UNCTAD eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, August 5th 2026 — The World Investment Report 2026, released on Tuesday (7) by the UN Trade and Development organization (UNCTAD), shows that global foreign direct investment (FDI) grew 6% in 2025, reaching $1.6 trillion after two years of decline. Brazil was the standout performer in Latin America: FDI flows increased from…
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How Brazil and Latin America Are Leading the Global Investment Revival eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, July 30, 2026 – The global economy is entering a vibrant new chapter of opportunity, resilience, and renewed momentum. According to UNCTAD’s latest World Investment Report, global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) made a powerful comeback, rebounding by 6% to reach a staggering…
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Inside the 4th Brazilian Climate and Carbon Conference eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, July 29, 2026 – Nine months after the world’s diplomats packed up their translation headsets and left the Amazonian heat of Belém, Brazil’s carbon market is about to get its next big stage — this time in the glass-and-concrete sprawl of São Paulo. The Conferência…
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Why Lula Won’t Sign On to Latin America’s New War on Cartels eyesonbrasil When the leaders of Mercosur gathered in the Paraguayan city of Luque at the end of June 2026, organized crime dominated the agenda almost as much as trade. Bolivia’s president called for a new South American security architecture. Brazil’s own president, Luiz…
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An opinion piece on behalf of Suriname by Anton JieSamFoek As the world searches for ways to confront the climate crisis, one conclusion is becoming unavoidable: cutting emissions alone will not be enough. Climate science is clear. Alongside rapid emissions reductions, we must also remove carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. What has gone up must…
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What Comes Next in New York and Beyond eyesonindonesia 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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