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World / 4 hours ago

Who really powers the world’s hot chocolate market?

The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The country’s dominance reflects its long-established role as a global cocoa processing and food manufacturing hub, centred around the Port of Amsterdam and advanced agri-processing infrastructure.

Politics / 2 weeks ago

A rising right-wing wave redraws South America's political future

South America’s political landscape is clearly changing, with recent elections showing a growing shift toward conservative leadership. South America’s political landscape is clearly changing, with recent elections showing a growing shift toward conservative leadership. An example of this trend is Chile, where José Antonio Kast, a right-wing conservative, won the December 2025 presidential runoff with about 58% of the vote, defeating leftist candidate Jeannette Jara.

Business / 3 weeks ago

These are the countries that help Argentina stay afloat in the export market

Argentina’s economy has long depended on international trade with just a handful of global partners who have shaped the country’s economic future. Argentina’s economy has long depended on international trade with just a handful of global partners who have shaped the country’s economic future. Brazil, the United States, China, and Chile are Argentina’s main export markets, together accounting for nearly half of all Argentine exports. The remaining 53.1% flows to the rest of the world.

Politics / 4 weeks ago

Why Latin America has so many presidents of Arab descent

The global political landscape in the last few years has seen a remarkable number of Latin American presidents with Arab ancestry. The global political landscape in the last few years has seen a remarkable number of Latin American presidents with Arab ancestry. From El Salvador to Argentina, leaders with roots in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and other Arab regions have risen to the highest offices in the Western Hemisphere.

Culture / 7 weeks ago

Same effort, different score: The wildly uneven grading systems of South America

In a striking visual overview of educational systems across South America, the grading scales used by countries vary widely, reflecting the region’s complex histories and educational infrastructures. The map shows how school grades are awarded from “worst” to “best,” with ranges like 0–10, 1–5, 0–20, and even 1–100 appearing in different nations. While superficially this might look like a quirky oddity, it actually reveals deeper truths about how schooling and standards operate in Latin America.

Culture / 8 weeks ago

Spanish dominates South America, but its linguistic map tells a richer story

Across South America, it’s the colour orange on the language map that stands out most. Spanish is the official language in most countries of the continent, with green marking the territory of Portuguese, namely Brazil. From Argentina to Venezuela, Spanish is the dominant official language. Brazil remains the notable exception, with Portuguese as its sole official language.

Culture / 14 weeks ago

New index ranks Colombia, Venezuela, and Uruguay as most similar nations to Brazil

Brazil is often celebrated as a country like no other, as the land of samba, football, lush rainforests, and a unique Portuguese-speaking identity in a Spanish-speaking continent. Yet, new data shows Brazil might not be as culturally isolated as many believe. According to the Country Similarity Index, which evaluates nations across demographics, culture, politics, infrastructure, and geography, several Latin American countries share strikingly similar profiles.

World / 15 weeks ago

South America set for record soybean harvest as Brazil leads the charge

South America, the engine room of global soybean production, is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking harvest. The region, responsible for more than half of the world’s soybean supply, is showing renewed strength, led by Brazil’s extraordinary output and Argentina’s resilience despite challenging weather conditions. According to the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, Brazil is expected to produce around 6,150 million bushels of soybeans in the 2024/25 season, up from 5,428 million the previous year, cementing its position as the undisputed global leader.

Business / 15 weeks ago

From crops to chips: How Latin America is powering global farming

Latin America stands as a titan in global agriculture for its rich variety of commodities like coffee, soybeans, and avocados, as well as its increasing embrace of high-tech farming. The region’s agricultural highlights include key exports across countries like Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile.

World / 24 weeks ago

Countries that have won the FIFA Club World Cup

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup concluded with Chelsea's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain with a commanding 3–0 win in the final held on July 13. Rising star Cole Palmer scored two goals, while João Pedro added a third, sealing Chelsea’s dominance and their place in international club football history.

Environment / 25 weeks ago

These countries have more cows than people

Did you know there are countries where cows actually outnumber people? A map produced by The World in Maps highlights four nations where cattle reign supreme over the human race and underscores the vital role livestock plays in their economies, exports, and cultural heritage.

Environment / 27 weeks ago

Brazil tops list of the world's most biodiverse countries - Who else made the cut?

Brazil has secured its place as the most biodiverse country on Earth, home to nearly 13% of all known animal and plant species in a new biodiversity ranking released by World Population Review. The study, which analysed the share of global biodiversity by country, emphasises the critical role these nations play in preserving the planet’s ecosystems amid mounting threats from climate change, deforestation, and human expansion.

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