Brazil to Start Railroad Concessions in First Semester of 2019
Brazil’s government plans to conduct three new railroad concessions by the beginning of 2020, said Infrastructure Minister, Tarcisio Gomes de...
January 21, 2019
Brazil Registers Record Number of Violent Deaths in 2017
Brazil set a record in 2017; one that most countries would rather not have: of violent deaths. According data from...
January 18, 2019
Brazil’s Avianca Cancels Routes and Returns Aircrafts
Brazil’s fourth largest airline company, Avianca, announced it is cancelling most of its international routes as of March 31st, affecting...
January 18, 2019
Brazil’s Environment Minister Toughens Stance with NGOs
After widespread criticism Brazil’s Ministry of Environment has backed down from the decision to suspend all agreements and partnerships with...
January 17, 2019
Brazil and Argentina Discuss Easing Mercosur Trade Rules
Brazil and Argentina are discussing the possibility of easing Mercosur’s trade rules and allowing members of the bloc to negotiate...
January 17, 2019
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Eases Gun Ownership Rules
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro signed on Tuesday (January 15th) a decree that eases the rules for the possession of firearms...
January 16, 2019
Brazilian Firearms Manufacturer’s Shares Plummet After Decree
Stock prices for Brazil’s main firearms manufacturer, Taurus, registered a sharp decline on Tuesday, hours after Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro...
January 16, 2019
Rio Governor Reiterates Shoot-to-Kill Stance Against Criminals
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, defended once again his shoot-to-kill attitude when it comes to criminals. The...
January 15, 2019
Brazil’s Petrobras Confirms Divestment Plans, Announces Board
Brazil’s oil giant, Petrobras, has announced will resume its divestment program following the decision of Supreme Court Chief Justice, Jose...
January 15, 2019