UN Ranks Brazil 8th Worst in Income Inequality, above Only African Countries
The world report on quality of life indexes released yesterday places Brazil in the 8th worst position in income inequality,...
December 16, 2020Topic
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Brazil Government Proposes R$1,088 Minimum Wage in 2021, Covering Inflation Estimate
The federal government has forwarded to Congress its projection of R$1.088 for the minimum wage in 2021, with no real...
December 16, 2020
Bolsonaro Announces Release of R$20 Billion for Vaccine Purchase
On Monday night, December 14th, President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed that he will grant R$20 (US$3.9) billion through a provisional measure...
December 16, 2020
Brazilian Banks Auction Repossesed Real Estate at Huge Discounts
Itaú Unibanco and Santander are to hold auctions of repossessed properties this week. There are some 100 properties (houses, apartments,...
December 16, 2020
Foreigners Invest Nearly R$8 Billion in São Paulo Stock Market in December
The flow of foreign capital continues to supply the São Paulo stock market. In the first two weeks of December,...
December 16, 2020
Brazil´s Safra Family: Death of World’s Richest Banker Focuses on Children’s Inheritance
Joseph Safra became the world's richest banker by transforming a Brazilian bank into a multi-billion dollar global empire.
December 16, 2020
Mass Inoculation Against Covid-19 in Brazil “Only Possible” in March with the AstraZeneca Vaccine
In Brazil, a mass inoculation campaign against Covid 19 will only be possible from March and will rely on the...
December 15, 2020
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Recognizes Biden Victory, Reaches out to President-elect
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday, December 15th, said he had begun the process of reaching out formally to U.S....
December 15, 2020
Arab Countries Offer Opportunities for Brazilian Startups
UAE and Saudi Arabia invest in game and innovation startups, while countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Sudan and Algeria offer...
December 15, 2020