Boa Vista, Brazil’s thriving gated community for the super-rich near São Paulo

Early Wednesday, over 11,000 Venezuelan security forces regained control of Tocorón Prison. This prison in Aragua had been a base for the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. According to an official release, the facility will soon be emptied and revamped. Authorities expressed their commitment to enhancing the national jail system. During the operation, they dismantled […]

The new Gabon military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema vows free election and civilian rule. He took power in Gabon five days ago. The General promises to give power back to civilians but didn’t say when. The army ended Ali Bongo’s 14-year rule on August 30. They claimed his re-election was rigged. The next day, […]

In January, Brazil’s jobless rate was 7.6%, steady from the previous quarter but up from December’s 7.4%, the IBGE’s latest survey reveals. This rate, down 0.7 percentage points from early 2023, was lower than analysts’ 7.8% prediction. There were 8.3 million people seeking jobs, unchanged quarterly but down 7.8% year-on-year. The workforce hit 100.6 million, […]