Climate Change a tremendous Economic Opportunity eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 May 2025– For years, climate advocates have argued that slowing emissions requires governments to embed climate throughout government policy—including and especially economic policy. In few places has such an approach taken greater hold than Brazil. Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad on a tour around the U.S. to promote his country as a home for data…
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Rio de Janeiro in trance eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 4, 2025 — More than two million people attended a Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, according to city officials. The pop star’s biggest concert ever was funded by the city in an effort to revitalize Rio’s economy. They expect it could generate…
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Application in energy and climate eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 3, 2025–Brazil sees opportunities in the context of closely intertwined issues regarding energy and climate that are impacted by the use of AI on energy demand. While technology companies worldwide are rapidly building new data centers, the emission reduction story, particularly in the United States, is being…
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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Reaffirms Support eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 25 april 2025–International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has once again reiterated her strong support for Argentina’s ongoing economic reform efforts. This reaffirmation came after a meeting with Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings held in Washington, D.C. Following…
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Deepening Ties with Global South Powers eyesonguyana Amsterdam – April 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will embark on a pivotal international tour in May, underscoring Brazil’s renewed focus on South-South cooperation and multilateral diplomacy. The trip includes two high-profile stops: Moscow and Beijing. Lula will begin his journey in Russia on May 9, where he…
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The Serious Fall of an Economic Giant eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 April, 2025–Argentina was considered one of the ten wealthiest countries in the world in the early 20th century. It was a land of gauchos, tango, impressive agricultural production, and industrial progress. But today, Argentina is the symbol of a lost economic dream: a country trapped in a…
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China Interferes in South American Border dispute eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 20 april 2025– The long standing territorial dispute over the South American border region, named Essequibo, which is claimed by Venezuela, escalated into a crisis not too long ago. Fears are, it is escalating even faster, now that China tries to play its part and interferes. The dispute dates back many,…
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And Brazil’s Arco Norte. Opportunity for Suriname. eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 15 April 2025–Plans by the Chilean government to develop the so-called Bioceanic Road Corridor and those of the Brazilian Arco Norte plan are both initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and stimulating economic growth in South America. However, they differ in their focus and geographical scope. Both plans,…
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Fabulous chance for Suriname eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 9 april 2025–An increasingly digital world creates more urgency than ever for Lower Middle Income Countries to tap into the promise and at the same time avoid the perils of technology for their citizens. Suriname apparently is not yet that far, but with the nations strong force and potential in Silicon Valley a wise decision…
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Azul and Gol Merge to Rival Latam eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 16 Jan 2025 — Brazilian airlines Azul and Gol announced Wednesday after trading closed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) that they had signed a memorandum of intent to finalize a merger whereby one of the largest airlines in Latin America would be created. If…
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