Oliver Mason
Oliver Mason is a British digital nomad who spends most of his time traveling the world and visiting places of interest.
Analysis: Judge Nunes on Brazil’s Supreme Court Would Seal Bolsonaro Deal with Centrão
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, President Jair Bolsonaro again made use of what is known as a "trial balloon" in Brasilia jargon....
Covid-19: City of São Paulo Bucks Regional Trend, Sees Drop in Cases and Deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In São Paulo capital, the rolling average of deaths reached 36 on Wednesday, September 30th - a 29.4 percent...
Privatization Policy in Bolivia Divides Cabinet, Triggers Several Ministerial Resignations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Internal splits in Bolivia’s interim government led to the departure of the country’s economy minister and two other cabinet...
Rio Legislative Assembly Appoints Deputies to Form Impeachment Court
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) has determined the five deputies who will make up the Mixed...
Chile Drops Out of Regional Agreement on Environmental Information Sharing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile said last week it would not sign the Escazu Agreement -- a decision that generated surprise and disappointment...
Large Fire Strikes Ibitipoca Park in Brazil’s Minas Gerais State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A major fire has already destroyed an extensive area of Ibitipoca State Park in Lima Duarte (Minas Gerais State),...
Chile Announces US$2 Billion Package to Help Recovery, Create New Jobs
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday, September 27th, the launch of US$ 2 billion in subsidies aimed at...
Mercosur Hosts World Tourism Day 2020 Official Celebrations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the first time in the history of World Tourism Day, the 2020 official celebration will be hosted by...
Flamengo’s Stance Illustrates Shortcomings of Brazilian Soccer Clubs
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian and Libertadores Cup champion and holder of the largest fan base in Brazil, Flamengo has dominated the news...
Analysis: Recent Shooting Highlights Violent Climate in Brazilian Politics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At around 3 PM on Thursday, September 24th, Cassio Remis, an attorney and PSDB candidate for city council in...
Three Startups Selected to Help Brazil’s Government in Covid-19 Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - BrazilLAB announced on Friday, September 25th, the winning companies of its first stage of the Covid-19 task force. In...
Brazilian Minister of Education Blames ‘Dysfunctional Families’ for Homosexuality
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister of Education Milton Ribeiro said that homosexuality occurs in "dysfunctional families". The statement was made in an interview...
Mercosur Deal is “Parked Indefinitely”, Agree German and Irish Ministers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ireland's dairy industry has praised the German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner who has said she is not going to...
São Paulo Mayor Signs Protocols for Reopening of Museums, Theaters and Events
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Early on Thursday afternoon, September 24th, São Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas signed protocols to reopen the city's cultural sector. Activities...