Seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Egypt have reported a significant increase in human rights abuses during the past decade, particularly following the ascendancy of President Abdelfatah al Sisi in 2013. According to these NGOs, including the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, a considerable increase in violations followed al Sisi’s request for “authorization” to address the […]
Puerto Rico Senate President, José Luis Dalmau, has introduced a new proposal to redefine the island’s Commonwealth status, seeking to fortify its autonomy. This action arrives as the Commonwealth approaches its 71st anniversary, amid discussions about Puerto Rico’s future political status. Presently, there’s debate in Washington about House Bill 2757, suggesting a referendum to select […]
The Nagorno-Karabakh region, predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians but legally part of Azerbaijan, has expressed its determination to continue seeking self-rule, despite a prolonged blockade by Azerbaijan. The regional leader, Araik Arutiunian, stated that self-determination is an international right, and reiterated that Karabakh’s struggle, which started in 1988, would persist. Arutiunian, who communicated via a […]
In 2023, El Salvador, recognized as the inaugural nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, witnessed a 60% increase in its bonds. This development occurred concurrently with Bitcoin’s 75% surge within the same year. Despite concerns from credit rating firms and the U.S. government about El Salvador’s adoption of the highly volatile Bitcoin, the nation […]
In 2020, Cabo Verde's GDP shrank by 20.8% compared to the previous year, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). This contraction was primarily driven by the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures instituted to halt its spread. The pandemic negatively affected almost all sectors except for agriculture, health, and household activities […]
In a recent announcement, Mozambique's President reported that roughly 40% of the country's 30 million residents are unable to read or write. This statistic represents the national literacy rate, with distinct discrepancies between genders, locales, and rural versus urban populations. Women have an illiteracy rate of 49.4%, which considerably outstrips men's rate at 27.2%. This […]
Paraguay reported 416,576 visitors in the first half of the current year, denoting a surge of 102% compared to the same time frame in 2022, as confirmed by the National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur). The report indicates that this remarkable increase is a continuation of the positive trajectory seen in 2022, further strengthening Paraguay's tourism […]
There has been quite a few gaming-related news that can excite a player from Michigan. For example, SI Casino is a recently launched brand in Michigan that offers some quality gambling content. In other news, as per the agreement, Salsa Gator’s content aggregation platform will incorporate RubyPlay’s library of online casino material. The CEO of […]
During the first half of July 2023, inflation in Mexico showed a slowdown, indicated by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI)’s biweekly variation of 0.29%. As a result, the annual headline inflation rate stood at 4.79%, marking the lowest figure since March 2021, as reported by Inegi. This rate is slightly above the anticipated market […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline military operations, including target selection for airstrikes and war logistics management. Although specifics of these operations remain undisclosed, officials report using an AI system capable of processing extensive data sets to identify potential targets. Another AI model named Fire Factory, supervised by human […]
(Opinion) In a strategic move, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is poised to instigate a significant shift in his administration come August. This shift encompasses a cabinet reshuffle, a novel federal investment program, and a concerted effort to bolster his popularity. This reconfiguration of the government will witness the integration of the Centrão, a […]
São Paulo-based Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in Latin America, is escalating the production of its circular products that utilize renewable or recycled resources. Following a 30% capacity increase at its biopolymer (bioplastics) plant in Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, the company aims to boost its production of these eco-friendly materials significantly. Walmir Soller, Braskem's […]
In Guatemala, civilian groups have announced a national strike for July 24, 2023. The strike, promoted largely through social media, is in response to perceived interference in the electoral process, linked by these groups to the country’s historical patterns of corruption. In a publicly shared document, the organizers emphasized the strike is self-initiated by aware […]
Agustín Intriago, serving as the Mayor of Manta, a city in the province of Manabí, Ecuador, tragically lost his life following an attack, as reported by Ecuador’s Interior Minister, Juan Zapata. Minister Zapata expressed his condolences to Intriago’s family and friends via Twitter, further revealing the National Police’s active pursuit of the assailants. Details from […]
From 2010 to 2019, Brazil saw substantial growth in the number of evangelical temples, with five denominations opening the majority of these. The Assembly of God led with an impressive 115% increase, resulting in more than 9,300 new temples. Also prominent among these rapidly expanding groups were the Christian Congregation of Brazil and Maranatha Christian […]
Praia Grande in Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, offers more than just seashells for tourists. At a depth of merely 1.5 meters, the remains of a ship, stranded over a century ago, can be explored. This wreck, located in Rio de Janeiro's waters, is now a point of interest for visitors. The Imbetiba, a […]
In 2021, the Brazilian Navy initiated a project called the Sisgaaz Rio Phase Program to implement a state-of-the-art maritime monitoring system. 95% of Brazil's international trade in goods is by sea. This system, a part of the larger Blue Amazon Management System (Sisgaaz), was designed to monitor the waters between the Castelhanos Lighthouse and Cabo […]
The government is spearheading a plan to facilitate the establishment of 2 million affordable homes by 2026, influenced by recent adjustments to the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program. These adjustments, including a reduction in interest rates and an increase in subsidies, were approved on July 13, 2023. Minister Jader Filho believes that rejuvenating the social […]
According to the Energy Research Company (EPE), Brazil's natural gas supply is anticipated to increase by 34% from 2023 to 2032. The growth will be fuelled by the increase in local gas availability due to new operational projects. The gas supplied to the national pipeline network is projected to increase from 134 million m³/day in […]
On Sunday, former President Jair Bolsonaro expressed concerns that the proposed tax reform could potentially induce inflation, unemployment, and economic disruption. The statement was posted on his Twitter account. Bolsonaro’s comments came in response to criticism from Valdemar Costa Neto, president of Bolsonaro’s party, PL, who had previously pointed out that Bolsonaro was being negatively […]
Argentina aims to gather US$2bn through the introduction of an ‘agro dollar’, a plan that applies a 340 pesos value to regional exports such as sorghum, barley, sunflower, and corn until the end of August, according to the Ministry of Economy. The introduction of the ‘agro dollar’ is one initiative within a broader set of […]
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), under Prime Minister Hun Sen’s leadership, secured 120 out of 125 parliamentary seats in the recent elections, capturing 96% of the contested seats. Preliminary results reported by the Electoral Committee show that, with 98.3% of votes counted, the CPP garnered 82.3% of valid ballots, translating to over 6.2 million votes […]
Despite existing sanctions on Russia, President Vladimir Putin has committed to maintaining grain supplies to African nations. This announcement was made in anticipation of the second Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg later this week. Acknowledging the crucial role of steady food supplies in socio-economic development and political stability, Putin affirmed Russia’s consistent focus on supplying […]
Argentina is set to open a new consulate general in Chengdu, a central city in China. This decision aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations and address the increasing needs of Argentine citizens in the area, as stated by the Argentine Embassy in China. The upcoming consulate will serve several regions, including the […]
The Spanish general election ended with Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s Popular Party (PP, right) gaining an electoral majority with 136 seats, an increase of 47 compared to the 2019 elections. Despite this victory, the PP failed to achieve the absolute majority of 176 seats necessary to form a government outright. Nearly 98% of the votes counted […]
