Guatemala Pretrial Detention Reform Passes Congress With 139 Votes in Favour
Guatemala's Congress passed a pretrial detention reform with 139 votes: a judge within 24 hours, prosecutors must prove flight risk.
September 30, 2026Topic
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Brazil’s President Temer Sanctions New Immigration Bill
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President of Brazil, Michel Temer, sanctioned a law on...
June 22, 2018
Brazil’s Pre-Salt Responsible For Over Half of Oil Production
With the signing of another six pre-salt concession contracts officials expect production to increase even further in coming years.
February 1, 2018
Expat Financial Planning in Brazil – ‘Stay on Track’: Sponsored
Are you financially on track to retire at your target age? Have you reviewed the long-term performance of your retirement...
June 8, 2017
Brazil Close to Granting Immigration Amnesty to Foreigners
Approximately 60,000 foreigners in Brazil who cannot be considered for refugee status will benefit from the law.
December 9, 2016
Rio Mayor Paes Overruled Again in Attempt to Ban Uber
Uber continues to operate in Rio de Janeiro under a court injunction following Rio Mayor Paes’ signing of a law...
November 29, 2016
Letter: Lula Sues Sergio Moro. Desperate Times!
Letter to the Editor, by Gregory Cufaro, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has lost...
November 22, 2016
Advice on Taxing Affairs for Expatriates in Brazil: Sponsored
Amit Ramnani of financial planning consultancy, Ipanema Wealth, discusses expatriate tax issues in Brazil and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS).
October 12, 2016
Opinion: Brazil’s Rural Culture Diminished
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Most Cariocas don’t know that Brazil’s second most popular spectator sport...
October 12, 2016