Iolanda Fonseca
Iolanda Fonseca is a polyglot linguist of Portuguese nationality with a degree in Economics and a post-graduate degree in Languages and Literature.
São Paulo Biennial kicks off spotlighting art that challenges the Impossible
The São Paulo Biennial kicks off, spotlighting art that challenges the Impossible. It is the Southern Hemisphere's leading contemporary art event.
It features 1,100 art...
Petrobras has bought 175,000 carbon credits and entered market
Petrobras has bought 175,000 carbon credits and entered the market. This move marks its entry into the voluntary carbon credit market.
Each credit stops one...
Brazil’s highest court ruled Lula da Silva’s imprisonment a historical mistake
Brazil's highest court ruled Lula da Silva's imprisonment a historical mistake.
The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil invalidated evidence against former President Luiz Inácio Lula...
Rio will soon ban hiring of those guilty of religious intolerance
Rio will soon ban hiring of those guilty of religious intolerance. The City Council approved a new law.
It targets individuals committing crimes based on...
532 people freed from slavery-like conditions in Brazil’s broadest anti-slavery move
Officials freed 532 people from slavery-like conditions in Brazil's broadest anti-slavery move. Named "Rescue 3," the operation happened in August.
It covered 131 towns in...
Brazil aims to build the world’s largest port facility
Brazil aims to build the world's largest port facility. The country has introduced the Itaporto project with a vision to connect the Atlantic and...
Opinion: El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison hits its six-month milestone
(Opinion) El Salvador's Cecot mega-prison hits its six-month milestone, stirring up praise and criticism.
However, it's important to consider its impact on one of the...
New poll shows leftist Guilherme Boulos leading in São Paulo’s mayoral race
A new Datafolha poll shows leftist Guilherme Boulos leading in São Paulo's mayoral race with 32% support. The current Mayor, Ricardo Nunes, has 24%.
Other...
Shipping firms pay record sums for fast passage through Panama canal
Shipping firms are forced to pay record sums for fast passage through a backlog of ships waiting to traverse the Panama Canal.
A drought exacerbated...
Mexico’s real estate sector benefits from global relocation trends
Mexico's real estate sector benefits from global relocation trends, according to Fitch.
Fitch Ratings' recent analysis suggests a positive outlook for Mexico's commercial real estate...
Brazil and Argentina have agreed on US$600 million export deal
Brazil and Argentina have agreed on a US$600 million export deal to finance Brazilian exports to Argentina, which is currently facing an economic crisis.
Sergio...
Argentina resists IMF pressure and increases wages and social protection
Despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure to reduce spending, Argentina resists IMF pressure and increases wages and social protection.
The Ministry of Economy has revealed...
Fitch has upgraded long-term ratings of four Brazilian states and two cities
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the long-term national ratings of four Brazilian states and two cities, with a stable outlook. The ratings were upgraded from...
Lula highlights Africa’s agricultural potential, plans to relaunch ‘More Food Africa’
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlights Africa's agricultural potential plans to relaunch 'More Food Africa'.
This program is part of Brazil's 'south-south' cooperation...