New Coronavirus Strain Spreading Rapidly Across Europe, Study Shows
- European scientists have detected a new strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, which has been rapidly spreading...
October 31, 2020Topic
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Brazilian Stock Market Down 7.2 Percent, Worst Week Since March; 3rd Consecutive Monthly Drop
The Brazilian stock market retreated on Friday, October 30th, amid the climate before the extended weekend and American elections, which...
October 31, 2020
Chile’s Codelco, World’s Largest Copper Producer, Reports Return to Profitability
Chile's State-owned miner Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, on Friday reported a 86% increase in its profit for the...
October 31, 2020
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, 2020
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