Death Toll has Reached 162 from Yellow Fever in Brazil
The latest data from the Ministry of Health shows over 2,000 suspected cases and at least 162 reported deaths.
March 30, 2017
Brazil Announces Cuts of R$42.1 Billion to Meet Budget Target
The measures, that do not include raising taxes, will allow government to meet the primary result target for this year,...
March 30, 2017
Rio de Janeiro Registers Spike in Violence in February 2017
Data shows increased homicide rates and record auto theft rates for the month, while decrease in arrests.
March 29, 2017
Brazilian Meat Exports Fall by 19 Percent Due to Scandal
The country's daily meat export average fell from US$62.2 million to US$50.5 million in the last two weeks.
March 29, 2017
Brazil’s Lava Jato’s 39th Phase Arrests Ex-Petrobras Manager
Roberto Gonçalves succeeded Pedro Barusco in his position as Services Manager at Petrobras and in the mega-corruption scheme.
March 28, 2017
U.S. Law Firm Announces Class Suit Against Brazil’s JBS Meats
For U.S. lawyers JBS executives bribed regulators to overlook unsanitary practices leading company shares to suffer significantly on the NY...
March 28, 2017
Brazil Protesters Take to Streets, but in Smaller Numbers
Demonstrations seen in over 130 cities against everything from corruption, to the proposed social security reform and an outsourcing bill...
March 27, 2017
Lollapalooza 2017 in São Paulo Delivers Eclectic Mix
More than 190,000 attended the two-day festival that showcased more than 40 national and international musical attractions.
March 27, 2017
Odebrecht Says Rousseff Knew of Illicit Campaign Money in Brazil
Testimony by former Odebrecht CEO that ex-president Dilma Rousseff knew about illicit campaign contributions were leaked to website.
March 24, 2017