Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
Court Allows Resumption of Investigation of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Alleged Kickback Scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, March 23rd, the Appellate Court of Rio de Janeiro permitted the resumption of investigations into an alleged...
Bolsonaro Overturns Four-Month Suspension Without Pay of Employment Contracts
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Provisional Measure (PM), published on Monday, aims to tackle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy....
How Long Can Lockdowns Be Sustained?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "There will now be a painful slump. But it will be over quickly. By the summer, the economy and...
Mandetta Favors Deferring 2020 Elections to Contain Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said Congress should defer this year's municipal elections, scheduled for October, to halt the...
Decree Defines “Essential” Activities Remaining Open during Calamity; See List Below
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree establishing the essential public and private services that must be provided during the...
Virus Affects Almost Half of Bolsonaro’s Delegation to Trump’s Florida Resort
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - When the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) plane took off from Brasília bound for Florida (USA) on the morning of...
Brazil Restricts Entry of Foreigners by International Flights
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government has restricted the entry of foreigners on international flights to Brazil in order to prevent further...
Latin America Faces Coronavirus Crisis Amid Political Tensions and Economic Fragility
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin America faces its umpteenth challenge in an increasingly uncertain scenario. The region has not reported cases of SARS-CoV2...
Odebrecht Closes Agreement for R$50 Billion Debt to Banks
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Odebrecht, one of the main symbols of Operation Lava Jato, reached an agreement with its main creditor banks to...
Brazilian Deputies Pass Several Bills to Tackle Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The plenary of the Chamber of Deputies passed, on Tuesday, March 17th, three bills aimed at tackling the Coronavirus...
Coronavirus Epidemic Topples Weekend Sales in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian retail trade has already felt the slump in sales due to the measures followed by the population...
Bolsonaro Challenges Congress, Points to Hysteria in Fighting Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro criticized Congress' interest in controlling some R$15 billion in the 2020 Budget and ordered the presidents...
Protesters Disregard Covid-19 Alert to Demonstrate Against Congress in Brazilian Cities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the Ministry of Health's recommendation that people avoid crowds to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, government supporters...
Murders Influence Workers’ Party Primaries in São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Members of the Workers' Party (PT) leadership believe that the murders of two people linked to city councilor Senival...