BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS 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."
Brazil Bolsonaro’s son ordered by courts to pay damages to journalist 22-01-2021 14:53 A court of justice ordered the son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to pay damages to a journalist after claiming she had "tried to seduce" a source to obtain compromising information about his Father.
COPA LIBERTADORES Palmeiras into Libertadores final after VAR thwarts River 13-01-2021 10:19 River dominate semi-final second leg at a empty Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo, but are twice denied a legendary comeback by controversial VAR decisions.
Bloomberg Coronavirus roars back in Brazil as infections top six million 22-11-2020 08:28 Last week, Brazil reported almost 68,000 new Covid-19 cases in a single day, an all-time high that eclipses the previous record by more than 20% and rivals the numbers seen in the United States, whose population is 50% bigger.
Global pandemic Latin America's cities bustle like Covid is gone – but it’s not 20-09-2020 21:57 In Latin America’s big cities, as in other places around the globe, it almost feels like the virus never happened.
HUMAN RIGHTS 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.
Coronavirus economies IMF forecasts deeper Latin America recession in 2020 24-06-2020 16:59 International Monetary Fund predicts 9.4% contraction in Latin America and the Caribbean, largely due to the economies of Mexico and Brazil, both of which are struggling to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic São Paulo homeless face choice between cold and virus risk 13-05-2020 11:52 Brazil's biggest homeless population has begun succumbing to COVID-19, and activists warn the worst is yet to come as colder weather bears down and shelters risk becoming hotbeds for infection.
Coronavirus consequences Brazil risks 'economic collapse' over virus lockdown, says economy minister 08-05-2020 00:05 Brazil is facing an economic contraction of 5.3% this year, the International Monetary Fund forecasts.
Argentine forward cleared 'I'm healed': Dybala gets all-clear after coronavirus 06-05-2020 15:02 Juventus star Paulo Dybala posts message declaring: "I can finally confirm that I am healed."
Coronavirus pandemic 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 pandemic Brazil becomes a coronavirus hot spot as testing falters 26-04-2020 09:06 Medical officials in Rio de Janeiro and at least four other major cities warn their hospital systems are on the verge of collapse, or already too overwhelmed to take any more patients.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Coronavirus pandemic reverses Brazil's economic course 23-04-2020 08:15 When Paulo Guedes, Brazil’s University of Chicago-schooled economy minister arrived in office, he came with an aggressive market-friendly vision for re-founding Latin America’s biggest economy. But the coronavirus pandemic has torn up Guedes’ plans and left him out in the cold.
Coronavirus pandemic Latin America's biggest cemetery braces for impact 02-04-2020 18:10 Brazil's Vila Formosa cemetery, the largest in Latin America with an area of 780,000 square metres and where more than 1.5 million people are buried, has had a 30% increase in burials since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
FOOTBALL Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus 21-03-2020 18:16 Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION 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
Coronavirus pandemic Brazil confirms first Covid-19 death, Bolsonaro mocks 'hysteria' 17-03-2020 15:40 Brazil confirmed its first death from the coronavirus on Tuesday, as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency over the virus outbreak.
LATAM MARKETS LatAm stock exchanges suffer new plunge over coronavirus 12-03-2020 22:36 Argentina's main stock exchange crashed by nearly 10 percent on Thursday as markets continued to panic, while falls also recorded in Chile, Colombia and Brazil.
Corornavirus consequences Argentina suspends sporting events in March amid coronavirus fears 11-03-2020 14:55 After much confusion amid contrasting statements, sporting authorities in Argentina announce suspension of a large number of sporting events throughout March.
International football Argentina calls up Italy-based players for matches, despite virus fears 11-03-2020 12:31 Despite the suspension of all sporting events in Italy, due to the coronavirus outbreak, Argentine national team still calls up six players based in country.
Bloomberg 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.
Bloomberg Brazil, Argentina compete Inter-American development bank top job 04-03-2020 16:50 Brazil is pushing for its own candidates to lead the Inter-American development bank, competing with Argentina; a decision will likely come between July and September.
Coronavirus Outbreak Brazil confirms case of coronavirus; Argentina takes precautions 26-02-2020 13:29 Argentina has begun implementing precautionary measures to fight the spread of coronavirus, after Brazil confirms Latin America's first case of the disease and the number of confirmed cases in Italy continues to grow.
Diego does Caracas Maduro welcomes Maradona to Caracas ahead of São Paulo Forum 22-01-2020 12:17 Gimnasia boss, a long time supporter of Chavismo, visits under-fire socialist leader in Venezuelan capital.
Mercosur 'Braxit'? Brazil's economy minister: We have 'no problem' with Alberto Fernández 27-11-2019 12:43 At a conference in Washington, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes pours cold water on renewed speculation that Brazil could leave the Mercosur trade bloc when Alberto Fernández takes office.
2019 Latin Grammys 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.
BLOOMBERG Raging fires and dark skies put Brazil’s Bolsonaro in spotlight 22-08-2019 11:14 With the "lungs of the planet" aflame, experts scramble for answers to confront the environmental policies of Brazil's far-right president.
Bolsonaro's Brazil Bolsonaro pension reform passes first vote in Congress 11-07-2019 12:34 Lower House of Congress votes 379 to 131 to approve base text, as protesters take to streets in opposition.
BLOOMBERG A common Brazil-Argentina currency? A 'distant mirage' for now 10-06-2019 09:09 Worried about possible noise caused by the discussion, Brazil’s Central Bank issued a statement late at night on Thursday denying there are ongoing plans or even studies for a monetary union with Argentina.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Brazil faces recession risk after economy shrinks in first quarter 31-05-2019 07:39 Latin America's biggest economy on brink of recession once again, new data confirms.