Corruption Scandal in Mexico Targets two Former Presidents, Construction Giant Odebrecht
A corruption scandal shaking Mexico's political elite intensified on Thursday as a leaked document containing a raft of allegations raised...
August 21, 2020Topic
Mining News Brazil
Cities in Rio Grande do Sul State Record Snow, Freezing Rain
At least three cities in Rio Grande do Sul recorded snow and frozen rain early on Thursday afternoon, August 20th.
August 21, 2020
Chamber Upholds Bolsonaro Veto Blocking Salary Increases, Reversing Senate Position
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, August 20th, decided to uphold the veto of President Jair Bolsonaro, which prevented the...
August 21, 2020
Ecuador: Andrés Arauz and Rafael Correa to Run in 2021 Presidential Elections
The left-wing alliance "Union for Hope" (Unión por la Esperanza, UNES) has announced its candidates for the presidential elections in...
August 21, 2020
Central Bank President: Brazil Signals Faster Rebound Than Other Emerging Markets
The novel coronavirus pandemic has inflicted serious damage on the world's most consolidated economies, and the impacts on emerging countries...
August 21, 2020
Netflix Rival Announces Entry to Brazil with Free Channels and Movies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new video streaming service announced its arrival in the Brazilian market. Called Pluto TV,...
August 21, 2020
Former Trump Advisor Steve Bannon, Guru to Eduardo Bolsonaro, Arrested for Fraud
The former White House adviser to Donald Trump and one of the leading gurus of the current right-wing - who...
August 21, 2020
Brazil Records 3.5 Million Covid-19 Cases (August 20th)
Brazil has passed the 3.5 million confirmed Covid-19 cases. The number was disclosed in the Ministry of Health's daily update...
August 21, 2020
Raped Girl’s Family Accepts Protection Program for Change of Name and Residence
The child's discharge from hospital in Pernambuco, where the abortion was performed, was confirmed on Wednesday, August 19th, but its...
August 21, 2020