The high temperatures of summer 2026 in Switzerland have had a significant impact on the economy, generating a cost of 400 million francs.
Furthermore, they have affected the labor and production sectors, as "longer breaks were necessary and sick leave was recorded."
According to data from the…
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Brazil will have a second electoral round
Brazilians went to the polls this Sunday, October 4, where Flávio Bolsonario obtained 47 % of the votes, which shows a slight advantage over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who obtained 45 %.
With these results, it is clear that the country…
First round of presidential elections in Brazil this Sunday, October 4th
The presidential elections in Brazil will pit the current head of state, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round this Sunday, October 4, in a contest with 158 million voters.
According to a Quaest poll, Lula…
Trade truce between China and the US until January 2027
US President Donald Trump agreed with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to extend the trade truce with China, which was set to expire in November, until January 10, 2027.
The decision was confirmed this week by the Ministry of Commerce…
Argentina recorded a trade surplus of $2.187 billion in August
In August, Argentina recorded a surplus of $2.187 billion, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), which attributes this result to a period of 33 consecutive months with a positive trade balance.…
Dominican Republic announces reopening of its Consulate General in Caracas
This Thursday, October 1, the Dominican Republic's Consulate General in Caracas, Venezuela, is scheduled to reopen, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) of the Central American country.
The decision,…
President of Paraguay calls for Venezuela’s return to Mercosur
The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, made an important request during the UN General Assembly: the reincorporation of Venezuela into the Southern Common Market, Mercosur.
The South American nation became a full member of the…
Venezuela reaffirms diplomatic ties with Trinidad and Tobago
During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, a meeting took place between Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, and the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who agreed to reestablish…
Shield of the Americas, a US-led coalition in the fight against organized crime
The Shield of the Americas, created last March and also known as the Coalition against the Cartels of the Americas, is led by the United States and currently brings together 17 countries, with observers such as Colombia and the Bahamas.…
Christine Lagarde will lead the ECB until 2027
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, spoke again about her retirement from leading the regional institution in 2027, although she did not give details about the date of the end of her term, which is expected…
Cyberespionage group linked to China focuses operations on Latin America
New movements by the cybercriminal group “FamousSparrow,” an APT (prolonged and stealthy cyberattack) where an intruder gains access to a network and remains hidden for a period of time to steal data or spy, have been revealed, reported…
IMF advances preparations to open office in Caracas in the first half of 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to establish a permanent office in Caracas, Venezuela, during the first half of 2027, according to its Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva-
The official stated this Tuesday that they are…