Iolanda Fonseca
Iolanda Fonseca is a polyglot linguist of Portuguese nationality with a degree in Economics and a post-graduate degree in Languages and Literature.
Brazil’s Shift Back to Cash Transactions
The Datafolha study for TecBan highlights a shift in payment preferences among Brazilians, who are increasingly favoring cash over digital methods.
Despite a global move...
Brazil’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 8% in 2022
In 2022, Brazil saw an 8% drop in greenhouse gas emissions, producing 2.3 billion tons.
The Climate Observatory released this data on November 23, 2023,...
Altman Triumphs in OpenAI Power Struggle, Returns as CEO
On November 22, 2023, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced the reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO.
Altman's return follows his dismissal on November 17...
Milei’s Victory Ignites Argentine Stock Market Surge
Following Javier Milei's presidential election win in Argentina, the country's stock market experienced a significant surge.
On Tuesday, November 21, the Merval index, Argentina's main...
Dominican Republic and Colombia Spearhead LatAm’s Tourism Revival
Latin America's tourism industry is rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many countries now approaching their 2019 tourism figures.
ForwardKeys, an analysis firm, reports that...
A Week of Decisive Data in Latin American Markets
This coming week, Latin American markets are intently observing crucial economic and political events, with a key focus on Argentina's presidential election runoff.
Analysts anticipate...
Opinion: Rising Consumer Apprehension in Brazil’s Shaky Economy
(Opinion) Brazilian consumers' growing concerns reflect deeper underlying economic problems.
The Getulio Vargas Foundation's Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV Ibre) confirms this.
October saw consumer confidence...
Wildfires in Brazil’s Pantanal Hit Record High
In November 2023, the world's largest wetland, the Pantanal region, faced its worst wildfire season on record.
The fires reached a staggering count of 3,098....
Brazil’s Urban Railways Grow by 17% in Ten Years
By the end of 2023, Brazil aims to extend its urban rail network to 1,145 kilometers, incorporating new tracks for the year.
Over the past...
Brazil Advances into Premier League of Aircraft Producers
On Friday, Brazil officially joined an agreement, becoming a member of a global group of leading aircraft producers.
This agreement sets global trade standards for...
Chile’s Rise in Astrotourism
Since 2015, Chile has been aiming to become a global leader in astrotourism.
Known as the world's astronomy capital, it offers ideal conditions for stargazing,...
Crypto Millionaires on the Rise in 2023
In 2023, there has been a sharp 237% increase in cryptocurrency millionaires, with BitInfoCharts data showing a significant rise in wallets holding over $1...
Crypto Tax Cooperation by Chile, Brazil, Mexico
Chile, Brazil, and Mexico have joined a coalition of over 40 countries in agreeing to share tax data on cryptocurrencies. This group aims to...
Bin Laden’s Post-9/11 Letter Resurfaces on TikTok
Recently, TikTok users have shown a keen interest in a 2002 letter from Osama bin Laden, written after the September 11 attacks.
It provides bin...