Donors Are War-Weary, So Ukrainian Soldiers Get Creative for Funds

7 de July, 2023

A robust fund-raising operation has been critical in supplying Ukraine’s military. But as the war drags on, contributions have lagged.

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Brazil’s $1 Billion Airline Aid Plan

The Brazilian government is developing a substantial $1 billion plan to bolster its airline industry. This move aims to relieve the sector’s financial burdens and tackle challenges like high consumer litigation costs and limited market competition. As reported by Bloomberg, the plan proposes using public funds from Brazil’s development bank, BNDES, as loan guarantees for […]

From outsider in the polls to winner in Guatemala’s presidential elections: the rise of Bernardo Arévalo

Once an underdog in the polls, Bernardo Arévalo, a well-known politician and National Assembly member of Guatemala, has now emerged as a major surprise in the Guatemalan electoral scene. Arévalo, also a sociologist and philosophy doctorate holder, unexpectedly challenged Sandra Torres, the candidate from the National Unity of Hope (UNE), defeating her in the second […]

Mexico Eyes 4% Growth with Shift in Business Location

Mexico’s economy could surge to 4% growth by this decade’s end, driven by companies moving their operations, says Francisco Cervantes, head of the Business Coordinating Council. This increase could outdo the usual 2.5% growth rate, boosting exports and foreign investment significantly, he shared at the “Mexico Nearshoring Summit.” Cervantes highlighted, “Nearshoring starts a new global […]