Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the country's very first leftist leader, has actually alienated allies and opponents alike with controversial choices and governance struggles.Since taking office in August 2022, his administration has dealt with declining approval, now at 34%, with 70% of Colombians thinking the country is on the incorrect track.Economic
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Iran has deepened its strategic partnership with Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela following allegations of fraudulent 2024 elections. This alliance challenges U.S. and Western sanctions, highlighting growing cooperation between two isolated regimes.

In November 2024, Iranian officials, including Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, visited Caracas

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The global carbon credit market remained stagnant in 2024, with main market deals valued at $1.4--$1.5 billion, according to ecological consultancy Systemica.This figure mirrors 2023 levels but falls short of the $1.7--$2 billion peak in 2022. In spite of this, the year marked significant development in governance and quality standards, which c
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A fire at the Moove lubricant factory on February 8, 2025, resulted in an oil spill in Guanabara Bay, highlighting ongoing threats tied to industrial activity near sensitive ecosystems.The factory, located on Ilha do Governador in Rio de Janeiro, caught fire in its production location. This triggered an 18-hour firefighting operation. Emergency situation teams worked
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Marcelo Noronha, CEO of Bradesco, one of Brazil’s largest banks, has embarked on a bold five-year transformation plan, initiated in collaboration with McKinsey.

This initiative comes as the bank navigates a challenging economic environment and aims to regain its competitive edge. In an interview with Valor Econômico, Noronha detailed the progress

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(Analysis) On February 9, 2025, aboard Air Force One en path to the Super Bowl, President Donald Trump restated his questionable plan to take control of the Gaza Strip.He proposed transforming the war-torn territory into a successful economic center, explaining it as a property opportunity that could bring stability to the region.Trump's v
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