Archives

Brazil

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:48:00 GMT
China deals blow to Brazilian economy by holding import ban on meat
China's decision to uphold a ban on meat imports from Brazil means US $ 450 million less for the coffers of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, it was reported Wednesday. It was also good news for Uruguay.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:44:00 GMT
Brazil's CPI finds Bolsonaro should face 10 criminal charges for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis
Brazilian Senator Renan Calheiros, rapporteur of the Upper House's Parliamentarian Commission (CPI) investigating President Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday announced 10 criminal charges were ...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:50:00 GMT
Presidents Duque and Bolsonaro show mutual understanding during Brasilia meeting
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday welcomed his Colombian counterpart Iván Duque in Brasilia to discuss bilateral issues as well as a joint agenda ahead of the COP-26 environmental summit next month in Glasgow.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:25:00 GMT
Brazilian markets plummet on new money support program that ignores budget expenditure cap
Contrary to optimism in world markets, shares in Brazil dropped 3,28% on average following news of a new "Brazil Auxilio" program intended to give monetary support to some 17 million families described as vulnerable or sufferin...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:20:00 GMT
Brazilian Navy sailship hits pedestrian bridge in Guayaquil
A Brazilian Navy training sailship Monday ran into a mobile pedestrian bridge across the Guayas River, in Guayaquil, Ecuador and nearly sank while performing training manoeuvres.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:05:00 GMT
Brazil impatient as China has yet to return to purchase beef
Brazil's minister of agriculture and livestock Tereza Cristina has sent a letter to the head of Beijing's Customs office in which she expresses her willingness to discuss the current ban on Brazilian beef exports to China, acco...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:01:00 GMT
Aerolíneas Argentinas gradually resumes flights to/from Córdoba
Argentina's flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced the return of international flights to Córdoba's airport, in addition to new frequencies.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:15:00 GMT
Bolsonaro puts people's freedom of choice above vaccination mandates
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro once again Monday defended his decision not to take a COVID-19 vaccine and described the attitude of governors and mayors who demanded vaccination passports in their jurisdictions as “vicious...

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:59:00 GMT
Brazil, Uruguay FMs stay mum after Montevideo meeting: rumors soar
Silence prevailed Monday in Montevideo after Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday welcomed his Brazilian counterpart Carlos França to discuss bilateral issues, particularly a possible 10% reduction of Common Ex...

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:01:00 GMT
Lula must appease markets or risk his presidential chance, point out advisors
Brazilian former president Lula da Silva is preparing to "build bridges" with the business community to appease markets and economic agents, given some of his latest statements criticizing policy decisions from the current admi...



home