The Peru Air Force has recently hinted at the potential development of a spaceport within Peru's boundaries. This stems from the April agreement between the National Commission for Aerospace Research and Development (Conida) and the US Space Command. On August 16, through their official social media channels, the Peru Air Force underscored that the partnership […]
The Equatorial Margin, a maritime zone extending from Guiana to Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte, has been a significant focus of oil discovery efforts. By 2015, Guiana, with ExxonMobil's help, marked its first oil find. Since then, Guiana has identified oil reserves approximating 11 billion barrels - roughly 75% of Brazil's total oil reserves, which […]
The seismic ripples of Javier Milei’s unexpected victory in the primaries haven’t been contained within Argentina’s borders. As the global community sits up and takes note, the ramifications of this libertarian’s potential rise to power might very well reshape international dynamics. The BRICS alliance is not just another international bloc for a nation like Argentina, […]
After months of drought, parts of Argentina and Uruguay faced flooding due to heavy rainfall between August 16 and 18. These downpours were unrelated to the El Niño weather phenomenon, clarified Argentine meteorologist Matías Reinoso. However, he highlighted that El Niño will likely bring more rainfall to the region in the coming months. In Argentina, […]
On Friday, Brazil's Federal Police executed seven preventive detention orders issued by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) targeting current and former members of the Federal District's Military Police (PM). As the Prosecutor General's Office reported, these orders were in response to the officials' failure to prevent violent acts against government buildings in Brasilia on January […]
Chile’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a year-on-year decline of 1.1% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to dips in sectors like trade, transportation, mining, and manufacturing, as stated by the Central Bank on Friday. Domestic demand, in turn, decreased by 5.6% during the aforementioned period, driven by reduced household investment and consumption, […]
The entry of foreigners into Chile through irregular means has decreased by 45%, thanks to the military presence in the country’s northern border areas, reported Manuel Monsalve, the Deputy Secretary of the Interior, on Friday. Comparing figures, Monsalve stated that by August of the previous year, 23,000 people were detained for irregularly entering Chile. In […]
Venezuela’s Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino López, announced the establishment of a strategic lighthouse on the country’s eastern Atlantic front as an initiative to foster the Esequibo territory’s development. López heralded the beacon’s inauguration on the social network, calling it pivotal for Venezuela’s strategic region. He conveyed that the Atlantic facade witnessed the inaugural flashes of […]
Paraguayan soybean exports saw a remarkable surge of 112.1% up to July this year compared to the same timeframe last year. This data was revealed in a report released on Friday by the Paraguayan Chamber of Exporters and Marketers of Cereals and Oilseeds (Capeco). The report highlights that soybean shipments in the first seven months […]
The Bolivian President, Luis Arce, is set to attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 24-25. This summit convenes leaders from major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The Bolivian government announced this participation on Friday. Government spokesperson Gabriela Alcón expressed that Arce’s participation recognizes the growing importance […]
The US dollar faced a volatile session on Friday. In the morning, it surpassed the R$5.00 mark, a level not seen since June 2. However, as the day progressed, the dollar weakened globally. Despite its early challenges, the Brazilian real ended as one of the session's top performers among emerging market currencies. By the close, […]
Rio's local government is considering a waterway to link Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão) and Santos Dumont Airport. The objective is to use Guanabara Bay to improve passenger movement to and from the international airport, which has recently seen decreased traffic. While the plan is still under technical and economic feasibility studies, the city hopes […]
In July, Peru witnessed a 7% decline in its oil production compared to the same month the previous year, and liquid hydrocarbon production fell by 11%. On the other hand, the nation recorded its lowest natural gas production for the year, yet it marked a 25% increase compared to July 2022, as per the monthly […]
Senior military officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger convened in Niamey to discuss a coordinated defense strategy in response to potential actions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Niger’s state television, Télé Sahel, reported on the gathering, suggesting the leaders’ commitment to protecting Niger against any external aggression, though the specifics […]
