Brazilians’ purchasing intention this Christmas plunges 24%; highest drop in 5 years
Brazilians' lower purchasing power, undermined by inflation of 10% this year combined with high interest rates and unemployment,
December 24, 2021Topic
Cell Phones
Motorcycle courier scams grow during pandemic in Brazil
This month, gang members specialized in the scam have been arrested in São Paulo and in the Federal District. Their...
September 25, 2021
Entrepreneur arrested in connection with largest cocaine seizure in Paraguay
The Prosecutor's Office of Paraguay reported that Dubini, 54, was taken today for questioning after being arrested the day before...
July 29, 2021
Ecuador’s Comptroller General arrested, charged with corruption
Ecuador's acting Comptroller General Pablo Celi, was arrested on Tuesday, April 13th, for investigations in a case of alleged corruption,...
April 15, 2021
Oi TelCom in Brazil Loses Two Top Executives Amidst Bankruptcy
Amidst criticism of its latest recovery plan, the company's CFO and a board member resign.
September 13, 2016
Rio Banks Forced to Shorten Lines
By Helen Trouten Torres, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The municipal of Rio de Janeiro have passed a...
April 26, 2011
The Curmudgeon on “Cell” Phones
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - What is it about these people? Why haven’t they gotten it?...
January 18, 2011