Brazil’s Ambivalence Toward the BRI eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 14 November 2024–Two weeks ago, Brazil’s presidential advisor for international affairs, Celso Amorim, announced that Brazil will not be joining the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. This decision came as an unexpected surprise to many, as expectations had been building that Brazil would sign on during President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Latin America. Currently 22 countries in Latin…
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eyesonsuriname 1. The Forgotten Plea Bargain Amsterdam, November 12th, 2024 – Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan intelligence chief, made a plea bargain that has resurfaced, shedding light on the intricate web of corruption involving the Foro de São Paulo and Nicolás Maduro. Carvajal’s revelations have reignited discussions about the extent of corruption within the Venezuelan…
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The Unexpected Veto eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 31st, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, Venezuela’s bid to join the BRICS bloc was vetoed during the recent summit in Kazan. This decision has sparked a diplomatic whirlwind, with President Nicolás Maduro calling for consultations with the Brazilian ambassador. Maduro’s claim that Brazil’s “irrational” diplomacy played…
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New Z Generation takes the lead eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 october 2024– According to a spokesperson at the South East University of Technology (SETU) in Carlow, 80 km from Dublin, an Irish university’s decision, working as an online influencer has become a subject to specialize in, to include such studies in its curricula. A job that did…
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$1bn US-backed loan eyesonsuriname / financial times Amsterdam, 23 October 2024– El Salvador has refinanced $1bn of its debt with a US government-backed loan from JPMorgan Chase linked to promises of river conservation, as President Nayib Bukele seeks to put the country on a stronger economic footing. The Central American nation said on Thursday that…
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Social Protection and Education in what once was the 7th richest country on earth eyeson..project Amsterdam, 23 october 2024– Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank’s (WB) Vice President announced Tuesday on several social media as well as on the website of the Bank, that his entity was “ready to accompany Argentina with more than US$ 2 billion…
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No mercy but jail for political thieves and thugs eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 October 2024 — Alejandro Toledo, the enigmatic and flamboyant former president of Peru, was sentenced Monday to over 20 years in jail for his involvement in the Odebrecht corruption scandal in which he was found to have received US$ 35 million in bribes…
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A Response to Safety Concerns eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 20th, 2024 – Argentina has recently announced its decision to prohibit mRNA vaccines following the discovery of arsenic and other harmful substances in these vaccines1. This bold move has sparked a nationwide debate about vaccine safety and the country’s approach to public health. Prioritizing Public Health The…
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eyesonsuriname In a plot twist worthy of a telenovela, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil finds himself signing a document at the Foro de São Paulo, declaring the victory of President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. This comes after Maduro’s dramatic accusation that Lula is actually a CIA doppelganger. The political chess game has…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 18th, 2024 – In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has accused Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of being a CIA doppelganger. This bold claim has sent ripples through the political landscape of South America, leaving many to wonder what could have motivated such a statement. A…
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