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 Upgrades LatAm’s Leading Supercomputer to Stay Ahead
Brazil plans a major upgrade to the Santos Dumont supercomputer, the academic giant in Latin America, housed in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro.
This move will...
Navigating Work Hours: A Closer Look at Latin America
In Latin America, Colombia has the longest workweeks, averaging 44.2 hours, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Hot on its heels is Mexico, with...
Brazil’s Remarkable 2023 Drop in Amazon Deforestation
In a noteworthy move for 2023, Brazil dramatically cut down the rate of deforestation in the Amazon by 36%, a milestone not seen since...
Brazil to Maintain Oil Production Until Achieving Developed Nation Status
Brazil's Energy Minister, Alexandre Silveira, stated the country will keep producing oil and gas until it matches industrialized nations' development levels.
In an interview with...
South Korea’s Pioneering Role in Europe’s €90B Top Research Fund
South Korea's groundbreaking move to join Horizon Europe establishes a new milestone in international scientific cooperation.
This marks the nation as the first from East...
Brazil’s Crime Concerns Rise
Crime concerns have escalated in Brazil, becoming the top issue for nearly 60% of its citizens.
Despite a notable decline in murder rates in big...
Brazil’s Vision for G20 Leadership Faces Global Political Hurdles
(Analysis) This year, Brazil works on its ambitious role as G20's rotating president, aiming to influence key outcomes amid global political complexities.
Experts say President...
Brazil’s Leap in Solar Technology: Tripling Organic Cell Efficiency
At the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in Curitiba's south, a breakthrough in solar technology has emerged.
Researchers have developed a new solar cell that...
Rapid Increase in Dengue Fever Across the Americas in 2024
In 2024, the Americas will have experienced a sharp rise in dengue fever, with incidents far surpassing those in past years.
Within just the initial...
Brazil’s Industrial Giants Rally for Mercosur-EU Agreement Completion
On Wednesday, Brazil's top industrial groups urged French President Macron to finalize the Mercosur-EU free trade deal, under discussion for over twenty years.
With Macron...
Brazil’s February Fire Crisis Quadruples
Brazil faced a dramatic increase in wildfires in February, with the area of burned land skyrocketing by 410% to 950,300 hectares from the previous...
BYD and Raízen Energize Brazil with Nine New Solar Projects
In an ambitious move to bolster Brazil's renewable energy sector, Chinese EV giant BYD joins forces with Raízen, a leading Brazilian energy corporation.
Together, they...
Unraveling Brazil’s Marielle Franco Mystery
After six years of inquiry and debate, significant developments emerge in the tragic 2018 assassination of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.
This...
A.I. and Cleantech Drive Historic Electricity Surge
The electricity sector is witnessing a significant demand spike due to artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology. This growth challenges the U.S. power sector's...