In the third quarter of 2023, Mexico’s information technology sector experienced a 5.7% growth, largely due to the expansion of cloud services. Consulting firm Select reports that the sector’s revenue reached $57.168 billion by September, with expectations to exceed $57.862 billion by year’s end. Ricardo Zermeño, CEO of Select, links this growth to the post-pandemic […]
English, pivotal in the 21st century for bridging global communication gaps, is commonly learned as a second language and frequently required in jobs. The question arises: How proficient are Latin American countries in English? EF Education First annually ranks countries based on their English proficiency. This ranking uses data from tests like the
This coming week, Latin American markets are intently observing crucial economic and political events, with a key focus on Argentina's presidential election runoff. Analysts anticipate economic uncertainty in Argentina post-election, no matter the winner. Mexico's spotlight is on the upcoming monthly data and revised third-quarter GDP figures. These are expected to show increased activity and […]
From January to October, São Paulo's agribusiness and farming achieved a remarkable US$ 18.59 billion trade surplus. This value, over R$ 90.79 billion, shows a 6.5% increase from last year. The Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA) provided these insights, highlighting the sector's growth. The surplus comes from a 5.1% boost in exports, reaching US$ 22.85 […]
Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a Dutch conservative pundit and legal philosopher, is gaining recognition for her strong stance on various global issues. Her criticisms of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 and the World Economic Forum’s proposals showcase her commitment to personal freedoms. She argues that these organizations manipulate policies to control aspects like food consumption and personal […]
Israel’s economy is experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Workers frequently rush to shelters in a security door manufacturing plant in southern Israel. They do this in response to Palestinian rocket warnings. This situation, affecting the Rav-Bariach group, reflects broader economic impacts. The plant in Ashkelon is close to the Gaza […]
President Joe Biden proposes a radical Middle East peace plan, envisioning the unification of Gaza and the West Bank under a strong Palestinian Authority. Amid Israel-Hamas conflicts, he suggests a single Palestinian entity. This approach aims for two peaceful states: Israel and Palestine. In The Washington Post, Biden outlines his thoughts. He emphasizes a united […]
(Opinion) Brazilian consumers’ growing concerns reflect deeper underlying economic problems. The Getulio Vargas Foundation’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV Ibre) confirms this. October saw consumer confidence drop for the first time in four months. It’s at its lowest since June. Consumer confidence is a key indicator of economic health. Its decline suggests less spending, especially […]
On Saturday, November 18, Rio de Janeiro experienced its hottest day of the year, reaching a scorching 41.9ºC at noon. This temperature was the highest recorded by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet). They measured it at the Marambaia station in Rio's western zone. Moreover, a new peak in the heat index was observed. In […]
In November 2023, the world's largest wetland, the Pantanal region, faced its worst wildfire season on record. The fires reached a staggering count of 3,098. This number eclipses the previous high of 2,328 fires recorded in November 2002. For over a month, these fires have been raging without a sign of slowing down. Data from […]
About 35.3 million Argentines are gearing up for a pivotal presidential runoff election to decide their leader for the 2023-2027 term. It follows an initial round held on October 22. Today’s contest features the two top candidates from that round. Sergio Massa and Agustín Rossi represent the ruling Unión por la Patria. Massa serves as […]
