Brazil

Thursday, December 14th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
Ties between Brazil and Argentina to remain despite ideological differences, FM says

Brazil intends to keep a good relationship with Argentina despite the ideological differences between the governments of Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told the Lower House's Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 14th 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Lula insists a ceasefire in Gaza is urgently needed

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wednesday decried the “daily violation” of human rights by the Israeli forces in Gaza and called for a “permanent ceasefire”.
Wednesday, December 13th 2023 - 10:37 UTC
Stricter measures against fossil fuels called for at COP28

The Brazilian delegation attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai this week called for stronger measures against the proliferation of fossil fuels, Agencia Brasil reported.
Tuesday, December 12th 2023 - 10:13 UTC
Essequibo conflict: Brazil sending observer to Maduro-Ali meeting

The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula a Silva shall be sending a delegation headed by former Foreign Minister and current presidential advisor on international affairs Celso Amorim to Thursday's meeting between the leaders of Guyana and Venezuelan in St Vincent and the Grenadines to discuss the Guiana Essequiba issue, it was reported in Brasilia.
Tuesday, December 12th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Brazil forecasts a grains harvest of 312 million tons, but climate conditions will hinder soybeans

Brazilian farmers are expected to harvest some 312 million tons of grains and oil seeds in the 2023/2024 crop, which will be 2,4% lower than the record volume of the previous crop.
Tuesday, December 12th 2023 - 09:03 UTC
Chinese economy slower trend impacting the Brazilian beef market

The impact of a slower Chinese economy has started to be felt in Brazilian exports of proteins, mainly beef with considerable lower prices. Last November and ahead of the stock storing in China for the coming New Year celebrations next February, Brazilian sales increased 47% and reached 256.000 tons compared to 173.000 in 2022, but the overall revenue only grew from 872,4 million of one billion.
Monday, December 11th 2023 - 14:54 UTC
FAB aircraft carrying 48 evacuees from Gaza lands in Brasilia

A Brazilian Air Force Airbus KC-30 (the military version of the A330-200) aircraft landed in Brasilia at 3.47 am Monday after a 15-hour flight from Cairo carrying 48 refugees who had fled the war-torn Gaza Strip, Agencia Brasil reported.
Saturday, December 9th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Singapore signs free trade agreement with Mercosur at the Rio summit

The city-state of Singapore and a leading business and financial hub in Asia finally signed a free trade agreement with Mercosur during the South American countries summit held in Rio do Janeiro. It is Mercosur's first deal with a Southeast Asian nation.
Saturday, December 9th 2023 - 08:32 UTC
Case of type 4 dengue reported in Rio de Janeiro

Health officials in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have confirmed a case of type 4 dengue fever, which has not been seen in the area since 2018, Agencia Brasil reported. In response, measures are being considered to control the spread of the mosquitoes that transmit the disease (Aedes aegypti). More than 6,000 dengue virus cases have been identified this year, with 5,532 type 1 cases, 820 type 2 cases, and only one type 4 case.
Friday, December 8th 2023 - 15:19 UTC
Lula invites Lacalle Pou to surf in Brazil, President responds with a 'shaka'

During his introductory speech to fellow Mercosur leaders, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took a moment to acknowledge the passion for surfing of Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou. Lula extended an invitation for Lacalle Pou to surf in Brazil once his presidential term concludes.