julio 2025

Brazil police raid ex-President Bolsonaro’s home, fit ankle tag, citing flight risk concern amid criminal trial

18 Jul

Bolsonaro’s home raided by Brazil police, ankle monitor fitted due to flight risk concern amid criminal trial

Camila RojasResponsabilidad social

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro recently faced intensified legal pressures when federal police raided his home and political party offices in Brasília. Authorities, citing concerns that Bolsonaro might attempt to flee Brazil, also fitted him with an electronic ankle monitor. Additional legal measures include a nightly curfew, a ban on social media use, and prohibitions against interacting with foreign diplomats or approaching embassies. These actions are part of a mounting criminal case alleging Bolsonaro tried to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election through a coup plot.The ruling to establish these terms was made by the Supreme Court of…

World's first 150mph car returns to beach where it broke record

18 Jul

World’s first 150mph car goes back to beach where it made history

Camila RojasCiencia y Tecnología

A century after making automotive history, a pioneering land speed vehicle has returned to the very shoreline where it first stunned the world. The car, known for breaking the 150 mph barrier—a feat once thought impossible—has revisited the beach that served as its proving ground, offering a powerful reminder of human ambition and the relentless pursuit of progress.This return is more than a nostalgic gesture. It’s a moment of reflection on a pivotal era in engineering, when daredevils and innovators challenged the limits of technology on stretches of sand instead of tracks or test facilities. The vehicle’s reappearance on the…

Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

18 Jul

Government warns of reduced income for future pensioners

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

The financial future of the next generation of pensioners may not be as secure as it once appeared. According to recent government assessments, individuals retiring in the coming decades are likely to face reduced incomes and greater financial pressure compared to today’s retirees. A combination of demographic shifts, changing labor market trends, and evolving economic policies has contributed to a growing concern over the adequacy of retirement provisions.One of the main challenges ahead lies in the aging population. As life expectancy continues to rise, the number of retirees is growing faster than the number of working-age individuals contributing to pension…

At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school

18 Jul

Bangladesh school tragedy: Air force jet crash leaves 19 dead

Camila RojasInternacional

A tragic aviation accident in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people after a military aircraft crashed into a school building in a densely populated area. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the country and raised serious concerns about the safety of conducting military flight operations near civilian infrastructure.The crash occurred during what officials have described as a routine training exercise by the Bangladesh Air Force. The aircraft, a fighter jet used for aerial drills and pilot training, encountered technical difficulties shortly after takeoff. Despite apparent efforts by the pilot to navigate away from populated zones,…

Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending

18 Jul

Legoland and beyond: China’s focus on theme parks to ramp up spending

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

The text initiatives for boosting internal consumption and rejuvenating the services industry in China emphasize a somewhat surprising driver of economic boost: amusement parks. Including international giants such as Legoland and locally established entertainment venues, the nation is placing significant resources into these recreational locations to draw in families along with young tourists. This particular strategic approach to leisure development underscores the government’s wider vision to shift the economy from a reliance on investment-driven expansion towards one more reliant on domestic consumption.For a considerable period, China's swift economic growth was supported by exports and the development of infrastructure. Nevertheless, with…