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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:58:00 GMTUruguay swears allegiance to Mercosur, but will negotiate independently with third countries
On the eve of Thursday's Mercosur summit, Uruguay informed its partners that it will proceed with negotiations, expecting to reach trade agreements with third parties or blocks, outside of the four founding members group.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:37:00 GMTChina enters auto manufacturing industry in Brazil, acquiring Mercedes-Benz plant
The Chinese auto industry is penetrating Brazil. Automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) reported that it has purchased the Mercedes-Benz car factory in Iracemápolis, Sao Paulo state, according to a report in the financial sector fr...
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:56:00 GMTMigrations Chief admits Argentine borders with neighboring countries may reopen soon, depending on vaccination rate
Argentina's Migrations Director Florencia Carignano Monday said reopening borders with neighbouring countries was under consideration for when vaccination has reached a larger number of people.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:26:00 GMTBrazilian STF Judge says Prosecution needs to investigate Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) Justice Rosa Weber Friday acquiesced to a request from Deputy Attorney General Humberto Jacques de Medeiros to launch an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's involvement in an alleged case of co...
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:19:00 GMTUS Dollar climbs to R$ 5.05 in a Brazilian market hit by political turmoil
The US dollar was traded at R$ 5.05 apiece Friday amid Brazil's volatile context with President Jair Bolsonaro under investigation for alleged corruption and a mega request for his impeachment already in Congress.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:43:00 GMTBolsonaro vows not to concede defeat if he loses elections through fraud
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday warned he would not hand over his sash to anyone if he is beaten through electoral fraud.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:47:00 GMTMega petition for Bolsonaro's impeachment filed before Brazilian Congress
A request to impeach President Jair Bolsonaro was submitted Wednesday into Brazil's House of Deputies by opposition political parties, social movements and organizations.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:04:00 GMTBrazil: Fudgy deal to purchase Indian covid-19 vaccine raises doubts about Bolsonaro's knowledge of the case
The State Attorney's Office in Brasilia launched an enquiry into the alleged mishandlings by government officials regarding the acquisition of a supply of the Indian-made anticoronavirus Covaxin immunizer.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMTBrazilian industry and unions request suspension of Mercosur talks on reducing the Common External Tariff
The Brazilian Confederation of Industry, CNI and the IndustriALL-Brasil (which represents industry unions) have officially requested that in the next Mercosur meeting, scheduled for early this month, Brazilian representatives w...
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:30:00 GMTRio de Janeiro allows pregnant women to mix one dose of Pfizer with one of AstraZeneca vaccines
Health authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro announced Tuesday that they had approved combination doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca anticoronavirus vaccines on pregnant women.