Forest fires in Brazilian Amazon They rose 52.3% last month, from 17,373 in August to 26,452 in September, as a result of the severe drought that the largest tropical forest in the world is experiencing, which threatens to be historic, official sources reported this Sunday. The number of heat sources measured in September by the […]
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Brazil: drought in the Amazon could be historic and last until January
The actual drought in the Amazonthe largest reserve of fresh water in the world but where the rivers are at minimum levels, huge areas isolated due to navigability difficulties and dozens of municipalities on alert, could be historic and extend until January, official sources predict. Brazil. The forecast was released this Saturday by the Center […]
Brazil reaffirms confidence to explore oil in front of the mouth of the Amazon River
He Brazilian government reaffirmed this Saturday his confidence that Petrobras will receive the license to explore oil in front of the mouth of the Amazon Riveran area considered vulnerable, after the oil company received authorization to drill in two nearby areas. The confidence was expressed by the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveirain a […]
In Brazil, a poisonous spider as an ally against erectile dysfunction
It measures about fifteen centimeters, has eight hairy legs and its venom is potentially lethal. At first glance, the spider Banana does not seem to be man’s best friend, but its pest can be a powerful ally for some of them. The toxin of this species, one of the most poisonous in the world, usually […]
Chamber of Commerce between Peru and Brazil: How will it impact investments?
Next Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Chamber of Commerce pre-launch event will take place between Peru and Brazil; an initiative that comes from a group of businessmen from both countries in order to help foster bridges of collaboration, promotion, business connectivity and investments, restoring trust in the business relationships. In this regard, Rafael Torres Morales, […]
Inflation in Brazil accelerates as central bank reiterates pace of rate cuts
The annual inflation of Brazil accelerated in mid-September to 5.00%, data from the IBGE statistics institute showed on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, at a time when the central bank indicates that it will maintain its current pace of monetary relaxation. In Latin America’s largest economy, the IPCA-15 consumer price index gained strength compared […]
Brazilian Central Bank reduces interest rates to their lowest level in 16 months
He Central Bank of Brazil This Wednesday, it reduced the basic interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, which now stands at 12.75% annually, the lowest level in the last 16 months, the issuing body reported. The reduction in the cost of money in Brazil was the second consecutive (in August it had also been reduced […]
Brazil and Cuba will develop medicines and vaccines against Alzheimer’s or diabetes
Brazil and Cuba This Saturday they signed three agreements to jointly develop medicines and vaccines against him Alzheimer’s wave diabetes taking advantage of synergies, and to resume scientific and technological exchanges. The signing took place during the meeting held at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana by the president of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Caneland his […]
Cyclone interrupts dream of a better life for Venezuelans in Brazil
Ani Aponte fled with her family from her hometown Venezuela to seek a better life Brazil. Four years later, his dreams of employment and a calm day to day look uncertain after a cyclone devastated their Workplace. Ani, 34, ironed leather in a tannery that also employed her husband, Yeiferson, in Muçum, the town hardest […]
Brazilian judge annuls evidence of Odebrecht confessions in corruption scandal
a judge of Brazil annulled this Wednesday the evidence from the confessions of executives of the giant odebrechtimplicated in the corruption scandal “Lava Jato”, and affirmed that the imprisonment of President Lula, linked to the same investigation, was “one of the biggest legal errors in history” from the country. In his decision, to which AFP […]