News of brazil

Lula has a date with Zelenskyy in NYC despite past acrimony

19-09-2023 07:49 Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly gathering in New York.

Brazil inflation accelerated in August to 4.61%

12-09-2023 14:54 Brazil’s inflation rate rises for second straight month in the wake of trimming of rates by central bank, but food prices decrease.

CELAC sees Latin American growth of 1.7%, but forecasts 3% slump for Argentina

05-09-2023 15:13 Argentina's economy forecast to contract by 3% this year, according to Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CELAC).

Operation Beat Milei – Massa’s emergency election campaign

05-09-2023 14:35 Sergio Massa unveils package of measures to be competitive; With Lula's request and a gubernatorial rebuff ringing in his ears, Sergio Massa is fighting for Javier Milei's votes.

by Juan Luis González

Chinese investment in Brazil fell by 78% in 2022

30-08-2023 17:53 Chinese investment in Brazil totalled US$1.3 billion in 2022, a 78% drop from the previous year and its lowest level since 2009, according to a report issued by the China-Brazil Business Council on Tuesday.

Brazil agrees export financing deal with Argentina

29-08-2023 14:15 Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa announce agreement to fund Brazilian exports to the tune of US$600 million.

Brazil’s Itaú sells Argentine unit for US$50 million to Banco Macro

25-08-2023 12:59 Itaú Unibanco Holding SA closes binding agreement for the sale of its Argentine unit to Banco Macro for around US$50 million.

BRICS membership in doubt as opposition rejects move

24-08-2023 18:13 Presidential candidates Javier Milei and Patricia Bullrich indicate they would withdraw the approved application for BRICS membership, casting serious doubt over likelihood of nation joining group of emerging economies.

Brazil high court rules homophobia punishable by prison

23-08-2023 10:57 Brazil Supreme Court ruling puts homophobic hate speech on the same legal level as racist hate speech, a decision applauded by rights activists in a country with rampant violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

Join the club: BRICS faces rift over push for new members

22-08-2023 12:56 BRICS leaders meeting in South Africa this week will consider expanding the five-nation bloc.

South America seeks roadmap to save Amazon at 'landmark' summit

08-08-2023 13:34 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened what he called a "landmark" summit Tuesday, urging fellow South American leaders to chart an ambitious roadmap to save the Amazon rainforest.

Bolivia says huge manhunt closing in on accused drug-lord

02-08-2023 12:59 Bolivian authorities conduct massive operation to capture alleged cocaine-trafficker Sebastián Enrique Marset Cabrera, wanted on drugs charges in several countries.

Argentine urban music conquers the world – Duki, Nicki Nicole, Bizarrap lead way

21-07-2023 15:31 Wave of Argentine musicians including Bizarrap, Duki, Emilia Mernes, Nicki Nicole and Wos are selling out shows and shining in the northern hemisphere.

Spanish multinational Inditex exits Argentina by franchising Zara

20-07-2023 12:16 Spanish giant Inditex has decided to transfer the management of its brands' operations in Argentina and Uruguay mainly due to import restrictions.

Brazil’s economic activity tumbles past all forecasts

17-07-2023 19:57 Brazil's economy shrank more than expected in May, but President Lula's government's reforms and anticipated rate cuts have raised investor optimism.

France, Brazil and Colombia Seek to Break Venezuela Deadlock

17-07-2023 19:48 Summit of Presidents from France, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina Aims to Break Venezuelan Political Deadlock

Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa América, claims source

05-07-2023 11:42 Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa América, a source at the Brazilian Football Federation told AFP on Tuesday.

Lula vows to grow Mercosur amid Uruguay flak, Argentina crisis

05-07-2023 11:00 Plans to strengthen and expand the Mercosur trading bloc hit by disagreement among its members over several topics, including Venezuela and free-trade agreements with other markets. 

Brazil court bars Bolsonaro from public office

30-06-2023 15:54 Former Brazil president says he will would appeal a court decision to bar him from public office for eight years, a ruling he described as a "stab in the back."

Brazil court resumes trial that could bar Bolsonaro

29-06-2023 13:21 Judges will continue delivering verdicts Thursday on charges that far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke the law with his unproven allegations against Brazil's election system, which could see him banned from holding office for eight years.