Economic Interests Behind the Destruction of the Brazilian Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fires devastating the Amazon and attracting global attention are only the most visible aspect...
August 25, 2019Topic
Intercept Leaks Brazil
Ministry of Economy Releases R$38.5 Million; Fire-Fighting Aircraft Deployed in Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Economy approved on Saturday, August 24th, the release of R$38.5 (US$9.4) million...
August 25, 2019
Activism has Paid Off: Macron’s Popularity at Home Rises in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Emmanuel Macron's popularity rating at home continued to improve in August (+2 points), with 34...
August 25, 2019
Central Bank Increases Use of International Reserves to Intervene in Exchange Rate
The Central Bank (CB) announced on Friday, August 23rd, that it will extend its strategy after beginning to use the...
August 25, 2019
Prosecutors Demand Breach of Tax, Banking Secrecy of STF Presiding Justice Toffoli
The National Association of Members of the Public Prosecution Service - MP Pro-Sociedade - filed a 39-page representation with the...
August 24, 2019
Argentina’s Alberto Fernández Hopes for Single Digit Inflation Within Four Years
Tireless, Alberto Fernandez followed Friday's campaign through the famous wine region of Mendoza to support his candidates in the province...
August 24, 2019
“We Owe Lula a Fair Trial,” says Brazil Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes
says Brazil Supreme Court,We Owe Lula a Fair Trial, says Brazil Supreme Court. Expert brazil supreme court analysis and reporting...
August 24, 2019
Brazilian University Researcher Testing Cannabidiol to Treat Crack Addicts
A research developed at the University of Brasilia (UnB) is testing the effects of cannabidiol - a substance derived from...
August 24, 2019
Mercosur Completed Trade Agreement with EFTA Countries, Says Bolsonaro
Mercosur Completed Trade Agreement with EFTA Countries, Says Bolsonaro. Mercosur trade agreements coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times.
August 24, 2019