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Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:18:00 GMT
Brazil's 'mad cow's care over; China willing to continue purchasing beef
The quick reply from the World Animal Health Organization, OIE, acknowledging that the two cases of 'mad cow' reported in Brazil were atypical and China's willingness to accept the diagnosis, according to the Brazilian Ministry...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:52:00 GMT
Brazilian industry in bilateral trade talks with UK, wants to include Mercosur
The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry, CNI, has launched a Brazil/UK Task Group to explore and identify trade and investment opportunities in both countries, as part of the UK initiative to increase and open markets ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:40:00 GMT
Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva plan rallies on Tuesday, Brazil's Independence Day
Tuesday 7 September is the Grito do Ipiranga festivity or Independence Day in Brazil, and on this occasion president Jair Bolsonaro supporters and opposition militants will be taking to the streets.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Football legend Pele recovering from colon surgery
Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has undergone colon surgery to remove a tumour. After the procedure, he posted on Instagram that he was feeling well.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT
World Cup qualifier in Brazil halted due to presence of Argentine players from red-zoned England
The football World Cup qualifying match between South American giants Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo was halted Sunday after just seven minutes by health authorities from the host country, claiming four of the visiting playe...

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Brazil confirms two cases of atypical mad cow; suspends beef exports to China and reports to OIE
Brazil' Ministry of Agriculture confirmed over the weekend the existence of two atypical cases of Bovine Encephalopathy Spongiform, BES, commonly known as "mad cow" which triggered the immediate temporary suspension of beef exp...

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:59:00 GMT
Cattle prices drop in Brazil as meat industry is idle waiting for tests from a suspected mad cow case
The suspicion of a possible mad cow case identified in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has further paralyzed activity in the country's abattoirs, and consequently the price of live cattle. A release from the Association of ...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Bolsonaro insists September 7 demonstrations will be an ultimatum to the Supreme Court
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Friday insisted he would give his life for his country and that next Tuesday's Independence Day's protests will be an “ultimatum” to the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:45:00 GMT
Bolsonaro signs into law new norm ending security criminal types from times of military rule
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday signed into law the bill whereby changes are introduced to the Penal Code's National Security chapter which dated back to times of military rule, and which will become effective 90 day...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:30:00 GMT
One third of Latin America, Caribbean forests under threat, study finds
According to the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, "World Forestry Report" published Wednesday, one-third of the forest wealth in Latin America and the Caribbean is under threat of extinction.



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