Brazil’s Left-Wing Parties to Boycott Presidential Inauguration
% As Brazilians prepare for the inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro, one of its most controversial presidents, left-wing parties PT and...
December 31, 2018Topic
Bolsonaro
U.S. Dollar and Stock Market Close 2018 with Appreciation in Brazil
After a year of political and economic uncertainties in Brazil, the stock market and the dollar closed 2018 with appreciation....
December 31, 2018
Opinion: Brazil’s Lamentable Lame Duck Presidency
Brazil’s last quarter 2018 saw the election of Jair Bolsonaro, who began immediately to act as if he were already...
December 27, 2018
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Vows to Withdraw Country from Migration Pact
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro stated on Tuesday that he will revoke the Global Pact for Migration, signed last week by Brazil’s...
December 19, 2018
Brazil’s Minister Warns of Trade Disruption with Arab Countries and China
Outgoing Agriculture Minister, Blairo Maggi, warned that geopolitical interferences could lead to a possible trade disruption between Brazilian agro-producers and...
December 17, 2018
Brazilian Judge Orders Arrest of Italian Fugitive Cesare Battisti
Brazilian Federal Supreme Court Justice (STF) Luiz Fux ordered on Thursday the immediate arrest of Italian national, Cesare Battisti, sentenced...
December 14, 2018
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Makes Germany Wary of Mercosur-EU Trade Accord
Bolsonaro's agenda makes Germany wary of the Mercosur-EU trade deal. How Brazil's politics affects European trade confidence. Expert coverage from...
December 13, 2018
Brazil’s New Environment Minister Both Criticized and Praised
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The announcement of the nomination of Ricardo Salles over...
December 11, 2018
Mercosur and EU Trade Negotiators Meet in Brasilia
Mercosur and EU Trade Negotiators Meet in Brasilia. Mercosur EU trade deal coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times....
December 6, 2018