Globally and regionally revised eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 April 2025–The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) April 2025 Global Economic Outlook, released Tuesday in Washington a revised global and regional economic forecasts downward due to the US-initiated trade war and associated uncertainties. In the case of Brazil, the largest economy in the region, the IMF adjusted its GDP…
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nformatie van eyesonsuriname.com dient om te verhelderen, te verbinden, te bekrachtigen. Niet om te verwarren, misleiden of alleen de machtigen te bedienen. Onze platformen zetten in op nuance, kennisdeling en het doorprikken van clichés over regio’s als Latijns-Amerika, het Caribisch gebied, en Zuid Oost Azië, met name Indonesië, is meer dan welkom in een wereld…
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The Serious Fall of an Economic Giant eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 April, 2025–Argentina was considered one of the ten wealthiest countries in the world in the early 20th century. It was a land of gauchos, tango, impressive agricultural production, and industrial progress. But today, Argentina is the symbol of a lost economic dream: a country trapped in a…
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China Interferes in South American Border dispute eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 april 2025– The long standing territorial dispute over the South American border region, named Essequibo, which is claimed by Venezuela, escalated into a crisis not too long ago. Fears are, it is escalating even faster, now that China tries to play its part and interferes. The dispute dates back many,…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 16, 2025 – The Essequibo region, a contested territory between Venezuela and Guyana, has become a geopolitical flashpoint with significant implications for the burgeoning oil and gas sector in Guyana. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump have taken starkly different stances on Nicolás Maduro’s territorial claims,…
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And Brazil’s Arco Norte. Opportunity for Suriname. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 15 April 2025–Plans by the Chilean government to develop the so-called Bioceanic Road Corridor and those of the Brazilian Arco Norte plan are both initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and stimulating economic growth in South America. However, they differ in their focus and geographical scope. Both plans,…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 14th, 2025 – Ecuador has once again placed its trust in Daniel Noboa, a 37-year-old conservative millionaire, as its president. With his reelection, the country faces a pivotal moment, grappling with escalating violence, drug trafficking, and deep political divides. What does this mean for Ecuador’s future, and can Noboa deliver on his…
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COMMENTARY Dear Editor, As a public communication analyst with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, I believe Suriname’s emergence as a potential top global oil producer presents a significant opportunity to position the country as a premier business destination. With the world’s estimated highest projected oil production growth through 2035, Suriname could and should be on the…
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Robert J. Faucher U.S. Ambassador to Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April7th 2025 “Suriname has unbelievable and significant untapped potential,” U.S. Ambassador to Suriname Robert J. Faucher said in a recent interview, emphasizing investment as a key area of engagement between the U.S. and Suriname. He highlighted the need for reforms to attract businesses, particularly in energy, mining, and tourism, while…
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Lula and Janja eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 6th 2025–Brazil’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (AGU) issued an opinion last Friday, April 4th, defining guidelines for the role of the president’s spouse, specifically addressing First Lady Rosângela da Silva (Janja) and her expenses. Prompted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration’s Civil House amid criticism over Janja’s expenses, the AGU…
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