Brazil

Monday, July 15th 2019 - 15:21 UTC
China surges as new major destination for Brazil's coffee exports

Brazilian exports of coffee to China rose 23.1 annually during the first five months of 2019, according to a Brazilian Council of Coffee Exporters (Cecafé) report.
Sunday, July 14th 2019 - 17:07 UTC
Bolivia downplays risk of Brazil withdrawing from bioceanic railway project

Bolivia's Foreign Trade Vice Minister Benjamín Blanco downplayed any risk that Brazil might opt out of the Bioceanic Railway Integration Corridor (CFBI) after the Brazilian ambassador said on Friday it was not a priority, amid fears that given the political differences between the two countries, the Bolsonaro administration might prefer a similar project with Argentina and Chile.
Saturday, July 13th 2019 - 22:06 UTC
Controversial Bolsonaro's guns-for-all stance not welcome by most Brazilians

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's proposal to change the current legislation in order to ease down gun possession regulations is not favoured by most citizens, a survey published on Friday by pollster Datafolha Institute showed Friday. The controverial president drew further criticism on him this week when he announced his plan to appoint his son as ambassador to the United States.
Saturday, July 13th 2019 - 16:11 UTC
Temporary restrictions on Brazilian pork exports to Russia imposed

Russia's Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service (Rosseljoznadzor) has imposed temporary restrictions from 11 July on the importation of pork products and other animals vulnerable to classical swine fever virus from the State of Piauí, located in the northeast region of Brazil, it was announced.
Saturday, July 13th 2019 - 14:58 UTC
Brazilian state of Paraná passes antifracking law

Based on environmental grounds, other types of soil exploration that can cause pollution also fall under the scope of this week's new norm.
Friday, July 12th 2019 - 12:06 UTC
Brazilian Lower House supports Bolsonaro's pension reform bill

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro scored a partial parliamentary victory this week folllowing the first round approval by the Lower House of the pension reform bill, which also meant a severe blow to the country's waning left.
Thursday, July 11th 2019 - 20:16 UTC
Falkland Islands: Brazil flight indicative fares “extremely competitive”

“Extremely competitive” is how MLA Barry Elsby, speaking to Penguin News this week, described indicative fares for the new flight to Sao Paulo from the Falklands, beginning November 6.
Wednesday, July 10th 2019 - 08:59 UTC
Norway generous contributor to Brazil's Amazon Fund concerned with the rhythm of deforestation

Norway has expressed alarm over accelerating the destruction of the Amazon and concern for the future of a Brazilian rainforest protection fund it has given US$ 1.2 billion to in the last decade. Deforestation in Brazil’s portion of the Amazon soared more than 88% in June compared to the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of rising destruction under new President Jair Bolsonaro.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 10:07 UTC
Brazil ready for decisive voting on pension reform bill

Brazilian House speaker Rodrigo Maia said over the weekend he expects the lower Congressional House to begin voting on the pension reform bill this Tuesday. After a meeting with Congressional leaders on Saturday in Brasilia, Maia said he will begin discussing the bill with party leaders on Monday and expects voting to begin late on Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Moro considered releasing Odebrecht's bribes confession in Venezuela to harm president Maduro

Brazilian justice minister Sergio Moro considered releasing construction giant Odebrecht's confession to paying bribes in Venezuela to harm the country's president Nicolas Maduro, The Intercept investigative website reported on Sunday.