Future of Wagner Leader’s Business Empire Is Cloudy After Rebellion

10 de July, 2023

Over decades, Yevgeny V. Prigozhin amassed considerable clout in Russia and built businesses in at least 15 countries. His whereabouts and the future of his extensive portfolio are now uncertain.

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Violence and Corruption: Key Factors Limiting Mexican Investment

Mexico’s economy is grappling with the consequences of widespread insecurity, according to a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The organization highlights that crime and corruption are hindering new investments, job creation, and overall economic growth in the country. The impact of crime varies significantly across different states in Mexico. Direct costs include losses from […]

São Paulo Gears Up for Sabesp’s Next Privatization Stage

The São Paulo government is setting the stage for Sabesp’s privatization, targeting post-Carnival to introduce a new sanitation contract. This move will shift Sabesp to private hands and necessitate R$60 billion ($12 billion) in investments by 2060. Natália Resende, the region’s infrastructure secretary, explained the strategy involves sending a comprehensive contract to the 375 served […]

Fueling Friction: Colombia’s Diesel Price Crisis

In 2018, Gustavo Petro transformed his electoral defeat into a call for activism, promising to lead protests from the streets rather than from the Senate. This marked a dramatic shift from his conservative predecessor, Iván Duque, and set the tone for Petro’s political approach—mobilizing public opinion against governmental decisions. Today, as Colombia’s president, Petro faces […]