Category: Politics
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International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every year, this day – March 8 – serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done. In 2024, the theme of the campaign…
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Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins”
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes that his American counterpart Joe Biden wins his re-election bid in November.
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UN Reform: One of Brazil’s Priorities at the G20 Meeting
Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, armed conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Syria. Different parts of the world are witnessing an increase in political instability, military spending, and the number of victims. During the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro last February, Brazil’s priority was to discuss ways to reform and strengthen the United…
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Central Bank of Brazil Promotes Pix as a Solution for Cross-Border Payments
According to Bloomberg, the Central Bank of Brazil is looking to take the country’s instant payment system, Pix, to the global stage. The Pix has quickly become a household name in the country, with over 160 million users adopting the payment method since its launch by the Central Bank at the end of 2020, according…
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Understanding Your Options When You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
If financial difficulties have put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, familiarize yourself with the relief options available and be prepared to act quickly. According to Freddie Mac, your first step should be to contact your mortgage company to determine which course of action makes the most sense for your circumstances. You may…
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Should I Hire a Financial Planner?
Whether for a fixed short-term goal, such as paying off debt, or to chart a comprehensive roadmap for your financial future, a Certified Financial Planner can be essential in the process. To find a professional you can trust and to get the most out of working with them, consider the following answers to frequently asked…
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Get Your Credit Report in Spanish
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding your personal credit history. A survey by Experian reveals that 25% of Hispanic-Latinos in the U.S. want to know what the information in a credit report means, 45% are interested in learning how to build credit, and 50% want to know how to maintain a high…
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Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins”
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes that his American counterpart Joe Biden wins his re-election bid in November.
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Lula Is Rooting for Biden to Win the November Elections
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes that Joe Biden wins the American elections in November this year. “Although I am not a voter in the U.S., I think it is obvious that Biden is a greater guarantee for the survival of democracy in the world and in the United States,” Lula said to the…
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Brazil Calls for Greater Inclusion of Developing Nations in Global Discussions
As he begins the presidency of the group of the 20 largest economies in the world (G20), Brazil’s Foreign Minister called for reforms in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, while criticizing the agency’s inability to prevent global conflicts. Mauro Vieira told the foreign ministers of the other nations in the group that the…