Study points to Omicron’s higher transmissibility, but lower severity
A study from the University of Hong Kong Medical School (HKUMed) analyzed the Omicron variant's ability to replicate and pointed
December 18, 2021Archive
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Itapemirim suspends operations in Brazil and cancels flights while taxiing
Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos on Friday announced that it has temporarily suspended its operations in Brazil.
December 18, 2021
STF Justice Lewandowski grants Brazil’s government 48 hours to state its position on children vaccination
The PT (Workers Party) asked the STF to establish a schedule for the distribution of vaccines to children brazil
December 18, 2021
Brazil’s health regulator authorizes new cannabis-based medicine
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) on Friday authorized a new cannabis-based drug. The decision was released in a statement..
December 18, 2021
Bolsonaro asks for names of those who approved Covid mRNA vaccines for children in Brazil
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) issued a note this Friday that it repudiates what it calls "threats" made by...
December 17, 2021
Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay pledge Mercosur tariff review, Uruguay does not sign
Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay signed this Friday at the end of the Mercosur's biannual summit a joint communiqué, which was...
December 17, 2021
About a quarter of Brazil’s wealth was concentrated in eight municipalities in 2019, says IBGE
Despite a reduction in the concentration of wealth, eight municipalities accounted for almost 25% of the Brazilian GDP
December 17, 2021
Bolsonaro defends fast fight against inflation at Mercosur Summit
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro defends today, December 17th, the fast combat to inflation that affects several countries. In Brazil,
December 17, 2021
Bloomberg analysis anticipates high volatility: Chilean assets at the mercy of Sunday’s elections
Chilean assets are bracing for a volatile week following presidential elections that will determine whether the country continues
December 17, 2021