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The City Hall of Florianópolis in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state has initiated a new tender for the widening project of Jurerê Beach, estimated to cost R$24 (around US$5) million. The expansion project aims to extend the beach by 3.3 kilometers and is scheduled for completion before the upcoming summer season. Jurerê Beach is recognized as a […]
Colombia’s cocaine production soared to new heights in 2023, setting alarming records. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a staggering 2,664 tons of pure cocaine hydrochloride produced. This figure represents a 53% increase from the previous year, raising serious concerns among experts and authorities. The cultivated area for coca plants also […]
Transparency International’s report ranks Cape Verde second only to Seychelles in fighting corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ranking 31st among 180 nations, Cape Verde’s position is noteworthy. This year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), formulated by Transparency International, awards Cape Verde 64 points. The scale ranges from zero, indicating high corruption, to 100, signifying utmost transparency. Cape […]
