Uruguay: Population declined, and 1 million fewer inhabitants expected by 2100
For the first time on record, Uruguay's population is falling—3,469 fewer residents in 2022. See what UN data says about...
July 19, 2022Section
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São Paulo, Brazil: Downtown buildings have a high fire risk
Old buildings with limitations for structural renovations, lack of maintenance of electrical installations, and improper use of real estate -
July 19, 2022
Without zombies or excesses, marijuana celebrates 5 years in Uruguayan pharmacies
Neither fearsome "zombie gangs" nor exponential addiction are glimpsed in a Uruguay 5 years after opening the sale of marijuana...
July 18, 2022
Haiti: 99 people died in gang conflict, says UN
The United Nations (UN) reported last Saturday, July 16, that 99 people died and 135 were injured because of increased...
July 18, 2022
Proof of Covid vaccination still required to enter Brazil as mid-year vacation gets underway
The irony could not be greater. Brazil has an openly vaccine-critical president who already 2021 did not want to impose...
July 17, 2022
Brazil’s Congress approves Brazil Aid increase to US$111
The plenary of the House of Representatives approved the Proposal of Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) 1/22 after voting in...
July 14, 2022
Argentina: Farmers’ strike takes place in 12 cities
The paralysis of agricultural producers in Argentina affected the distribution of grains and cattle in 12 cities of the country...
July 13, 2022
Peru asks UN for help in the face of food crisis
The President of Peru requested UN assistance to face the difficulties of the pandemic and the war. Pedro Castillo met...
July 13, 2022
Brazil totaled a record of 66.6 million defaulters in May
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In May, Brazil reached 66.6 million defaulters, according to an indicator from Serasa Experian.
July 13, 2022