Brazil

• Tuesday, December 17th 2019 - 09:52 UTC

  “God, a fellow Brazilian”, helped Jair Bolsonaro become president

  

  President Jair Bolsonaro said God, a fellow Brazilian, had handed him the election victory that propelled him to office in South America's largest economy.

• Tuesday, December 17th 2019 - 09:47 UTC

  Strong warning from Chilean cruise industry representatives to port officials

  

  Chilean cruise operators have sent a letter to the administrators of the port of San Antonio warning that if the intermittent service stoppages continue the companies they represent will have to take drastic measures. The current social turmoil and upheaval which has expanded to most of the country are distorting the normal functioning of the economy.

• Monday, December 16th 2019 - 13:59 UTC

  Brazilian president under fire due to the Amazon situation

  

  Brazil’s Amazonian reserve has always been a cause for contention between indigenous activists and the Brazillian government. Covering the majority of northwestern Brazil and extending into Columbia, Peru and a whole host of South American nations, the Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest famed for its biodiversity and natural beauty.

• Monday, December 16th 2019 - 09:50 UTC

  Brazil's basic interest rate at an all time low of 4.50%

  

  Brazil's central bank cut its benchmark Selic interest rate to an all-time low of 4.50% this week but indicated that with borrowing costs so low and economic growth starting to pick up, it may mark a pause in the easing cycle, if not the end.

• Monday, December 16th 2019 - 09:32 UTC

  Brazil opens trade mission in Jerusalem, vows to move embassy there by 2020

  

  Brazil Sunday opened a trade office in Jerusalem, in what was perceived as a step towards finally moving the country's embassy in Israel to the iconic city. The opening ceremony was presided over by Deputy Eduardo Bosonaro, son if President Jair Bolsonaro.

• Sunday, December 15th 2019 - 22:55 UTC

  Embraer's newest 2nd generation jet takes to the skies

  

  Embraer's E175-E2 (second generation, that is) Saturday made its maiden flight from the company's facilities in São José dos Campos, starting a certification process which may take up to two years, it was announced.

• Saturday, December 14th 2019 - 08:27 UTC

  Cabo Verde Airlines launched regular flights between Sal Island and Porto Alegre, Brazil

  

  The inaugural flight between Porto Alegre and Sal took place this Thursday, December 12th, departing from Salgado Filho Airport at 08.55 pm, local time, and arriving at Amílcar Cabral International Airport at 07.55 am, local time.

• Thursday, December 12th 2019 - 15:01 UTC

  Petrobras awards long-term FPSO contract to Dutch operators SBM Offshore

  

  The Dutch company SBM Offshore has been awarded a much-coveted long-term FPSO contract by Petrobras, it was announced Wednesday.

• Thursday, December 12th 2019 - 03:24 UTC

  Bolsonaro calls climate activist Greta Thunberg “a brat” over Tweeter posting

  

  Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday dubbed activist Greta Thunberg “a brat” after the 16-year-old Swede denounced the murder of two indigenous people in the Amazon region and pointed fingers at illegal deforestation.

• Wednesday, December 11th 2019 - 03:10 UTC

  Argentine president anticipates a close relationship with Brazil, no matter rulers' personal differences

  

  Argentine president Alberto Fernández announced support for Mercosur and anticipated a joint ambitious all embracing agenda with Brazil, based on shared fraternal history and which he underlined is far beyond any personal difference of current rulers.