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Se han revertido las reducciones de la fuerza laboral federal con altas tasas de rotación de empleados.
Politics

How many employees can the federal government afford to lose before it collapses?

The federal government has made unprecedented personnel cuts, firing and rehiring workers quickly, which has generated criticism and legal demands. Uncertainty has led to employee departures, but also to new hires. Numerous firings have been reversed, especially in critical areas such as national security and public health. Examples include rehiring in the Energy, Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments, showing the inefficiency of the cuts and the risk to the provision of essential services.

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Los sitios de construcción y los proyectos de infraestructura impulsan el crecimiento económico.
Globalization

Brookings AGI at Annual Meetings: OECD on sustainable infrastructure, education, and debt in Africa.

During the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, key issues for Africa’s development, such as infrastructure, education and sustainable debt management, were discussed. Arthur Minsat of the OECD Development Centre, highlighted the need to invest in infrastructure, improve education quality and address sustainable debt in a context of fiscal constraints and high financing costs. The importance of attracting more private investment to support growth in Africa was also emphasized.

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Un diagrama de red de coaliciones intersectoriales para el crecimiento económico.
Globalization

The Urgent Need for Coalition

Regional leaders in the United States must create quality jobs and expand economic mobility. Intersectoral coalitions are effective at integrating talent, innovation, and development strategies. This report offers five pillars for forming successful coalitions, including a shared approach, governance structure, operational tempo, sustainable financial performance management. Government funding is crucial to strategically align sectors, facilitate collaboration, monitor regional progress, reduce private investment risks, and validate regional competitive advantages.

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Un plan de paz de 28 puntos con mapas y reducciones militares.
Globalization

Ukraine: Peace or Surrender?

The US peace plan for Ukraine, negotiated with Moscow, worries Kiev and Europe as it appears to be a surrender. Proposal of territorial cession to Russian control, reduction of the Ukrainian army and unfavorable conditions for Ukraine. Although there is no official confirmation, the plan generates agitation in Europe. It is feared that it is pressure from Washington on Kiev. Russia continues its military actions.

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Gráficos y mapas que ilustran el crecimiento de la estabilidad financiera global.
Globalization

Sovereign Funds of the Gulf: Global Financial Powers

The Gulf sovereign funds, historically financed by oil revenues, accumulate long-term savings through diversified investments. During the 2007-2008 financial crisis, they rescued the financial system, and now lead investments in artificial intelligence and energy transition, with assets growing from $2 to over $5 trillion in a decade, representing nearly 40% of global sovereign funds.

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