Praise and Criticism for Brazil’s New Social Security Reform Bill
As Brazil’s government announce the details of the much-awaited social security reform bill, presented to Congress on Wednesday, lines are...
February 21, 2019
São Paulo to Host the Largest Number of Carnival Blocos in Its History
When one thinks of Carnival in Brazil one thinks of Rio de Janeiro or maybe the Northeastern city of Salvador....
February 21, 2019
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Delivers Social Security Reform to Congress
Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, delivered the new project for the country’s social security reform in Congress on Wednesday morning. The...
February 20, 2019
Ford Employees in Brazil Strike After Announcement of Plant Closing
Reacting to the news of the closing of its truck manufacturing plant in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, workers...
February 20, 2019
Brazil’s Moro Delivers New Anti-Crime Bill to Congress
Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, signed on Tuesday (February 19th), the country’s anti-crime bill. Minister of Justice and Public Security, Sergio...
February 19, 2019
Brazil Registers Disappointing GDP Growth in 2018
Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew by only 1.1 percent in 2018, according to the PIB Monitor, calculated by the...
February 19, 2019
Tons of Trash Collected as Carnival Celebrations Start in Rio de Janiero
Cloudy skies and the threat of thunderstorms throughout the weekend did not discouraged thousands of partygoers from flocking to the...
February 18, 2019
Brazil’s Government Finalize Pension System Reform
After weeks of rumors and uncertainties, President Jair Bolsonaro and the government's economic team have announced they have decided on...
February 15, 2019
International Entities Want to Exclude Vale From UN Global Pact Group
International human rights and environmental organizations urged the United Nations this week to exclude Vale from the Global Pact initiative,...
February 14, 2019