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Uruguay: A Sustainable Gem in BBC’s Top Travel Destinations

Uruguay: A Sustainable Gem in BBC’s Top Travel Destinations

eyesonsuriname Uruguay has just been named by the BBC as one of the world’s top travel destinations for 2026, thanks to its strong commitment to sustainability, peaceful atmosphere, and authentic experiences—from pristine nature to world-class wines. 🌍 Sustainability at the Core 🌿 Peaceful Escapes Away from the Crowds Unlike many destinations competing for mass tourism,…
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Suriname Holds Its Breath: Maduro’s Arrest Sparks Hope and Anxiety Under Geerlings-Sinoms’ Watch

Suriname Holds Its Breath

Maduro’s Arrest Sparks Hope and Anxiety Under Geerlings-Sinoms’ Watch eyesonsuriname There are currently no public statements or known reactions from Suriname’s new president, Jennifer Geerlings-Sinoms, regarding Donald Trump’s special operation that led to the arrest of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro. However, the geopolitical shockwaves of Maduro’s capture are reverberating across Latin America, and Suriname—sharing a…
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From Crisis to Hope

Could Trump’s Interim Plan and Machado’s Leadership Spark Venezuela’s Renewal? eyesonsuriname A Nation at the Crossroads Venezuela, long battered by economic collapse, hyperinflation, and political turmoil, stands at a pivotal moment in this imagined scenario. Opposition leader MarĂ­a Corina Machado, celebrated here as a Nobel Prize laureate for her fight for democracy, is seen by…
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Maduro’s Capture Sparks Hope Across Latin America

Maduro’s Capture Sparks Hope Across Latin America

What Comes Next in New York and Beyond eyesonsuriname The dramatic arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces has sent shockwaves through Latin America. As the former Venezuelan dictator faces a tribunal in New York, the region braces for revelations that could reshape its political landscape—and offer new opportunities for neighbors like Suriname. 🎯…
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Brazil Takes Flight into the Future: Eve Air’s eVTOL Prototype Soars in Historic Test

eyesonsuriname Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s innovative subsidiary, has successfully completed the first test flight of its full-scale eVTOL prototype in GaviĂŁo Peixoto, SĂŁo Paulo — a milestone that signals Brazil’s entry into the future of urban air mobility. ✈️ A Historic Flight in SĂŁo Paulo On December 19, 2025, Eve Air Mobility achieved a landmark…
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Meet the Harvard professor who is shaping the destiny of football stars

Meet the Harvard professor who is shaping the destiny of football stars

Harvard’s Anita Elberse has attracted interest from the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Gerard PiquĂ© and Kaká. Here’s why Anita Elberse of Harvard Business School is discussing how it all started; how the world of football opened up to her teaching – which would see her become a mentor to some of the game’s A-list…
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Opinion: Brazil Must Guard Its Niobium and Resist External Pressure

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 15th, 2025 – Diplomacy is never neutral. When sanctions enter the conversation, they are rarely about justice alone—they are about power. The recent suggestion that Washington might lift Magnitsky sanctions in exchange for concessions from Brazil is not a legal debate. It is a resource negotiation, and Brazil’s niobium sits squarely at…
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Suriname's Triumph at COP30

Suriname’s Triumph at the COP30

Suriname emerged at COP30 as a surprising climate frontrunner, launching two landmark projects with German partners—Deutsche Bank and Symrise AG—that position the country as a global leader in rainforest conservation and carbon trading. 🌍 Suriname and Deutsche Bank: Rainforest Carbon Credits At COP30 in BelĂ©m, Suriname announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Deutsche Bank AG. The…
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Carbon Credits vs Crude

Jennifer Simons’ Gamble to Keep Suriname Green While Drilling Offshore eyesonsuriname Suriname’s new president Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is betting big on carbon credits, positioning her rainforest-rich nation as a global climate asset while balancing the heavy pull of offshore oil investments. Her “carbon playbook” is both bold and fraught with contradictions. 🌱 Suriname’s Carbon Advantage 🧩…
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Christmas Feelings in Paramaribo