Macky Sall UN Candidacy: Seeks Senegal Backing in Dakar
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall arrived in Dakar on 14 July 2026 to seek his home country’s endorsement for his...
July 19, 2026Topic
Debt
Twelve of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies Are African
Twelve of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2025 are African. Ethiopia leads 2026 at 9.2% growth—but 63% debt loads...
July 4, 2026
Brazil Faces Historic Debt Surge and Fiscal Deficit
In 2023, Brazil's Gross Public Debt soared to 74.34% of its GDP, up 2.66 percentage points from 71.68% in 2022.
February 7, 2024
Brazil’s public debt fell in October to lowest level since pre-pandemic
It retreated 0.3 percentage points in relation to September and 5.6 p.p. in relation to the same month in 2021.
November 30, 2022
Argentina’s 2023 budget: more taxes, more public debt and more inflation
Although Juntos por el Cambio (right) rejected Martín Guzmán's budget last year as the opposition, this year, the party was...
October 27, 2022
Ecuador reaches agreement with China on debt restructuring
Ecuador has reached an agreement to restructure its debt to Chinese banks. According to the government, the deal provides for...
September 20, 2022
Brazil’s Azul to Buy Part of Avianca’s Assets for US$105 Million
Brazilian airline Azul announced Monday it had made a proposal to buy part of Avianca Brasil's operations for US$105 million.
March 11, 2019
Caixa Announces Reduction of Interest Rate on Credit Cards
Caixa Econômica Federal announced the reduction of interest rates on credit cards, which now ranges from 8 to 11 percent...
April 12, 2017
Without Funds Rio’s UERJ Postpones Start of Classes
Facing the worst financial crisis in its history, state university has delayed start of classes related to second semester of...
March 10, 2017