Tag: Sao Paulo

Thursday, October 28th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Over 53% of Brazilians fully vaccinated, report says

Brazil's much-criticized anti-COVID-19 vaccination drive has already reached 53% of the population with full treatment, while 72% of patients have at least taken the initial dose, according to a health report released Wednesday.
Monday, October 25th 2021 - 05:06 UTC
Football legend Pelé posts video marking his 81st birthday

Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pelé, turned 81 Saturday and posted messages on social media thanking fans for their support after being discharged from the hospital recently.
Friday, October 22nd 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Brazil's Economy Minister shakes markets with unexpected announcement

Economy Minister Paulo Guedes' announcements Thursday shook Brazilian markets after the official admitted he might not meet the public spending ceiling.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
São Paulo medical care provider said to be behind “disguised euthanasia” in COVID-19 cases

Brazilian Senator Otto Alencar spoke of cases of “disguised euthanasia” in the medical insurance company Prevent Senior, which is also suspected of having prescribed hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 patients.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 08:20 UTC
São Paulo Mayor wants Guarani to become city's 2nd language

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes Thursday sent a by to the local City Council whereby Guarani would be declared the second official language of South America's largest city.
Wednesday, September 15th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Pelé discharged from ICU but stays hospitalized

Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known worldwide as Pelé, has been discharged from São Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital's Intensive Care Unit Tuesday but will remain in the institution to continue with his recovery from a colon tumour surgery.
Tuesday, September 14th 2021 - 09:33 UTC
Relief in Brazilian markets, on the truce between Bolsonaro and the Justices

Brazil's Sao Paulo stock exchange recovered on Monday, helped by the positive climate in global markets plus the relative truce following the political-institutional clash of last week between president Jair Bolsonaro and the Supreme Federal Tribunal, even when questions persist among financial operators.
Monday, September 13th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Demonstrations in Sao Paulo call for dismissal of Brazil's president

Protesters marched Sunday along Sao Paulos Avenida Paulista demanding the removal from the office of President Jair Bolsonaro, whom they perceive to be a threat to the rule of law.
Wednesday, September 8th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
Opposition also stage demonstrations against Bolsonaro in Brazil: law scholars say President should be impeached

Brazilian opposition supporters convened Tuesday to stage their rallies across at least some 160 cities nationwide and express their dislike for President's Jair Bolsonaro's Independence Day celebrations in Brasilia and Sao Paulo.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
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).