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Nicolas Forsans

Professor of Management and co-director of the Centre for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, University of Essex, University of Essex
Nicolas is a Professor of Management and MBA Director at Essex Business School (EBS), University of Essex. An economist and specialist in corporate strategy and business models, his research interests revolve around Latin American economies, societies and cultures, and business models, in particular at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP). He has published in academic journals, online and professional publications, as well as book chapters. He recently produced a series investigating the legacy of Covid-19 in Latin America which is published every week at http://www.theprisma.co.uk

Nicolas is also co-director of the Centre for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at the University of Essex, one of the UK's longest established centres of its kind.

Venezuela election: Maduro’s regime is crumbling, but he will not give up without a fight

Jul 29, 2024 11:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Venezuela is poised for a historic vote on Sunday, July 28 that could bring the 11-year reign of the countrys authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, to an end and with it, the widespread sense of hopelessness...

Economy

U.S. Debt Costs Soar to $3 Billion a Day Amid Record-High Interest Expenses

The daily cost of servicing the $35.3 trillion U.S. debt has skyrocketed to $3 billion, according to Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. This figure has doubled since 2020 as rising interest rates have...

Fed Faces Crucial Decision: Will a Quarter-Point Rate Cut Be Enough to Prevent Recession?

With inflation cooling and the labor market slowing, the Federal Reserve is facing a pivotal decision this month on whether a modest interest rate cut will be enough to keep the U.S. economy expanding. Fed officials are...

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

푸틴, 미-러 주요 포로 교환에 도움 준 사우디 왕세자에게 감사 표시

러시아 블라디미르 푸틴 대통령은 목요일, 사우디아라비아의 무함마드 빈 살만 왕세자에게 미-러 간의 가장 큰 포로 교환을 조직하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사를 표했다. 미국 언론인 에반 거슈코비치(Evan Gershkovich)와 전직 미...

Politics

Donald Trump Pledges Harsh Prison Sentences for Election Cheating if Re-Elected in 2024

Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric on election integrity, vowing that if he wins the 2024 presidential race, he will impose long-term prison sentences on individuals caught engaging in election fraud. The former...

Donald Trump Fury: Ex-POTUS Vows Day-One Pardons for ‘Political Prisoners’ Targeted by Biden-Harris Administration

Donald Trump has made a sweeping promise to his base, pledging that if re-elected in 2024, his first order of business will be to pardon what he calls political prisoners who have been targeted by the Biden-Harris...

Donald Trump Gains Ground Among Muslim-American Voters, New Poll Shows 7-Point Surge Since 2020

Former President Donald Trump is seeing a notable uptick in support from Muslim-American voters, with nearly one-third now backing his candidacy, according to a new poll conducted by the Rainey Center. The data reveals a...

White House Confirms Joe Biden Won’t Pardon Son Hunter After Guilty Plea, Sparking Political Debate

The White House has reaffirmed that President Joe Biden will not issue a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, following the younger Bidens recent guilty plea in a federal case. This decision, made clear by senior...

Kamala Harris Poised to Outshine Donald Trump in Upcoming Debate, Betting Markets Predict

Vice President Kamala Harris is emerging as the clear favorite in the upcoming debate against former President Donald Trump, according to recent Polymarket betting odds. As the debate draws near, political analysts and...

Science

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

Tesla and EVject Partner After Lawsuit, New Thermal-Protected Escape Connector to Launch

Tesla and aftermarket accessory maker EVject have reached an agreement following a lawsuit over the safety of EVjects Escape Connector. The new V1.2 version, featuring advanced thermal protection, is set to launch later...

Talaria MX5 Electric Dirt Bike Faces First Documented Battery Fire in U.S., Luna Cycle Responds

In the first documented incident in the U.S., a Talaria MX5 Sting Pro electric dirt bike caught fire after only 20 miles of use. Luna Cycle, the primary U.S. distributor, confirmed the fire and initiated a recall for...

Elon Musk Denies Tesla Licensing xAI AI Models for Full Self-Driving Development

Elon Musk has publicly dismissed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Tesla will license AI models from his startup, xAI, to aid in Full Self-Driving (FSD) development. Musk confirmed that Tesla has learned from xAI...

Huawei Shares Mate XT Tri-Fold Design Details Ahead of Official Launch

Huawei has unveiled the design of the Mate XT tri-fold, offering a preview of its rear structure. The device is expected to launch soon, drawing attention for its unique folding mechanism. Huawei Mate XT Design...

Vitalik Buterin’s 10-Year Ethereum Plan Teases Critical Network Changes and Future Advancements

Vitalik Buterin has outlined his vision for Ethereums next decade, hinting at critical changes aimed at advancing the networks capabilities. His 10-year roadmap suggests developments that could elevate Ethereums...