Brazil

Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil's inflation for 2021 reaches 10.06%

Brazil's inflation for the year 2021 has reached 10.06%, which was the country's highest in the past six years, driven mainly by the rise in fuel prices and by the energy crisis, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) announced Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 11th 2022 - 13:53 UTC
Brazilian car industry expanded 11% last year but still below 2018/19 potential

Brazil's National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers, ANFAVEA said that the 2021 market had a significant improvement to the critical production level of 2020, but was still short of the potential of the industry both in domestic and foreign markets. Nevertheless, Brazilian exports of automobiles reach US$ 7,6 billion.
Tuesday, January 11th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Emergency declared at Brazilian state of Minas Gerais due to heavy rainfalls

Heavy rainstorms have left at least 138 cities in a state of emergency in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais due to floods, landslides and damages to the infrastructure.
Monday, January 10th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
Lack of rain in southern states will reduce the Brazilian 2021/22 soybean harvest

The hydric deficit and above-average temperatures in southern Brazil and southern Mato Grosso do Sul, prevailing since November have significantly damaged the 2021/22 soybean crop. Brazil’s estimated harvest has been lowered by 11.3 million tons to 133.4 million tons, according to a new survey released this week by AgRural.
Saturday, January 8th 2022 - 12:30 UTC
Anvisa okays COVID-19 vaccine entirely produced in Brazil

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) Friday approved the first nationally manufactured COVID-19 vaccine. The body is also considering a second pediatric drug after having cleared Pfizer's for children aged 5 to 11.
Friday, January 7th 2022 - 15:58 UTC
Brazilian Army fears social unrest if Bolsonaro not reelected

Brazil's Army has rescheduled its usual annual drills due to the Oct. 2 presidential elections, it was announced. Maneuvers usually carried out during the last quarter of each year have been moved ahead in order to be completed before September.
Thursday, January 6th 2022 - 22:05 UTC
COVID-19 infections in Rio skyrocket: over 6,000% in 20 days

Health authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have reported Thursday that the number of COVID-19 detections had increased 6,778% in less than a month, as the Omicron strain has already been detected locally.
Thursday, January 6th 2022 - 17:56 UTC
Bolsonaro discharged from hospital, told to chew food properly

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged Wednesday from the São Paulo clinic where he was admitted early Monday due to recurrent abdominal pain after emergency surgery was ruled out.
Thursday, January 6th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil to start vaccinating children this month

Brazilian children aged 5 to 11 will be added to the National Immunization Program against COVID-19, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 5th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro dodges surgery but stays hospitalized

Physicians treating Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday ruled out a new surgery and said the patient was recovering from yet another intestinal obstruction which required an emergency hospitalization earlier this week.