Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
Brazil Considers Using Amazon Fund to Compensate Land Expropriation
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government wants to use the Amazon Fund, set up with donations from Norway and Germany,...
Brazilian Film “Bacurau” Wins Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian film "Bacurau" won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, 25th, in...
Brazilian Singer Anitta Makes it Onto TIME’s list “The 10 Best Songs of 2019”
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Singer, songwriter, and actress Anitta has achieved another feat in the rise of her international career. She...
Film “A Vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão” Wins’ Award in Cannes
By Arkady Petrov, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian film "A Vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão" was the winner of the "Un Certain...
Brazil’s Lower House Creates Committee to Debate Bitcoin Regulation
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, Rodrigo Maia (DEM-RJ), ordered the formation of a Special Committee...
Bolsonaro Wants to Build “Brazilian Cancún” in Protected Area
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Tamoios Eco-Station (Esec Tamoios), which President Jair Bolsonaro plans to convert into a "Brazilian Cancún," occupies...
Court Orders Bolsonaro to Indemnify Federal Deputy Within 15 Days
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A court has ruled that President Bolsonaro must pay compensation of R$10,000 (US$2,440) for moral damages to...
Resignations at Mais Médicos Grow to 19 Percent After Cubans Withdraw
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Some 19 percent of Brazilian doctors who joined Mais Médicos left the program in May. Data collected...
Senate Committee Approves Bill that Criminalizes Homophobia
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday May 22nd, the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) approved a bill establishing penalties for...
Bolsonaro Withdraws From Demonstration and Urges Ministers to Adopt his Stance
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro decided not to participate in Sunday's demonstrations in defense of the government and instructed...
Income Gap in Brazil Hits its Highest Recorded Level
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Income disparity among Brazilians reached the highest level ever recorded in the first quarter of 2019.
According to...
Protected Amazon Forests Have Lost Area Equal to Six São Paulo-Sized Cities
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In three decades, protected areas in the Amazon have lost vegetation territory equivalent to six cities the...
Decree on Firearms May Allow any Citizen to Purchase T4 Rifles
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Buying the Brazilian made Taurus "Fuzil T4" rifle may now be possible under the new classification yet...
Homophobia Caused 141 Deaths in 2019 Alone, Says Report
By Arkady Petrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On National Anti-Homophobia Day, the Gay Group of Bahia (GGB) released a new report that registers 141...