Brazil

Monday, September 30th 2019 - 08:18 UTC
Major oil spill along the Brazilian coastline of eight states, 3.000 kilometers

An oil spill has contaminated beaches and coastline across eight Brazilian states, the country’s environment agency said, although authorities are still stumped as to its origin.
Monday, September 30th 2019 - 08:13 UTC
Petrobras to concentrate on reducing debt load and deep water exploration

Petrobras’ administration board has approved an update to its plan for the next five years that is expected to call for the state-run oil and gas company to dump its gas distribution and transport business, its fertilizer business, and its LPG and biodiesel business, according to media reports.
Monday, September 30th 2019 - 08:03 UTC
Brazil's ex chief prosecutor admits wanting to kill one of the Justices for smearing his daughter

A judge in Brazil has issued a restraining order against a former attorney general after he admitted carrying a gun inside the Supreme Court to kill one of the justices. Rodrigo Janot served as chief public prosecutor for four years until 2017.
Friday, September 27th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Falklands/Sao Paulo weekly air link details uploaded in LATAM's website

Flight details of the new air link of the Falkland Islands with the South American continent, Sao Paulo in Brazil, were uploaded to the LATAM website on Wednesday. After a hiccup in the loading which suggested prices were in the £1000s the computerization was completed and a more attractive price was shown to be available.
Friday, September 27th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil Supreme Court ruling could overturn corruption convictions

Brazilian Supreme Court justices approved late on Thursday a ruling that may overturn corruption convictions in the country's largest-ever corruption probe. The majority of the Supreme Court ruled that defendants mentioned in plea deals by witnesses also accused of corruption should have the right to defend themselves after testimony of the whistleblower - the right to address the court last.
Friday, September 27th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
LGBT themed stage show fear subtle censorship of the Bolsonaro administration

After a state-run theater in Brazil suddenly dropped his LGBT-themed stage show “Gritos,” Artur Ribeiro began to worry it was curtains for his company under President Jair Bolsonaro. Ribeiro said the Caixa Cultural theater in the capital of Brasilia last week canceled the show, in which he plays a transgender character.
Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolsonaro tells UN the Amazon rainforest belongs to Brazil and attacks world media for 'lying'

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attacked the media on Tuesday for “lying” about the fires in the Amazon and criticized international concern for the rainforest as fueled by interest in the region’s biodiversity and mineral wealth.
Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Catholic Church claims invasions of indigenous lands in Brazil has jumped under the Bolsonaro administration

The number of invasions of indigenous lands in Brazil has jumped in the first nine months of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, a Brazilian Catholic Church agency said on Tuesday. The Missionary Indigenous Council said illegal miners, loggers and tappers of natural resources are involved in most of the invasions.
Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Moody's urges Brazil to implement economic reform and balance public finances

An improvement in Brazil’s sovereign credit rating hinges more on stronger economic growth than lower interest rates, rating agency Moody’s said on Tuesday, urging economic reform and the shoring up of public finances.
Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:38 UTC
Persistently low inflation in Brazil anticipates further cut in interest rate

Gradual economic growth and persistently low inflation in Brazil are likely to pave the way for a further reduction in interest rates, the country’s central bank indicated on Tuesday, warning that global economic conditions appear to be deteriorating.