Country Risk and Dollar Soar as Brazil Becomes More Risky Economy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has become a riskier country for foreign investment in recent weeks, moving away from...
May 15, 2020Section
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Heightened Cuba/US Tensions Are Reminiscent of Cold War Days
As in the worst times of the Cold War, tensions between Washington and Havana have escalated dangerously in recent days...
May 7, 2020
Cuba Deploys More Doctors Abroad; Country Tests Drugs Against Covid-19
More than 1,450 Cuban doctors are now working in 22 countries to fight the novel coronavirus.
May 1, 2020
Brazil Becomes Heineken’s Largest Market
Brazil has become the largest market for the Heineken beer brand, the company said on Wednesday, February 12th. The Dutch...
February 13, 2020
Trump Pulls “Developing Country” Trade Privileges from Brazil, 20 Other Countries
Aiming to affect China economically, US President Donald Trump decided on Monday, February 10th, something that affects Brazil's economic interests.
February 11, 2020
Dollar Exceeds R$4.28 Hitting Historic High – Central Bank Intervention Unlikely
The dollar once again topped its historic high, exceeding R$4.28 on Friday, January 31st, reflecting the market's latest risk aversion...
February 1, 2020
Brazil to Honor R$1.8 Billion in UN and BRICS Bank Debts in 2019
he federal government will pay debts of R$1.815 billion (US$465 million) to the United Nations (UN) and the BRICS bank...
December 12, 2019
Brazilian Storm Surfs for Fourth World Title
From Sunday, December 8th, the eyes of surf lovers will be set on the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, where...
December 8, 2019
Google to Expand Exclusive 72 Tb/s Submarine Cable in South America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Google has unveiled further details about the Curie submarine cable that connects the United States...
November 19, 2019