Unemployment in Brazil Hit 14.4 Percent in Quarter Ended in August
The unemployment rate hit 14.4 percent in the quarter ended in August, up 1.6 percentage points over the quarter ended...
October 31, 2020Topic
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UK Bars Sale of South Korean Fighter Jets to Argentine Air Force
The United Kingdom has effectively barred the sale of the FA-50 Fighting Eagle to Argentina, with the South Korean manufacturer...
October 31, 2020
Research Poll: Bolsonaro’s Approval Ratings Grow During Covid-19 Crisis
Over the past seven months, Brazil has experienced the worst health tragedy in its history, with almost 160,000 deaths from...
October 31, 2020
Argentina and Mexico Delay IDB Confirmation Meeting Until After US Election
Mexico and Argentina have delayed a key meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank until after the Nov. 3 U.S. election,...
October 31, 2020
Brazilian V.P. Contradicts Bolsonaro; Says Government Will Purchase Sinovac Covid-19 Vaccine
Vice-President Hamilton Mourão said that the federal government will buy the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Chinese company Sinovac in partnership...
October 31, 2020
Brazil’s Central Bank Intervenes Twice in One Week to Support Weakening Real
Brazil's central bank intervened in the foreign exchange market on Friday, selling dollars to ease heavy downward pressure on the...
October 31, 2020
Campaigner Murdered Day After Reporting Threat in Magé, Rio de Janeiro State
A woman was shot dead in Magé Thursday morning in Baixada Fluminense.
October 31, 2020
Brazil Totals 159,400 Covid-19 Deaths Since Start of Pandemic (October 30th)
The Ministry of Health's balance released on Friday, Otober 30th, shows that that there are now a total of 159,477...
October 31, 2020
Analysis: Growing Online Anti-Vaccine Movement Is Threat to Brazil’s Public Health
Over the past few years, Brazil has perceived a drop in vaccine coverage of the basic immunization calendar.
October 30, 2020