Brazil’s Bolsonaro Considers Military Mission to Fight Fires in the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is considering the deployment of armed forces. Asked if he intends...
August 23, 2019Topic
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Finland Plans to Ban Brazilian Meat Imports into Europe Because of Fires in the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The country occupies the rotating presidency of the European Union. The Finnish Finance Minister Mika...
August 23, 2019
Demonstrators Protest in Favor of the Amazon at Brazilian Embassies Around the World
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, 23rd, demonstrators organized several protests for the preservation of the Amazon in Brazilian...
August 23, 2019
Merkel’s Spokesperson: Chancellor “Fully Supports French President” on Amazon
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokeswoman said Friday that the fires in the Amazon constitute an "urgent situation" to be discussed...
August 23, 2019
Income of Churches in Brazil Increased From R$13.3 Billion in 2006 to R$24.2 Billion in 2013
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In eight years, the collection of churches in Brazil has virtually doubled. The increase is...
August 23, 2019
Macron Says the Amazon is Burning and Calls for Urgent Action by the G7
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, used his Twitter account today to position himself on the fires in the Amazon.
August 23, 2019
Film: “Supersize Me 2: Holy Chicken!” vs “The Biggest Little Farm”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Morgan Spurlock is back on the big screen with “Supersize Me 2: Holy Chicken!” In...
August 23, 2019
Brazil’s Ethanol Production to Reach 31.6 Billion Liters This Year
Brazil is expected to produce 30.3 billion liters of ethanol from sugarcane this year and further 1.35 billion liters from...
August 23, 2019
Tax on Financial Transactions is an Option for Brazil, Says Economy Minister
The Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes said on Wednesday, August 21st, that he will soon forward to the National Congress...
August 22, 2019