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Alberta, a Canadian province rich in oil and with a per capita GDP 50% higher than that of France, is today considering a referendum on independence, attracting the attention of the Trump administration and sparking debates on the economic tensions with Ottawa. #Alberta #Sécession #Pétrole (translated)

The author contrasted two stories about Spain: that it was the eurozone country whose GDP was growing the most and that 25.7% of the population was at risk of poverty. He quoted El Mundo, dated October 17, 2026. https://t.co/05P4d4MtpK #España #Economía #Pobreza #ESP #EUR (translated)

Laudelino said that he was closely following the situation in France, a country where he worked for a French company, studied the language, and had friends. In his assessment, the French situation resembled that of Brazil: although he considered the people good, he stated that they had lost the means to have their will respected. He wrote that in both countries, the parties, the press, and the state apparatus were leftist and that representative democracy had failed, leaving the interests of the population as a secondary concern. He also mentioned that there were already discussions about restoring the monarchy in France. Regarding French politics, he noted that Marie le Pen, a right-wing candidate, was emerging as the favorite, while the political structure resisted the possibility of losing space or rights. According to Laudelino, the French state consumed 57% of GDP per year, and since Mitterrand, the political proposal had been to continue spending and raising taxes. He stated that France was a Christian country but had become socialist and, for that reason, was bankrupt. As a solution for France and Brazil, he pointed to the past and cited Vendée, Louis IX, and Joan of Arc, in addition to criticizing the French Revolution, Bonapartism, and socialism. In conclusion, he said that the problem of both countries was the "software." #França #Democracia #História (translated)

Mounir Laggoune wrote that he spent a month in the United States working on Finary's artificial intelligence. He believed that, despite its flaws, the country was driven by a strong energy of construction, whereas in France, in his view, the cities were ravaged. He attributed this situation to fifty years of disastrous political decisions, made by both the left and the right, and deemed it unlikely that officials who had been in power for years could change everything. He identified as a fundamental cause a state that, in his opinion, taxed and managed everything, while living on credit since 1974. He argued that the French debt reached 3.6 trillion euros, or 119% of GDP and a record. He also compared the 21 million private sector employees to the 6 million public agents, 3.3 million unemployed, and 17 million retirees. Without change, he warned, dark days awaited the country. However, Laggoune said he remained hopeful, mentioning the know-how, culture, and history of France as well as the interest the world would have in it. He called on the silent majority that works quietly and finances what he referred to as a "circus" to make their voices heard. He announced that the Finary channel would analyze the economic programs of the parties, backed by figures, and said he wanted to give a major oral exam in economics to each candidate. He added that he doubted they would accept. #France #Économie #Politique (translated)

China's economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026, staying within the lower range of the government's target, with a cumulative GDP growth of 4.6% in the first three quarters, although it faces challenges such as the crisis in the real estate sector and external risks. #EconomiaChinesa #CrescimentoEconômico #PIB (translated)

Jones Manoel stated that a technical note prepared by the Institute of Functional Finances for Development (IFFD) estimated the fiscal and social impacts of the adjustment measures announced by Flávio Bolsonaro's economic team. The projections for the next 10 and 20 years indicated a cumulative reduction of R$ 11 trillion, by 2046 and at today's prices, in spending on health, education, retirement, and BPC, compared to the current rules. Regarding the SUS, Manoel stated that, based on parameters from international scientific literature on the relationship between public spending on health and mortality, the study estimated 742,000 additional deaths that could be avoided in twenty years. According to him, the number could reach 1.14 million in the scenarios with the greatest impact. Manoel also said that, even with the measures, the announced adjustment target of 2% of GDP would not be achieved by 2034. He shared the note to receive criticism and contributions to the debate. https://t.co/iToXaFiANs #Finanças #Saúde #Economia (translated)

Invictos stated that Lionel Messi had participated in a goal in each of his last 14 matches, with a record of 15 goals and 8 assists. In his account, he attributed one assist against Nashville, goals against Philadelphia and Toronto, four goals and one assist against Montreal, assists against Atlanta United and Chicago, one goal in another match against Nashville, one goal and one assist as well as a title against Cruz Azul, goals against San Diego and Columbus, one goal and two assists with Benin, two goals against DC United, one assist against NY City FC, and two goals in another match against Atlanta United. Invictos noted that Messi was 39 years old and argued that some might downplay the figures for achieving them with Inter Miami and against a lesser international rival. In response, he stated that the Argentine had accumulated 8 goals and 4 assists in 8 matches in his last World Cup. He also rated him as the best football player in history. #Messi #Fútbol #GOAT (translated)

The Romanian government's plan provides for increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, including measures for modernization and development of the defense industry; however, a military analyst warns that the details are insufficiently clear and that there are gaps in the approach to national security. #ApărareNațională #CheltuieliApărare #IndustriaDefensivă (translated)

Totocaputo reported that the National Public Sector recorded a primary surplus of $1.427 trillion in September and a financial surplus of $977 billion, an annual increase of 215.6% in the latter. He added that net interest payments on intra-public sector holdings amounted to $450 billion. According to what he wrote, in the first nine months of the year, the sector accumulated a primary surplus equivalent to approximately 1.2% of GDP and a financial surplus of around 0.3%. He attributed the September result to an annual growth of 36.5% in total revenues and 32.2% in primary expenses. He also noted that, in real terms, primary spending fell by 0.9% compared to the level in September 2025. Totocaputo compared the result with the financial deficit of September 2023, which, he indicated, was equivalent to nearly $2.8 trillion at September 2026 prices. #Economía #SectorPúblico #Finanzas (translated)

The author indicated that the defense budget in France was around 60 billion. He wrote that Lithuania and Poland, directly threatened according to him by Vladimir Putin, had to exceed 5% of their GDP to strengthen their defense capabilities. Applied to France, this level would represent 150 billion, he estimated, before comparing this amount to the 70 billion allocated to the whole of Europe. #Défense #Europe #Sécurité #FR #LT #PL (translated)