eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 18th, 2025 – The political landscape in Brazil is once again at a crossroads, as thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro gathered at Copacabana Beach this past Sunday. The rally, marked by chants of “Amnesty, now!” and a sea of yellow-and-green jerseys, underscored a growing frustration among many Brazilians with…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March11 2025–Customs officials in Antwerp, Belgium seized some 547 kilos of cocaine inside a container with rice that left the port of Montevideo, Uruguay. The catch took place last month involving the vessel Grande Nigeria, belonging to the Grimaldi Group, according to Uruguayan prosecution sources. Apparently the half ton of drug was found in the container…
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Tackling organized crime, drugs trafficking and resilience of ports eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 11th 2025–Ministerial delegations from Latin America spent several days of high level meetings in Europol headquarters in The Hague, aimed at strengthening cooperation between Latin American law enforcement authorities and Europol, enhancing strategic dialogue on tackling security threats such as organized crime and terrorism.…
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Endorses Suriname’s Secretary General to the OAS eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 6th 2025– Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin had his first formal day in office on Wednesday March 5th, during a ceremony in Montevideo attended by President Yamandú Orsi and Vice President Carolina Cosse, the South American country’s top diplomat emphasized Uruguay’s role as an “actor of peace” to help…
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Most Likely Next Secretary General OAS eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 5 March 2025– Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia have endorsed Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as their candidate for Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Albert Ramdin, who previously served as Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, is seen as uniquely qualified to address contemporary…
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In Rio de Janeiro, Next July eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 4 March 2025–Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in July in Rio de Janeiro. The bloc, which includes Brazil, China, and India, represents 40% of the world’s population. The summit will focus on reducing…
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Relations Turn Very Sour eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 4th 2025– Venezuela’s Armed Forces rejected neighboring Guyana’s patrolling waters yet to be delimited, Bolivarian authorities explained this weekend. The Chavista regime also spoke against Guyanese President Irfaan Ali’s latest remarks affecting the ongoing sovereignty controversy over the so-called Essequiba Guiana. On Saturday, Ali accused the Bolivarian Navy of…
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eyesonbrasil Introduction Amsterdam, March 3rd, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Argentina’s President Javier Milei has announced his intention to potentially withdraw from the Mercosur trade bloc and pursue a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. This move comes at a time when global politics are being reshaped by the return of…
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Transition in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 25 feb 2025– Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pointed out that his country, Brazil, would rely on fossil fuels to finance the transition to clean energy. He made those remarks during a contract signing ceremony with Transpetro and oil companies Rio Grande and Mac Laren. He also underlined that the…
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eyesonbrasil A New Chapter for Indonesia in BRICS Amsterdam, February 25th, 2025 – Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc in January 2025 marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic journey. As the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS, Indonesia has injected fresh energy into the coalition, extending its reach into the dynamic Southeast Asian…
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