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Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:23:00 GMT
Brazil: São Paulo's elderly unable to cope with inflation, study shows
More than 50% of São Paulo's senior citizens interviewed during a survey have admitted they could not make ends meet.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:25:00 GMT
Bolsonaro calls judge opposing printed ballots “an idiot”
One day after saying he could not care less -but with a harsher vocabulary- about the Senatorial Committee (CPI) investigating his management of the coronavirus pandemic, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called Superior Elect...

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:53:00 GMT
Fourth case of Delta variant in Brazilian state of Paraná concerns Paraguayan authorities
Paraguayan authorities Friday voiced their concern over the appearance of four cases of the coronavirus Delta variant in the Brazilian neighboring State of Parana due to the daily crossing of people through the Friendship Bridg...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:09:00 GMT
Bolsonaro refuses to answer questions regarding alleged corruption in purchase of vaccines
Brazil's Senatorial Committee (CPI), which is investigating the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday sent a letter to President Jair Bolsonaro asking him to address the allegations surrounding an obscure overpriced de...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:58:00 GMT
Uruguay 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 GMT
China 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 GMT
Migrations 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 GMT
Brazilian 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 GMT
US 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 GMT
Bolsonaro 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.



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