Brazil
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:30:00 GMTBrazil's real recovers against US dollar
Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) successfully maneuvered Thursday and got the US dollar to fall against the local real after volatility gripped financial markets amid President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's planned taxation reforms, ...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:19:00 GMTImproved air connectivity heralds busy summer season in Brazil
Brazil's tourism authorities expect a record-breaking summer season thanks to a recent boost in air connectivity, particularly with direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo, Agencia Brasil reported.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:17:00 GMTUS dollar soars in Brazil amid fiscal uncertainty
Amid uncertainty stemming from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's planned measures, the US dollar soared Wednesday against the Brazilian real, hitting a new record of R$ 6.26 = US$ 1 while the stock market fell above 3%, al...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:22:00 GMTBrazil: Selic rate expected to keep growing next year
Brazil's Central Bank's (BCB) Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) said Tuesday in a document that further hikes to the basic interest rate (Selic) were not to be ruled out next year given the rise of the US dollar against the Bra...
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:00 GMTBrazil's STF launches AI writing tool
Starting Monday, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to write documents and produce images, videos, music, and audio. The Support Module for Writing with Artificial Intelligence h...
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:58:00 GMTFormer Bolsonaro's running mate placed under arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's running mate in the 2022 elections, Gen. (Ret.) Walter Braga Netto, was arrested this weekend by the Federal Police (PF) in connection with the alleged plot to prevent Luiz Inácio Lu...
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:50:00 GMTLula says he is "firm and strong"
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva released a video Friday after leaving the Intensive Care Unit at the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo, Agencia Brasil reported. Lula underwent two surgical procedures in his ...
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:59:00 GMTDefense minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil to strengthen defense relations
Defense Minister Lord Coaker's recent visit to Chile and Brazil focused on supporting global security and tackling increasing threats. There, he held talks with his counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with...
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:55:00 GMTLula likely to run for reelection, minister says
Brazil's Social Communication Minister Paulo Pimenta said Thursday that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intends to run for a fourth term in office in 2026, perhaps to dispel rumors about his health after undergoing another...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:28:00 GMTLula needs additional surgery for head bleeding
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva needs to go through an additional head surgical procedure on Thursday to prevent further blooding. He had been operated on earlier this week to relieve persistent headaches due to ...