Brazil is considering a major shift in how investment funds are managed. The country's finance chief wants the central bank to take charge of overseeing these funds. This change could make the financial system more stable and secure. The idea came up after a bank called Banco Master SA ran into tro
Brazil's finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a major shift in how the country's investment funds are overseen. He wants the central bank to take on this role, which is currently handled by the CVM, the securities regulator. This idea is still up for discussion among key government bodies,
Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac
Riverside Healthcare is bringing in fresh imaging tech to Illinois. This move aims to make health checks quicker and easier for patients. The new tech is part of a team-up with CIVIE, a company that helps run radiology services. This isn't just about new machines. It's about making the whole proces
Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear
Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, strongly criticized the U. S. for its recent military actions in Venezuela. He stated that the U. S. had crossed a line that should not be crossed. Lula believes that these actions are a serious threat to Venezuela's independence and set a dangerous exa
Brazil's highest court made a big move. They decided to lock up Silvinei Vasques, the former head of the federal highway police. He was caught in Paraguay trying to skip town. Vasques was on the run after breaking his court-ordered ankle monitor. This guy was no small fish. He was sentenced to over
Brazil's commitment to lung health is not just a recent trend. It's a journey that has been ongoing for decades. At the heart of this journey are two key players: a society and a journal. Both have been working quietly but effectively to improve lung health in the country. First, let's talk about t
Brazil's congress has given a boost to Jair Bolsonaro, the ex-president who was handed a 27-year prison term for plotting to overthrow the government after the 2022 elections. The new law, which has been cleared by both the lower house and the senate, could cut Bolsonaro's time behind bars significa
Brazil is becoming a hotspot for crypto investments. A new player, Valour, just got the green light to launch a Solana ETP on the B3 exchange. This means Brazilian investors can now easily add Solana to their portfolios without dealing with the complexities of direct crypto trading. Valour already
