Tag: Latin America

Reflorestation

Cry for me Argentina 

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.

Against all odds 

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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Bioceanic Road Corridor

Chilean plans and the Bioceanic Road Corridor 

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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Caribbean & Latin American nations engaging in tech diplomacy

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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Brazilian Aviation Giants Azul and Gol to Merge, Challenging Latam's Dominance

New Powerhouse in Latin American Skies

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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Javier Milei’s Unprecedented Campaign Against Corruption:

A Beacon of Hope eyesonguyana A Revolutionary Approach to Governance Javier Milei, the libertarian economist-turned-president of Argentina, has embarked on a transformative journey to eradicate corruption from the nation’s political landscape. His campaign, symbolized by a chainsaw to “slash” the corrupt bureaucracy, has resonated deeply with the Argentine populace. Milei’s radical policies have not only…
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Brazilian Real, most devalued currency in 2024

Hard times ahead for Brazilian Central Bank eyesonbrasil US dollar expectations in the Brazilian market are beating forecasts having reached R$ 6.30 in December, (from 4.85 in January 2024) making the Brazilian Real one of the largest currencies of emerging countries, as the most devalued during 2024, despite the Central Bank pumping some US$ 17 billion…
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BRICS New Development Bank offers financing opportunities

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 28 december 2024– Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who now chairs the BRICS’ New Development Bank (NDB) said Friday after meeting with Uruguay’s President-elect Yamandú Orsi at the latter’s transition headquarters that the South American country was “best positioned” to access financing at lower rates for digital, social infrastructure, and education developments. “Uruguay is…
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Digitalization as Key to Surinamese Autonomy

Digitalization as Key to Surinamese Autonomy

Necessity in Times of Change eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 19, 2024– A blind horse can see and perceive that digitalization is not a luxury, but a strategic investment for the future of Suriname.  It offers the key to financial-economic growth, improved education, increased earning capacity and strengthening of national autonomy.  To overcome the challenges of rigidity,…
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Brazil Decarbonization

Decarbonizing progress

Brazil and the U.K. join forces eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, Dec 10th 2024–Last month, during COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan when Brazil and the United Kingdom agreed to cooperate, work together and join forces in the promising decarbonizing industries in both countries in a move to protect the environment, we are now trying to understand the scope of such an understanding. The cooperation structure between the…
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