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Iolanda Fonseca

Iolanda Fonseca is a polyglot linguist of Portuguese nationality with a degree in Economics and a post-graduate degree in Languages and Literature.

Brazil’s Alarming Homicide Record Over Two Decades

From 2003 to 2021, Brazil witnessed nearly one million homicides, an alarming statistic reported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It shows...

Platform X Welcomes Back Alex Jones After User Vote

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, has reinstated Alex Jones, a 49-year-old American content creator known for his controversial claims. Controversial...

Brazil’s Rising Residential Contentment

Over the past year, Brazil has seen a notable increase in its residents' satisfaction with living in the country. This sentiment rose from 59% to...

Brazil’s Crop Forecast: Growth and Challenges Ahead

In 2024, Brazil anticipates a 3.2% decrease in farming and agricultural production, translating to 306.2 million tons. This projection by the Brazilian stats agency IBGE...

Brazil Introduces e-Visas for US, Australian, and Canadian Tourists

Brazil now offers electronic visas, or e-Visas, to tourists from the United States, Australia, and Canada. This new system starts on January 10. Embratur and...

Challenges in Colombia’s Shift to Renewable Energy

Colombia is at risk of an energy deficit in the coming years due to delays in transitioning to renewable sources under President Gustavo Petro's...

Brazil to Expand Farming by Transforming Degraded Pastures

Brazil is embarking on an ambitious plan to expand its farming without damaging forests. The government's new decree focuses on converting degraded pastures into productive,...

Brazil’s Agricultural Growth Forecasted at 14.5% for 2023

On December 6, 2023, the National Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) announced that Brazil's farming sector is projected to grow by 14.5% in 2023. From...

Brazil’s Record Soybean Harvest Forecast

Brazil's 2023/24 soybean crop is estimated to hit a record 158 million tonnes despite adverse weather in the Midwest. Pedro Fernandes, Director of Agribusiness at...

Expanding Research Ties Between Uruguay and China

China and Uruguay are intensifying their collaboration in science and technology, focusing on agricultural technology, biomedicine, and nanotechnology. It aligns with their recent elevation to...

Operation Dakovo: Unraveling the South American Arms Trade

Authorities from Paraguay, Brazil, and the USA collaborated in Operation Dakovo, targeting an international arms trafficking network. The raids occurred simultaneously in these countries. A...

US Dollar Climbs Against Brazilian Real

On Tuesday morning, the US dollar rose against the Brazilian real amid a cautious global market atmosphere. Investors are closely scrutinizing Brazil's economic performance, especially...

Uruguay Sets Sail for Record Cruise Season

Uruguay proudly launches its 2023-2024 cruise season, aiming for a historic high with 241 ship arrivals. These vessels will dock at Montevideo and Punta del...

Latin America’s Climate Finance Challenge

Latin America and the Caribbean must significantly elevate their investments to meet climate goals. The United Nations (UN) has underscored the need for these regions...

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