Elevating Brazil’s Universities: Strategies for Global Recognition
Elevating Brazil's Universities: Strategies for Global Recognition. Brazil VAT reform CBS IBS coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times.
June 11, 2024Section
Life & Society
Cement Crunch: How a 5.6% Sales Dip Signals Broader Economic Trends in Brazil
In May 2024 the cement industry in the country hit a snag selling 5.3 million tons down 5.6% from May...
June 10, 2024
Transforming Empty Offices into Homes: A Global Solution
Canada’s government could turn half of its office space into housing. Canada—like much of the Western world—is facing a housing...
June 5, 2024
Brazil’s USP Loses Its Position as the Best University in Latin America
The University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) has surpassed the University of São Paulo (USP) as the top university in Latin...
June 5, 2024
São Paulo’s Crime Landscape: Gains in Safety, Challenges Remain
In April 2024 São Paulo achieved its lowest homicide rate in 24 years reporting just 188 intentional killings. Coverage and...
June 2, 2024
São Paulo’s Skyrocketing Home Sales: A Tale of Urban Transformation
In São Paulo, a construction frenzy has fueled a real estate boom, pushing property sales over 100,000—a 25% increase from...
June 1, 2024
Brazil Accounts for Nearly 90% of Global Dengue Cases in 2024
Brazil faces a severe dengue crisis in 2024 with the WHO reporting the highest global number of cases and deaths....
May 31, 2024
Seas Unite: Argentina and U.S. Gear Up for High-Stakes Naval Drills
Argentina’s Naval Fleet is gearing up for joint naval exercises with the USS George Washington scheduled for May 30-31. Analysis...
May 30, 2024
Brazil Hits Foreign Online Shopping with 20% Tax
In a decisive action, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed a law to tax foreign online purchases under $50 by 20%.
May 29, 2024