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The Dance of Interest Rates: Lula’s Playful Battle with Neto!
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed concerns over the “stubbornness” of the country’s central bank chief in keeping interest rates high. Silva stated that there was no logical explanation for the persistence of the current benchmark interest rate at 11.25%, besides the determination of Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto. Additionally, he claimed…
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Dedicated to 8th of March Women’s Day
How did International Women’s Day start to be celebrated worldwide and become a pioneer for women’s rights? On March 8, 1857, in New York, USA, 40,000 women workers went on strike demanding better social and economic conditions. After police intervention, 129 workers were locked inside the factory and lost their lives in a fire that…
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Who Will Stand in Haiti: Gangs or Government?
Recent events in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, highlight the complex political incidents and security problems in the country. The armed gangs’ raid on the main prison in Port-au-Prince, releasing thousands of prisoners, validates concerns about the extent of the country’s security vulnerability. Approximately 4,000 inmates, the majority of whom have now escaped, were held…