Retired army captain designed and executed attack against Colombia’s Ivan Duque
A retired captain of the Colombian Army was the one who designed and executed the June 25 attack against the...
July 22, 2021Topic
Latin America
Brazil’s GDP to grow 5.2% in 2021; more positive view about services – FGV Ibre
Industry should no longer be the engine of growth. Still, other sectors will fill this space in assessing the Brazilian...
July 22, 2021
Brazilian mining sector increases sales by 98% to US$29 billion in the first half of 2021-Ibram
Mining companies in the country invoiced R$149 (US$29) billion in the first half of this year. The increase, of 98%...
July 21, 2021
Brazil’s booming economy ensures that June tax revenues rise by 46% compared to 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal tax revenues registered a real increase of 46.77% in June compared to the same...
July 21, 2021
Brazil’s truckers consider nationwide strikes and blockades starting this Sunday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Groups and associations representing truck drivers are studying the possibility of a nationwide strike starting...
July 21, 2021
Mexico’s Veracruz state assembly approves decriminalization of abortion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 25 votes in favor and 13 against, the plenary of the state assembly of...
July 20, 2021
Expansion of illegal gold mining in Brazil’s Amazon contaminates region with 100 tons of mercury -survey
The Brazilian government's promotion of illegal mining over the past two years has caused a flood of mercury into Amazon...
July 20, 2021
Employment impact of pandemic for Brazilian workers can last up to 9 years – World Bank
Economic crises like the one caused by the Covid 19 pandemic affect workers in different ways, and the impact on...
July 20, 2021
Brazilian flat steel imports from India in June rise 118.1% over last year
Flat steel imports by Brazilian clients grew 118.1% in June, compared to the same period last year, adding up to...
July 20, 2021