Page 8 - Brazil

Global coffee market to record 3.1-mn bag deficit in Oct-Sep season: ICO

Brazil continues to face issues with availability of shipping containers, though these have improved in recent weeks, the ICO said

Brazilian President Bolsonaro in hospital after feeling discomfort

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken to hospital for tests on Monday after feeling abdominal "discomfort", his Communications Minister said

Global Covid caseload tops 473.9 mn, fatalities surge past 6.09 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 473.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.09 million and vaccinations to over 10.81 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Brazil bans Telegram messaging service in crackdown on 'fake news'

The push to shut Telegram in Brazil is part of wide-reaching efforts to combat misinformation and falsehoods about the country's electoral system

Telegram gets banned in Brazil ahead of presidential election

Telegram has been banned in Brazil following a ruling by the Brazilian Supreme Court.On Friday, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the internet providers and digital stores to block the messaging application across the nation as it failed to comply with orders from Brazilian authorities and remove messages found to contain disinformation, The Verge reported.The move comes at the time when President Jair Bolsonaro has been reportedly encouraging his base to follow him on Telegram as he is all set to seek re-election in October.After facing the shutdown in Brazil, Telegram's founder and CEO Pavel Durov issued a statement, citing the ban happened because his company was checking the wrong email address."It seems that we had an issue with emails going between our telegram.org corporate addresses and the Brazilian Supreme Court. As a result of this miscommunication, the Court ruled to ban Telegram for being unresponsive. On behalf of our team, I apologize to the Brazilian Supreme Court for .

Brazil cuts economic growth estimate to 1.5% in 2022, 2023 forecast at 2.5%

The Brazilian government has cut its forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022 to 1.5 per cent from 2.1 per cent estimated in November 2021, the Ministry of Economy announced

Brazil discovers record Amazon deforestation in January, February

Detected deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached a record high for the month of February following a similar record the prior month. Satellite alerts of deforestation in February corresponded to 199 square kilometers (77 square miles), the highest indicator for that month in seven years of record-keeping and 62% more than in the same month in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Brazilian space agency's Deter monitoring system that were released on Friday. Deter data last month showed January registered 430 square kilometers of deforestation, more than quadruple the level in the same month last year. January and February are among the months that register the least amount deforestation, and pale in comparison to levels seen in the Southern Hemisphere's summer months. Still, some have argued the uptick could be a worrisome sign for months to come, with loggers and legislators eager to make headway before a possible handover of presidential power next ...

Global Covid caseload tops 455 mn, fatalities surge to more than 6.03 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 455 mn, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.03 mn and vaccinations to over 10.66 bn, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Coffee climbs as oil rally, Brazil weather add to supply threat

Arabica futures rose as much as 1.3%, adding to Tuesday's jump of almost 4%

Global Covid caseload tops 447.6 million. fatalities surge past 6 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 447.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6 million and vaccinations to over 10.60 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Brazil govt appoints Rodolfo Landim as chairman of Petrobras board

Brazil's government has appointed former Petrobras executive Rodolfo Landim to chair the state-controlled oil producer's board, the company said in a filing on Saturday night

Brazil vice president condemns Ukraine invasion, says sanctions not enough

Mourao's comments went well beyond a statement by Brazil's Foreign Ministry expressing concern about Russia's military operations and urging a diplomatic solution

Wipro announces over 500 technology jobs in Brazil in next fiscal year

IT major Wipro Ltd on Thursday announced over 500 technology jobs in Brazil in the next fiscal year, to support growth in delivering cloud solutions to clients. The company will be hiring throughout Brazil, for a slew of roles ranging from IT and engineering to consulting, business development and operations. Announcing its plans to hire over 500 new professionals over the next fiscal year, Wipro, in a statement, said its hiring goals are reflective of the company's strong growth in the Brazilian market driven by the 'human cloud concept', which helps organisations attract new talent and foster growth in a hybrid work environment. "As we continue our growth and serve some of the most prominent firms in Brazil, we look forward to welcoming our new cohort of colleagues to join us on this exciting journey, Douglas Silva, Vice President and Country Head, Brazil, Wipro said. The company will be hiring throughout Brazil, especially in the Northeast regionmainly the capitals Recife, ...

Death toll reaches 204 from landslides, floods in Brazil; 51 still missing

On February 15, Petropolis, a city located 68 km from Rio de Janeiro, was slammed with heavy rains that caused more than 50 mudslides and floods.

Global Covid caseload tops 427.3 mn, fatalities surge past 5.9 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 427.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.90 million and vaccinations to over 10.40 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Hong Kong detects Covid in samples from packaging of pork, beef imports

Hong Kong authorities said they found Covid in samples taken from the packaging of imports of frozen beef from Brazil and frozen pork skin from Poland, vowing to step up inspections of imported food.

Death toll in Brazil mudslides reaches 146 on fifth day of rescue efforts

The number of missing stands at 191

Brazil mudslide death toll is at 117, police say 116 missing

The Rio de Janeiro state government confirmed the rising loss of life, with many feared buried in mud beneath the German-influenced city nestled in the mountains above the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian mining firm Vale drops $1.2 billion claim in Steinmetz dispute

Vale and Steinmetz have been locked in a multi-pronged legal battle for years resulting from a failed mining joint venture in Guinea

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay World Cup qualifier

FIFA handed out fines and suspensions on Monday while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier