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Lachlan Williams

Lachlan Williams is an Australian journalist with an economic and political background. He lives and travels extensively in the Brazilian Northeast, a region of the country traditionally neglected by the media.

Brazil and Argentina Forge New Path with Open Skies Agreement

In a move signaling a significant transformation in air travel and commerce, Brazil and Argentina have recently agreed to implement an open skies policy. This...

Brazil Plans Agricultural Sector Bailout Amid Price Drops

The Brazilian government is preparing a financial rescue for its agricultural sector, facing severe debt issues due to falling corn and soy prices. The scheme,...

France Climbs to Second in Global Defense Exports

The war in Ukraine has significantly altered the global arms trade, with the United States reinforcing its lead. It now commands 42% of the past...

Uruguay Anticipates Near-Record Soy Harvest After Severe Drought

Uruguay is on track for an exceptional soybean harvest, rebounding strongly from last year's harsh drought. Rainfall has revived the farms, sparking optimism in the...

Brazil’s Major Educational Expansion: 100 New Campuses Announced

The federal government announced on Tuesday the launch of 100 new federal institute campuses across Brazil, aiming to add 140,000 new technical and high...

Hypersonic Advances: Pentagon Partners with Startups

The Pentagon has embarked on a groundbreaking journey to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities by focusing on hypersonic technology. In partnership with startups like Castelion,...

Colombia’s Air Force Faces Jet Acquisition Challenge

In December 2022, President Gustavo Petro announced plans to update Colombia's fighter jet fleet, specifically to replace the IAI Kfir C10/12 COA jets with...

2024 Sees Rental Cost Decline in Brazil’s Major Cities

A QuintoAndar/Imovelweb study reports rental price reductions in cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Porto Alegre early in 2024. The survey...

Itaú Projects Stronger Brazilian Economy and Steeper Selic Rate

Itaú has improved its outlook for Brazil's economy and fiscal performance for the next two years, yet expects a tougher inflation scenario and a...

U.S. Maintains Global Oil Dominance, Averaging 12.9 Million Barrels Daily

In 2023, the US broke its own oil production record by averaging 12.9 million barrels daily, surpassing the 2019 record of 12.3 million barrels,...

Brazil’s Brewed Trails: Unveiling the Coffee Kingdom

Brazil's coffee trail offers a fascinating journey through the heritage and production of one of the world's most beloved beverages. This article guides coffee enthusiasts...

TAP Air Portugal Shines as Leading Airline to Africa and South America

TAP Air Portugal has established itself as a frontrunner in connecting Europe with Africa and South America, securing prestigious accolades for its service. The airline's...

Brazil and Czech Republic Strengthen Defense Industry Collaboration

Recently, the Brazilian Ministry of Defense organized a key meeting to discuss the Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) with the Czech Republic. Their aim was clear:...

Brazil’s Justice System: High Costs with Low Global Ranking

Brazil's states allocate substantial funds to their judicial systems, which notably strains their budgets and often results in disappointing, ineffective outcomes. A Maranhão, a poor...

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