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According to Alí Padrón, Venezuela’s Minister of Tourism, the nation’s tourism industry has recovered to 80% of its previous capacity, despite challenges from the global COVID-19 pandemic and U.S. sanctions. Both factors significantly impacted the sector, Padrón said. However, there was a marked improvement in the tourism industry in 2022, with recovery figures reaching nearly […]
On September 22, 2023, Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) predominantly rejected Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal. The former President faced an eight-year ban since June 2023. The case unfolds online. Judges log their votes digitally, avoiding in-person meetings. The review will end on September 28. So far, four out of seven TSE judges voted against the appeal. […]
In 2023, Brazil’s major federal companies, including Petrobras, Banco do Brasil, BNDES, Caixa, and Correios, saw their profits drop by 24% to R$182 billion ($36.4 billion). This downturn occurred in the first year of President Lula’s third term. Petrobras notably experienced a 33% reduction in profit to R$124.6 billion ($24.92 billion). However, the oil giant […]
How secure is your mobile phone connection? This is a question Kathleen is asking, as she wants to know the difference between mobile data and WiFi security. “For my cellphone, is it more secure to use the mobile data connection or is it more secure to use the WiFi from (spectrum/cable) for my phone connection? Thanks, […]