On January 1, the world's population will reach 8,019,876,189, according to Forbes, with an increase of 1%, equivalent to 75 million more people from early 2023. Although overall growth is steady, it remains at a slow pace.
Global growth in 2023 stood at 0.95%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.…
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Sudeban confirms that the bank will not work on January 1st
In accordance with the schedule established by the Superintendency of Institutions of the Banking Sector (Sudeban), this Monday, January 1, the banking sector will not be operational throughout the country.
As this day is considered a…
Milei could organise a referendum in favour of DNU
The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, assured that he will organize a popular consultation in case the Argentine Congress rejects the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU), which eliminates numerous laws and regulations to deregulate…
Red Cross closes offices in Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government ordered the International Red Cross to leave the country. The announcement was made by the ICRC regional delegation for Mexico and Central America, while they reiterated their willingness to maintain dialogue and…
Uruguay will increase workers’ salaries on January 1, 2024
At the end of this year, good news appears for the workers of Uruguay, where the Ministry of Labor announced an increase in the minimum wage starting January 1, 2024 of 5.5 %.
According to the announcement this week by Minister Pablo…
Russia asks the international community not to intervene in the Essequibo conflict
The dispute over Essequibo, between Venezuela and Guyana, has aroused contrary opinions in the international context. In this regard, Russia calls for non-interference and for the parties to find a solution.
Through the spokesperson for…
European Union opens investigation against social network of Elon Musk
The European Union announced the first official investigation into social network X for violating the Digital Services Act by allegedly allowing the posting of illegal or non-transparent content.
According to the announcement in Brussels,…
Motion to remove the president of Peru is postponed until 2024
The motion that requested the dismissal of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, was shelved until 2024 due to the recess of the Legislature at the end of this year.
Internal conflicts have recently stirred in the Latin American country…
CAF grants loan to Argentina for USD 960 million to pay the IMF
In the midst of a severe financial crisis, Argentina received a loan from the CAF for USD 960 million to pay the International Monetary Fund, as indicated by the Central Bank.
Spokespersons for the organization indicated that the country…
Cuba to promote an economic stabilization program to overcome the crisis
Within the framework of the 7th plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), concluded this Saturday in Havana, an ambitious macroeconomic stabilization program has been discussed and evaluated. This…
Guyana and Venezuela to maintain dialogue to resolve conflict
At an important meeting held last Thursday, 14 December in Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Governments of Guyana and Venezuela committed themselves to finding concrete solutions to the border dispute…
House of Representatives supported formalization of impeachment inquiry into Biden
In a tight vote of 221-212, the U.S. House of Representatives has backed the formalization of the conservative-led impeachment investigation against President Joe Biden. All Republicans rallied in support, despite domestic concerns about…