In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, recently secured his eighth term as president. This victory is met with widespread skepticism, given the country's struggles with violence, corruption, and poor leadership. Biya's lengthy reign, spanning over four decades, has seen him serve as both prime minister and president, making him the longest-serving leader alive today. Many ...
In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic faced similar fates. Allende, a democratic...
Retirement can be a daunting prospect for many. The idea of living comfortably without a steady income for decades requires a significant amount of money. In fact, some estimates suggest that you might need around $1. 26 million to retire comfortably. However, this amount can vary greatly depending on where you live and your lifestyle. For instance, if you reside in ...
Direct indexing is changing the game for investors. It's not just for the super-rich anymore. This strategy lets people pick and choose stocks from an index, like the S&P 500, instead of buying a fund that tracks the whole index. This might sound simple, but it's a big deal. Investors can tweak their portfolios to match their beliefs and save on taxes. One of the be...
Brazil is taking a hard stance against organized crime. President Lula has just signed a tough new law. This law makes punishments stricter and gives law enforcement more tools to fight crime. The law targets people who get in the way of investigations or help criminal groups. It also protects judges, prosecutors, and police officers. Those found guilty could face u...
In Rio de Janeiro, a grim scene unfolded as families gathered at a morgue to identify loved ones killed during a violent police operation. This raid, targeting the Comando Vermelho gang, resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people, including four police officers. The operation, one of the deadliest in Brazil's history, has sparked outrage and raised questions about...
A recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has left at least 121 people dead, making it one of the deadliest raids in Brazil's history. The violence erupted on Tuesday when police stormed into Complexo do Alemao and Penha, two low-income neighborhoods known for drug trafficking. Four police officers were among the casualties, but the details of the other d...
Ethereum has been on a roll, soaring by 120% in the last half year and hitting around $4, 000. Meanwhile, Bitcoin only managed a 20% increase. This isn't just a short-term spike; there are solid reasons why Ethereum might keep outperforming Bitcoin. Big players are finally paying attention to Ethereum. Spot Ethereum ETFs have pulled in about $13 billion, showing tha...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 24-year-old man from Honduras lost his life on a Virginia highway. Josué Castro Rivera was trying to escape from immigration agents when a car hit him. He was on his way to work in gardening when this happened. His brother, Henry Castro, shared that Josué was trying to support his family back in Honduras. The incident happened on...
JPMorgan Chase is making a big move into the crypto world. They are planning to let big investors use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans. This means that instead of selling their crypto, investors can borrow money by putting up their digital assets as security. This change is expected to happen by the end of 2025. This is a big deal because JPMorgan's CEO,...