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A.I.: Time to Believe the Hype?

The rise of artificial intelligence, especially OpenAI's GPT-4, is revisiting debates similar to those that initially dismissed the internet...

Rising Poverty in Argentina: Highest Levels Since 2002

In the first three months of the year, Argentina's poverty rate hit an alarming 55%, the highest since 2002. This...

Brazil’s Fiscal Responsibility Law Faces Crisis

(Analysis) Brazil's Fiscal Responsibility Law (FRL), established 24 years ago, aimed to stabilize finances but now faces challenges from ongoing deficits. The government first saw...

Weekly Economic Updates: GDP in Peru, Mexico, Chile; Mexico’s Inflation

This week brings crucial economic updates for Peru, Mexico, and Chile, with their first-quarter GDP figures set for release In...

Monday’s Football Matches: Where to Watch Live and Match Schedules

Today's football action features the European and women's championships; check the match times and where to watch them live. German...

Addressing Southern Threats: NATO’s Strategic Plan

In June 2022, NATO allies signed the 2022 Strategic Concept at the Madrid Summit,...

Brazil’s Fiscal Responsibility Law Faces Crisis

(Analysis) Brazil's Fiscal Responsibility Law (FRL), established 24 years ago, aimed to stabilize finances but now faces challenges from...

Weekly Economic Updates: GDP in Peru, Mexico, Chile; Mexico’s Inflation

This week brings crucial economic updates for Peru, Mexico, and Chile, with their first-quarter GDP figures set for release In...

Brazil’s New Coastline Makeover: Neymar’s Caribbean Dream in the Making

A stunning 100-kilometer coastal belt between Alagoas and Pernambuco is set to transform into a real estate paradise. Known for...

Youth Unemployment Rate in Brazil Rises to 16.8% in Q1

In early 2024, Brazil witnessed a notable shift in youth unemployment rates, reaching 16.8% for those aged 18 to 24. This marked an increase from late 2023, yet it showed improvement over the previous year's higher...

Elon Musk and the Brazilian Political Drama: A Tale of Rights and Wrongs

(Analysis) In Brazil, the clash between high-profile figures such as Elon Musk and members of the Brazilian Supreme Court, particularly Justice Alexandre de Moraes,...

Brazil Adjusts Economic Growth Forecast Amid Challenges

In a dynamic turn of events, Brazil's economic resilience shines as the Ministry of Finance raises its 2024 GDP growth estimate from 2.2% to 2.5%. This optimistic update, unveiled yesterday, stems from the Macrofiscal Bulletin by...

Azul Eyes Mergers to Revive Latin American Airlines

John Peter Rodgerson, CEO of Azul (AZUL4), emphasizes consolidation as essential for addressing challenges faced by Latin American airlines. He explained in an interview with Bloomberg that merging operations can reduce capital costs and enhance customer...

Brazilian Companies Go Global with Private Equity Support

In a world where global boundaries are increasingly fluid, Brazilian companies are ambitiously expanding internationally. Driven by strategic shifts, industries such as cosmetics, technology, and manufacturing are pursuing global markets. Companies like Skala, Prestige, Tigre, CI&T, and...

April Marks Historic High for Brazil’s Agribusiness Exports

In April 2024, Brazil's farming sector achieved a record-breaking export value of $15.24 billion. This marked a 3.9% increase from the previous year, representing nearly half of the country's total exports. According to data from the Secretariat...