Transatlantic cruise to turn spotlight on Brazil-Angola slavery past

By Lais Morais and Catarina Demony SANTOS, Brazil (Reuters) - Helena Monteiro da Costa's father was brought from Angola to Brazil as an enslaved person in the 19th century. Next year the 99-year-old hopes she can take part on a first-of-its-kind cruise …

Brookfield snaps up energy generation projects in Brazil

Two entities affiliated with Canadian investor Brookfield have instructed Stocche Forbes Advogados to acquire several subsidiaries of Brazilian company Trinity Energias Renováveis. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert …

Brazil’s AGU Appeals Court Order to Control Bolsa Família Spending on Bets

On December 12, Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office (AGU) asked Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) to reconsider its recent decision that orders the government to take steps to stop Bolsa Família recipients from using their aid money to place bets.  Brazil’s AGU …

Petro-Victory to acquire 13 oil-producing fields in Brazil from Brava Energia

Petro-Victory Energy, in partnership with Azevedo e Travassos Petroleo (ATP), has signed an agreement with Brava Energia concerning the potential acquisition of 13 oil-producing fields in Brazil’s Potiguar Basin. The agreement, signed on 17 December 2024, …

DP World To Open New Offices In Brazil

(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – DP World, a logistics and supply chain solutions company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will open six new cargo-focused offices in Brazil by 2026, the company announced on Wednesday (18). DP …

Power Play: Brazil’s Cabinet Shuffle Reveals Deeper Political Strategy

President Lula of Brazil is planning a cabinet reshuffle to strengthen his political alliances and secure support for his agenda. The Workers’ Party (PT) currently holds 13 of 38 ministerial positions. However, this dominance may soon shift to accommodate …

Seadrill’s drillship picks up 1,095-day drilling job offshore Brazil

Bermuda-headquartered offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has won a multimillion-dollar assignment off the coast of Brazil for one of its drillships, which will work for the South American country’s state-owned energy giant Petrobras. West Tellus …

From Scars to Stars: Brazil’s Mining Sites Reborn

800 abandoned mines dot Brazil’s landscape, posing environmental and safety risks. Yet, two former quarries stand out as beacons of hope, showing how industrial wastelands can transform into thriving public spaces. In Belo Horizonte, Mangabeiras Park spans …

BlackRock Bets Big on Brazil: Itaúsa Stake Grows Amid Market Challenges

BlackRock, the global investment giant, has quietly increased its stake in Itaúsa, a key player in Brazil’s financial landscape. The move comes as Itaúsa’s shares hit yearly lows, sparking interest among market watchers. BlackRock now holds over 357 …

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