Education Minister says Cutbacks in Universities may be Revised
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Education Minister Abraham Weintraub has for the first time linked...
May 9, 2019Section
In-Depth – Brazil
Medicine Shortage Threatens two Million Patients in Brazil
On March 12th, 2019, a letter from the National Council of Health Secretaries (Conass) addressed to Luiz Henrique Mandetta's cabinet...
May 9, 2019
Bolsonaro’s Financial Suffocation Begins to Hit Brazil’s Sciences
The Brazilian government has blocked research and universities money to adjust the spending ceiling.
May 8, 2019
Why Not Host the Olympics in the Same Place Every Time?
By Scott Salmon RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In this era of virtual reality, the four-yearly spectacle of the Summer...
May 8, 2019
Chamber Grants Diplomatic Passports to 404 Deputies’ Families
By Arkady Petrov BRAZIL, RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil is the eternal land of privilege and nepotism. The advantages for...
May 8, 2019
Bolsonaro Signs Decree Changing Rules on Arms and Ammunition
President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree on Tuesday (7th) changing the rules on the use of weapons and ammunition. The...
May 8, 2019
Vale Production Drops in all Segments in Q1
Brazilian mining company Vale is in bad shape. After experiencing the disastrous dam collapse at Brumadinho at the beginning of...
May 8, 2019
In-Depth: Armored Vehicle Business Booms Around Rio’s Sugarloaf
If you're on the streets of the Brazilian metropolises of São Paulo, Brasilia or Rio de Janeiro, you can hardly...
May 7, 2019
São Paulo Nightlife for Tuesday, May 7, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that...
May 7, 2019