Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
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...
First Men’s Contraceptive Injection to be Introduced in 2020 by Indian Researchers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Indian Medical Research Council (ICMR) is ready to revolutionize reproductive health worldwide, with the first male injectable contraceptive...
Deforestation in Brazil’s Protected Areas Rises 84 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deforestation of the Amazon in protected areas (federal and state conservation units) and in indigenous lands, where logging is...
After Criticizing Foreign Aid, Bolsonaro Now Seeks US$50 Million for New Amazon Fund
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Months after President Jair Bolsonaro declared that foreign countries wanted to buy the Amazon and refused financial aid for...