Brazil

Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Bolsonaro reveals Brazil is working with the US to sow dissent in Venezuelan army

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he is working with the US government to sow dissent within the Venezuelan army. Bolsonaro, during an interview with Jovem Pan radio, and added if there is a military invasion in Venezuela, he would ask to seek the counsel of Brazil's National Defense Council and Congress on what, if any, action his country should take.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 09:31 UTC
Brazil's scientists furious with budget cuts limiting research and “expelling the brightest from the country”

Brazil’s government has triggered fierce criticism from scientists after announcing plans to tackle economic stagnation by implementing a government-wide budget freeze that could see research funding cut by up to 42%.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:47 UTC
Torrential rain kills ten in Rio and leaves the city in a state of emergency

Torrential rain left at least 10 people dead in Rio de Janeiro, officials said on Tuesday, as emergency workers rescued people trapped by the downpour and clean-up efforts gathered pace.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Baroness Fairhead visits Argentina and Brazil to bolster trade and investment relations

Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion Baroness Fairhead, is travelling to Brazil after visiting Argentina this week to meet with key Brazilian and Argentine businesses and government ministers to discuss the UK’s commitment to trade and investment in both countries and the wider Latin American and Caribbean (LATAC) region.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 05:27 UTC
In a trigger-happy incident Brazilian military fire 80 bullets on family car killing one occupant

Brazilian soldiers opened fire on a family driving to a baby shower in Rio de Janeiro, riddling their vehicle with more than 80 bullets and killing one of the occupants, reports said on Monday. Ten army personnel have been arrested over Sunday's incident, which also wounded two others, on suspicion of “failure to comply with rules of engagement”, the military said in a statement.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 11:20 UTC
Thousands of followers rallied to support ex president Lula da Silva outside his prison

Several thousand supporters of former Brazilian president Lula Inacio da Silva rallied on Sunday outside the prison where he has now been held for a year, as they demanded his release and chanted slogans against current leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 11:06 UTC
Football legend Pele returns to Brazil after been discharged from Paris hospital

Brazilian football legend Pele, who has been in hospital in Paris, will return to Brazil on Monday, his advisor announced. “We're going back to Sao Paulo on Monday,” said the advisor, without providing any more details.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 10:57 UTC
Grain loaders say the collapse of a bridge in north Brazil will not impact harvest transport

Hidrovias do Brasil SA, a Brazilian logistics company, said the collapse of a bridge on the Moju River in Pará state on Saturday will not have any impact on its operations in the region, according to a statement on Sunday.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 10:00 UTC
Bolsonaro's first 100 days: not much to show and but his lack of government experience

President Jair Mesias Bolsonaro decision to mark the symbolic milestone of 100 days in office next Wednesday has come with not few comments: analysts say the euphoria of his October victory that ended decades of centre-left rule is evaporating.
Saturday, April 6th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Heavy rains with flash floods in northeast Brazil and in Paraguay

Civil defense officials have reported that heavy rains in northeastern Brazil have killed at least three people and displaced 3,600, while apparently unrelated flooding far to the south in Paraguay has forced some 20,000 people from their homes.