Brazil

Saturday, July 10th 2021 - 08:25 UTC
Bolsonaro calls judge opposing printed ballots “an idiot”

One day after saying he could not care less -but with a harsher vocabulary- about the Senatorial Committee (CPI) investigating his management of the coronavirus pandemic, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Justice Luís Roberto Barroso “an idiot.”
Saturday, July 10th 2021 - 07:53 UTC
Fourth case of Delta variant in Brazilian state of Paraná concerns Paraguayan authorities

Paraguayan authorities Friday voiced their concern over the appearance of four cases of the coronavirus Delta variant in the Brazilian neighboring State of Parana due to the daily crossing of people through the Friendship Bridge linking Foz do Iguazu with Ciudad del Este.
Friday, July 9th 2021 - 09:09 UTC
Bolsonaro refuses to answer questions regarding alleged corruption in purchase of vaccines

Brazil's Senatorial Committee (CPI), which is investigating the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday sent a letter to President Jair Bolsonaro asking him to address the allegations surrounding an obscure overpriced deal to purchase Covaxin immunizers.
Thursday, July 8th 2021 - 09:58 UTC
Uruguay swears allegiance to Mercosur, but will negotiate independently with third countries

On the eve of Thursday's Mercosur summit, Uruguay informed its partners that it will proceed with negotiations, expecting to reach trade agreements with third parties or blocks, outside of the four founding members group.
Wednesday, July 7th 2021 - 08:37 UTC
China enters auto manufacturing industry in Brazil, acquiring Mercedes-Benz plant

The Chinese auto industry is penetrating Brazil. Automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) reported that it has purchased the Mercedes-Benz car factory in Iracemápolis, Sao Paulo state, according to a report in the financial sector from the newspaper “O Globo” last Sunday.
Tuesday, July 6th 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Migrations Chief admits Argentine borders with neighboring countries may reopen soon, depending on vaccination rate

Argentina's Migrations Director Florencia Carignano Monday said reopening borders with neighbouring countries was under consideration for when vaccination has reached a larger number of people.
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 - 11:26 UTC
Brazilian STF Judge says Prosecution needs to investigate Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) Justice Rosa Weber Friday acquiesced to a request from Deputy Attorney General Humberto Jacques de Medeiros to launch an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's involvement in an alleged case of corruption regarding the purchase of Indian-made coronavirus vaccines.
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 - 11:19 UTC
US Dollar climbs to R$ 5.05 in a Brazilian market hit by political turmoil

The US dollar was traded at R$ 5.05 apiece Friday amid Brazil's volatile context with President Jair Bolsonaro under investigation for alleged corruption and a mega request for his impeachment already in Congress.
Friday, July 2nd 2021 - 09:43 UTC
Bolsonaro vows not to concede defeat if he loses elections through fraud

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday warned he would not hand over his sash to anyone if he is beaten through electoral fraud.
Thursday, July 1st 2021 - 09:47 UTC
Mega petition for Bolsonaro's impeachment filed before Brazilian Congress

A request to impeach President Jair Bolsonaro was submitted Wednesday into Brazil's House of Deputies by opposition political parties, social movements and organizations.