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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:32:00 GMT
Mercosur can't agree on a joint communiqué on the Ukraine conflict
Lack of consensus on the drafting of a Mercosur joint statement on the Russia/Ukraine situation, plus the fact it was only signed by three of the four block's members, forced on Friday the removal of a first copy of the interne...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:24:00 GMT
Business not as usual in Rio during paradeless Carnival weekend
Just when The Economist pointed out Montevideo was boring compared to Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian city started its traditional Carnival long weekend under sanitary protocols which have taken away much of its joy.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:55:00 GMT
Brazil's FM plans joint evacuation from Ukraine with other LatAm nations
Brazilian authorities are planning to carry out a joint evacuation operation with other South American countries to rescue nationals of their countries who wish to flee war-torn Ukraine, it was reported Thursday.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:26:00 GMT
Brazilian gov't “concerned” but Bolsonaro stays mum regarding Ukraine
Brazilian media Thursday highlighted the fact that President Jair Bolsonaro made no comments regarding the Ukrainian crisis during two public appearances, although his Government did express its “concern” through the Foreig...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:59:00 GMT
Different reactions in Latin America to Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine and two self-declared independent provinces, with military support from Moscow, has exposed different reactions in Latin America, as well as President...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:45:00 GMT
Brazil: New survey says Bolsonaro would win presidential elections
According to a new survey, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro would win the presidential elections in the October 2 first round, slightly ahead of Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT), who would nevertheless ret...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:45:00 GMT
Brazil ensuring greater urea supplies from Iran in a fertilizer short world
While Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was in Moscow visiting his close friend and admired populist 'strong man' Vladimir Putin, in the midst of the escalating situation in Ukraine, and brushing off critics saying Brazil is "...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:07:00 GMT
Federal tax collection in Brazil 18.3% up in January
Collection of federal taxes in Brazil has reached its peak since 1995, according to a report from the Economy Ministry released Wednesday, which showed revenues had reached R$ 235.3 billion in the month of January of 2022.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:56:00 GMT
Petropolis tragedy reaches 195 people dead; rain alarms keep ringing
One week after the heaviest rains recorded in the Brazilian city of Petropolis, the number of casualties was reported Tuesday to have reached 195, while 69 people remained missing and another 811 were still homeless after being...

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:28:00 GMT
Paraguay's Interior Minister sacked over alleged links to Brazilian drug trafficker
Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez Tuesday decided to sack Interior Minister Arnaldo Giuzzio for the latter's alleged ties with a Brazilian drug trafficker, it was announced. He will be replaced by Federico González.



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