Brazil

Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil's Electoral Court wants Bolsonaro investigated for spreading fake news against ballot boxes

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) has asked the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) to launch a probe against President Jair Bolsonaro for his remarks regarding the reliability of the electronic voting system.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 06:21 UTC
Brazil's Azul signs a one billion dollars deal with German manufacturer for 220 VTOL taxi aircraft

Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline announced on Monday a one billion dollars accord with German manufacturer Lilium for the purchase of 220 of VTOL electric aircraft scheduled to begin operating in 2025.
Monday, August 2nd 2021 - 07:27 UTC
Bolsonaro's “army” of followers show nationwide support to voting system reform in Brazil

Scores of Brazilians took to the streets Sunday in support of President Jair Bolsonaro's drive towards the approval of a paper ballot voting system for next year's elections.
Saturday, July 31st 2021 - 09:32 UTC
“Only a miracle can save Argentina's economy,” says Brazilian President Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said in his social media broadcast that “only a miracle will save the Argentine economy,” as he referred to the administration of his colleague Alberto Fernández as “a regime that did not work anywhere in the world.”
Thursday, July 29th 2021 - 08:47 UTC
Cold wave brings snow to several Brazilian cities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul

At least 13 cities in the Brazilian State of Río Grande do Sul Wednesday recorded snowfalls, a rare event for the region, but one that has come to be due to this year's harsh winter temperatures.
Wednesday, July 28th 2021 - 08:31 UTC
Nogueira chosen to head Brazil's Civil House

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday has picked Senator Ciro Nogueira to head of the Government's Civil House, a position similar to that of Cabinet Chief or Minister of the Presidency in other countries.
Wednesday, July 28th 2021 - 07:38 UTC
Brazil plans to start vaccinating youngsters aged 12 to 17 and reducing spell between Pfizer doses soon

Brazil's health authorities Tuesday announced vaccination of teenagers aged 12 to 17 years against Covid-19 will commence after the entire population aged 18 years and over has received at least one dose.
Tuesday, July 27th 2021 - 07:31 UTC
Community case of Delta coronavirus variant detected in Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul

The Brazilian State of Rio Grande Do Sul, where President Jair Bolsonaro said last week they should get ready to welcome Argentine refugees, has instead Monday confirmed the community transmission of the coronavirus Delta variant in addition to three cases detected previously.
Monday, July 26th 2021 - 17:50 UTC
Brazil targets 300 million tons of grain for the 2024/25 harvest

Brazil should collect more than 300 million tons of grain by the 2024/25 harvest, three seasons earlier than initially planned, according to new projections by the Ministry of Agriculture. The previous forecast was to reach the target in the 2027/28 cycle.
Monday, July 26th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Lacalle the best, Maduro the worst - says survey of how LatAm Presidents have handled the covid-19 pandemic

Uruguayan President Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou was Latin America's best president when it came down to handling the coronavirus pandemic, a study by the international consulting firm Ipsos released over the weekend has shown.