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Discovering the Biodiversity Hotspot of Suriname: A Hidden Gem in South America

Discovering the Biodiversity Hotspot of Suriname: A Hidden Gem in South America

Suriname, nestled on the northeastern coast of South America, remains an untouched paradise for nature lovers and environmental enthusiasts alike. Despite its modest size, this little-known gem is teeming with incredible biodiversity, lush rainforests, and awe-inspiring landscapes. As the world grapples with environmental concerns, Suriname serves as a shining example of how a nation can…
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«I will not stop. I won’t stand by as they dismantle Suriname’s forest»

«I will not stop. I won’t stand by as they dismantle Suriname’s forest»

Suriname activist John Goedschalk is seeking 10.000 signatures to save 560,000 hectares of Suriname’s virgin rainforest. Surinamese activist, John Goedschalk, has become acutely aware of what is happening to the beloved forests of Suriname. This awareness has grown as an international campaign unfolds, urging Suriname’s president to halt plans for large-scale agriculture that would deforest…
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Cocaine, gangs and murder: Ecuador’s 10 days of terror

Cocaine, gangs and murder: Ecuador’s 10 days of terror

Compared with its fellow Latin American countries Colombia and Mexico – which for decades have been destabilised by violent drug gangs – Ecuador was calm and peaceful. But a wave of terror last Tuesday showed just how quickly things have changed. After the prison break by an infamous drug baron, chaos erupted. Masked men and…
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Guyana welcomes massive expansion

Guyana welcomes massive expansion

Developments Galore eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Jan 2nd 2023– The year 2024 is expected to welcome a massive expansion of operations in Guyana’s oil and gas industry. New blocks will be awarded, oil developments will advance, and the prospect of gas development will shift into focus.  Here is a list of what to expect: Signed contracts from offshore…
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Republic of Suriname Foreign And Local Currency Ratings Raised To 'CCC+/C' From 'SD'; Outlook Stable

Republic of Suriname Foreign And Local Currency Ratings Raised To ‘CCC+/C’ From ‘SD’; Outlook Stable

On Dec. 6, 2023, we raised our long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Suriname to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD’ (selective default). At the same time, we withdrew our ratings on Suriname’s senior unsecured debt. We also raised our transfer and convertibility assessment to ‘CCC+’. The outlook on the long-term ratings is…
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Why is Argentina’s economy such a mess

Why is Argentina’s economy such a mess?

Rampant inflation, a booming black market for US dollars and crippling debt – welcome to Argentina, one of the world’s most dysfunctional economies. How did it end up like this?

Guyana worries about Suriname

Guyana worried about Suriname

Suriname’s window of opportunity to reap the full benefits of its offshore oil and gas sector is closing fast, said Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo during an October 12 press conference. Jagdeo was asked to respond to reports about Guyana being used as a “negative example” of how to govern an oil industry. In his…
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Che Guevara

The Truth about Che Guevara

In the 1960s, for the United States, the greatest threat was just 90 miles south of Florida, Cuba and the communist dictatorship established by Fidel Castro and his proxy Che Guevara. Che Guevara was a scholar, philosopher, writer, teacher, healer, revolutionary, mass murderer, psychopath. So who was the real Che Guevara? Hosted by Colin D.…
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Petrobras production hits 3.98 million barrels a day – CEO

Petrobras production hits 3.98 million barrels a day – CEO

Production at Brazil’s state-run Petrobras hit close to four million barrels a day in this quarter, according to its chief executive officer, Jean-Paul Prates.  In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prates said Petrobras began producing oil in 1953 with just shy of three thousand barrels a day.  “Today, @petrobras produces more than a thousand…
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Guyana alerts int’l partners on reports of Venezuela military mobilization near border

Guyana alerts int’l partners on reports of Venezuela military mobilization near border

The government of Guyana has issued a statement expressing its concern over reports of increased military activities and troop mobilization by Venezuelan forces in proximity to the country’s borders. In response to these developments, Guyana has taken steps to address the situation, including informing its international partners and taking measures to safeguard its sovereignty. The…
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