Eyeing presidency, gay Brazilian governor braces for anti-LGBT+ jibes
Gay Brazilian governor and presidential hopeful Eduardo Leite said he expects to encounter anti-LGBT+ rhetoric as he bids to unseat...
July 9, 2021Topic
Latin America
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon sets new monthly record in June – INPE
Deforestation alerts in the Legal Amazon in June reached 1,061 km², the fourth record-breaking high month since the beginning of...
July 9, 2021
Argentina’s ex-President Macri accused by Bolivia of supporting overthrow of Evo Morales in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of Bolivia Thursday disclosed documentation that it claims proves Argentina was behind the...
July 9, 2021
Extending cap of 600 passengers per day allowed into Argentina could deter even more airlines
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of Argentina looked determined, on Thursday, July 8, to extend for four additional...
July 9, 2021
Brazil’s Bradesco and Santander banks doing battle over clients’ changing needs
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A legion of customers who withstood the pandemic made life difficult for the largest banks...
July 9, 2021
Rising fertilizer costs could threaten Brazilian farmers’ profits
Prices for agricultural nutrients such as phosphate and potash have been on the rise since late last year in the...
July 9, 2021
Uruguayan left shows strength, reaches the necessary number for holding referendum
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Uruguayan left showed its muscle by collecting in time, despite the obstacles of the...
July 9, 2021
Uruguayan Minister of Environment survives car accident unharmed
The Uruguayan Minister of Environment, Adrián Peña, suffered a car accident on Thursday when he hit another vehicle on the...
July 8, 2021
Brazil’s Eletrobras should invest US$2.8 billion a year after it is privatized – minister
The Brazilian power utility giant Eletrobras, the largest electric company in Latin America, will invest up to R$14 (US$2.8) billion...
July 8, 2021