Angola Fuel Import Bill Soars 48% to US$1.7 Billion
Angola's fuel import bill rose 47.8% to about US$1.7 billion in the first half of 2026, outpacing what the state...
August 4, 2026Topic
subsidies
Trade wars reloaded: state interventions placing pressure on free trade
The surge in subsidies and state interventions, fueled by global supply chain issues and geopolitical instability, is placing pressure on...
July 14, 2023
New Petrobras CEO Promises Free Market Fuel Prices in Brazil
The increase in competition in the oil sector will benefit Brazilian consumers, said the new president of Petrobras, Roberto Castello...
January 4, 2019
Brazil’s Government Cuts Social Programs to Subsidize Fuel
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The federal government of Brazil announced yesterday (Thursday, May...
June 1, 2018
Organizers May Cancel the 2018 Carnival Samba School Parades in Rio
The Independent League of Samba Schools says reduction of funding by the city, will make the country's famous samba parades...
June 15, 2017
Rio’s Mayor May Cut Carnival Samba School Subsidies by Half
According to Mayor Marcelo Crivella the money would be used to improve the city’s day-care centers.
June 13, 2017
Brazil to File Complaint Against Canada and Bombardier at WTO
Brazil says Canada's government injected US$2.5 billion into aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, affecting the competitiveness of the market.
December 21, 2016
Brazil’s Rousseff Worried About Agricultural Subsidies
Brazil's President asked developed nations not to increase subsidies given to agriculture during the G-20 meeting being held in Turkey.
November 16, 2015