Stories for 2016

Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 06:28 UTC
Falklands, “an indescribable mix of emotions and experiences”

A group of Brazilian academics, students and journalists recently visited the Falkland Islands, invited by the local elected government. One of the visitors, Guilheme Lacerda wrote a small piece in the social network about what the describes as an incredible experience.
Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 06:19 UTC
Mildronate (meldonium), a heart medication popular in Eastern Europe and..athletes

When Maria Sharapova announced Monday that she had failed a drug test at the Australian Open by testing positive for the banned drug meldonium, it prompted many questions about what this substance is and how it affects an athlete's performance.
Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 06:02 UTC
Sharapova, the highest/paid female athlete in the world, loses major sponsors

Tennis star Maria Sharapova has lost several major sponsors after admitting that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open. The former world champion has been the highest-paid female athlete in the world for 11 years in a row, Forbes reported last year. She earned US$29.7 million last year — including “US$23 million from endorsements and appearances,” according to Forbes.
Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 05:35 UTC
Argentine Lower House clears the way for a floor discussion of accord with holdouts

After rough discussions, Argentina's Lower House committees on Tuesday managed to clear the holdouts bill for debate with changes proposed by the allied Renewal Front and criticism from Victory Front lawmakers.The bill will reach the floor next week. If it passes, it will then be up for debate in the Senate, where the situation is similar, with the ruling Let’s Change needing help from opposition lawmakers to ensure the bill passes.
Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 05:14 UTC
Construction tycoon sentenced to 19 years in prison for Petrobras corruption scandal

Brazilian construction tycoon Marcelo Odebrecht, 47, was sentenced Tuesday to 19 years in prison for corruption and money laundering in the giant Petrobras embezzlement scandal shaking Latin America's biggest country Petrobras in what prosecution has identified as Operation Car Wash.
Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 05:08 UTC
Sambo fish to combat mosquitoes in the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio

Governments have been using various tools to fight the spread of the Zika virus in Latin America: fumigation, spraying of insecticides and even a plan to distribute mosquito repellents to athletes during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tuesday, March 8th 2016 - 14:29 UTC
Senior judges concerned about Lula's arrest but admit “evidence is very serious”

Senior judges in Brazil voiced concern over the detention of former President Lula da Silva, even as they threw their support behind the sweeping corruption investigation that threatens to topple his embattled successor. Lula’s three hours of questioning in police custody on Friday was the highest profile development in the two-year probe focused on state oil firm Petrobras.
Tuesday, March 8th 2016 - 12:38 UTC
Algae bloom in southern Chile causing massive losses in the salmon farms

A group of salmon farms operating in the south of Chile have reported the mass death of millions of salmon. The deaths are attributed to an outbreak of harmful algae, set to generate millions in financial losses and see supermarket prices soar across Chile.
Tuesday, March 8th 2016 - 08:24 UTC
Germany warns Brexit would damage UK, European and global economies

British vote to leave the European Union would damage the British, European and global economies, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said in an interview with the BBC
Tuesday, March 8th 2016 - 08:08 UTC
Bloomberg fears a three way race could help Trump, and gives up idea of running as an independent

Michael Bloomberg has decided against throwing his hat in the United States 2016 presidential ring. On Monday, March 7, the former New York City mayor, 74, penned a lengthy explanation on his website The Bloomberg View. as to why he will not run for president.