "The expectation is that, in the presence of President Lula, we will have the […]
Magazine Luiza has taken the lead in the crisis involving itself, the bank Itaú and the founders of the e-commerce site KaBuM! The retailer has been shielding Leandro and Thiago Ramos of KaBuM! since the brothers filed a lawsuit against Itaú, claiming that the financial institution favored Magalu in purchasing the site to the detriment […]
The Brazilian Central Bank (BC) determined on Thursday 2 that even after authorizing WhatsApp to launch the option that allows users to make transactions with credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards within the application, the company must wait 30 days before making the feature available. According to the representative of WhatsApp in Latin America, […]
Paraguay, the only South American country among the 14 that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, goes to the polls on April 30 with this issue and, consequently, its relationship with China among the central themes of the election that will define its new president. The two leading candidates in the polls, Santiago Peña, from the […]
Besides the lush beaches, trails, and nightlife options, bohemian Rio de Janeiro offers many opportunities for those who enjoy cultural life. By visiting the museums in Rio de Janeiro, it is possible to learn about the city's history, which was once the country's capital, and appreciate the best modern art. Know here the list of […]
On Tuesday (28), Portugal enacted Ordinance No. 97/2023, which approved "the model of the administrative residence permit", also popularly known as the "automatic visa" for citizens of the Member States of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, of which Brazil is part. The text published in the Diário da República (equivalent to the Union's Official […]
Not sure if you heard the news, but the EU passed ESG regulation which went into force in January this year. If you think this doesn’t apply to you, think again. The provisions in the ESG regulation could very much apply to suppliers and consumers around the world. Watch the video below to understand better […]
Members of the Marine Infantry Detachment (DIM) N° 1 Lynch of the Marine Infantry Corps (CIM) of the Chilean Navy reinforced the Naval Command and Maritime Governorate of Arica to intensify surveillance and detect and control the illegal entry of people entering the national territory from Peru. The Chilean Government, through Supreme Decree N°78 of […]
