How the ‘Trump Tax’ is Bankrupting the Global Cocaine Trade Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent tightening of the “maritime noose” by the Trump administration, the economics of the global cocaine trade are entering a period of unprecedented volatility. While the White House measures success in tons seized and vessels sunk, the…
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Brazil has officially entered America’s crosshairs. President Lula’s fiery defense of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes—after Trump branded him a “fraud enabler”—has escalated tensions between Brasília and Washington. With U.S. sanctions already hitting Moraes, Trump’s administration appears poised to make Brazil the next battleground in its hemispheric crackdown. eyesonsuriname Lula vs. Trump: A Brewing…
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Why a Guyana-Venezuela Alliance is the World’s Next Energy Superpower eyesonsuriname The transition in Caracas hasn’t just silenced the drums of war in the Essequibo; it has opened the door to a “Power Couple” dynamic that could rewrite the global energy map. If Secretary Marco Rubio’s vision of a self-funded Venezuela comes to pass, the…
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An opinion piece on behalf of Suriname by Anton JieSamFoek As the world searches for ways to confront the climate crisis, one conclusion is becoming unavoidable: cutting emissions alone will not be enough. Climate science is clear. Alongside rapid emissions reductions, we must also remove carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. What has gone up must…
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Jennifer Simons Blasts the US While Ignoring the Dictator’s Chains eyesonsuriname The fall of Nicolás Maduro — captured during a spectacular US operation and now awaiting trial in New York — should have been the capstone of a regional nightmare. But in Paramaribo,the new president, Jennifer Simons, seems to be reading a different script. While…
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How Uruguay Became the World’s Green Superpower eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, January 29th, 2026 – In a world often paralyzed by the “how-to” of climate action, Uruguay has stopped asking questions and started providing answers. While larger nations debate the fine print of the Paris Climate Agreement, this South American standout has quietly transformed into a global…
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eyesonsuriname Electric vehicles (EVs) are heralded as a cornerstone of a sustainable future, offering a cleaner alternative to gasoline-powered cars. However, as EV adoption accelerates, a less discussed aspect has begun to surface: electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions and their potential impact on human health. While traditional vehicles also produce EMFs, the unique architecture of EVs,…
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eyesonsuriname In a world racing to decarbonize, a small nation tucked between the giants of Argentina and Brazil has already crossed the finish line of the first great energy lap. Uruguay, with a population of just 3.5 million, has achieved what many G7 nations only dream of: an electricity grid that is consistently 94% to…
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Colombia’s Bold ‘No Oil’ Gamble vs. Brazil’s Equatorial Expansion eyesonsuriname As we enter 2026, a fascinating and tense geopolitical drama is unfolding in South America. While both Brazil and Colombia claim the mantle of “climate leadership,” they are following two radically different scripts regarding their most valuable export: oil. Here is a detailed analysis of…
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Petrobras Halts Drilling Amidst a Global Climate Crossroads eyesonsuriname In the early days of 2026, the quiet waters of the Equatorial Margin became the center of a global storm. On January 4, 2026, Petrobras was forced to abruptly halt drilling operations at the Morpho well, located 175 kilometers off the coast of Amapá.1 The cause…
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