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Threats to the African Great Lakes: overfishing, pollution, and climate change impact biodiversity and livelihoods
The African Great Lakes, known for their rich biodiversity and benefiting millions of people on the continent, are facing unprecedented threats from overfishing, pollution,...
Gender wage gap persists in Brazil, with men earning 16.3% more in 2021, reports IBGE
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released data revealing that men in Brazil earned an average salary 16.3% higher than women in...
Brazil’s Santos identified as one of the most heavily contaminated areas with microplastics worldwide
A study by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) reveals high levels of microplastic contamination in the Santos estuary on the São Paulo...
Brazil’s hunger for fertilizer makes it the most important market for Bolivian potassium chloride
Brazil has solidified its position as the leading market for Bolivian potassium chloride, with significant sales recorded in the first half of this year...
Córdoba province takes center stage in Argentina’s presidential election
As the second most populous province in Argentina, Córdoba will hold its gubernatorial elections, setting the stage for the upcoming presidential race.
This contest carries...
Angolan parliament authorizes president to issue tax incentives for oil
The National Assembly of Angola has unanimously approved bills that grant the Angolan President the authority to legislate on fiscal incentives for the concession...
IMF approves evaluation and disbursement to Cape Verde, emphasizes resilience
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second evaluation of Cape Verde's assistance plan and authorized an additional six million dollars disbursement.
The IMF...
Bitcoin heads for best week since March on speculation over new ETF
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for one of its best weeks this year, driven by speculation surrounding the announcement of index funds (ETFs), which...
Enhanced security measures for Lionel Messi’s tribute matches in Argentina
In preparation for Lionel Messi's tribute matches in Argentina, stringent security measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of fans and the revered...
Newspaper of reference criticizes Senate approval of Zanin to Brazil’s Supreme Court: “Mockery of the Constitution”
In a recent editorial, the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão) criticized the Senate's approval of Cristiano Zanin, Lula's lawyer, for a position...
Paraguayan corn exports surge 67.8% in May
Paraguay experienced a significant increase of 67.8% in corn exports through May 2023 compared to the same period last year.
According to the Paraguayan Chamber...
Mozambique reports 48,000 HIV/AIDS-related deaths in 2022
Mozambique's Deputy Health Minister, Ilesh Jani, announced that the number of deaths related to HIV/AIDS in the country has decreased to 48,000 in 2022,...
Angola to host conference to promote mining investments
The upcoming Angola Mining Conference & Exhibition (AMC 2023), scheduled for November in the capital city of Angola, aims to attract global mining investors...
Viva Air enters into judicial liquidation: failed to achieve economic recovery
Viva Air, a Colombian airline company, has entered into a judicial liquidation process overseen by the Superintendence of Corporations, which will lead to the...