(Opinion) Climate change is a paramount concern today, with bodies like the World Economic Forum (WEF) continually exploring solutions. However, some of these proposed solutions raise ethical questions and concerns about the role of human intervention in nature. Recently, S. Matthew Liao, an American philosopher specializing in bioethics and normative ethics linked to the WEF, […]
(Opinion) Venezuela’s recent political trajectory is one of shadows, where genuine democratic processes are overshadowed by centralized decision-making. The latest intervention by the Venezuelan Supreme Court in the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) is a stark reminder of the persistent machinations of power that are underway. The court’s decision to overhaul the leadership of the […]
Key figures in Brazil's Republican Party, previously inclined towards ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, are displaying unease about the party's potential alignment with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government, leading to speculations about potential departures. The unrest deepened when central parties, including PP and União Brasil, adjusted the membership of the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry (CPI) on […]
Water is the lifeblood of Central Asia, a region renowned for its vast deserts and arid landscapes. In recent times, however, the race to tap this precious resource has intensified, exacerbating existing tensions and creating new geopolitical challenges. Two pivotal events underscore the magnitude of this unfolding drama: Afghanistan’s ambitious canal construction and the post-Soviet […]
Three decades post the Soviet Union’s dissolution, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are on a transformative economic trajectory. Historically tied to Russian production, they’ve since sought independence, significantly aided by Gulf investments. Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan capitalized on their rich oil and gas reserves while also facing challenges due to their landlocked nature and […]
The Future Tourism Brazil Program is entering its next phase in the 12 Brazilian cities chosen to become Smart Tourism Destinations (STD). These cities are scheduled to partake in workshops for strategic planning and comprehensive analysis through September. This direction was outlined in a recent meeting held at the Inter-American Development Bank's (BID) office in […]
The Dominican Republic Army is set to activate its 7th Infantry Brigade, augmenting the current six in service. This recent announcement came from the Army's deputy commander, Brigadier General Angel Camacho Ubiera. General Camacho detailed that the upcoming brigade will encompass three battalions and will be stationed in the country's northeast region. In addition, he […]
The UK Defense Ministry, in a recent statement, highlighted that the Wagner Group, a paramilitary organization, is undergoing significant financial constraints. The Ministry shared that the group has been recalibrating its structure, which includes downsizing its workforce, as a measure to cut back on payroll costs. This restructuring comes after Russia took actions that impacted […]
In the first half of 2023, Petrobras secured the third spot among the world's top oil companies in terms of net profit, recording earnings of US$13.17 billion. Leading the chart was Saudi Aramco with US$61.96 billion and Exxon Mobil at US$19.31 billion. Rounding up the top five were Chevron, with profits of US$12.6 billion, and […]
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) unveiled the inaugural Latin American Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index, offering insight into the region's strides in the AI sector. This first-of-its-kind study indicates that while Latin American countries progress, they lag behind more advanced nations due to limited high-performance computing resources and the emigration of […]
On August 12, the Peruvian government declared its intention to resume an aerial anti-drug cooperation agreement with the United States. This decision comes after a break of over 20 years due to prior incidents, most notably when a Peruvian aircraft mistakenly shot down a US missionary plane in 2001, resulting in two fatalities. Amidst the […]
Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, indicated his intention to persuade the U.S. government, led by Joe Biden, to consider investments in Brazil rather than directing funds toward international conflicts. This was voiced while introducing his key initiative, the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), which aims to amass US$340 billion over the coming years. Combining […]
In the wake of the tragic passing of Ecuador’s presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio on August 9th due to a violent incident, the center-right ‘Construye’ movement announced Andrea González as his successor for the upcoming snap general elections on August 20th. The political entity confirmed González’s selection in a statement, highlighting her previous position as the […]
More than 35 million Argentinians will cast their votes in the preliminary, open, simultaneous, and obligatory elections on Sunday. This process determines the eligible presidential candidates for the main elections scheduled for October 22nd. The Electoral Justice has approved 17 presidential pairs from various political alliances and parties, aiming for the presidential position for the […]
