Brazil to receive US$180 billion in private investment in 10 years
The Jair Bolsonaro government has already secured investment commitments of R$925 billion (US$180 billion) over the next decade through privatizations...
September 9, 2022Topic
Brazil News
Brazil rose to become the 11th largest market for world tourism in 2021
Brazil's tourism sector continues to grow, demonstrating its strength in international comparisons. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a...
September 9, 2022
“Shopee” closes operations in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico
Mercado Libre's competitor Shopee is closing its operations in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico and withdrawing from Argentina altogether.
September 9, 2022
Caribbean: Charles’ succession prompts calls for reparations and removal of monarch as head of state
The enthronement of King Charles III to the British throne has renewed calls from politicians and activists in former colonies...
September 9, 2022
Brazilian police claim Bolsonarista stabbed Lula da Silva supporter after political dispute
A supporter of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stabbed a supporter of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2011) to...
September 9, 2022
The old aircraft carrier São Paulo returns to Brazil
After being banned from crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and entering Turkish territorial waters, the tug carrying the aircraft carrier...
September 9, 2022
Hy Brazil, the “phantom island” on maps that mysteriously disappeared in 1872
At least 125 years before Brazil welcomed the first Portuguese; map readers already knew about Brazil long before America was...
September 9, 2022
Brazilian vehicle production up 43.9% in August; highest since November 2020
Automobile manufacturers' production in August reached 238 thousand units, including passenger cars, light SUVs, trucks, and buses, the highest volume...
September 9, 2022
Brazil records deflation of 0.36% in August, second month in a row
Brazil recorded deflation, or a price decline, for the second consecutive month. The IPCA (National Wide Consumer Price Index) fell...
September 9, 2022