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Montevideo, March 10th 2026 - 10:58 UTC

Brazil

  • Wednesday, September 6th 2023 - 10:14 UTC

    Two indigenous lands in Brazilian Amazon demarcated

    The Amazon is in a hurry to stay alive, Lula said during the Amazon Day celebrations

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday signed the documents providing for the demarcation of two indigenous lands in the States of Acre and Amazonas, Agência Brasil reported. It was also the last step before the final regularization of the areas, it was explained.

  • Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - 10:50 UTC

    Argentina tightens security along Paraná Waterway

    Specialized Customs officers and antinarcotics dogs are being deployed by Argentine authorities

    Citing security concerns and possible drug trafficking, Argentine authorities have upped their controls on Paraguayan barges sailing through the Paraná River, it was reported in Buenos Aires.

  • Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - 10:16 UTC

    Extratropical cyclone kills 4 in southern Brazil

    An extratropical cyclone forming in the west of Rio Grande do Sul had been forecast

    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

    Slave labor is frequent on many Brazilian farms and fazendas

    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

    Viera highlighted the importance of the new service attracting more Chilean tourists

    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

    Lula has a tight international agenda ahead of him before his medical procedure

    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

    They are going to finance the total work of the bridge and the connection on the Brazilian side, Falero explained

    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

    Labor Minister Luiz Marinho forecast that Brazil would create 2 million formal jobs this year

    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

    “I'm obsessed with fighting hunger,” Lula said in Teresina

    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?

    Minister Franco issued a joint statement with the Danish government

    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.