Richard Mann
Richard Mann is a German native and has worked as a freelance journalist for many years. He travels all over Brazil and is mainly interested in business, art, and culture and also likes to write articles about spiritual topics and unusual events.
Risk Landscape Across Latin America: An Overview
Latin America's markets are undergoing shifts due to a mix of economic volatility, supply chain disruptions, and political changes.
Luca Moneta, a senior economist at...
Brazil’s Central Bank Chief Signals Possible Shift Amid Inflation Concerns
At a finance event in São Paulo, Roberto Campos Neto, President of Brazil's Central Bank, discussed the complexities of managing inflation on a global...
Batista’s $4.8 Billion Eldorado Venture Boosts Brazil’s Agribusiness
Eldorado Brasil Celulose has launched a significant R$25 ($4.81) billion investment for a new production line in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul.
Announced in...
Brazil’s Aviation Overhaul: Azul and GOL’s Merger to Command Skies
Brazil's aviation sector is poised for a major transformation with the proposed merger between Azul and GOL Airlines.
This strategic move could lead to a...
Brazil’s Fiscal Challenge: Balancing Budget and Mandatory Spending by 2028
Brazil's fiscal stability is at risk as mandatory spending on social security, health, and education is set to exceed last year's fiscal framework limits.
This...
Brazil Expands Oil Reserves to Highest Level Since 2015
In 2023, Brazil recorded its highest oil reserves since 2015, achieving 15.9 billion barrels. This 7% increase over last year is significant.
It marks the...
Petrobras Proposes 50% Dividend Payout Amid Board Tensions
On Friday, the Petrobras Board of Directors proposed releasing 50% of their extraordinary dividends, which amounted to R$43.9 billion ($8.74 billion).
This decision is up...
Carlos Slim’s $8 Billion Telecom Expansion in Brazil
Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire and founder of América Móvil, has committed $8 billion to reshape Brazil's telecom sector.
This pledge occurred during a key...
Brazil on Its Way to Becoming a Global Leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
In Brazil's lush sugarcane fields, a sustainable revolution in aviation fuel production is rapidly gaining significant momentum.
This movement positions Brazil to become a global...
Industrial Sector Shows Production and Job Increases in Brazil
On March 19, the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) released a survey showing a March increase in industrial production and continued job growth in...
Copper Output Dips at Chile’s Codelco After Accident
Codelco, a state-owned leader in global copper supply from Chile, faces a dip in production this month due to a fatal accident at the...
Escalation and Market Impact: Israel’s Strike on Iran
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran following a drone and missile attack on April 13.
At 9:30 PM Brasília time, drones were...
Petrobras Announces $73 Billion Boost for Oil Exploration and Naval Revival
Brazil's state-controlled company, Petrobras, the largest enterprise in the nation, has announced a $73 billion investment plan.
This substantial investment is directed towards expanding its...
São Paulo’s Citrus Crisis Spurs Strategic Shifts in Brazilian Agriculture
The Brazilian orange market is currently experiencing significant stress due to a combination of disease, climate change, and market dynamics.
This has led to a...