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.
Altman Proposes UAE as Sandbox for A.I. Policy Innovation
Sam Altman, OpenAI's founder, suggests the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could become a global "regulatory sandbox" for AI technology trials.
However, this initiative might pave...
The World Starts to See Israel Arms Trade With New Eyes
A Dutch court recently ruled against stopping the Netherlands from sending F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel.
This case shines a light on the moral...
Conflict in Gaza and Red Sea Attacks Threaten Global Economy
Since October, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has affected the Middle East and North Africa's economies.
Now, it threatens global financial stability. The International...
Rising Doubts Over WHO’s Pandemic Treaty
Recent words from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), have stirred worries worldwide about the agency's pandemic treaty efforts.
Doubts are...
U.N Bets on Tourism for Latin America’s Embattled Economies
Latin America aims to make tourism a key economic driver, a move supported by Natalia Bayona, Executive Director at the United Nations Tourism Organization.
She...
Brazil’s Adaptive Rice Breakthrough Boosts Goiás Yields
In 2020, Embrapa unveiled the BRS A502, an adaptive rice variety that has reshaped farming in Brazil's Cerrado.
By 2023, it propelled Goiás's rice cultivation...
Rio Carnival 2024 Highlights
In 2024, Rio de Janeiro transforms into a vibrant hub of Carnival festivities, featuring an array of street bands across its neighborhoods.
This four-day celebration...
Latin America’s 2024 Tourism Hotspots Unveiled by UN
Emerging markets are crucial to the global tourism sector's revival, with 2024 looking promising.
Natalia Bayona, UN Tourism's Executive Director, emphasizes Latin America's significant role...
Brazil Expands its Welcoming Map: New Destinations to Discover
In 2024, cities in Brazil's southeast will top the list of the nation's most welcoming places.
This trend signals a change in tourist preferences and...
X App Soars in Downloads After Putin Interview News
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the X app, previously Twitter, reached the top of the App Store download list.
This jump in popularity followed the...
Global Agriculture Braces for La Niña
After a notable El Niño phase, a shift to La Niña is expected by late 2024.
This change is likely to increase rainfall in regions...
Brazil Boosts Shipbuilding for Petrobras Growth and Rio Economy
Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, recently pledged to boost the nation's naval industry.
He aims to support Petrobras, the top oil firm. Lula...
Brazil sends 3,000 Troops to Guard Yanomami Territory Against Illegal Mining
The Brazilian Army's move to deploy 3,000 troops to the Yanomami Indigenous Territory marks a significant effort to safeguard this critical region.
General Tomás Paiva...
Brazil Gears Up for Record-Breaking 2024 Carnival
Brazil is gearing up for a landmark carnival in 2024, a festivity that is not only a cultural milestone but also an economic catalyst.
Major...