Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
Dossier Shows Dynamics of Cargo Theft in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A report compiled by the Institute of Public Safety (ISP) has provided an overview of cargo theft in the state...
Bolsonaro Government’s Advocacy of Authoritarianism Alarms Other Powers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro's repeated flirtations with authoritarian symbols have heightened the climate of distrust among the legislature and the judiciary,...
Some 738,000 Delinquent Small-scale Businesses Notified to Settle Tax Debts
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Around 738,000 micro and small-scale defaulting companies under the 'Simples Nacional' - a special tax system for small businesses...
Bolsonaro Intensifies Persecution of Press and NGOs, but His Support Base Decreases
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro's media bombs as a method to reinforce his extreme right-wing identity by attacking democratic principles are...
Zazcar Shuts Down App Rental and Shows Car-sharing Limits in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Zazcar, one of the largest car-sharing services in Brazil, announced on Thursday, November 28th, that it has closed its...
Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Announces Agreements to be Discussed at Mercosur Summit
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Scheduled for next week, the summit of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), a trade bloc that includes Latin American...
Argentina’s Criticisms of Mercosur Worry Brazil, Says Foreign Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a presentation given on Wednesday, November 27th, Chancellor Ernesto Araújo said that the Brazilian government is concerned about...
Unanimous Appellate Court Decision Extends Lula’s Sentence in Atibaia Farm Lawsuit
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By three votes to nil, the 8th panel of the Federal Regional Court of the 4th Region (TRF-4), the...
PSL Executive Committee Rules on Suspension of Eduardo Bolsonaro, 13 Other Deputies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Executive Committee of the PSL has decided to suspend 14 of its federal deputies, the targets of the...
Trafficking and Militia Are Equivalents, Says Rio’s Civil Police Head
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Traffickers and militiamen are equally criminals, without distinction, acting both in drug trafficking, cargo theft and auto theft. The...
Lula Criticizes Bolsonaro to Garner Support for Municipal Elections in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - He had already warned, contrary to his usual practice, when he had finished reading a meticulously prepared speech. "They...
Liberal Groups Back Away from Bolsonarism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "I'm a liberal and I didn't know it." This is the conclusion that groups defining themselves as liberals in...
Nuclear Power Is Priority for Brazil, Says Energy Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mines and Energy Minister Bento Albuquerque said on Friday, November 22nd, that Brazil's nuclear program is a priority for...
The App Scanning WhatsApp Chats: Flirty or Friendzone?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Artificial intelligence can help us find a match. Mei is an app that analyzes the words and expressions of...