Water crisis leads Sabesp to reduce pressure, causing water shortages in Brazil’s São Paulo
The water shortage caused by the drought caused Sabesp to increase by two hours the interval in which it reduces...
September 23, 2021Topic
water crisis
Brazil’s industry seeks local production due to imported parts shortage; costs are obstacle
The widespread shortage of imported products, mainly from Asia, has led the Brazilian industry to agree on the need to...
September 20, 2021
Brazil’s Central Bank should step up interest rate hikes to prevent chasing inflation later – BNP Paribas economist
According to Arruda, in the September 21 meeting, the Central Bank should raise the basic interest rate by 1.5 percentage...
September 16, 2021
Brazil registers 14% energy produced by wind power, enough to supply the Northeast
On that date, hydroelectric plants accounted for 46% of consumption, while thermoelectric plants represented 25.5%, according to the specialist. On...
September 14, 2021
Chile’s Piñera says drought is “silent earthquake” and announces new fund
hilean President Sebastián Piñera said Sunday that the drought is a "silent earthquake" that has been affecting the country for...
August 30, 2021
Bolsonaro decrees 10 to 20% electricity savings in Brazil’s central administration
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro decreed on Wednesday that federal public administration agencies must reduce electricity consumption by 10 to 20%...
August 26, 2021
Brazil’s electricity regulator alerts to risk of lack of funds amid water crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A letter sent by ANEEL (Naional Electricity Regulatory Agency) to the Ministry of Economy indicates...
August 16, 2021
Brazil’s Paraná imposes 90-day state-wide water emergency
The state government of Paraná has imposed a water emergency throughout the state for 90 days to minimize the impact...
August 6, 2021
Survey: 65% of Brazilians have returned to in-person activities; electricity costs rise
Faced with the water crisis and rising electricity prices, which in July increased to R$9.46 per 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh) consumed...
August 3, 2021