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On August 8th, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) released its first extinction alert concerning the vaquita porpoise. According to the IWC, only about 10 of these animals remain. Immediate action is required to prevent their imminent extinction. There’s still hope for saving this small porpoise, found only in the northern Gulf of California, Mexico. Extinction […]
Based on military and police intelligence, Colombian authorities have raised concerns about a possible plan by the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group to target the Prosecutor General, Francisco Barbosa. According to three distinct sources, including intelligence from the Armed Forces and the Technical Investigation Body (CTI), there are indications of a terrorist attack against […]
(Opinion) As Brazil collaborates with South American leaders at the recent Amazon Summit, there’s a pressing need to bolster the protection of the world’s largest rainforest. Political analyst Guilherme Simoes highlights to Sputnik that Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula de Silva, is striving for a careful balance between tapping into the Amazon’s wealth and preserving […]
The emotional testimony this week by the families of the 13 U.S. service members killed during President Biden’s chaotic military withdrawal in Afghanistan has cast renewed scrutiny on the president’s past treatment of Gold Star families. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., held a congressional forum Monday with the Gold Star families who said they felt misled […]
(Opinion) The recent actions of Marc Stanley, the US ambassador to Argentina, paint a compelling picture of the nuanced role of diplomacy. Eager to interact with every significant presidential pre-candidate, his actions suggest that the US is not just maintaining relations but might be keenly focused on the bigger geopolitical game. Stanley’s visit to Juan […]
During the IV Amazon Summit in Belém do Pará, Brazil, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez called for a “regional emergency” in the Amazon due to the existing environmental crisis in the region, widely regarded as the planet’s green lung. While addressing representatives from the Amazon Treaty Cooperation Organization (OTCA), Rodríguez emphasized the need for collective […]
In an effort to enhance the nation’s fight against organized crime, Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso presented the Armed Forces with a set of resources, including 42 military vehicles, protective gear, riot-control equipment, and non-lethal weapons. The vehicles are expected to aid in intelligence operations, patrols, and surveillance in high-risk areas. During a ceremony at the […]
In 2023, the Mexican peso’s appreciation against the US dollar could have significant ramifications for both the economy and public finances, according to a recent report from the Center for Economic and Budgetary Research (CIEP). Their study highlights that a stronger peso might lead to decreased oil revenues and a reduction in per capita debt. […]
Two individuals were fatally injured and nine others were hurt when a Brazilian Navy helicopter crashed near the Federal District during a training exercise. The incident took place in Formosa municipality, close to the Federal District, as preparations were underway for a military demonstration scheduled for the upcoming Friday. Of the 14 passengers onboard the […]
The unofficial dollar in Argentina, commonly called the blue dollar, reached a new peak yesterday, closing at 598 pesos per unit in major exchange houses. It has seen an 8.7% rise in August and increased by 24 pesos in the past week, leading up to the upcoming primary elections. In contrast, the official exchange rate […]
