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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 to Host Major Lithium Summit in 2024

Yesterday, London witnessed a landmark agreement. InvestMinas, the investment agency for Minas Gerais, and the international consultancy IN-VR pledged to collaborate. Their goal? To bring...

Brazil Initiates Ameripol, a Regional Police Network

Brazil and fifteen other Latin American nations have established Ameripol, a network similar to Interpol dedicated to enhancing security across the Americas. It aims to...

Guyana Ends Talks with Venezuela on Esequibo

Guyana has ceased negotiations with Venezuela over the Esequibo region, awaiting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict. The leaders in Guyana made an announcement....

Beyond Soy and Gold: Innovating Brazil-India Trade Dynamics

Brazil is actively improving trade with India, moving beyond traditional business models to foster growth. Although complex barriers exist, the nations strive to understand each...

Many São Paulo Homes Still Dark Days After Outage

In the vibrant city of São Paulo and its expansive metropolitan area, half a million properties remain powerless. This outage has lingered for three days...

Amazon Farmers Embrace Cocoa to Combat Deforestation

In Novo Repartimento, Pará state, a region along the Trans-Amazonian Highway reveals a diverse land mosaic. It features indigenous territories, conservation areas, and rural settlements,...

Dominican Republic Leads Caribbean in Medical Tourism

The Dominican Republic has emerged as the top destination for medical tourism in the Caribbean. It now ranks second in Latin America and 19th globally....

Sharp Increase in Brazilian School Violence

This year, Brazilian schools have witnessed a significant 50% increase in violence reports. The Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship shared these alarming statistics...

Brazil’s Minimal Use of Coal Energy

Brazil derives only 3% of its electricity from coal, even though it's cost-effective, due to its significant environmental impact. The shift to cleaner energy...

Pinheiros’ Nightlife Gems: São Paulo’s Elite Bars

In São Paulo's vibrant Pinheiros district, 12 bars acclaimed by EXAME Casual in 2023 have garnered both national and international attention. A jury of critics...

São Paulo Sees Dip in Homicides in 2023

From January to September 2023, São Paulo witnessed a 9.6% decrease in intentional homicides, reporting 1,931 cases. It's the lowest since 2001, a noteworthy decrease...

Election Impact on Latin American Property Markets

Over the last three years, Latin America's real estate market grappled with challenges as the pandemic hit, buying power decreased, and inflation soared. Consequently, interest...

Hamilton’s Deep Connection with Senna and Brazil

Lewis Hamilton, a leading Formula 1 driver, frequently lauds Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna and shares a profound connection with Brazil. In his 2021 championship,...

Yellen’s “Friend-shoring” Vision for US-Latin America Ties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at the Inter-American Development Bank IDB, advocating for stronger U.S.-Latin America cooperation. She proposed enhanced partnerships, dubbed "Friend-shoring," to...

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