Brazil

Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
“Brazilian Army keeps out of politics, but beware of fake news on social media”

The Brazilian Army “continues strongly dedicated to comply with its constitutional missions”, said Commander General Paulo Sergio Nogueira in a message to the Force, and called on rank and file to be cautious about the information received in the social networks.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 08:10 UTC
Bolsonaro: “we fought the virus and unemployment simultaneously with the same responsibility”

President Jair Bolsonaro highlighted on Tuesday, in New York, Brazil's work on environmental preservation and the fight against climate change. He also emphasized that he always defended fighting the virus and unemployment simultaneously and with the same responsibility, and claimed lockdowns have “left a legacy of inflation, particularly in foodstuffs around the world.”
Tuesday, September 21st 2021 - 08:25 UTC
Bolsonaro banned from all NYC restaurants eats pizza in the streets ahead of UN's meeting

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was pictured Sunday evening eating pizza in the streets of New York City after not being allowed into any local restaurant because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Monday, September 20th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Brazilian Justice calls on citizens to defend besieged democracy and freedom

The Brazilian president of the Electoral Superior Tribunal, (TSE), Luis Roberto Barroso said that populism, extremism and authoritarianism have democracy under attack in the world, and it is essential the participation of the whole population to preserve the essence of freedom.
Monday, September 20th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
Bradesco, one of Brazil's top leading banks is leaving Argentina

Bradesco, Brazil's second-largest private bank is ceasing operations in Argentina. Mainly a commercial bank that works with corporations and foreign trade, Bradesco joins a long list of companies that stopped making business in Argentina and have left or are leaving.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Brazilian President and British PM to meet privately in NYC before UN speech

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Monday, in New York, before delivering the opening speech at the United Nations General Assembly, it was announced.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Paraguay River reported to be close to historic downspout levels

Paraguayan authorities have reported the Paraguay River is merely 9 centimeters from its all-time low as it dropped yet another 3 centimeters Friday in Asunción.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Bolsonaro says he will attend UN General Assembly despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday insisted he will attend the UN General Assembly next week in New York despite not having taken a COVID-19 vaccine.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Brazil installs sanitary control facilities near Paraguayan border

Brazil health authorities Thursday set up a huge awning about 50 meters from the International Friendship Bridge crossing into Paraguay to carry out quick COVID-19 tests. The campaign will span for two weeks and will not be mandatory.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 08:20 UTC
São Paulo Mayor wants Guarani to become city's 2nd language

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes Thursday sent a by to the local City Council whereby Guarani would be declared the second official language of South America's largest city.