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Bolsonaro welfare plan shakes Brazil markets, sparks resignations

Yesterdat 10:36 Brazilian president's move to dramatically increase welfare payments to the country's underprivileged groups, a year ahead of crucial elections, shakes up markets and triggers resignations.

FIFA 'regrets' chaos at abandoned Brazil v Argentina match

06-09-2021 11:26 Sunday's match at São Paulo's Neo Quimica Arena on Sunday was halted when Brazilian health officials ran onto the pitch seven minutes after kick-off.

Bolsonaro calls for more changes after general goes to Petrobras

21-02-2021 08:25 Brazil leader says that more changes are underway after naming a former general to head Petrobras. Experts say Bolsonaro has chosen "economic populism."

OAS chief Almagro under fire for removal of top rights official

01-09-2020 16:05 OAS secretary general and ombudswoman at centre of bitter feud with the leadership of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR), the region’s top rights watchdog.

Brazil passes 5,000 deaths from Covid-19, says Health Ministry

29-04-2020 13:02 Brazil, the South American country worst-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, has registered more than 5,000 deaths from Covid-19. President Jair Bolsonaro said he cannot perform “miracles” to curb the virus spread.

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

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.

Argentine artists showcase talents as emerging artists take over Latin Grammys

15-11-2019 16:29 Small but mighty presence of Argentines at 2019 Latin Grammys showcase the country’s musical diversity, including pop, trap, and rock.