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Brazil is living a relatively long period of Delta moratorium, evaluates virologist

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Delta variant of the coronavirus that caused an avalanche of new cases in the last months in countries...

Strong 6.2 earthquake hits northern Argentina on Monday morning (September 13)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A strong earthquake hit the San Antonio de los Cobres region in northern Argentina in the early morning hours...

Study: 5G will increase internet concentration among Brazil’s wealthy

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The most disadvantaged Brazilians have a far below acceptable internet quality, and this situation is likely to worsen with...

Trump praises Brazil’s Bolsonaro: “He works hard to help the people”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he "loves Brazil's President," Jair Bolsonaro in a video posted on Sunday, September...

Brazil’s Electoral Court Chief promises transparency committee, live broadcast of electronic ballot box tests

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Justice Luis Roberto Barroso reiterated the reliability of electronic ballot boxes and said the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) will...

Anti-Bolsonaro protests in 6 Brazilian capitals have low turnout

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The demonstrations held on Sunday morning, September 12, calling for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro, were marked by...

Brazil records 10,615 cases and 293 Covid deaths (September 12)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Sunday reported 293 new deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in...

Brazil-China trade expected to hit new record in 2021

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Trade between Brazil and China is set to reach a new record high this year, coinciding with a more...

Covid-19: German BioNTech to seek approval of vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - BioNTech is expected to apply for approval to use its Covid-19 vaccine in children as young as 5 years...

Costa Rica highlights high flow of European tourists during August

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Costa Rican authorities announced Friday that 21,969 tourists from Europe entered the country, the highest number of visitation from...

Brazil registers 15,930 new cases and 672 Covid deaths (September 10)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, Brazil reported 672 new deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in...

Deforestation alerts in Brazilian Amazon decline for second month in a row

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell in August for the second consecutive month but remains at high levels, according...

Bolsonaro calls for ‘calm’ from ultras who accuse him of being a ‘traitor’

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday (10) called for "calm" from his far-right supporters who accused him of being...

Bolivia’s former president Áñez asks OAS Secretary General to stop the “pimps” of power

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The former interim president of Bolivia Jeanine Áñez released this Friday(10) on her social networks a letter addressed to...

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