Police Kill 17 in Two Operations Against Militias in Rio de Janeiro
Within just 24 hours, Rio's Civil Police killed at least 17 suspected members of the 'Bonde do Ecko', considered one...
October 17, 2020Topic
Brazil football
Brazilian September Iron Ore Exports Increased 18.5 Percent Over Last Year
Brazilian iron ore exports increased by 18.5 percent in September compared to the same period last year, to 37.86 million...
October 17, 2020
Brazilian Controller of World’s Largest Meatpacker JBS Pleads Guilty to FCPA Charges
São Paulo-based J&F Investimentos, the controlling shareholder of JBS SA, pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to one count...
October 17, 2020
Argentine President Confident of Ruling Coalition Unity, Despite Signs of Rifts
Argentina’s ruling coalition is showing signs of strain just 10 months into power, further complicating the nation’s challenge to climb...
October 17, 2020
Covid-19 Cases and Deaths Start to Retreat in Most Brazilian States
The first half of October registered yet another retraction in the numbers of cases and deaths of the novel coronavirus...
October 17, 2020
Covid-19: Brazil Counts Cumulative 153,000 Deaths, 5.2 Million Cases (October 16th)
Brazil has reached 153,214 deaths caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. In 24 hours, 754 deaths were recorded. The data...
October 17, 2020
São Paulo Plans Train Connection between Capital and Campinas, Other Infrastructure
São Paulo Governor João Doria announced on Friday, October 16th, a plan with 19 concessions, privatizations and partnerships with the...
October 17, 2020
Mexico’s ex-Defense Chief Charged with Helping Ship Cocaine and Heroin into USA
Mexico’s former defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos used his power in office to protect the Beltran-Leyva cartel, directing military operations against...
October 16, 2020
Lithium, Morales and Cocaine – What’s at Stake as Bolivia Votes?
As Bolivia readies to vote in a defining election, a number of key issues are on the table, including the...
October 16, 2020