Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
Following Saraiva Crisis, “Leitura” to Become Brazil’s Largest Bookstore Chain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The bookstore market is expected to have a new leader in the country after decades. And it is a...
Twenty-six Days in Narco-Submarine That Crossed Brazil to Reach Spain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Agustín Álvarez took a plane in Madrid bound for Brazil on October 25th.
At the age of 29, the various...
Odebrecht Group to Investigate Marcelo Odebrecht
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Odebrecht opened an internal investigation to identify eventual crimes committed by Marcelo Odebrecht in the midst of his fight...
São Paulo Court Acquits Haddad of Unjust Enrichment Charges
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Judge Thiago Baldani Gomes De Filippo, of the 8th Circuit Court of the Public Finance, dismissed a lawsuit brought...
After Scandals and Losses, Port of Santos Cuts Costs to Target Privatization
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Involved in a series of scandals in recent years, Latin America's largest port complex is undergoing restructuring with a view...
The Trajectory of Militia Outlaw Implicated in Flávio Bolsonaro’s Alleged Kickbacks by Prosecutors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The money trail followed by the Rio de Janeiro Prosecutor's Office in the investigation of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reaches...
Brazilian Government Bond Sales Record Best November in History
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The sale of public bonds to individuals totaled R$1.87 billion (US$468 million) in November, the National Treasury reported yesterday,...
Flávio Bolsonaro Headed Criminal Organization Embezzling Money, Say Prosecutors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the Prosecutor's Office, at least 13 advisors who have passed on part of their salaries to his...
Transport App Bill Would Remove 70 Percent of Drivers From São Paulo’s Streets
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bill (PL) 419/18, which creates additional regulations for transport apps in the city of São Paulo, would take 70...
Evangelical Churches to Help Collect Signatures for Bolsonaro’s New Political Party
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With just under four months to be launched in time for the 2020 municipal elections, the Alliance for Brazil,...
Pro-Bolsonaro YouTuber Beaten in Homophobic Attack in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - YouTuber Karol Eller, known as a supporter of Bolsonaro's government, was the target of a homophobic attack that left...
Eduardo Bolsonaro Appears as PSL Leader in Chamber’s System
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro is again the leader of the PSL bench in the Chamber. The electronic system has just...
B3 Securities Should Include Best Insurance and Payment Companies, Says UBS Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The performance of Stone and PagSeguro's shares draws attention in the payments sector in 2019. The two companies, with...
Brazil Advances in Setting Policies Regulating Use of Artificial Intelligence
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government is progressing to govern the use of artificial intelligence in Brazil. The MCTIC (Ministry of Science, Technology,...