Unity, Division, and the Global South’s Push for Change. Amsterdam, 10 june 2025– Tell me about BRICS. What is BRICS? A loose coalition of emerging economies, or a growing challenge to Western-led global governance? We take a deep dive into the origins, goals, and internal dynamics of BRICS, the group that brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
Read more
eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, June 7th, 2025 – Brazil’s international standing has taken a hit following Donald Trump’s blunt remark that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is “a showman, and a bad one.” While Lula has long been known for his charismatic leadership, his recent foreign policy decisions—particularly his refusal to classify drug cartels as terrorist…
Read more
eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, June 6th, 2025 – While Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken a step back from strict vaccine mandates in the United States, leaving the decision to parents, Brazil remains the only country worldwide to uphold mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for schoolchildren. This stark contrast in health policies raises questions about scientific evidence, political motivations,…
Read more
According to the Economist { … } eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 3d 2025–Not too long ago, the leading British Magazine Economist described Guyana as “about to become one of the most extreme cases” of the resource curse, referencing the rapid influx of oil revenue. But is that truly the case on the ground? The resource curse, or Dutch…
Read more
20 bilateral agreements for public security, education, science and technology are signed. eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 3 juni 2025– Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit France from June 4 to 9. In his meeting with his local colleague Emmanuel Macron, he plans to sign 20 bilateral agreements, covering areas such as vaccines, public security, education, and science and…
Read more
The Push for Competition in Postal Services eyesonbrasil Brazil’s postal service, Correios, has long held a monopoly over the delivery of letters and telegrams. However, a new initiative led by Gustavo Gayer from Goiás and Caroline de Toni from Santa Catarina aims to open the market to private competitors. Their proposal seeks to increase efficiency,…
Read more
Suriname in a World of Data eyesonsuriname Our world is transforming at a dizzying pace. Change has always been a given, a constant, when it comes to human societies. But the pace at which these changes occur is increasing with each passing day. Unquestionably, the digital revolution acts like a giant booster rocket mounted on…
Read more
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Reaffirms Support eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 25 april 2025–International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has once again reiterated her strong support for Argentina’s ongoing economic reform efforts. This reaffirmation came after a meeting with Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings held in Washington, D.C. Following…
Read more
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…
Read more
Oil, Economic Transformation, and the Quest for National Development eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 april 2025– Guyana, our neighbour on the East and an equally small country in the northeastern corner of South America, has long been known for its natural beauty, rich biodiversity and diverse culture. However, in recent years, it has been catapulted onto the world stage due to…
Read more
Recent Comments