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Seaweed as a Source of Rare Earth Metals

Seaweed mining is emerging as an innovative method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) and platinum group metals (PGMs). These...

China Surpasses EU as Latin America’s Key Trading Partner

In 2023, trade between Latin America and China dramatically soared to an unprecedented record of $480 billion. This surge positioned...

Why Brazil’s Selic Might Not Go Far Below 10% Despite Hopes to The Contrary

(Analysis) Amid global and local fiscal pressures, Brazil may end its monetary easing, with the Selic rate potentially stabilizing at 10%. These expectations stem from...

Brazil’s March Deficit Narrows Yet Fails Analysts’ Expectations

In March 2024, Brazil's central government reported a primary deficit of R$1.527 billion ($299.29 million). Brazil's primary deficit in March...

Bruno Guimarães on Track for Record Brazilian Transfer

Bruno Guimarães, the dynamic Brazilian midfielder, could soon make history with a potential transfer from Newcastle. The club has set...

Elite Training: Spanish Special Forces Master raining in the French Guiana Jungle

In the remote wilderness of French Guiana, a select group of Spanish Army Special...

Why Brazil’s Selic Might Not Go Far Below 10% Despite Hopes to The Contrary

(Analysis) Amid global and local fiscal pressures, Brazil may end its monetary easing, with the Selic rate potentially stabilizing...

Brazil’s March Deficit Narrows Yet Fails Analysts’ Expectations

In March 2024, Brazil's central government reported a primary deficit of R$1.527 billion ($299.29 million). Brazil's primary deficit in March...

Mercado Libre Channels Major Investment into São Paulo’s Economy

In 2024, Mercado Libre will inject R$ 8 billion ($1.57 billion) into São Paulo, representing 35% of its R$23...

Brazil’s Looming Pension Shortfall Calls for Action

Brazil's pension system is under pressure, with experts predicting a dire financial shortfall by 2024. A recent report from the National Treasury projects a deficit of R$326.2 billion ($63.3 billion), escalating to R$25.5 trillion ($4.95 trillion)...

Brazil’s Speaker of the House Seeks Tighter Supreme Court Controls

Arthur Lira, leader of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, unveiled a major proposal at the 89th ExpoZebu in Uberaba. He aims to redefine eligibility for challenging...

Why More Young Brazilians Are Considering Emigration

In Brazil, young people are increasingly expressing a desire to emigrate due to political and economic frustrations. This widespread sentiment affects individuals across the political spectrum, encompassing both supporters of Bolsonaro and Lula alike. A RealTime Big...

Embraer’s Major Investment Enhances Brazil’s Aviation Industry

Embraer, recognized as the world’s third-largest aircraft manufacturer, unveiled a significant investment plan for 2024. With Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the company's side, Embraer announced its commitment to invest approximately $390 million...

Brazil’s Press Freedom Faces Legal Challenges

(Analysis) This week, Jorge Messias of Brazil's Attorney General's Office took a decisive step that stirred national debate. By forwarding a document to the Supreme Federal Court, he initiated a process that could redefine the boundaries...

Insights into Brazil’s April Inflation Slowdown

In April, inflation in Brazil experienced a significant deceleration, as evidenced by the IPCA-15 index, which rose by just 0.21%. This rise fell short of the anticipated 0.29% monthly and 3.86% annually. Compared to March's 0.36%, the...