Brazil

Friday, June 6th 2014 - 08:28 UTC
Argentina will have free national transmission of 64 World Cup matches

Argentina confirmed on Thursday World Cup nationwide transmission free service both on television and radio. Channel 7, DeporTV and Radio Nacional will be responsible for delivering the service, thus fulfilling President Cristina Fernandez government’s promise of the ”World Cup for the whole country”.
Friday, June 6th 2014 - 08:16 UTC
Argentina announces auto industry accord with Brazil; May sales collapsed 40%

Argentina agreed to sign a one-year deal with Brazil to regulate vehicle trade between both countries, after a meeting held between Industry Minister Débora Giorgi and her Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Borges. The agreement will be signed on June 11 in Buenos Aires.
Friday, June 6th 2014 - 08:08 UTC
World Cup tickets sold out, disappointing hundreds who queued for hours

The remaining tickets for the most important World Cup matches were sold out fast on Wednesday, disappointing hundreds of fans who waited in line across Brazil.
Thursday, June 5th 2014 - 07:20 UTC
High inflation and unemployment challenging Brazilian economy in election year

With the World Cup just eight days away, high inflation and unemployment is once again challenging Brazil’s economy, with the impact sure to influence this year’s election campaigns. Investors warned earlier this week that spending promises will undermine the fiscal discipline needed to restore confidence in the country and boost economic growth.
Thursday, June 5th 2014 - 07:15 UTC
Dilma claims FIFA had pledged that stadiums would be built with private funds

As Brazil rushes to finish stadiums and deal with a wave of protests ahead of the June 12 kick-off, president Dilma Rousseff partly blamed FIFA for the spiraling World Cup bill but said the money spent would leave a positive legacy.
Thursday, June 5th 2014 - 06:59 UTC
Sao Paulo metro workers declare an indefinite strike stranding 4.5m commuters

Sao Paulo metro workers voted Wednesday evening an indefinite strike beginning Thursday following the collapse of salary negotiations.
Thursday, June 5th 2014 - 06:54 UTC
Brazil scales back levies on foreign loans to help prop the national currency

The government of Brazil is cutting the tax obligations faced by business receiving foreign loans, opening the door to more financing opportunities, while helping address the problem of the falling value of the national currency, Real.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 08:37 UTC
Brazilians pessimistic about the economy and benefits from the World Cup

Brazilians pessimism about the future of the economy has increased considerably with just a few days left for the opening of the World Cup, according to a public opinion poll released by Pew Research.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 08:30 UTC
Another 180,000 tickets for the World Cup will be put on sale on Wednesday

Football fans have one more chance to experience the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil live in the 12 stadiums. announced FIFA. As of 00.01 Brazilian time on Wednesday, 4 June 2014, about 180,000 tickets will be up for sale on www.FIFA.com/tickets, in addition to those tickets that are currently available. There will be tickets for all 64 matches.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 00:47 UTC
UK Minister Simmonds to visit Miami and Sao Paulo to support the English team

UK Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds is scheduled to visit Sao Paulo and Miami to promote the travel safety 'Be On The Ball' campaign, preparing fans for the World Cup and to support the English team.