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Oliver Mason

Oliver Mason is a British digital nomad who spends most of his time traveling the world and visiting places of interest.

Delinquent Consumer Debt Threatens Peruvian Banking System

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peru's economy could plummet by more than 20 percent if unpaid consumer debts continue to mount, a scenario the...

Chile Has Lost 1,8 Million Jobs in One Year; Unemployment Reaches 12 Percent

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chilean government has begun to gradually lift restrictions in the country in an attempt to reactivate the economy,...

Analysis: Judge Nunes on Brazil’s Supreme Court Would Seal Bolsonaro Deal with Centrão

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, President Jair Bolsonaro again made use of what is known as a "trial balloon" in Brasilia jargon....

Covid-19: City of São Paulo Bucks Regional Trend, Sees Drop in Cases and Deaths

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In São Paulo capital, the rolling average of deaths reached 36 on Wednesday, September 30th - a 29.4 percent...

Privatization Policy in Bolivia Divides Cabinet, Triggers Several Ministerial Resignations

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Internal splits in Bolivia’s interim government led to the departure of the country’s economy minister and two other cabinet...

Rio Legislative Assembly Appoints Deputies to Form Impeachment Court

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) has determined the five deputies who will make up the Mixed...

Chile Drops Out of Regional Agreement on Environmental Information Sharing

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile said last week it would not sign the Escazu Agreement -- a decision that generated surprise and disappointment...

Large Fire Strikes Ibitipoca Park in Brazil’s Minas Gerais State

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A major fire has already destroyed an extensive area of Ibitipoca State Park in Lima Duarte (Minas Gerais State),...

Chile Announces US$2 Billion Package to Help Recovery, Create New Jobs

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday, September 27th, the launch of US$ 2 billion in subsidies aimed at...

Mercosur Hosts World Tourism Day 2020 Official Celebrations

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the first time in the history of World Tourism Day, the 2020 official celebration will be hosted by...

Flamengo’s Stance Illustrates Shortcomings of Brazilian Soccer Clubs

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian and Libertadores Cup champion and holder of the largest fan base in Brazil, Flamengo has dominated the news...

Analysis: Recent Shooting Highlights Violent Climate in Brazilian Politics

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At around 3 PM on Thursday, September 24th, Cassio Remis, an attorney and PSDB candidate for city council in...

Three Startups Selected to Help Brazil’s Government in Covid-19 Crisis

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - BrazilLAB announced on Friday, September 25th, the winning companies of its first stage of the Covid-19 task force. In...

Brazilian Minister of Education Blames ‘Dysfunctional Families’ for Homosexuality

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister of Education Milton Ribeiro said that homosexuality occurs in "dysfunctional families". The statement was made in an interview...

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