Brazil

Friday, September 13th 2019 - 16:35 UTC
Brazilian air force begins test program with Swedish Gripen fighter

Swedish manufacturer Saab has presented the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft during a ceremony in Linköping, Sweden, to begin the flight test program. The ceremony was attended by representatives from Brazilian Air Force, Swedish Air Force, Saab, and defense ministers of the two countries.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:00 UTC
Ex Lula minister son arrested for bribes in construction of giant dam

Brazilian authorities arrested a former energy minister’s son on Tuesday for allegedly receiving 50 million reais in bribes (US$ 12 million) together with his father, involving the construction of a giant dam.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 08:44 UTC
Knife used to stab Bolsonaro will go on display at police museum

The knife used to stab Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his 2018 election campaign is to be put on display at a police museum due to its “historical value”, a court ruled.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Bolsonaro's offensive foreign policy tweets have created at least twelve disputes with world leaders

Offending French, German, Norwegian and UN leaders along the way, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has embarked on a diplomatic scorched earth policy that is fueling concern over potential long-term damage to Brazil's global relations.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Numerous messages of support for French First Lady, insulted by Bolsonaro

World leaders have offered their support to Brigitte Macron, the wife of France's president, after a string of public insults from Brazilian leaders targeting her appearance.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:32 UTC
Brazilian markets influenced by weak data from China and coming central banks decisions

Brazilian shares broke a four-day run of gains on Tuesday, mirroring declines in global stocks after weak China data-fueled growth concerns, while currencies were tepid ahead of major central bank policy decisions.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Latin America's two largest economies begin talks on a free trade deal

Brazil and Mexico have begun talks on a free trade deal, officials announced seeking to deepen commercial ties between the two largest economies in Latin America as trade tensions threaten to undermine global growth.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Brazilian officials cautiously say the worst of recession is over, but anticipate no easing of austerity

Brazil’s government on Tuesday slightly raised its 2019 economic growth forecast and said the worst for the economy is probably behind it but showed no sign it is willing to ease up on its commitment to austerity and strict fiscal discipline.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil and China closer: Bolsonaro visits Beijing in October and Xi travels to Brasilia in November

Brazil’s Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Monday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Brazil in November, as the two nations seek to strengthen political and economic ties at a time of global trade tensions.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
August inflation in Brazil below target, with room for further rate cuts

Consumer price inflation in Brazil was well contained in August, as forecast, reinforcing expectations of deeper interest rate cuts by the central bank as it tries to fire up economic growth.