Lachlan Williams
Lachlan Williams is an Australian journalist with an economic and political background. He lives and travels extensively in the Brazilian Northeast, a region of the country traditionally neglected by the media.
Photos Denounce Violence Against Live Animals Exported from Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The investigation was carried out by Mercy for Animals to pressure Congress to approve a bill banning the sale...
Brazilian University Students “Do Everything but Study”, Says Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a speech during an event in Tocantins state on Thursday, December 12th, President Jair Bolsonaro criticized Brazilian universities,...
For 81 Percent of Brazilians, Lava Jato Should Continue Pursuing Its Goals
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Towards the end of the year in which Lava Jato was challenged as never before, public support for the...
Brazil’s Ride App 99 Follows Uber in Using Audio Recording on Trips
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Transport App companies have taken initiatives to increase users' safety. Last week, Uber released data on harassment cases and...
Motorcyclist Killed in Assault on São Paulo Highway
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Cícero da Silva, 46 years old, was killed with two shots to the face, during a robbery that took place...
Tattoo Week Rio’s 8th Edition Scheduled for Second Weekend of January
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With an expected audience of 25,000 people, the "Tattoo Week Rio 2020" will include 220 stands and 1,100 artists.
In...
Attack Kills Two Guajajara Indians on Highway BR-226 in Maranhão
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two Guajajara Indians died and two were injured in an attack on Saturday, December 7th, on federal highway BR-226,...
In Rio, Economy Minister Claims No Reason for Pessimism in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said there is no reason for pessimism in Brazil. In his opinion, Brazil is going...
Funk Movement Intends to Take Paraisópolis Case to International Courts
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bruno Ramos, a cultural producer who has been involved with funk for 20 years and the organizer of the...
Brazil and Argentina Sign Agreement to Increase Number of Flights
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Until now, the limit was 133, with seven for cargo flights. Under the new agreement, the limit is increased...
Brazil and Paraguay to Enter Automotive Agreement
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian government is close to closing an automotive agreement with Paraguay, which will allow the abolition of tariffs...
Rio de Janeiro Government Agrees to Grant R$302 Million in Incentives to Host F-1
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro approved R$302.4 (US$76) million in tax incentives for the Rio...
Higher Chicken and Pork Prices Will Not Revert to Previous Levels, Says Association
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The rise in the price of these other meats should also increase with the end-of-year festivities and continue throughout...
Brazil’s Government Debt to Close 2019 Lower than 2018, Says Treasury Secretary
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The accelerated repayment by state-owned banks to the Treasury will lead to the Central Government's Gross Debt (DBGG) closing...