Castello Branco Approved as Petrobras’ New CEO in Brazil
Petrobras’ Board of Directors announced last week that it has accepted the nomination of economist Roberto Castello Branco to the...
December 26, 2018Topic
Business
With Depreciation of Currency, Brazilians Spend Less Abroad
The uncertainties of the new administration as well as the appreciation of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Brazilian...
December 24, 2018
Number of Internet Users in Brazil Grows by Ten Million in One Year
The percentage of households in Brazil that used the Internet rose from 69.3 percent to 74.9 percent, from 2016 to...
December 20, 2018
Embraer and Boeing Approve Strategic Partnership
Embraer and Boeing announced this week that they have approved the terms of the strategic partnership that will enable both...
December 19, 2018
Rio’s Copacabana Palace and Belmond Group Sold for US$3.25 Billion
Considered the most famous hotel in the country, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Palace has been sold to French group LVMH...
December 18, 2018
Brazil’s Minister Warns of Trade Disruption with Arab Countries and China
Outgoing Agriculture Minister, Blairo Maggi, warned that geopolitical interferences could lead to a possible trade disruption between Brazilian agro-producers and...
December 17, 2018
Brazil Lifts Foreign Participation Limits on Aviation Industry
Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, lifted on Thursday restrictions to foreign capital participation in Brazilian airline companies
December 14, 2018
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Makes Germany Wary of Mercosur-EU Trade Accord
Bolsonaro's agenda makes Germany wary of the Mercosur-EU trade deal. How Brazil's politics affects European trade confidence. Expert coverage from...
December 13, 2018
Brazil Looks at Lotteries, Private Sector to Finance Public Security
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, is expected to sanction on...
December 12, 2018