Without Funds Rio’s UERJ Postpones Start of Classes
Facing the worst financial crisis in its history, state university has delayed start of classes related to second semester of...
March 10, 2017Topic
Business
Brazil Denies Increase in Tax of Foreign Exchange Transactions
Despite denial U.S. currency rose to highest level against the Brazilian real since January 26th.
March 9, 2017
Brazil to Invest R$45 Billion in Privatized Infrastructure Concessions
The projects include concessions of port terminals, transmission lines, railways and highways, to the private sector.
March 8, 2017
Brazil’s GDP for 2015-2016 Registers Worst Results in 70 Years
The GDP retraction in 2016 by 3.6 percent shows the country facing its worst recession since 1947.
March 7, 2017
Brazil Starts 2017 with 41,000 Less Jobs as Unemployment Grows
Job positions continue to close and unemployment rises to almost thirteen million.
March 6, 2017
Cell Phones Plans and Pay-TV Subscriptions Drop in Brazil
Due to the dismal economic situation, paid-TV subscriptions fell by almost two percent, while active cell phone lines fell by...
March 3, 2017
São Paulo and Brasília Report Huge Increase in 2017 Carnival Tourism
Tourists flocking to cities other than Rio de Janeiro for the four days of festivities.
March 2, 2017
Brazil’s Petrobras Settles Four Individual Lawsuits in the U.S.
Company estimates the total cost of settlements paid in 2016 to be approximately US$372 million.
March 1, 2017
Brazil Seeks Foreign Input for Federal Internet Plan
Government officials in Spain to seek advice on Brazil’s National Internet of Things plan, to be launched in September.
February 27, 2017