Cape Verde and Portugal have signed a protocol to enhance collaboration in electoral systems and census administration, aiming for more transparent elections. The protocol was signed in Praia, witnessed by Cape Verdean Minister of Justice Joana Rosa, and Portuguese Secretary of State of Internal Administration Isabel Oneto. Cape Verde plans to leverage Portugal's civil identification […]
Uruguayan exports of goods declined by 33% in June compared to the same month in 2022, totaling US$829.3 million, according to the monthly report from the Exporters Union of Uruguay. The report reveals that in 2023, excluding shipments from free zones, Uruguayan exports witnessed a cumulative drop of 22.1% compared to the same period the […]
El Salvador’s exports have declined by 7.5% between January and May 2023 compared to the same period last year, amounting to a decrease of over US$230 million, as per data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported by EFE. The country’s exports decreased from US$3.081 billion in 2022 to US$2.850 billion in 2023. The United […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stated that he has not identified a suitable successor to replace him after being disqualified for eight years. He emphasized that no one in the country has the qualifications to replicate his accomplishments during his four-year tenure. Bolsonaro claimed credit for facilitating the rise of certain leaders, such as Tarcisio […]
Peru’s Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) has allocated more than US$1 billion to six Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Asset Projects in the first half of 2023, according to a report by the agency. The investment surpasses the US$656 million dedicated between 2019 and 2022, indicating a renewed confidence from local and international private investors in […]
‘The Va por México’ opposition coalition, comprised of traditional parties, has accused President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of engaging in espionage and interfering in the electoral process. During a press conference focused on the upcoming 2024 presidential candidacy, Adriana Díaz, the general secretary of the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD), stated that López Obrador has been […]
Peruvian authorities are implementing measures to ensure the uninterrupted transportation of minerals along the mining corridor in southern Peru. This corridor serves as a crucial route for major copper mines, preventing any disruptions in the flow of copper exports. “We have devised a plan to maintain the proximity of armed forces,” stated Oscar Vera, the […]
Recent changes at China’s central bank have diminished expectations of a potential relaxation in the country’s ban on digital asset trading. The appointment of Pan Gongsheng as the Communist Party’s top official at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) suggests policy continuity at the institution, which declared all cryptocurrency-related transactions illegal in 2021. Pan’s appointment, […]
Petrobras has lifted the ban on Odebrecht, allowing the contractor to participate in contract bidding processes. Odebrecht, along with Andrade Gutierrez and UTC, was previously barred from doing business with Petrobras due to their involvement in corruption schemes investigated by Operation Lava Jato. Petrobras has stated that a total of 31 companies, both domestic and […]
Brazilian President Lula da Silva will temporarily assume the presidency of Mercosur, starting with his participation in the upcoming Mercosur Summit in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina. During his six-month tenure, Lula aims to advocate for the reintegration of Venezuela into the bloc. Venezuela's participation in Mercosur was suspended in 2017 due to concerns over the "rupture […]
Congressman Ubiratan Sanderson (PL-RS) has submitted a bill seeking amnesty for former president Jair Bolsonaro, which has received support from 65 congressmen, including 12 from parties affiliated with Lula's government. The initiative comes after Bolsonaro's conviction by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) for electoral offenses. The bill aims to pardon all individuals convicted of such […]
(Opinion) The alluring mezzo-soprano, Isabel Leonard must have one of the world’s largest troves of frequent flyer miles. She has a repertory to match. She is everywhere, singing everything from Mozart to Bernstein, Ravel to de Falla. And she truly lives up to her outstanding reputation as São Paulo concertgoers were extremely fortunate to discover […]
A list of the world's biggest tourist robberies has been compiled by vacation rental website Casago, based on the frequency of the term "tourist trap" in Tripadvisor reviews. While some destinations may fall into the category due to their iconic status, many tourists feel they are overpriced and overcrowded. For example, the Eiffel Tower in […]
The mayor of Lisbon is facing accusations of deliberately obstructing the construction of Portugal's first memorial to the victims of slavery. The project, proposed over five years ago by the Association of Portuguese Afro-descendants (DJASS), aims to honor the victims of the transatlantic slave trade. The memorial envisioned as rows of black-painted sugar cane, was […]
On July 1, Lieutenant Colonel Mario Espinosa of the Colombian Air Force (FAC) lost his life when two Embraer Defesa & Segurança AT-27M Tucano aircraft of the FAC collided during a practice flight at the CT Luis Francisco Gómez air base (Apiay) in Colombia. The practice flight was being conducted in preparation for an upcoming […]
In Brazil, 1,331,940 companies were opened between January and April this year. On average, opening a company in the first four months of the year took one day and six hours. Moreover, the total number of openings was 21.8% higher than in the previous four-month period and 1.6% lower than in 2022. According to the […]
Brazilian startup BBChain has partnered with technology giant Microsoft to create a virtual environment for simulating operations with Brazil's central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, known as Real Digital. The platform, hosted on Microsoft Azure, aims to enable companies to test products and potential business models related to the CBDC. The platform utilizes a Sandbox […]
Brazil has achieved a significant milestone with over 2 million photovoltaic solar systems installed on roofs, facades, and small plots of land, according to a survey conducted by Absolar (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association). These installations contribute to a total installed power capacity of 22 gigawatts (GW) across homes, businesses, industries, rural properties, and public […]
Brazil's Supreme Court saw a drastic drop in negative ratings and strengthened its image as a defender of democracy. According to a recent survey by PowerData, the negative assessment of Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) has decreased by 9 percentage points during the first six months of President Lula's administration. The rating is now at its […]
The new Paraguayan Congress, installed for the 2023-2028 term, has a significant majority from the ruling conservative Colorado Party. It is now awaiting the inauguration of President-elect Santiago Peña, who will have ample political support within the Legislative Power to govern for the next five years, with opposition presence providing a minority counterbalance. Peña will […]
Bogotá and major cities in Colombia were filled with colors as people proudly marched on Sunday to raise awareness of LGTBI+ rights. The celebration focused on the Trans Law, demanding its ratification and highlighting the importance of visibility and respect for the community. Participants expressed their pride in who they are and their desire to […]
The government of Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has issued a call to the international community to respect the sovereignty of states amidst an ongoing judicial dispute surrounding the recent elections held on June 25. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of respecting the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the Judiciary, and the […]
Sergio Massa, Argentina’s Minister of Economy and candidate for the ruling party in the upcoming elections, has announced the addition of Daniel Scioli, the current ambassador to Brazil, to his team. Scioli, who recently withdrew from running in the government coalition’s primaries, will join as a special advisor for the international agenda, aiming to strengthen […]
The regional government of Moquegua in southern Peru has raised the alert level from yellow to orange due to increased activity of the Ubinas volcano. The volcano has been emitting ashes that are dispersing towards the south and southeast, where nearby towns are located, according to the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci). In response […]
In a significant political shift, the opposition emerged victorious in the elections held in Argentina’s San Juan province (northwest) on Sunday, ending 20 years of Peronist mandates. Marcelo Orrego, from the coalition Juntos por el Cambio (center-right), will assume the position of the new governor. With 96.27% of the votes counted, the local branch of […]
