Brazil’s Former President Lula Convicted for Corruption Again
Brazilian Judge Gabriela Hardt convicted former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday to 12 years and 11 months...
February 7, 2019
Brazil’s Government Hopes to Save R$1 Trillion with Social Security Reform
Brazil’s social security reform proposal forecasts savings of least R$1 trillion over a period of ten years, announced the country’s...
February 6, 2019
Brazil’s Mining Agency Wants Daily Inspections on Dams
As the death toll of the Córrego do Feijão (Brumadinho) mine tragedy rises to 134 persons, Brazil’s National Mining Agency...
February 5, 2019
Brazil’s Oil Production Falls in 2018 While Natural Gas Production Increases
Oil production in Brazil fell by one percent last year, compared to the results obtained in 2017, despite having grown...
February 5, 2019
Brazil’s Moro Presents Anti-Crime Bill to Governors
Brazil’s Justice and Public Security Minister, Sergio Moro, meets on Monday in Brasília with governors and public security secretaries to...
February 4, 2019
Brazil’s Government to Cut Over 20,000 Federal Jobs
Brazil’s federal government plans to save R$209 million per year, by cutting over 20,000 commissioned jobs, according to the Special...
February 4, 2019
Rio’s Legislature Begins New Term With Six Members in Jail
Representatives of the Rio de Janeiro Assembly will being sworn in today for the upcoming four-year term, but six of...
February 1, 2019
Brazil’s CMN Announces R$6 Billion in Credit for Small Agricultural Producers
Banks in Brazil will have to allocate approximately R$6 billion from rural deposits and savings to small farmers, announced Brazil’s...
February 1, 2019
Brazil’s New Congress Starts Friday Already with Controversial Issues
On Friday, February 1st, Brazil’s Congress will resume legislative activities after the end-of-year break with one of the highest rates...
January 31, 2019