São Paulo Admits to Increased Covid-19 Hospitalizations in November for First Time
The São Paulo State government conceded on Monday, November 16th, that there is an increase in hospitalizations for Covid-19 in...
November 17, 2020Topic
Brazil football
With No Evidence, Bolsonaro Challenges Brazilian Municipal Elections Count
After a few of his sponsored candidates succeeded in the municipal elections, President Jair Bolsonaro once again challenged the reliability...
November 17, 2020
‘In the Hands of God:’ Central America Bears Brunt of Powerful Hurricane Iota (Update 3)
Hurricane Iota sent zinc roofing flying into the streets, toppled electricity poles and flayed palm trees as its core approached...
November 17, 2020
After Blackout, Electric Power Rotation Restored in Brazil´s Crisis-ridden Amapá State
Eleven days after a transformer fire left 13 of Amapá's 16 cities with no power, and on the very day...
November 17, 2020
Background: Jamaican Women Worst Hit by Livestock and Crop Theft in Pandemic
Early each morning, Pamelita Dann arrives at her farm in eastern Jamaica hoping thieves have not stolen any of her...
November 17, 2020
Cruiseship Operator SeaDream Cancels 2020 Sailings After Caribbean Virus Outbreak
Norwegian-owned cruiseship operator SeaDream Yacht Club has cancelled all sailing for the remainder of 2020 after positive COVID-19 test results...
November 17, 2020
“Bolsonaro Can’t be Blamed” Says Brazil´s VP on Allies’ Local Election Defeats
Vice-President Hamilton Mourão downplayed the defeat of candidates endorsed by President Jair Bolsonaro in the municipal elections, and noted that...
November 17, 2020
Analysis: Brazil Is Emerging as World’s Leading Offshore Oil Producer
Sharply weaker oil prices, the COVID-19 pandemic, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty have done little to blunt Brazil’s epic offshore oil...
November 17, 2020
Brazil Inflation Projection for 2020 Climbs Slightly to 3.25 Percent
The financial market has raised the inflation estimate for this year. The projection for the Broad National Consumer Price Index...
November 17, 2020