Opinion: Is Brazil considering launching a new BRICS currency at the summit, called R5?
(Opinion) As Brazil gets ready to lead BRICS in 2025, it's nearing the end of a significant study on a...
August 21, 2023Section
Guest Opinions
Opinion Articles from The Rio Times
Opinion: Nature’s toll on trade – the Panama Canal climate crisis
(Opinion) The Panama Canal, an engineering marvel and linchpin of global commerce has been under severe duress recently.
August 20, 2023
Opinion: Argentina’s diplomatic tango – the BRICS dream & Milei’s impact
Argentina's intricate dance with diplomacy today can best be compared to its iconic Tango: a fusion of passion, precision, and...
August 19, 2023
Opinion: unraveling allegations – the thickening quagmire around Bolsonaro
(Opinion) The Brazilian political scene appears to be thick with intrigue as allegations swirl around former President Jair Bolsonaro. As...
August 18, 2023
Opinion: Jeddah talks’ useful lessons for Latin America – China relations
(Opinion) A conundrum facing Latin America is how to forge mutually beneficial relations with China without alienating countries that are...
August 17, 2023
Opinion: Hope for Haiti – Guterres’ global call to arms against gang violence
(Opinion) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's recent call for decisive action in Haiti offers a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered...
August 17, 2023
Opinion: progressive politics on thin ice – LatAm’s tightrope walk between welfare and right-wing wind
(Opinion) In recent times, several Latin American nations with progressive governments—such as Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico—have faced everything...
August 16, 2023
Opinion: Petro’s governance questioned – a path to redemption?
(Opinion) Gustavo Petro, Colombia's president, faces turbulent times. Within a year of his unprecedented progressive leadership, the political landscape shifted,...
August 16, 2023
Opinion: is Brazil’s surge in defense spending consistent with its global message?
(Opinion) Recent headlines from Brazil have sparked global intrigue: reportedly, a whopping 5% of the nation's GDP, with an additional...
August 15, 2023