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.
Mining Giants Face Accountability in Brazil
A Brazilian judge today ordered BHP and Vale to pay $9.7 billion in damages for the 2015 collapse of Brazil's Fundão dam, which they...
Brazil’s Auto Industry Sees Major Boost
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with top executives from BYD and General Motors (GM), announcing a R$10 billion ($2 billion) investment in...
Brazil’s Unexpected Inflation Decline Signals Potential Selic Rate Reduction
Brazil experienced a significant drop in its annual inflation rate, a development that exceeded economists' forecasts.
This decrease positions Brazil's central bank to further relax...
Gol Airline’s Strategic Bankruptcy Filing in the U.S.
Brazil's second-largest airline, Gol, declared bankruptcy in the United States, initiating a judicial recovery process to handle its debts.
Gol voluntarily applied for Chapter 11...
Colombia Fights Looming Downgrade from Emerging Market to Frontier Status
Colombian regulators and investors are actively working to bolster their stock market to maintain its emerging market status.
The Colombian Stock Exchange, government, pension funds,...
Tokenized Securities Gain Momentum
Asia is leading a major change in capital markets by moving from traditional to blockchain-based tokens.
This change is happening fast in the Asia-Pacific region....
China’s Dominance in Car Manufacturing: Musk’s Insight
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, recently pointed out the strong position of Chinese car makers. He believes that without trade limits, they could lead globally.
In...
Global Market Update: Key Economic Indicators and Corporate Shifts
In today’s dynamic global market, it's crucial for investors and business experts to stay updated on economic indicators and corporate changes.
The U.S. economy, company...
Brazilian Rice Prices Show Signs of Decrease After 40% Yearly Rise
In a new development in Brazil, rice prices have started to decline following a 40% increase over the past year.
As of January, the cost...
Mercosur Ministers Focus on EU Trade Talks
Foreign ministers from Mercosur countries and Bolivia met in Asunción, marking the first such meeting under Paraguay's temporary leadership.
Attendees included Argentina's Diana Elena Mondino,...
Ibovespa Dips to 127,000 Despite Vale’s Rise
The Ibovespa faced a decline, ending down 0.38% at 127,774.71 points on Wednesday, even with Vale's progress.
This decrease reflects reactions to the American market's...
Latin America’s Inflation Outlook for 2024
In 2024, Latin American countries are expected to see varying trends in inflation.
After experiencing inflationary shocks between 2021 and 2022, many countries in the...
Oil Prices Dip as Supply Rises
On January 24, 2024, a surge in oil production from the United States, Libya, and Norway led to a slight fall in oil prices.
Brent...
Fitch’s Outlook on Brazil Achieving Investment Grade
Fitch Ratings predicts Latin America's economies will face challenges in 2024, with economic growth slowing to 1.5% from 2.3% in 2023.
This slowdown stems from...