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 and Argentina have agreed on US$600 million export deal
Brazil and Argentina have agreed on a US$600 million export deal to finance Brazilian exports to Argentina, which is currently facing an economic crisis.
Sergio...
Argentina resists IMF pressure and increases wages and social protection
Despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure to reduce spending, Argentina resists IMF pressure and increases wages and social protection.
The Ministry of Economy has revealed...
Fitch has upgraded long-term ratings of four Brazilian states and two cities
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the long-term national ratings of four Brazilian states and two cities, with a stable outlook. The ratings were upgraded from...
Lula highlights Africa’s agricultural potential, plans to relaunch ‘More Food Africa’
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlights Africa's agricultural potential plans to relaunch 'More Food Africa'.
This program is part of Brazil's 'south-south' cooperation...
BRICS nations boost Brazilian agribusiness with US$56 billion in purchases; China leads
The coalition formed by Brazil, India, China, Russia, and South Africa, established in 2009, promotes mutual assistance and economic collaboration.
In 2022, other BRICS nations...
Rising electricity costs in Pará state: challenges and inequalities in Brazil
Residents of the Pará state now experience the highest residential electricity costs in Brazil.
Following an 11% rise from the local provider, Equatorial PA, the...
U.S. signals possible easing of sanctions on Venezuela pending democratic reforms
The United States expressed its willingness to ease sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, potentially allowing more businesses and nations to import Venezuelan oil, provided...
BRICS eyes common currency: Lula highlights trade enhancement and bloc expansion
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, acknowledged the BRICS summit's consideration of introducing a joint currency to enhance trade between its...
The world extends beyond the Cold War mentality, declares Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remarked Thursday that the contemporary global landscape surpasses the "Cold War mindset."
He emphasized that while some are...
The Impact of El Niño on Latin America: economic and environmental consequences
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has influenced Latin America significantly since September, with potential economic repercussions for the region.
ENSO induces rainfall in areas...
Taiwan leaves Central American parliament after China’s admission
Taiwan expressed disappointment over withdrawing from the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) following the approval of China's inclusion as an observer state.
The Parliament greenlit a...
Brazil’s Supreme Court equates LGBTQIA+ slurs with racial abuse
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) leaned towards recognizing homophobic insults as equivalent to racial slurs, with a current vote count...
Brazil’s top court weighs in against forced evictions of homeless people
On Sunday, 20th August 2023, a majority of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) favored prohibiting the forced eviction of homeless individuals.
This ruling reinforces the...
Brazil’s third-largest metropolitan area takes a stand: gender-neutral language banned in schools
The City Council of Belo Horizonte, the sixth-largest city in Brazil and home to the third-largest metropolitan area with 6 million residents, has enacted...