Brazil

Friday, April 8th 2022 - 22:39 UTC
Brazil abstains as Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council

The Government of Brazil abstained as Russia was being suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council Thursday evening, with only 23 countries voting against the measure, adopted as a consequence of “gross and systematic violations and abuses” during the invasion of Ukraine.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Brazil records first case of COVID-19 due to XE variant

A 39-year-old patient in the Brazilian city of São Paulo has been determined to arguably be the first in the region with the Omicron XE variant of coronavirus.
Wednesday, April 6th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Argentina complains over Falklands tourism stand at WTM in Sao Paulo

Argentina expressed concern and requested specific measures from Brazilian authorities because of the presence in Sao Paulo at the World Trade Market, Latin America fair, of a Falkland Islands' stand.
Wednesday, April 6th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Brazil beef production forecasted at 9,85 million tons and 2,6 million tons exports

Brazil is forecasted to have a beef production of 9.85 million tons (in carcass-weight equivalent) in 2022, according to the estimates from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Such a volume should exceed the 9.5 million tons recorded in 2021.
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Bolsonaro still unable to find new Petrobras chief

Brazilian Economist Adriano Pires has turned down President Jair Bolsonaro's offer to chair the state-run oil company Petrobras after dismissing General Joaquim Silva e Luna, who repeatedly adjusted the price of fuel against the head of state's recommendations.
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Death toll from Rio de Janeiro rains reaches 17

The number of casualties left behind by heavy rains that hit the Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro between late Friday and early Saturday has gone up to 17, local authorities reported Monday.
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:18 UTC
Brazilian Air Force receives more Gripen F39E fighter bombers

The Brazilian Air Force has reported that it has started to incorporate the first F/39E Gripen Saab fighter bombers, which were unloaded last Friday at the Porto de Navegantes terminal in the state of Santa Catarina.
Friday, April 1st 2022 - 22:22 UTC
Bolsonaro praises 1964 coup yet again

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday said his country would be a precarious republic had it not been for the military coup d'etat staged in 1964.
Friday, April 1st 2022 - 22:16 UTC
Brazil's Central Bank workers go on indefinite strike

Employees of Brazil’s Central Bank (BCB) Friday went on strike to demand better wages. The workers have announced that their measure will continue until an answer has been achieved. The new circumstances affect local payments and other services, it was reported.
Friday, April 1st 2022 - 09:17 UTC
Brazilian bus plunges off cliff leaving at least 10 dead, many injured

A bus, which had departed from the city of Tres Lagoas, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul bound for Telemaco Borba, in the State of Paraná fell off a cliff, killing at least 10 people, while 21 others were injured, local authorities said Thursday.