On Friday, an international advocacy group sent an open letter to tech leader Elon Musk. The occasion marks his one-year anniversary as the head of the social media platform, now named X. The letter has 50 signatures from global free speech leaders. Firstly, the letter aims to strengthen local groups defending free speech. It’s a […]
The Chinese economy faces challenges as foreign investment, vital for its growth, is declining. Data from September shows that investment outflows reached a concerning $53.9 billion. This is the biggest decline since January 2016. Several reasons lie behind this trend. Foreign companies have been reassessing their positions in China. Many have decided to scale down […]
(Opinion) The global surge in demand for clean energy isn’t just a trend; it’s an economic goldmine for Latin America and the Caribbean. As the world pivots to renewable energy, the significance of critical minerals such as graphite, bauxite, nickel, zinc, lithium, copper, and neodymium becomes undeniable. According to the World Energy Outlook 2023 report, […]
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a no-go on using the military in the country's favelas to fight crime. This official statement was made at the government headquarters. Just earlier this week, the President had a meeting with top military commanders and the Defense Minister. This came after the Governor of Rio de Janeiro had […]
Honduras has made it into a global list of the top 100 nations with significant military strength. The Global Firepower Index 2023 indicates that Honduras is the only Central American country to earn this distinction. The Global Firepower ranking uses over 60 individual factors to calculate a nation's PowerIndex score. These categories include the number […]
Petrobras and Vale, Brazil's largest dividend-paying companies, have cut their dividend distributions to shareholders. A study by Meu Dividendo shows their contribution dropped to 38% this year. For Vale, a struggling Chinese economy is to blame. China is a key buyer of iron ore, which affects Vale's financials. On the other hand, political shifts impact […]
Brazil and Cuba have inked a deal to facilitate the trade of dairy, meat, and seafood. This lets Brazilian companies export these products directly to Cuba, simplifying trade. Before, a Cuban agency had to inspect these products separately. Now, Brazil's own agencies can certify them, saving time and effort. The deal isn't just for current […]
On October 27, 2023, Brazil's main stock index, Ibovespa, declined due to President Lula hinting at a potential fiscal target challenge for 2024. This index decreased by 1.29% and ended at 113,301 points. Meanwhile, Brazil's currency rate, the real, rose to R$ 5.01, showing a 0.46% increase. President Lula shared his doubts about a fiscal […]
This Saturday, the last lunar eclipse of 2023 will occur, with part of the moon entering Earth’s darker shadow, making it a partial eclipse. The rest stays in a lighter shadow called the penumbra. In Brazil, most viewers will see only the penumbral phase. In this phase, the moon won’t change color much. However, some […]
Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, issued a warning about the Mercosur-European Union trade deal. During a breakfast meeting with journalists on Friday, he stressed the pressing need for action. He said that if he and European Union leader Pedro Sánchez didn't finalize the deal, it might never happen. Lula […]
Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for Israel’s Defense Forces IDF, stated on Friday that Israel is ramping up its military operations in Gaza. The ongoing battle with Hamas has so far claimed 8,536 lives and injured 24,706 people. However, Hagari didn’t say when these increased attacks would happen. At the same time, Israel launched airstrikes in […]
