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.
Brazil’s Industry: Minor Rise Amid Global Volatility
Brazil's industrial sector saw a 0.4% growth in August compared to July.
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released these numbers on October...
Brazil Created in August 23.3% Less Jobs Than Last Year
In the first eight months of 2023, Brazil generated 1.38 million formal jobs, according to data from the government agency, Caged.
In August, the average...
Brazil Achieves Record Exports in 2023
By September 2023, Brazil's trade balance reached a notable $71 billion, driven primarily by increased volume rather than price shifts, surpassing the previous year's...
Brazil’s Industrial PMI Dips in September
Brazil's industrial PMI dropped to 49.0 in September from 50.1 in August, says S&P Global Markets.
A score under 50 signals sector contraction. Nonetheless, this...
Pemex Boosts Oil Exports After Explosion
In August 2023, following a July marine platform explosion, Mexico's state-owned Pemex experienced increased oil exports.
The mishap cost two lives and nearly a day's...
Lithium Lure: Chile and Argentina’s Rising Economic Fortunes
Lithium's pivotal role in the electric vehicle market presents a golden opportunity for Latin American countries.
Specifically, Chile and Argentina are seizing this opportunity. On...
Opinion: Brazil’s Agribusiness Caught in Protectionism’s Web
(Opinion) Trade protectionism often stirs debate, and Brazil's dairy and agribusiness sectors are central to it.
While trying to protect its local farmers, the government...
Brazil’s Move to Protect Local Dairy Through Tax Credits
Brazil is set to revise tax perks that currently benefit dairy imports from Mercosur countries.
A new decree from the Ministry of Agriculture will soon...
Brazil’s Manufacturing Dips Calls for $90 Billion Annual Investment
Brazil must invest R$ 456 billion ($91.2 billion) yearly to match its 1970s productivity levels.
This recommendation comes from a recent study by São Paulo's...
Low Jobless Rates Boost Brazil and Mexico, Baffle Central Banks
Brazil and Mexico are showing strong labor markets this quarter, surprising many. In Brazil, the jobless rate fell to 7.8% in August.
Additionally, only 8.4...
Petrobras Set to Probe Equatorial Basin
Brazil's Petrobras has secured approval from Ibama, the national environmental agency, for offshore oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin.
Specifically, they can now survey the...
Cuba’s Tobacco is Thriving Amid Challenges
Despite challenges, Cuba's tobacco industry flourishes, with exports surpassing $200 million annually, as labeled "iconic" by observers.
Notably, the enduring cultural practices of tobacco farming...
Venezuela’s Bolívar Drops 4.67% Against Dollar in September
Venezuela's Central Bank reports a 4.67% fall in the bolívar against the U.S. dollar last month.
It closed at 34.42 bolívars. Meanwhile, the dollar started...
Brazil Uncovers Massive Oil Reserve in Amazon River’s Mouth
Brazil's Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira announced a significant oil discovery in the Equatorial Margin based on an internal Petrobras study.
Specifically, the Equatorial Margin block...