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.
Dominican Republic Leads Caribbean in Medical Tourism
The Dominican Republic has emerged as the top destination for medical tourism in the Caribbean.
It now ranks second in Latin America and 19th globally....
Sharp Increase in Brazilian School Violence
This year, Brazilian schools have witnessed a significant 50% increase in violence reports. The Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship shared these alarming statistics...
Brazil’s Minimal Use of Coal Energy
Brazil derives only 3% of its electricity from coal, even though it's cost-effective, due to its significant environmental impact. The shift to cleaner energy...
Pinheiros’ Nightlife Gems: São Paulo’s Elite Bars
In São Paulo's vibrant Pinheiros district, 12 bars acclaimed by EXAME Casual in 2023 have garnered both national and international attention.
A jury of critics...
São Paulo Sees Dip in Homicides in 2023
From January to September 2023, São Paulo witnessed a 9.6% decrease in intentional homicides, reporting 1,931 cases.
It's the lowest since 2001, a noteworthy decrease...
Election Impact on Latin American Property Markets
Over the last three years, Latin America's real estate market grappled with challenges as the pandemic hit, buying power decreased, and inflation soared.
Consequently, interest...
Hamilton’s Deep Connection with Senna and Brazil
Lewis Hamilton, a leading Formula 1 driver, frequently lauds Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna and shares a profound connection with Brazil.
In his 2021 championship,...
Yellen’s “Friend-shoring” Vision for US-Latin America Ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at the Inter-American Development Bank IDB, advocating for stronger U.S.-Latin America cooperation.
She proposed enhanced partnerships, dubbed "Friend-shoring," to...
Latin American Currencies Stand Firm in Volatile October
In October, Latin American currencies withstood a volatile dollar and outperformed other emerging markets in 2023.
Excluding the unique situation of the Argentine peso, these...
Brazil’s Organized Crime Fight: Ports and Airports Focus
On Wednesday, President Lula da Silva approved military security boosts at Rio and São Paulo's ports and airports to counter organized crime.
This order will...
Study Predicts Brazilian Cities to Become World’s Hottest by 2050
A recent study warns that several Brazilian capitals will become some of the world's hottest cities by 2050.
Conducted by Carbon Plan and a major...
Guyana Asks Court to Halt Venezuelan Vote on Contested Land
Guyana has appealed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop a Venezuelan referendum about the disputed Esequibo region.
According to the ICJ, Guyana...
Brazil Sees Lowest Unemployment in Nine Years
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reports that Brazil's jobless rate has dropped to 7.7%, marking its lowest since 2015.
In this quarter,...
12 Annoying Social Media Habits to Stop Now
Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are popular, but they also host annoying behaviors.
Let's talk about 12 habits that need to stop.
Posting...