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.
The world extends beyond the Cold War mentality, declares Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remarked Thursday that the contemporary global landscape surpasses the "Cold War mindset."
He emphasized that while some are...
The Impact of El Niño on Latin America: economic and environmental consequences
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has influenced Latin America significantly since September, with potential economic repercussions for the region.
ENSO induces rainfall in areas...
Taiwan leaves Central American parliament after China’s admission
Taiwan expressed disappointment over withdrawing from the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) following the approval of China's inclusion as an observer state.
The Parliament greenlit a...
Brazil’s Supreme Court equates LGBTQIA+ slurs with racial abuse
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) leaned towards recognizing homophobic insults as equivalent to racial slurs, with a current vote count...
Brazil’s top court weighs in against forced evictions of homeless people
On Sunday, 20th August 2023, a majority of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) favored prohibiting the forced eviction of homeless individuals.
This ruling reinforces the...
Brazil’s third-largest metropolitan area takes a stand: gender-neutral language banned in schools
The City Council of Belo Horizonte, the sixth-largest city in Brazil and home to the third-largest metropolitan area with 6 million residents, has enacted...
Opinion: unraveling allegations – the thickening quagmire around Bolsonaro
(Opinion) The Brazilian political scene appears to be thick with intrigue as allegations swirl around former President Jair Bolsonaro.
As two major investigations converge, the...
Brazil’s Supreme Court is investigating Bolsonaro over alleged illegal jewelry sales
Brazil's top court, the Supreme Federal Tribunal, has mandated a financial disclosure for former President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) and his wife, Michele Firmo, amidst...
Election uncertainty and Yasuní oil reserves affect Ecuador’s credit outlook
As indicated by the country's Ministry of Economy and Finance, the upcoming election uncertainty regarding the Yasuní National Park's oil reserves and the future...
Brazil’s Supreme Court considers decriminalizing drug possession
On Thursday, the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) in Brazil is scheduled to review the Recurso Extraordinário 635659, which could lead to decriminalizing drug possession...
Crime in the skies: Mexico cracks down on drone threats with stiff penalties
In light of recent concerns, Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has introduced legislation targeting the illicit use of drones, suggesting up to 60...
Mapuche group claims responsibility for recent incident in Chilean Araucanía
The Mapuche Malleco Resistance group has claimed responsibility for a recent fire-related incident in Chile's Araucanía region.
The group reportedly left a sign at the...
Petro’s ‘total peace’ turns to ‘fatal peace’: growing unrest in Colombia
Since his inauguration on August 7, 2022, President Gustavo Petro, the inaugural leftist leader under the Historical Pact banner, faces the task of actualizing...
Brazilian president says rich countries owe humanity ‘debt’ for past pollution
Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commented today that developed nations have a "debt to humanity" due to the environmental pollution they have...