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In a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil was ranked second, after South Africa, for having the highest rate of unemployed and non-studying youth (18-24 years old) among 37 analyzed countries. The OECD study found that 36% of Brazil’s young population fits this category, putting them at risk of long-term […]
You might have your textbooks ready to start university, but do you have a student bank account? At the ABN Amro bank, advisors see that one of the most important things for new international students is to have access to a local bank account – preferably before term begins. In the past, this was always […]
In 2023, Venezuela faces two contrasting realities: the enduring power of Chavismo and a determined opposition seeking genuine democratic elections. Nicolás Maduro seeks reelection, potentially surpassing Hugo Chávez’s tenure, amid claims of guaranteed victory due to his control over the governmental and judicial systems. This assumption of an uncontested win raises concerns about the integrity […]
The sugar industry is on high alert as the world’s leading sugar trading firm, Alvean, anticipates a crisis, evoking memories of the early 2010s when sugar prices soared to record highs. Alvean is based in Brazil and controlled by the Brazilian Copersucar and is renowned for its extensive market reach and expertise in the sugar industry. […]