Category: Economy
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty with Participation of 82 Countries
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18), already has the participation of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, which are central priorities in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among the…
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Why is the Dollar Continuing to Appreciate?
As polls showed that Donald J. Trump seemed more likely to return to the White House, the dollar began to rise. When the results became clear, the currency surged. On the day after the election, the dollar rose more than it had in years against several other major currencies, including the Real. It continued to…
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Official: NY’s Congestion Toll Set to Take Effect in January
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday (14) the resurrection of New York City’s congestion toll program. Hochul, who abruptly canceled the plan this summer just weeks before its launch, said she would implement it by reducing the toll amount, as she sought primarily to appease critics who claimed the fees were too high. However, the…
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World Leaders Gather in Rio for the G20 Summit
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the long-awaited G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…
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World Leaders Gather in Brazil for G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the much-anticipated G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries, along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…
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Understand Project 2025, Republican Agenda for the Presidency
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There is a political agenda developed before the election that, according to its organizers, is ready to guide the next Republican who takes the presidency, in this case, Donald Trump. Called “Project 2025”, the agenda was mentioned by President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and other Democrats throughout the campaign, sounding the alarm about what could…
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NY Governor Reconsiders Congestion Toll Before Trump Takes Office
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would charge drivers entering Manhattan a new $15 toll — before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and could block it. Hochul and her team have been reaching out to state lawmakers to gauge support for reviving the plan at a lower price,…
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Why Are Food Prices Continuing to Rise in the U.S.?
Inflation overall is falling in the United States, but food prices in supermarkets increased by 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024. This increase was smaller than the 2.4% rise for commodities such as gasoline, utilities, consumer goods, clothing, and medical services. It was also lower than the Federal Reserve’s inflation target of 2%, which…
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
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Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous goal of a 59% reduction.
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
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Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous reduction goal of 59%. The new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of Brazil will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which began…