Roberto Barroso, President of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, raised serious concerns at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos. He warned that Brazil’s sovereignty over the Amazon is at risk of falling to organized crime. Speaking in Switzerland, Barroso highlighted the Amazon’s involvement in international drug trafficking. Barroso’s speech focused on the growing vulnerability of […]
Related Posts
Brazil’s USP Loses Its Position as the Best University in Latin America
The University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) has surpassed the University of São Paulo (USP) as the top university in Latin America. Globally, the Argentine institution ranks 71st, while USP is at the 92nd position. These rankings are based on data from QS World. The third best university in Latin America is the Pontifical Catholic University […]
Moody’s Lowers Macau’s Rating Amid China Ties
Recently, Moody’s, a financial rating agency, downgraded Macau’s economic outlook from “stable” to “negative.” This adjustment links closely to Macau’s deep ties with mainland China. The decision faced criticism from Macau’s authorities, who disagreed with Moody’s assessment. Moody’s explained that the change reflects Macau’s strong political, institutional, economic, and financial connections with mainland China. The […]
Moody’s Boosts Mexico’s Growth Outlook
Moody’s Investors Service has revised its economic growth estimates for Mexico in 2023 and 2024 upward. This optimism stems from a robust manufacturing sector and a trend toward relocating supply chains. Moody’s projects a 3.5% growth for Mexico’s economy in 2023, up from the prior 3.3% forecast. For 2024, the agency predicts a 2.3% growth, […]