Brazil
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:19:00 GMTDeforestation of Amazonia takes turn for the worse despite Brazilian President's promises
Brazil's National Institute Institute for Space Research (Inpe) has released over this past weekend updated data regarding the deforestation of Amazonia between August 2020 and July 2021.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:43:00 GMTBrazil extends until December 2022 waiver to Venezuelan migrants who seek refuge
The Government of Brazil has extended until 2022 a waiver whereby Venezuelans seeking shelter may find it easier to settle in South America's largest country, it was announced Friday.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:28:00 GMTBolsonaro rapidly losing support from the powerful Evangelic churches in Brazil
Brazilian president Jair Mesias Bolsonaro is rapidly losing footing among the powerful evangelists, one of his main electoral supporters and who voted massively for him in 2018. “Bolsonaro's message is no longer the message o...
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:52:00 GMTBrazil's STF places President Bolsonaro under investigation for casting doubt on the electronic voting system
Brazil's Superior Federal Court (STF) Wednesday ruled President Jair Bolsonaro needed to be investigated for alleged “slander” and “incitement to crime” when he voiced his concerns about the trustworthiness of the elect...
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:44:00 GMTBrazilian farmers plan to expand soybean area; protein producers short of corn import from Argentina
Brazilian farmers are planning to expand their soy area for the 15th consecutive year, according to a survey by consulting firm Datagro. The world’s largest soybean producer and exporter will increase the area sown by 4%, to ...
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:13:00 GMTHighest alert in Brazil with African Swine Fever outbreak in Dominican Republic, which spread from 2 to 11 provinces
Brazil said that it is closely monitoring the outbreak of African Swine Fever, ASF, in the Dominican Republic and is taking the necessary measures, including an alert on the control of imports, international agriculture surveil...
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:35:00 GMTBrazil's Electoral Court wants Bolsonaro investigated for spreading fake news against ballot boxes
Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) has asked the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) to launch a probe against President Jair Bolsonaro for his remarks regarding the reliability of the electronic voting system.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:21:00 GMTBrazil's Azul signs a one billion dollars deal with German manufacturer for 220 VTOL taxi aircraft
Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline announced on Monday a one billion dollars accord with German manufacturer Lilium for the purchase of 220 of VTOL electric aircraft scheduled to begin operating in 2025.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:27:00 GMTBolsonaro's “army” of followers show nationwide support to voting system reform in Brazil
Scores of Brazilians took to the streets Sunday in support of President Jair Bolsonaro's drive towards the approval of a paper ballot voting system for next year's elections.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:32:00 GMT“Only a miracle can save Argentina's economy,” says Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said in his social media broadcast that “only a miracle will save the Argentine economy,” as he referred to the administration of his colleague Alberto Fernández as “a regime that d...