Brazil

Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Extratropical cyclone kills 4 in southern Brazil

At least four people were killed in Brazil's southeastern State of Rio Grande do Sul after an extratropical cyclone hit the area Monday leaving hundreds of homes without electricity, Agência Brasil reported.
Monday, September 4th 2023 - 11:04 UTC
Brazilian authorities rescue 225 enslaved workers

Brazilian authorities have rescued 225 people who were working in slavery-like conditions in the Amazonian state of Pará, it was reported Saturday. In 2023, a total of 2,575 said workers have been saved through various law enforcement operations, which represents a 31% increase from 2021.
Monday, September 4th 2023 - 07:17 UTC
Sky Airlines announces return to Uruguay

Uruguayan Tourism Minister Tabaré Viera welcomed the return of budget carrier Sky Airlines to the country, connecting Montevideo's Carrasco International Airport with Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru), Salvador, and Florianópolis (Brazil) with direct services, starting in 2024.
Saturday, September 2nd 2023 - 10:22 UTC
Brazil: Lula to undergo femur surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva explained Friday that he will be undergoing surgery later this month to correct his femur problems.
Saturday, September 2nd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Bidding for new bridge between Uruguay and Brazil to be launched in October

Uruguayan authorities Friday announced the opening for biddings toward the construction of a bridge across the Yaguarón River onto Brazil will commence in October, while the existing Baron of Mauá bridge, built in 1930 linking Rio Branco and Jaguarão will also be remodeled.
Friday, September 1st 2023 - 10:02 UTC
Unemployment reaches lowest figures since 2015 in Brazil

According to a report from Brazil's statistics bureau (IBGE) released Thursday, unemployment in South America's largest country stood at 7.9% (around 8.5 million people) in the second quarter of 2023, the lowest number since 2015 and a 0.6% decrease from the quarter ending in April.
Friday, September 1st 2023 - 09:27 UTC
Lula launches Brazil Without Hunger program

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday launched the Brazil Without Hunger program in Teresina, the capital of the State of Piauí, Agencia Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:59 UTC
Denmark to donate over US$ 22 million to Amazon Fund?

Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva Wednesday said Denmark might donate R$ 110 million (US$ 22.4 million) to the Amazon Fund between 2024 and 2026, in exchange for which the South American country should pledge to fight deforestation, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Brazilian gov't signs deal with Meta to track down missing children

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) Wednesday signed a technical cooperation agreement with the company Meta, owner of the digital platforms Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, to find missing persons, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:42 UTC
Brazil's oil production hits record figures in July

According to a document released Wednesday by Brazil's ANP oil agency, South America's largest country produced 4.482 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, Agencia Brasil reported. The amount was the highest in recorded history.