A severe drought across Brazil's Amazon rainforest is drastically affecting the lives of residents, especially in towns like Manacapuru, near the state capital of Manaus. Record-low water levels in the upper stretches of the Amazon River, including its tributary the...
Recent developments in Aruba have highlighted significant challenges in governance and public administration, particularly in waste management and transportation. The Prime Minister's announcement of a substantial investment in the Department of Public Works (DOW)...
Colombia's government has unveiled a proposed budget of 523 trillion pesos ($130 billion) for 2025, reflecting a significant increase from this year’s 483 trillion peso budget, which had been reduced by 20 trillion pesos in June. The new budget proposal comes as...
The tax break for high-skilled migrants, known as the 30% ruling, generates more revenue than it costs, according to a report for the Dutch finance ministry. This tax incentive, which allows selected foreign workers to receive nearly a third of their income tax-free...
