(Opinion) The decline in Brazil's naval power represents a significant threat to its national security, as analyzed by Paulo Maia in an article published in Tecnologia & Defesa magazine. British naval historian Geoffrey Till asserts that a robust naval force is crucial for enhancing a country's maritime power across societal, economic, and geopolitical domains. A […]
Moody's recent report casts a spotlight on the business climate in Latin America, revealing significant challenges for 2024. Political risks and government interventions are major concerns for companies in the region. These issues and likely higher interest rates and structural changes contribute to a bleak outlook. The report notes that abrupt policy shifts and increased […]
Portugal's strategy to attract foreign investment inadvertently led to a housing crisis, spiking Lisbon's real estate prices to a record €5,426 per square meter. This price hike placed Lisbon among Europe's most expensive cities, surpassing Milan, Madrid, and Berlin, according to Bloomberg City Tracker. The government is now attempting to mitigate this crisis by ending […]
FIFA is launching a new Global Club Tournament in 2025 in the United States, featuring 32 teams from different continents. Scheduled from June 15 to July 13, the tournament aligns with the end of the European season and mid-season in Brazil and South America. Brazil’s Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Fluminense have already qualified, having won the […]
Chile faces a pivotal moment this Sunday, December 17, 2023, as citizens vote on a new constitutional proposal. This draft, presented to President Gabriel Boric in October, aims to replace the existing constitution from Augusto Pinochet’s era. Notably, this version appears more conservative than the 2022 proposal, which failed in an earlier referendum. The Chilean […]
BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, has identified Brazil as a prominent investment destination for 2024. This interest aligns with the expected U.S. interest rate cuts and China's real estate liquidity crisis. Despite some fiscal policy challenges, Brazil stands out for its potential in fixed-income and currency markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve hints at […]
Mayor Federico Susbielles confirmed 13 deaths in Bahía Blanca following widespread destruction caused by a severe electrical storm in the coastal city of 300,000 inhabitants. The storm, with winds reaching 140 kilometers per hour, struck on a Saturday. It wreaked havoc, leading to power outages and significant damage across the city. The Bahiense del Norte […]
