“Manaus is Lost” Says Brazilian Researcher Calling for International Mission
Faced with the collapse of the healthcare system because of the second wave of coronavirus in Manaus, epidemiologist Jesem Orellana,...
January 23, 2021Topic
Brazil economy
President Bolsonaro Reiterates That Covid Vaccine Will Not Be Compulsory
On Friday morning, January 22nd, President Jair Bolsonaro reiterated that vaccination against Covid-19 will not be compulsory. But, since they...
January 23, 2021
Blood Bank at Critically Low Level in São Paulo
The São Paulo Blood Bank stocks are critical. According to the institution, there is a particular need for blood types...
January 23, 2021
After Billion-reais Investment, Brazilian Unicorn C6 Bank Faces First Image Challenge
It was still 2020, early December, when a group of 40 investors, led by Credit Suisse, invested R$1.3 billion (US$240...
January 22, 2021
Zara to Close Smaller Stores in Brazil, Focus on Online Sales
Fashion retailer Zara, from Spanish group Inditex, will close seven stores in Brazil. The number represents a little over 10%...
January 22, 2021
With Biden’s Inauguration, Brazil Will Face Joint U.S.-European Pressure on Amazon
Diplomats consider that the new White House will be engaged in linking environmental to commercial policy. Ambassadors in Brasília say...
January 21, 2021
China Lifts Pandemic-Related Bans on Three Brazil Meat Plants
China has lifted trade bans on three Brazilian meat plants, meatpackers JBS SA and Aurora Alimentos said on Wednesday, January...
January 21, 2021
New Brazilian Bankruptcy Law Is Risk to Corporate Recoveries, Says Fitch Ratings
Brazil’s new bankruptcy law could lower recovery prospects for the debt of speculative-grade Latin American corporates and incentivize distressed issuers...
January 21, 2021
Brazil’s Vale to Divest Troubled Coal Assets in Mozambique
Brazil’s Vale said on Thursday, January 21st, it is buying out minority stake partner, Japan’s Mitsui & Co, in a...
January 21, 2021