Opinion: Why Brazilians Pay Most for Electricity – A Policy Misfire
Brazil stands at an energy paradox, endowed with rich renewable resources yet plagued by exorbitant electricity costs.
October 9, 2023Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
Gaza Rockets Hit Israel and Saudi Diplomacy Alike
Let's be clear: Hamas' sudden assault on Israel has thrown a wrench into the gears of diplomacy between Saudi Arabia...
October 8, 2023
Opinion: Dark Clouds Loom Over the Marvelous City of Rio
In the latest Rio news, Rio de Janeiro has had a bad week and is grappling with a steep increase...
October 6, 2023
Brazil’s Pioneering Stance: A New Era for Latin American Jails
Brazil's Supreme Court has set a deadline: six months to revamp the country's unconstitutional prison system.
October 5, 2023
Opinion: Russia Courts Latin America to Counterbalance U.S. Influence
Russia considers Latin America to be a strategic partner, primarily because the region frequently questions U.S. hegemony.
October 4, 2023
Employment Tango – Brazil’s Dance of Progress and Pitfalls
In 2023, Brazil's job market experienced both highs and lows, generating 1.38 million formal jobs in the initial eight months.
October 3, 2023
Opinion: Brazil’s Agribusiness Caught in Protectionism’s Web
Trade protectionism often stirs debate, and Brazil's dairy and agribusiness sectors are at the center of it.
October 2, 2023
Opinion: Are Digital IDs a Pathway to Convenience or Control?
Brazil is leading the way in South America, adopting blockchain technology for its national IDs starting November 6.
September 30, 2023
Chile’s Hidden Crisis – Why Narcoculture is Rising
Chile's government introduced a law to regulate high-risk funerals, highlighting the escalating threat of narcoculture in local communities.
September 29, 2023