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“I am happy”: Peruvian woman wins historic legal battle over assisted death
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ana Estrada, who is confined to her bed, says she feels “happy and content” about a historic decision by...
While others test, check, and trace, Mexico lets tourists in speedily
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Even as other countries institute airport testing, tracing and mandatory isolation, Mexican authorities bragged Wednesday about the speed with...
Crude oil market sees “clear signs of recovery,” says Venezuelan oil minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The crude oil market "shows clear signs of recovery in terms of consumption, supply and prices" in March, Venezuelan...
Panama allows transgender women to compete in beauty pageant
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The organizers said that transgender women who "have completed all their legal and medical procedures" can take part in...
At least 20 people killed in highway accident in central Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least 20 people were killed on Tuesday, March 2nd, when a public transport bus overturned and fell into...
Colombia to allow 30% attendance of Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombia said Tuesday, March 2rd, it would open its stadiums to the public for the 2021 Copa America it...
These are the best companies to work for in Mexico this year – CompuTrabajo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the fourth consecutive year, the job portal CompuTrabajo published its ranking of the best companies to work for...
Mexican president plans renegotiation of power industry contracts
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico plans to renegotiate contracts in the electricity sector with Spain’s Iberdrola and around 10 other firms, President Andrés...
Indigenous people sue French retailer Casino over Amazon destruction
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Indigenous peoples from Brazil and Colombia sued retailer Casino in a French court on Wednesday, March 3rd, over the...
CEO ouster has consequences: four Petrobras board members will leave
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Four board members at Brazil’s Petrobras will step down at the end of their terms, the company said on...
Bharat Biotech publishes interim data showing its COVID-19 vaccine is 81% effective
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bharat Biotech’s vaccine showed a 81% efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in an interim analysis of a late-stage trial...
Brazil’s real (R$) among worst performing currencies against US dollar in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Investor confidence in the Brazilian government’s economic agenda is plummeting, making the real (R$) one of the worst performing...
Brazil GDP fell 4.1% in 2020, less than forecast but worst in decades
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s economy shrank last year by 4.1% amid the pandemic, data showed on Wednesday, March 3rd, the worst drop...
Brazil’s economy may have shrunk by less than 4% last year: Guedes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s economy could grow 3.5% this year and may have shrunk last year by less than 4%, Economy Minister...