In 2022, Brazil experienced deforestation spanning 20,576 square kilometers of its natural habitat, a distressing increase of 22.3% compared to the previous year. This area equates to the total landmass of nations like Israel or Slovenia, reveals a report by MapBiomas, a scientific consortium. Every day of the past year saw, on average, the devastation […]
Brazil's National Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has given the nod to the country's first injectable HIV prevention drug, Cabotegravir. Although its approval was announced in the Official Journal of the Union (DOU) on June 5, the timeline for its market availability remains undetermined. This breakthrough medication is classified as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), designed to […]
In the wake of a severe bird flu outbreak caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), Damas Island in northern Chile, usually a bustling tourist hotspot teeming with wildlife, is now only visited by paramedics in biosecurity gear retrieving deceased animals. The H5N1 virus has prompted the closure of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve […]
As per the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Dominican Republic outperformed Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia in tourist arrivals in 2022. Despite being 175 times smaller than Brazil, the Dominican Republic attracted more than seven million tourists, while Brazil had 3.6 million. Colombia registered 4.4 million visitors during the same timeframe. UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab […]
The administrations of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua are keen to bolster agreements on defense and oil amid Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's tour, aimed at countering 'unlawful' US sanctions, as per global analyst Basem Tajeldine's statement to Sputnik. Tajeldine explained, "Venezuela is specifically interested in the oil sector, where Iran has proven its capability. With Iran's […]
Recent days have witnessed the reignition of a dispute surrounding a business contract between the province of Tierra del Fuego and a Chinese capital firm to construct a port and a petrochemical hub. The dispute was spearheaded by legislators of ‘Juntos por el Cambio’ (Together for Change), political adversaries of Governor Gustavo Melella of Tierra […]
Crypto markets were dealt another blow as they continued to retreat on Monday, albeit with values slightly above the lowest seen over the weekend, due to the increasingly stringent regulatory environment set by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Leading cryptocurrencies were on the downturn, as bitcoin (XBT) dropped below the US$26,000 mark and […]
China’s President Xi Jinping recently hosted Honduran President Xiomara Castro, marking the first bilateral discussion held in Beijing between the two nations. President Xi organized a grand ceremony to welcome Castro, who commenced her six-day state visit to China last week. The meeting underscores a crucial milestone in China-Honduras relations, particularly following Honduras’ diplomatic break […]
In the first quarter of this year, the growth of exports from Latin America and the Caribbean showed an alarming slowdown, increasing by a mere 2.9% compared to the same period in 2022. This is a stark contrast to the 16.4% year-on-year growth during the same quarter the previous year. The figures become even more […]
As negotiations reach an impasse, the subway workers of São Paulo, Brazil, are considering a potential strike. Today, at around 6:30 pm, they will meet to deliberate and possibly confirm plans for the strike scheduled for midnight Tuesday. This pivotal assembly follows two previous meetings where the subway workers expressed overwhelming support for the strike. […]
According to the Brazilian Association of Electric Vehicles (ABVE), hybrid and electric car sales hit a new record in May. A total of 6.4 thousand units were sold, marking a dramatic year-on-year increase of 90%. This impressive surge in sales has boosted the total number of electrified light vehicles currently on Brazil's roads to an […]
By J.R. Guzzo Over the past three or so years, Brazil has emerged as a beacon of astonishment, largely due to the rampant corruption within its public life. Few nations can match the scale of corruption evidenced in Brazil, not because of public sentiment but because of the tangible evidence that's been accumulating. It's akin […]
By Cristyan Costa A common misperception perpetuated by activists, often posing as academic figures, is that LGBTQ+ individuals and other minorities cannot lean right politically. This narrative, bolstered by the media, suggests that the LGBTQ+ community universally opposes ex-president Jair Bolsonaro and other conservative politicians. However, this picture crumbles when faced with reality. A case […]
The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) from Brazil and the Confederation of European Business (BusinessEurope) voiced their endorsement for the pending trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), as per a joint statement issued on Monday. Coinciding with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Brazil, the statement from industry […]
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil is set to introduce a comprehensive new Literacy Policy, touted as the cornerstone of his administration's education initiatives, as announced by official sources this Sunday. According to Minister of Education Camilo Santana, who unveiled the policy details last week, "This program, the largest initiative from our Ministry, […]
As dreamlike as weddings are, they often come tethered with significant financial considerations, typically defined by the size of one’s bank balance. According to a survey conducted across 15 nations, the mean expenditure on a wedding in Brazil is approximately R$44 thousand (US$9 thousand). Notably, almost half of this sum is allocated towards venue hire […]
What do a Bahian Acarajé vendor and Beyoncé share? Or how does the movie "Black Panther" intersect with the Brazilian label "Meninos Rei"? Beyond the explicit black representation, they all have a link with Afrofuturism. There isn't a solitary definition for Afrofuturism. It springs from the roots of African culture and the diaspora, crafting alternative […]
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) intends to sell two decommissioned Wave-class vessels, the RFA Wave Knight (A389) and the RFA Wave Ruler (A390), to the navies of Brazil and Chile, as reported by British trade journals. Due to a sustained deficit of qualified crews, these vessels are scheduled to be put up for sale by […]
George Soros, the 92-year-old American billionaire of Hungarian origin and philanthropist, is transitioning control of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) to his 37-year-old son, Alexander Soros. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Alexander is particularly motivated to combat any potential resurgence of Donald Trump’s political power. Controversial George Soros, frequently targeted by conservative critics […]
Opposition politicians to the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva voiced their objections to elements of the 27th LGBT+ Pride Parade, which took place this Sunday (June 11) in São Paulo. The primary point of contention was the participation of children in the event. Federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro of the conservative PL party […]
This week, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will commence his duties by hosting the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Monday (June 12). On the same day, the president is slated to initiate the National Commitment for Literate Children at the Planalto Palace. Come Friday (June 16) he will be […]
The Strategic Operational Commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (Ceofanb), General Domingo Hernández Lárez, announced that the Venezuelan Armed Force had neutralized an unidentified aircraft in the southwest of Venezuela. In a series of tweets, Hernández Lárez detailed that the targeted aircraft was neutralized via ‘immobilization’ at coordinates 06° 30′ 28.9″ N / 69° […]
José Carrizo, the Vice President of Panama, has secured the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD)’s nomination to contest as their presidential candidate in the upcoming general elections scheduled for May 2024. This was confirmed by the Electoral Tribunal (TE), which deemed the preliminary results of the party’s internal election process as irreversible. Osman López, the director […]
Canada, under the leadership of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has removed visa requirements for citizens of Argentina, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Panama as of June 6, through the implementation of the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) program. As per the guidelines provided by the State Department, this new provision will be applicable only for air travel. […]
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has appealed to the international community to rally in support of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, who is at risk of extradition to the United States. Expressing his concerns regarding the likelihood of Assange's extradition, President Lula turned to Twitter to underscore the significance of […]
