Brazil to Cancel US$900M in African Debt
In the latest in a raft of measures to strengthen economic ties between Brazil and Africa, Brazil will write off...
May 28, 2013Topic
Lucy Jordan
Fire at Fuel Depot in Rio Kills One: Daily
A huge fire at a fuel depot on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro killed a man and injured seven...
May 24, 2013
Record Spending at 11th Oil Round: Daily
Brazil’s 11th oil and gas auction, held Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, raised a record R$2.8 billion.
May 16, 2013
Gun Registrations Increase in Brazil
Federal Police data shows the number of guns with legal licenses up from 5,161 in 2004 to 31,500 in 2012,...
May 14, 2013
Retail Slumps with Consumer Confidence
Brazil’s retail sales have seen their first annual drop in almost a decade, prompting debate about whether Brazil’s consumer boom...
May 14, 2013
São Paulo Expands Crack Attack: Daily
The governor of São Paulo state, Geraldo Alckmin, said Thursday R$1,350 in government subsidies will be provided monthly to addiction...
May 10, 2013
Brazil Indians Occupy Belo Monte Dam Site
As indigenous groups on Tuesday began their sixth day of occupying the Belo Monte dam, the government accused Indian leaders...
May 7, 2013
Doctors Voice Support for Legal Abortion
A group representing Brazil’s doctors has, for the first time, thrown its support behind the decriminalization of abortion.
March 26, 2013
Pope Confirms Visit to WYD in Rio: Daily
Pope Francis will visit Brazil for World Youth Day in July, he announced Sunday at an address to mark the...
March 25, 2013