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Coronavirus pandemic

Latin America's biggest cemetery braces for impact

02-04-2020 18:10 Brazil's Vila Formosa cemetery, the largest in Latin America with an area of 780,000 square metres and where more than 1.5 million people are buried, has had a 30% increase in burials since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic

Facebook joins resistance to Bolsonaro virus claims

31-03-2020 18:56 Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's dismissal of social distancing, joining others in the country who have lined up against his controversial stance regarding the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández fears Bolsonaro’s approach to pandemic will hurt Argentina

30-03-2020 18:55 President Alberto Fernández expresses concerns over his Brazilian counterpart's approach to the coronavirus pandemic, fearing its impact on locked-down Argentina.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Brazil President Bolsonaro slams 'scorched-earth' virus quarantines

25-03-2020 19:29 An estimated three billion people are now confined to their homes around the world – but Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro lashed out Tuesday at what he called "scorched-earth" quarantine policies to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

Coronavirus thrives in Latin America’s multilateral vacuum

25-03-2020 15:47 Shutting down is part of the new global normal. The danger in Latin America is that such sweeping measures feed the tempting illusion that walls, wilfulness and nativism are the way to beat a threat that is already ubiquitous.

by Mac Margolis

Coronavirus pandemic

Rio's favelas prepare for the worst amid coronavirus fears

23-03-2020 15:26 The usual guidelines for how to protect oneself from the coronavirus – "social distancing" and "barrier gestures" – are difficult to apply in Rio de Janeiro's teeming favelas.

Coronavirus pandemic

Brazil and Uruguay agree to close border for 30 days

23-03-2020 08:39 Only Brazilian citizens or residents, as well as Uruguayans who have Brazilian spouses or children, may enter from the neighbouring country.

Coronavirus pandemic

Latin America isn’t ready for the virus onslaught headed its way

20-03-2020 18:33 For weeks, as the world was gripped by panic over the spreading coronavirus, Latin America looked largely unscathed.

Coronavirus pandemic

Paralysis for Latin America with lockdowns, border closures

20-03-2020 12:30 Brazil closes land borders and Argentina enters nationwide lockdown, as Mexico and Peru report their first virus deaths.

Border with Argentina closed

Brazil closes nearly all land borders for 15 days

19-03-2020 15:11 Ministerial decree says authorities blocking entry "by road or land" from all neighbouring countries, with the exception of Uruguay to the south.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

Coronavirus reopens fiscal debate for Brazil and Latin America

18-03-2020 15:08 Even if most Latin American countries have yet to manifest the full brunt of the pandemic, economic contagion is already at hand.

by Mac Margolis

Bloomberg

Bolsonaro, AMLO roll the dice with laid-back coronavirus response

17-03-2020 20:37 Brazilian and Mexican leaders stand on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but both have assumed a relatively relaxed approach to the Covid-19 crisis, resisting calls to curb travel or to encourage social distancing.

Coronavirus in Brazil

Bolsonaro backers defy health warnings to stage rallies

16-03-2020 14:20 After testing negative for Coronavirus earlier this week, Bolsonaro joined a rally in the capital of Brasilia where he shot selfies and shook hands with demonstrators.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina, Ecuador deaths raise LatAm virus death toll to five

14-03-2020 01:00 Venezuela, Uruguay, Guatemala and Suriname also report their first cases of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak

Brazil President Bolsonaro says he tested negative for coronavirus

13-03-2020 13:29 President announces on social media he tested negative for coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Brazilian official who met Trump tests positive for Covid-19

12-03-2020 13:21 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's communications chief, who met Donald Trump during an official weekend visit to the US leader's Florida resort, has tests positive for the new coronavirus.

Environment

'Green favela' fights to live sustainably in Brazil

10-03-2020 21:40 On the outskirts of São Paulo, a concrete jungle of 12 million people, the impoverished community of Vila Nova Esperanca is fighting to be a model of sustainable living.

Footballer in Jail

Paraguayan judge orders Ronaldinho to remain in prison

10-03-2020 16:09 The former Brazilian football star's request for house arrest was rejected on the grounds that, if he were to flee, it could hinder the investigation, which may involve high level Paraguayan officials.

Bloomberg

Brazil's Central Bank will intervene 'as long as needed' to support real

09-03-2020 13:49 The Brazilian Central Bank pledged to support its tumbling currency with all instruments and for as long as needed just as it stepped heavily into the spot market for the first time this year.

Mercosur's integration

'Very important' nations seeking Mercosur trade deals, says Uruguay official

09-03-2020 13:45 Potential trade partners are pursuing regional commercial bloc after a sweeping deal with the European Union showed most of its members are open to business, says Ernesto Talvi.

BRAZIL LEADER IN WASHINGTON

Venezuela, trade leads agenda at Trump-Bolsonaro meeting

09-03-2020 12:04 President Trump declined to commit to whether tariffs on steel imports would be on the agenda in his upcoming meeting with Bolsonaro.

Political tensions

Brazil cuts off dialogue with Venezuela, recalls ‘all’ diplomats

06-03-2020 13:24 Brazilian diplomats called home after tensions escalated between President Jair Bolsonaro and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over Brasilia's support for opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Footballer in Paraguay

From Paraguay, Ronaldinho's lawyer denies fake passport allegation

05-03-2020 21:47 Former Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho has been accused of arriving in Paraguay with a fake passport, though his lawyer denies the allegation.

Bloomberg

Buffett-backed 30-year-old goes to war with Latin American banks

05-03-2020 13:31 São Paulo-based company led by Thiago Piau, Stone Co, is no stranger to picking fights with giants. However, banks have retaliated, prompting a price war.

Bloomberg

Brazil, Argentina compete Inter-American development bank top job

04-03-2020 16:50 Brazil is pushing for its own candidates to lead the Inter-American development bank, competing with Argentina; a decision will likely come between July and September.

Bloomberg

Coronavirus fallout and Congress obstacles put pressure on Bolsonaro

04-03-2020 15:03 Brazilian leader is struggling to engineer an economic take-off, as list of challenges grows.

Coronavirus Outbreak

Brazil confirms case of coronavirus; Argentina takes precautions

26-02-2020 13:29 Argentina has begun implementing precautionary measures to fight the spread of coronavirus, after Brazil confirms Latin America's first case of the disease and the number of confirmed cases in Italy continues to grow.

Bloomberg

Brazil to woo Tesla during Bolsonaro’s trip to United States in March

21-02-2020 16:26 On his Twitter account, President Jair Bolsonaro expressed his desire to convince the electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to set up a factory in the South American country for his fourth trip to the USA.

Bloomberg

Soybean mogul negotiating to buy Tejar’s Brazil unit

19-02-2020 08:42 Amaggi, Brazilian soybean group owned by entrepreneur-turned-politician Blairo Maggi, in advanced talks to buy the local unit of Argentina’s El Tejar, according to reports.

TRADING PARTNERS

Bolsonaro, Fernández open to meeting, as ties with Brazil warm

15-02-2020 09:38 Foreign Ministry Felipe Solá flies to Brasilia this week, as ties with Argentina’s giant neighbour finally began to warm after weeks of remarks and rows.

by James Grainger

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Ex-Brazil president Lula meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

13-02-2020 17:04 Meeting comes one day after Argentine pontiff released his major document on the Amazon, in which he denounced the destruction of the rain forest and the exploitation of indigenous peoples.

DEBT TALKS

Solá asks Bolsonaro for Brazil's support in debt talks with IMF

12-02-2020 17:45 Foreign Minister Felipe Solá meets with his Brazilian counterpart Ernesto Araújo and President Jair Bolsonaro, as two nations seek to pacify tensions. Brazilian president proposes face time with Alberto Fernández in Montevideo next month.

Bloomberg

Diplomatic dance: Solá heads to Brazil for meeting with Bolsonaro, Araujo

12-02-2020 08:15 Foreign minister hoping his Brazilian counterparts are also looking to turn a page, as region's top economics seek to heal diplomatic wounds.

Freedom of the Press

Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against Greenwald

07-02-2020 11:22 A judge in Brasilia dismissed accusations that Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of Brazilian officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for journalists.

Bloomberg

Brazil gets US$5.2 billion by pursuing its downsizing plan

06-02-2020 13:34 The Brazilian State Development Bank (BNDES) disposed of its stake in oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA, selling all 734 million shares and raising US$5.2 billion, in a wave of asset sales aimed at reversing years of government-led economic growth.

Brazilian Taxes

Brazil businesses hope for simpler tax system in 2020

28-01-2020 12:15 In Brazil, where an average of 31 tax rules are introduced or amended every day, small and medium sized businesses struggle to keep up.

TRADE WARS & TARIFFS

Government welcomes US decision not to impose steel tariffs

27-01-2020 09:02 "Effective immediately, I will restore the Tariffs on all Steel & Aluminium that is shipped into the US from" Brazil and Argentina, tweets Trump.

Press Freedom Lockdown

Brazilian prosecutors accuse Glenn Greenwald in hacking case

21-01-2020 16:10 The US journalist stands accused of cyber crimes by the Bolsonaro administration in the country's latest clampdown against press freedom.

TRADE TENSIONS

Mercosur braces for change amid calls for new trade rules

18-01-2020 09:19 Regional trade bloc faces uncertain future, with Argentina now in the minority and Uruguay and Brazil seeking the right to secure trade deals outside the bloc’s remit

by Fermin Koop

DIPLOMACY

Bolsonaro taunts Fernández over US support for Brazil's OECD bid

17-01-2020 17:57 "We want Argentina to work, but we know that because of the political party there they will have difficulties," says Brazilian leader.

UNDER-23 TOURNAMENT

Top stars miss out on Olympic football qualifying tournament

16-01-2020 20:03 Tournament is not an official FIFA event, and so clubs have no obligation to make their players available.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro praises US support for Brazil's OECD candidacy

16-01-2020 13:53 Brazilian President would score a major diplomatic victory if country overtakes Argentina as next likely candidate for OECD membership.

Bloomberg

Brazil looks to India as trade with Argentina deteriorates

15-01-2020 23:26 Brazil sees a huge potential for its exports of food and commodities, and a chance to increase its US$7 billion in annual bilateral trade with India to US$25 billion in the next few years.

Bloomberg

US to prioritise Brazil over Argentina in OECD reversal

15-01-2020 09:06 Washington to tell OECD officials that US now prioritises Brazil's bid for membership, rather than Argentina's.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazil political documentary gets Oscar nomination, angering the right

14-01-2020 07:07 The Academy Award nomination for 'Edge of Democracy,' documentary about the impeachment of then-president Dilma Rousseff, has laid bare the polarisation of Latin America's largest democracy.

AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES

Australian bushfire cloud visible in Chile and Argentina

06-01-2020 19:33 The cloud of smoke caused by raging bushfires in Australia has been spotted more than 12,000 kilometres (7,400 miles) away in Chile and Argentina, weather authorities said on Monday.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazil's Bolsonaro holds his ground but faces tough second year

01-01-2020 09:00 Heading into his second year as president, far-right Brazilian leader has held firm to his combative culture-warrior policies while feuding with critics at home and abroad.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazilian President Bolsonaro taken to hospital after fall

24-12-2019 08:36 Far-right leader was taken to the Armed Forces' hospital in the capital of Brasilia for examinations of his skull. Will be kept under observation for six to 12 hours.

TRADE WARS & TARIFFS

Bolsonaro claims US will scrap tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminium

21-12-2019 08:33 Brazilian leader announces Donald Trump is scrapping planned tariffs on Brazilian steel and aluminium, following a telephone call between the two leaders. No confirmation – nor news on what happens to Argentina.

QATAR 2022

Argentina to start Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying against Ecuador

18-12-2019 17:25 South America holds four direct spots to the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Each team plays home and away, a total of 18 matches.