Analysis: Twenty years on, EU turns cold on Mercosur trade deal
After twenty years of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur deal faces renewed skepticism. What changed and whether the deal can survive. Expert...
March 19, 2021Topic
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Brazil’s post-covid business risk surpasses that of Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – EIU
The operational risk for businesses in Brazil in a post-covid future lies in a mid range, according to the "Operational...
March 19, 2021
Brazil registers second deadliest day in COVID pandemic, with 2,724 deaths (March 18th)
Brazil has recorded 2,724 new deaths due to covid-19 in the last 24 hours, according to data released on Thursday,...
March 18, 2021
Covid-19: São Paulo confirms 1st death in ICU line, anticipates holidays, but discards lockdown
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The healthcare system in Brazil's largest city is "collapsing", said São Paulo mayor Bruno Covas,...
March 18, 2021
Brazilian Senator Major Olímpio confirmed brain dead due to Covid-19
Senator Major Olímpio, 58 years old, was confirmed brain dead this Thursday, March 18th, after several days hospitalized with Covid-19....
March 18, 2021
New Brazilian health minister Marcelo Queiroga vows to “follow science” and promote “great national dialogue”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Appointed to the position of Health Minister, physician Marcelo Queiroga said on Thursday, March 18th,...
March 18, 2021
Bolivia’s Foreign Ministry advises U.S. and Brazil not to “intervene” in its internal affairs
The Bolivian Foreign Ministry has summoned this Thursday, March 18th, representatives of the United States and Brazil and has asked...
March 18, 2021
Mercado Libre’s unique approach to corporate support of forest restoration in Brazil
The tech sector’s fascination with tree restoration as a climate solution apparently isn’t unique to U.S. companies.
March 18, 2021
Analysis: Brazil interest rate shock to boost real, but for how long?
Brazil’s real, one of the world’s worst-performing currencies this year, is set to get a shot in the arm from...
March 18, 2021