Russia Bans Brazilian Pork, Beef Over Growth Hormone
The Russian ban comes only months after meat-tainting scandal Carne Fraca shook the sector and caused billions of dollars in...
November 21, 2017Topic
Business
Brazil’s Petrobras Posts Weaker Than Expected Q3 Results
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Petrobras, the oil giant of Brazil, announced its third quarter...
November 15, 2017
Rio Loses R$657 Million in Tourism Over 8 Months Due to Violence
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Rio de Janeiro has lost more...
November 3, 2017
Brazil Cuts Selic to 7.5 Percent, Second Lowest in History
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Central Bank lowered the country’s benchmark interest rate (SELIC)...
October 26, 2017
Brazil Predicts 4 Percent Growth if Reforms Approved
For Finance Minister, Henrique Meirelles, the country could grow as much as four percent per year if reforms, like social...
October 13, 2017
Mercosur-EU Trade Agreement Not Likely This Year
Mercosur-EU Trade Agreement Not Likely This Year. Mercosur EU trade deal coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times. In-depth...
October 10, 2017
Brazil Attracts ExxonMobile into Investing in Oil Fields
After offering R$1.2 billion in bonus, ExxonMobile wins exploration rights of Campos Basin block
October 2, 2017
Brazil Unveils Plan to Attract Tourists to Rio de Janeiro
Officials expect investments totaling R$1 billion stating the recent news of violence in some of Rio's most famous favela communities...
September 25, 2017
Brazil’s Bovespa Stock Market Registered Record Volume
The Ibovespa registered the highest volumes since 2008 this week, but the political upheaval in Brasilia, may hinder the country's...
September 13, 2017