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Nicaragua Shuts Down Last Bastion of Intellectual Freedom

Nicaragua’s leadership has closed Managua’s Central American University (UCA). The official newspaper, La Gaceta, claims the university encouraged violence. Juan Carlos Arce, a rights advocate, worries about the country’s reduced spaces for open thinking. Five years ago, students protested against the leadership at this university. Maria Gómez, a UCA student, spoke to the LA Times […]

Drought Causes 27% Drop in Uruguay’s Farming Sector

The drought in 2022 and 2023 led to an unprecedented water crisis in Uruguay and significantly impacted its economic growth projections. In this setting, Uruguay’s Central Bank and the Chamber of Commerce show a 27.4% fall in agriculture in the second quarter of 2023. This decline had a sizable impact on the country’s economy. Specifically, […]

Cloud and A.I. Drive Microsoft’s Q3 Profits to $24.7 Billion

Microsoft’s latest financial report reveals a robust performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The tech giant posted a net profit of $24.7 billion, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. This growth stems from strong cloud services and AI advancements. The company’s operating profit reached $30.6 billion, a 14% jump compared to […]