Xiu Ying
Xiu Ying is a Chinese freelance journalist interested in Brazil and Latin America.
Inequality in Brazil Rises and Poverty Reaches 23.3 Million People
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is experiencing the longest period of increasing inequality in its history, with growth in income concentration for more...
Unemployment Rate in Brazil Drops to 12 Percent in Q2
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The country's unemployment rate dropped to 12 percent in the second quarter, down from 12.7 percent in the first...
Petrobras to Reforest Area 100 Times Greater than Rio’s Botanical Gardens
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On August 9th, Petrobras signed a TAC (Conduct Adjustment Agreement) under which it will be required to invest R$814...
Brazil Must Technically Qualify 10.5 Million Industrial Workers by 2023
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a survey released on Monday, August 12th, by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), Brazil will be...
Brazilian is Sued in Canada for Refusing to Wax Transgender Women
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - When she decided to open a hair removal room in her home, Márcia da Silva had no idea she...
Facebook Accessed Messenger App Chats Through Outsourced Staff
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Facebook has paid hundreds of outsourced workers to transcribe audio chat clips from Messenger users, Bloomberg reported.
According to the...
Three People Die During Police Operation in Rio’s West Zone
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Three people died and a baby was shot during a state police (MP) operation in Community 48, in the...
Cities Throughout Brazil Experience Peaceful Protests for Education
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Summoned by unions and student organizations, demonstrators took part yesterday, August 13th, in protests against the contingent retention of...
Deaths of Teenagers Spark Protests in Rio de Janeiro State and City
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A protest over the death of Henrico de Jesus Viegas de Menezes Júnior, 19 years old, blocked the streets...
Brazilian Student Scholars Excel in International Astronomy Contest
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian students obtained three medals and two honorable mentions at the 13th International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympics (IOAA).
The event,...
Lava Jato Task Force in Paraná is Extended for Another Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Prosecutor General (PGR) Raquel Dodge announced yesterday, August 12th, that she had extended the work of Operation Lava...
Economy Minister Compared Unions to Nazism and Fascism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In defense of any reforms that could restore the country's finances, the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, criticized the...
Economic Recovery will Require “a Little Patience,” Says Economy Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, advocated economic deregulation policies and urged patience so that the reforms may begin...
International Manifesto Calls for Lula’s Release, Citing Due Process Violations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The harsh manifesto signed by 17 of the most respected jurists in the world could not be any more...