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.
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...
Cash vs. Digital: Diverging Payment Trends in Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil
In Latin America, financial habits show stark differences as some nations embrace digital payments while others cling to cash.
Bolivia and Ecuador heavily use cash,...
América Móvil Seizes Growth Opportunity in Chile Amid Industry Shake-Up
América Móvil, a dominant force in Latin American telecommunications, is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the turmoil surrounding its Chilean competitor, WOM.
Daniel Hajj,...
Lula’s Economic Strategy: A Double-Edged Sword for Future Elections
(Opinion) As President Lula navigates his third term, he focuses on the 2026 elections, building strategies around economic policies.
His approach relies heavily on public...
Bitcoin, S&P 500, and Dollar Index Navigate Uncertain Waters
(Analysis) Bitcoin is approaching the end of its third consecutive week of declines, with the price falling from a high of $73,830.
This downturn hints...
World Bank Commits $7 Billion Annually to Brazil
The World Bank Group (WBG) pledges to invest $7 billion annually in Brazil's development until the year 2028.
This funding includes $2 billion from the...
IMF Projects Ongoing Fiscal Struggles for Brazil During Lula’s Presidency
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its fiscal projections for Brazil, predicting continued budget deficits until the end of President Luiz Inácio Lula...
Steady Rise in Brazil’s Economic Activity
February saw the fourth straight month of growth for the Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), a precursor to GDP.
The index rose by...
Rising Dollar Tightens Economic Challenges for Lula’s Government
(Analysis) The Brazilian Real has significantly weakened since the beginning of the year, culminating in the dollar peaking at R$5.268 on Tuesday, April 16.
Economists...
The Brazilian Real Faces Steepest Depreciation Globally in April
April 2024 has been a challenging month for the Brazilian Real, which saw the sharpest depreciation globally against the dollar.
By April 16, the Real...
Vale’s Production Dynamics in Early 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Vale, a titan in Brazilian mining, unveiled a notable 6.1% growth in iron ore output, reaching 70.837 million...