Rio de Janeiro Governor Suspended Over Alleged COVID-19-Related Graft
A raft of investigations have been opened in Brazil and other Latin American countries, including Peru, Ecuador and Mexico, into...
August 28, 2020Topic
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Paraná State Says Russian Vaccine Trials in Brazil Could Begin in 45 Days
On Thursday, the government of Paraná met with the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) to define the potential production of...
August 28, 2020
Analysis: Why the Dollar, Depreciating Worldwide, Remains Bullish in Brazil
Unlike what has been happening in relation to currencies in other emerging countries, in Brazil the dollar has been appreciating...
August 28, 2020
Can Brazil’s Nubank Match Banco Itaú? UBS Believes Not (Yet)
Nubank, the largest fintech in the country, is beginning to have the size of a large bank.
August 28, 2020
Brazilian Central Bank Justifies Release of R$200 Banknote on September 2nd
On Thursday, August 27th, the Central Bank notified the Federal Supreme Court (STF) that the R$200 bill (US$40) will be...
August 28, 2020
Woman Could Be First HIV Patient Cured Without Use of Medication
A woman could be the first person in the world to be cured of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)...
August 28, 2020
City Council Passes Law Banning Dogs Barking, But Mayor Vetoes Measure
A bill unanimously passed in the Penha City Council establishes a R$23,000 (US$4,600) fine for the owners of noisy animals.
August 28, 2020
Brazilian Deputies Demand Justice Minister Explain Opening Office in US to Buy Weapons
The PSOL (Socialism and Liberty Party) bench called on Minister André Mendonça to explain the reasons for the Justice Department...
August 28, 2020
Covid-19: Brazil Counts 118,649 Deaths and 3.76 Million Cases (August 27th)
Brazil has reached 118,649 deaths due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health's daily update released...
August 28, 2020