Oliver Mason
Oliver Mason is a British digital nomad who spends most of his time traveling the world and visiting places of interest.
São Paulo Government Updates State’s Flexibility Plan Rules
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, July 27th, the governor of São Paulo, João Doria announced new rules for the plan to ease...
Police Officer Arrested in São Paulo’s East Zone After Killing Motorcyclist
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A State Police (PM) officer was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, July 25th, in São Paulo's East...
Which Countries Allow Entry for Travelers Leaving Brazil?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the reopening of borders, some of the preferred destinations for Brazilians, such as the United States and European...
Bradesco, Itaú, and Santander Launch Plan Promoting Sustainable Development in Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the global demand for Brazil to increase its commitment to climate change issues, the country's three largest private...
Four Months into Quarantine, São Paulo State Registers Record Daily Covid-19 Cases
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of São Paulo registered a daily record of confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, July 22nd. According...
Brazil’s President Downplays Coronavirus, yet “Hunger is not Bogus”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the entrance to the unplastered brick house, protective masks made of cloth are drying on a clothesline. Several...
Paraná Governor Proposes R$100 Million Budget Item to Buy Coronavirus Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, July 20th, the day the world dawned with the news that at least two vaccines have progressed...
Brazil Records Its Most Deadly Sunday for Covid-19 on July 19th
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On July 19th, Brazil recorded the deadliest Sunday for Covid-19 in a 24 hour period, according to data from...
Bolsonaro Says “Brazil Will Just Have to Make Do” If Biden Becomes US President
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro reiterated on Thursday, July 16th, that he supports the re-election of President Donald Trump in the...
“If Congress Prevents Reforms, I Must Leave”, Says Economy Minister Guedes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes said on Thursday, July 16th, that he intends to remain in office until...
Support For Bolsonaro Grows, While Moro and Guedes’ Image Dwindles
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The image of President Jair Bolsonaro has remained virtually unscathed, despite the turbulence surrounding his administration.
This is reflected in...
Lacking ICU Beds and Tests, Minas Gerais Pays Price for Underestimating Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The trip to the Caribbean occurred smoothly. Although Brazil had started issuing faint warnings about the coronavirus pandemic in...
Amnesty International Accuses JBS of Buying Cattle Raised in Protected Amazon Areas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, July 15th, states that JBS, the world's largest beef processing company,...
Moderna Reports 100 Percent Success in Covid-19 Vaccine; Final Trial Required
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The race for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus reached a milestone on Tuesday. The Moderna Pharmaceutical's vaccine, one...