Brazil May Disburse R$1 Billion for Military Intervention in Rio
Funds to finance the military intervention in Rio has been one of the main issues discussed by both Armed Forces...
March 19, 2018Topic
Federal Government
Brazil Extends Support of Federal Troops in Amazonas Prisons
In the beginning of the year, a uprising at one of the units left more than sixty inmates dead, six...
December 12, 2017
Budget Deficit Target in Brazil Raised by R$20 Billion in 2017
Lower-than-expected revenues led the Brazilian government to announce increase in deficit and cost-cutting measures.
August 16, 2017
Death Toll has Reached 162 from Yellow Fever in Brazil
The latest data from the Ministry of Health shows over 2,000 suspected cases and at least 162 reported deaths.
March 30, 2017
Emergency Alert Due to Yellow Fever Issued for 64 Cities in Brazil
Officials declared emergency situation in 64 cities in Minas Gerais and are sending millions of extra doses of vaccines to...
February 21, 2017
Brazil’s Public Accounts Register Record Deficit of R$155.8 Billion
Although in line with the deficit target, the deterioration of economic activity significantly reduced revenues for federal, state and local...
February 1, 2017
Federal Government to Provide Rio with R$6.5 Billion in Loans
Yesterday (January 26th) the state of Rio de Janeiro signed a term of commitment to guarantee to take out two...
January 27, 2017
Brazil Government Freezes Rio’s Bank Accounts Due to Debt
Rio won't be able to pay wages and maintain social programs until it has paid its R$170 million debt to...
November 8, 2016
Brazil to Distribute 3.5 Million Fast-Detecting Zika Tests
Ministry of Health will spend R$119 million on tests which can detect if a person is or was ever infected...
November 1, 2016