Brazil
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:18:00 GMTRio’s Carnival Kicks Off with 462 Street Parades and 6 Million Expected Attendees
The street Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s largest public cultural celebrations, begins this weekend with 462 scheduled street parades (blocos) and an expected attendance of around six million people, Brazilian...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Orsi on Lula’s absence at EU-Mercosur signing: “Any absence does not leave a good impression”
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi expressed disapproval over the absence of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the signing of the landmark free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:20:00 GMT
With Milei present and Lula absent, Mercosur and EU sign landmark deal in Asunción
The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc signed their long-negotiated association and free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei attending the ceremony and Brazil’s L...
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Mercosur and EU sign historic trade agreement in Asunción after 26 years of negotiations
On January 17, 2026, the Mercosur bloc and the European Union (EU) will formalize a comprehensive association and free trade agreement in Asunción, Paraguay, marking the culmination of nearly 26 years of negotiations, accordin...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:07:00 GMT
Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), due to be signed Saturday in Asu...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:00 GMT
Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security
Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional securit...
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:41:00 GMT
US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”
Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In n...
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:28:00 GMT
Wellington Cesar becomes Brazil's new Justice Minister
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Wellington César Lima e Silva as the new Minister of Justice and Public Security in lieu of the resigning Ricardo Lewandowski, who cited pe...
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:22:00 GMT
Pressure mounts for Foreign med students in Paraguay to be proficient in Spanish and Guarani
The Paraguayan Medical Circle (CPM) has issued a formal demand for strict linguistic competency requirements for all foreign medical students. The guild insists that non-native speakers must obtain official certifications in Sp...
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:59:00 GMT
No more buildings casting shadows on Rio beaches
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes signed this week a new law prohibiting the construction of any building that casts shadows on the city’s sand or boardwalks, a measure unanimously approved by the City Council last month.