News of brazil

A DIPLOMATIC APPROACH

Walking the walk and talking the talk in Latin America

Today 07:00 A closer look at the US and Chinese diplomatic presence in the Americas, with the region gripped by social and political turmoil.

by Tomás Brockenshire

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Tensions loom large at Macri's final Mercosur summit

Yesterday 18:14 Macri bids farewell to Mercosur at summit in Brazil, with regional bloc reeling from US steel and aluminum tariffs and tensions between Bolsonaro and Alberto Fernández.

FUTURE OF MERCOSUR?

Changing Mercosur bloc meets in Brazil after US tariffs blow

Yesterday 07:26 Focus of bloc's 55th summit – the last for President Mauricio Macri – looked set to be the arrival of Alberto Fernández in office. The Mercosur now has more immediate concerns: Donald Trump.

Bloomberg

Jair Bolsonaro’s attempt to rewire Brazil’s economy risks short circuiting

04-12-2019 11:10 The government has presented not just one but three constitutional amendment proposals to reduce public spending. Each requires the backing of at least three-fifths of the lawmakers in both houses of Congress to pass – a tall order at the best of times.

TRUMP TRADE WARS

Argentina, Brazil debate response as Trump re-imposes steel, aluminium tariffs

02-12-2019 22:24 Government says in a statement it is considering "joint action" with Brazil, after US President Trump accuses two nations of currency manipulation and declares he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminium imports in retaliation.

TRUMP TRADE WARS

Bolsonaro under fire after Trump slaps tariffs on Argentina, Brazil

02-12-2019 17:50 Bolsonaro’s attempts to gain goodwill from the US president seem to have failed, as Trump accuses both Brazil and Argentina of currency manipulation and introduces new tariffs on steel and aluminium.

TRANSITION 2019

Fernández eyes up diplomatic appointments, with Scioli set for Brazil

27-11-2019 17:52 Former presidential candidate and Buenos Aires Province governor – who famously lost to President Macri in the 2015 election – set to head to Brasilia in diplomatic shake-up.

Mercosur 'Braxit'?

Brazil's economy minister: We have 'no problem' with Alberto Fernández

27-11-2019 12:43 At a conference in Washington, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes pours cold water on renewed speculation that Brazil could leave the Mercosur trade bloc when Alberto Fernández takes office.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro launches new political party as old one implodes

25-11-2019 09:00 At odds with the party leadership that nominated him for the presidency, Bolsonaro left the Social Liberal Party earlier this month to create his own new grouping

COPA LIBERTADORES

River play for Gallardo's legacy in Copa Libertadores final

22-11-2019 07:30 At age 43, Gallardo is River's most successful coach with 10 titles, including two Libertadores crowns. He is already a club hero regardless of what happens in Saturday's final.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Marcelo Gallardo leads irrepressible River to another shot at glory

22-11-2019 07:00 Saturday's first one-off Copa Libertadores final will be an intriguing clash between two of South America's biggest, most talented clubs. Flamengo are looking to end their drought – while River and Marcelo Gallardo want to take one more step towards immortality.

by Dan Edwards

Bloomberg

Bolsonaro's son calls for 'pragmatism' towards Argentina

21-11-2019 16:48 His approach varies greatly from that of his father, who has publicly eschewed the upcoming presidency of Argentina's Alberto Fernández

COPA LIBERTADORES

River and Flamengo in Lima for Copa Libertadores final

21-11-2019 13:04 For the first time in the Copa's 58-year history, the final is a single match. Marcelo Gallardo's side are seeking their fifth crown, after winning the competition in 1986, 1996, 2015 and 2018

LAVA JATO

Brazilian police seek arrest of former Paraguay president Horacio Cartes

20-11-2019 15:03 Brazilian police are seeking the arrest of Cartes as part of an investigation into kickbacks and money-laundering. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that former president is among 20 suspects being sought by Brazilian police.

BLOOMBERG

Civil unrest haunts those who remember Latin America’s juntas

19-11-2019 13:46 Unrest in the region is putting soldiers back into the public eye.

International football

Messi returns with a goal as Argentina down Brazil

15-11-2019 16:24 Albiceleste put in a strong performance before a 22,000-strong crowd in Riyadh, as captain returns from months-long ban to lead national team to victory.

POLITICAL CRISIS

Guaidó, Maduro supporters face off at Venezuela's Embassy in Brazil

13-11-2019 17:22 Supporters of the rival Venezuelan leaders struggle for control of the Embassy in Brasilia while, nearby, Bolsonaro met with Chinese president and Maduro supporter Xi Jinping.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to China

13-11-2019 12:38 Gone is last year’s fiery campaign trail rhetoric about China being a rapacious power intent on exploiting Brazilian resources. China is, after all, Brazil’s biggest trading partner.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina’s new foreign policy: Who's advising Alberto Fernández

11-11-2019 14:47 Meet the three key players influencing the president-elect’s foreign policy.

EDITORIAL

A month is an even longer time in politics

09-11-2019 12:11 His future Cabinet remains a mystery while his road map for a stricken economy does not go beyond a broad socio-economic agreement, with a 2020 wage and price ceiling of 35 percent widely floated but far from confirmed.

EX-PRESIDENT FREED

Lula vows to ‘continue fighting’ after judge frees him from jail

09-11-2019 08:36 Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner hail former Brazil president, who is freed from jail after benefitting from a Supreme Court ruling.

Garrahan kids hospital

Paediatrician given 10 years in jail for child pornography charges

07-11-2019 11:01 Ricardo Russo, former head of immunology and rheumatology at the Garrahan children's hospital in Buenos Aires, sentenced to 10 years in prison and disqualified from practising medicine after being convicted of the possession, production and distribution of child pornography.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Bilateral spat between Bolsonaro and Fernández escalates yet again

06-11-2019 17:43 In the latest round of confrontation, outspoken Brazilian leader sends tweets about three companies allegedly closing their factory doors in Argentina – and now looks set to downgrade diplomatic representation at Alberto Fernández's inauguration.

Bloomberg

Troubled times in Latin America fail to dull Brazil's sheen

06-11-2019 13:56 For all its political woes and still-stale economy, Brazil is standing out to investors as an unlikely island of stability as trouble brews across Latin America.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Copa Libertadores final moved from Santiago to Lima by CONMEBOL

06-11-2019 09:27 One-leg final clash between River Plate of Argentina and Brazil's Flamengo remains scheduled for November 23, but it will now take place in Peru's capital instead of Santiago's Estadio Nacional stadium.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Nicaraguan authorities issue international arrest warrant for Juan Darthés

04-11-2019 10:01 Judge orders Nicaraguan police to issue international arrest warrant for former TV hearthrob, who stands accused of committing 2009 rape in central American country.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Spat with Brazil escalates as Bolsonaro says no to Fernández’s inauguration

01-11-2019 13:14 Outspoken Brazilian leader, who said that Argentines “chose poorly” in October's election, says won't be there when Alberto Fernandez is sworn in to office.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro: South American neighbours 'don't respect democracy and freedom'

31-10-2019 15:44 Speaking in Saudi Arabia, far-right deems criticism against him "fake news," makes a bid for OPEC membership, attacks his neighbours and says Brazil is a 'safe place' for foreign investment.

BRAZILIAN LEADER

Furious Bolsonaro denies links to Marielle Franco's murder

30-10-2019 07:20 President denies alleged links to last year's assassination of Marielle Franco in angry livestream on Facebook, after reports that a suspect in the murder investigation visited his residence before the killing.

Press Freedom

Mexico and Brazil the most dangerous countries for journalists, says report

29-10-2019 15:24 A recently released study from the Committee to Protect Journalists revealed 13 countries with the most journalist deaths that never get prosecuted. Mexico and Brazil top the list, while Colombia falls off it.

ALBERTO PRESIDENTE

Fernández to shift stances on Latin America, US, Venezuela, Brazil, China

29-10-2019 13:28 Fernández has signalled that Argentina will return to its alignment with the left-wing governments of Latin America. That could see closer ties with Mexico and Venezuela, and greater tensions with Brazil, the region’s biggest economy.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Arrival of Fernández set to deepen fragmentation in Latin America

29-10-2019 07:27 Peronist victory in Argentina's presidential election is set to cement a rift between region's largest nations, and suggests turbulence could extend for years.

Election 2019

Latin American leaders congratulate Fernández on victory – except Bolsonaro

28-10-2019 10:20 Fellow leftists regional leaders rally behind Alberto Fernandez, but Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro says he doesn't intend to congratulate Frente de Todos leader.

Fardín allegations

Juan Darthés vows to cooperate with Nicaraguan Judiciary

24-10-2019 20:38 Actor, who faces rape allegations dating back to May 2009, proclaims innocence in note to courts and says he is a result of Thelma Fardín's "manipulative personality."

LONG-TRAILED REFORM

Brazil Congress passes landmark overhaul of pension system

23-10-2019 07:32 The Senate voted 60-19 to adopt changes for civil servants and private-sector workers, handing President Jair Bolsonaro his first major legislative victory.

Football

CONMEBOL picks Maracanã for 2020 Copa Libertadores final

18-10-2019 08:17 Governing body also says the 2020 final of the Copa Sudamericana will be played at the Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba.

Bolsonaro under BRazil

Human Rights Watch says Bolsonaro violates basic rights

17-10-2019 17:12 Global rights watchdog accuses Bolsonaro of undermining efforts against torture, green-lighting police violence, attacking environmental activists and encouraging logging in the Amazon.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Despite objections, Venezuela wins seat on UN Human Rights Council

17-10-2019 16:48 Despite allegations of profound human rights abuses under President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela receives one of two open seats on UN Human Rights Council set aside for Latin America.

BLOOMBERG

MercadoLibre plans to double down on its Brazilian bet next year

16-10-2019 14:33 Latin American e-commerce pioneer, now worth US$28 billion, plans to invest more in its financial services and payments unit while opening more distribution centers in Argentina's giant neighbour.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina to face Brazil in Saudi Arabia for second time

15-10-2019 08:57 The face-off could be the first time superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar go head-to-head this year.

Bloomberg

Lithium battery dreams get rude awakening in South America

11-10-2019 09:08 Lithium refining and battery-assembling facilities could help kickstart economies. But so far, public and private initiatives in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile have failed to deliver even a single lithium cell factory. And none are set to be built through 2025.

OPINION AND ANALYSIS

Brazilian football is on the road to self-destruction

11-10-2019 08:00 A conspiracy of blunders and malfeasance by professional football’s elite handlers has squandered talent and left Brazil's cherished national institution in shambles.

by Mac Margolis

BLOOMBERG

US turns down Brazil’s OECD bid, despite having endorsed it

10-10-2019 12:27 US government decides not to endorse Brazil’s bid to join the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, marking a reversal after months of public support from top officials. However, Washington indicates it does support membership claims from Argentina and Romania.

CRISIS IN ECUADOR

Argentina slams Maduro, offers 'strong support' for Ecuador's Moreno

08-10-2019 17:29 Seven Latin American governments, including Argentina, offer 'strong support' for under-fire Ecuador President Lenín Moreno, who is facing large protests over rising fuel prices. Nations criticise 'any action' by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro intended to 'destabilise' government.

Copa Sudamericana

Penalty shoot-out drama takes Colón into Copa Sudamericana final

27-09-2019 01:01 Santa Fe side one step from glory, after defeating Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro 4-3 on penalties. They will face Independiente del Valle of Ecuador in the final on November 9 in Asunción.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Young climate activists file UN complaint against Argentina, four other nations

23-09-2019 17:33 Complaint by 16 young climate activists, led by Greta Thunberg, accuses Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany and Turkey of failing to uphold their obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed 30 years ago.

FINANCIAL POLICY

Brazilian Central Bank cuts interest rate to record low

19-09-2019 16:30 Monetary authority slashes interest rates to a record low 5.5% for the second time in less than two months, as Latin America's biggest economy expresses concerns over "more intense slowdown in the global economy."

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Austria rejects EU-Mercosur trade deal over Amazon fires

19-09-2019 09:49 Key committee in Austrian Parliament rejects draft free-trade agreement between EU and Mercosur over concerns about fires in the Amazon.

LAVA JATO

Bachelet denies claims her campaign took cash from disgraced Brazilian firm

18-09-2019 17:04 Bachelet told Chile's 24 Horas TV channel late Monday from Geneva that she "never had any link with OAS or any other company," in reference to allegations.

BLOOMBERG

Eurnekián warns Alberto Fernández against closer ties with China

18-09-2019 15:16 “Turning our back to the US again and seeking an alliance with China to get funds would be a big mistake,” said Eduardo Eurnekián, the chairman of Corporación América