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Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving dictators — 38 years and counting — is aiming to “win” yet another election. Progressively over the past decades, Hun Sen has carefully engineered electoral rules to maintain control over both the judiciary and the National Election Committee. This has allowed Hun Sen and the ruling […]
Seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Egypt have reported a significant increase in human rights abuses during the past decade, particularly following the ascendancy of President Abdelfatah al Sisi in 2013. According to these NGOs, including the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, a considerable increase in violations followed al Sisi’s request for “authorization” to address the […]
Paraguay’s trade scene is on the rise, boasting a robust 6.8% increase in global trade in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Remarkably, exports soared by 30.1%, climbing to $5.614 billion from last year’s $4.316 billion. Brazil leads as Paraguay’s top trade ally, involved in 25.4% of transactions. […]
India’s recent halt on sugar exports has bolstered Brazil’s sugar industry, already in a robust position. This anticipated move had already been a factor supporting sugar prices, influencing sugarcane industries in Brazil’s Center-South region to focus on sugar production for the 2023/24 harvest. The primary impact will be felt in the mid to long term. […]