Yesterday the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) confirmed that the modification of the selective consumption tax (ISC) for beer will be applied gradually. From the current S/2.31 it will go to S/2.41 in March and S/2.51 in July, that is, it will rise S/0.10 in each section, according to Supreme Decree No. 014-2024-EF. The […]
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Bolivian court prevents indefinite re-election of Evo Morales for 2025
The Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) of Bolivia decreed, this Friday night, a constitutional ruling in which it indicates that “indefinite reelection does not exist and is not a human right,” Several Bolivian political actors reacted to the measure, especially the former president’s detractors. Evo Morales (2006-2019), who seeks a new re-election for 2025. Disseminated by […]
They warn of “setback” in the protection of forests and glaciers in Milei reforms
The extensive package of reforms promoted by the president of Argentina, Javier Mileiimplies a “recoil” regulations that violate the protection of forests, glaciers and other natural resources, warn environmental organizations. Milei, who assumed the Argentine Presidency on December 10 and who during the campaign stated that the climate crisis is a phenomenon “cyclical regardless of […]
Ukraine increases its national arms production to reduce dependence
Given the uncertainty about future deliveries of ammunition and armament by foreign partners, Ukraine seeks to increase its own national production, with notable progress reported in 2023, although dependence is likely to continue. The $250 million military aid package announced by the United States on Wednesday includes a wide range of ammunition, needed to “help […]
France: Eiffel Tower closed due to union strike against the government
The Eiffel Towerone of the world’s largest tourist attractions, was closed on Wednesday for a staff strikeindicated the operator of the monument. The strike, called on the centenary of the death of engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower’s builder, is a protest against “the current management”, according to a statement from the CGT union. The tower […]
Erdogan on Israel: “There is no difference between Netanyahu and Hitler”
The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoganstated on Wednesday that he does not see “no difference” between Adolf Hitler and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was quick to reply, in a verbal escalation over the war in Gaza. ”There is no difference between Netanyahu and Hitler”Erdogan declared at an official ceremony in Ankara. Netanyahu “He […]
Milei will send measures to Congress: “if they reject it I would call a plebiscite”
The Argentine president, Javier Mileiwill send a package of measures to Congress on Wednesday to be discussed in extraordinary sessions, indicated the presidential spokesperson, while thousands of people from different Trade union associations were protesting in the streets against a series of advertisements. “The text includes profound, necessary and urgent reforms in tax, labor, criminal, […]
Colombia: government issues decree that regulates single-use plastics
The Colombian president, Gustavo Petrosigned a decree regulating the single use plastics in the country and is aimed at those who market, distribute or use this type of products, official sources reported this Tuesday. Decree 2192 of 2023 intends “regulate measures aimed at reducing the production and consumption of single-use plastics in the national territory.” […]
Argentines, between anguish and resignation due to adjustment measures by the Milei government
Julia González does not know how she will now be able to afford transportation on three buses and a train to her job in the center of Buenos Aires. Lucía Pergolisi cries because her best friend has been fired from her position in a government ministry. Hilario Laffite admits that she will have to highlight […]
‘La casa de papel’ inspires political row in India amid corruption accusations
The successful Spanish series ‘The Money Heist’ This Tuesday inspired a political row in the India with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the recent seizure of US$42 million in cash in businesses belonging to an opposition parliamentarian. “In India, who needs a fiction like ‘Money Heist’ when we have the Congress Party, […]