Новости за 06.08.2023

Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s Minister of Environment, emphasized the need for regional agreement on halting fossil fuel extraction in the Amazon. This proactive and consensus-driven plan would potentially send a potent message regarding environmental stewardship. Muhamad highlighted that extensive energy projects in the Amazon lead to road construction, ecological fragmentation, biodiversity loss, and conflicts with local […]

The Venezuelan opposition figure, María Corina Machado, is expected to file reports next week with international organizations including the European Union, United Nations, Organization of American States, and the United States. These reports pertain to alleged threats and aggression she faces. This is claimed to demonstrate attempts to undermine the peaceful democratic process. Antonio Ledezma, […]

Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has chosen to only partially implement the proposed judicial reforms, focusing solely on altering the judge selection committee while shelving other aspects of the initiative. This action appears to be a shift from his previous stance and may be viewed as a significant concession to protestors rallying against the proposed […]

The use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) has been growing at an unprecedented pace, with AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton acknowledging the field’s rapid advancement. Amid this global trend, Peru became the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to enact legislation concerning AI, Law No. 31814, which promotes AI usage in the context […]

Argentine economist Javier Milei, known for his conservative views, has been gaining prominence in the run-up to the 2023 presidential elections. Championing a platform against political establishments, Milei’s popularity began to rise after his television and radio appearances, where he critiqued Argentina’s political class. His “Advance Freedom” coalition secured five seats in legislative elections, strengthening […]

In June, São Paulo state, a Brazilian powerhouse with an economy outstripping that of Argentina, bolstered its workforce with an impressive 36,000 fresh formal jobs, according to data collated by the renowned Seade Foundation. This robust upswing marks a 0.3% rise in formal employment, effectively surpassing the figures from the preceding month, May 2023. From […]

(Opinion) As leftist leader Gustavo Petro celebrates his first anniversary as Colombia’s President this week, he finds himself between the rock of peace accomplishments and the hard place of relentless scandals. His reforms initially promised transformative change but now stagnate, while the dark shadow of alleged illicit financing of his electoral campaign looms large. In […]

As the ultimatum issued by the West African bloc (ECOWAS) approaches its end, uncertainty continues about the possibility of military intervention in Niger. The growing danger of jihadist movements in the Sahel region and Niger amplifies this apprehension. ECOWAS issued a seven-day ultimatum on July 30, calling the coup leaders to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum […]

A study conducted by Bright Cities, a platform that assesses urban services provided by municipalities, has identified Paraná as the Brazilian state with the best indicators for urban services and quality of life. São Paulo claims the second spot, followed closely by Santa Catarina, Minas Gerais, the Federal District, and Tocantins. In contrast, the cities […]