Category: South America
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Mercosur and EU Sign Trade Agreement After 25 Years of Negotiations
On Friday (December 6), the heads of state of Mercosur and the EU representative, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the signing of a free trade agreement to reduce export tariffs between the countries of these markets. The negotiations had dragged on for 25 years. The agreement was announced at a press conference in Montevideo, Uruguay,…
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Mercosur and the European Union Sign Trade Agreement Negotiated for 25 Years
The heads of state of Mercosur and the representative of the European Union (EU), Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Friday (6) that a free trade agreement has been signed to reduce export tariffs between the countries that make up these markets.
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Australia Approves Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
Australia approved on Thursday (27) a ban on social media for children under 16, following an emotional debate that swept the nation, establishing a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide with one of the strictest regulations aimed at big tech. The law forces tech giants like Instagram and TikTok to prevent logins from minors or face fines…
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Religions and cultures have distinct ways of celebrating the year-end festivities
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At midnight on January 1st, we usually celebrate the beginning of a new year. We celebrate with fireworks, parties, and many wishes for good luck and achievements. There are various customs we perform to celebrate this date; some prefer to dress entirely in white as a movement for peace and good energies, or in specific…
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2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the Warming Limit of the Paris Agreement
New data confirms that 2024 will be the hottest year on record and the first year to exceed the limit set by the Paris Agreement — a devastating news for the planet, at a time when the United States has just elected a president who denies global warming, withdrew the country from the Paris Agreement…
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Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Travel Destinations and Trends for 2025
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Lonely Planet, the global authority on travel, has revealed its top destinations to visit next year with the launch of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025. The 15th edition of this bestselling book features 30 must-visit destinations around the world and, for the first time, the title includes the top 10 travel trend predictions for…
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Which Country Has the Best Retirement System? Hint: It’s Not the USA
The U.S. retirement system received a C+ grade again this year, but its score has dropped for the second consecutive year in a new ranking of global retirement systems. The U.S. system, which is primarily funded by Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, and Social Security, ranked 29th out of 48 countries, according to the Mercer…
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
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As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are optimistic about their country’s status as an international power. Approximately four in ten say that Brazil will eventually become one of the world’s most powerful nations, and about a quarter say that Brazil…
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“I’m Still Here,” By Walter Salles, Is Cheered at the Venice Film Festival
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Standing ovation for ten minutes. That was the reaction of the audience that attended the launch of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I’m Still Here,” starring actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official premiere of the film in Brazil or the United States has…
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Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
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On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty and nation-building. This pivotal moment in Brazilian history, achieved in 1822, was not just a declaration of autonomy, but the beginning of a complex and evolving journey towards the establishment of a modern and…