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Brazil deforestation data give hope despite drought
New data show a drop of nearly one-quarter in Amazon deforestation during the twelve months through July
BrazilBrazil tax reform will have limited near-term impact
The Senate has passed a government overhaul of consumption taxes aimed at simplifying the corporate tax burden
BrazilRate cuts continue amid wider concerns in Brazil
The Central Bank again cut its benchmark rate yesterday, while the government stepped up security at ports and airports
BrazilIsraeli-Latin American ties will sour further
Several Latin American leaders have called for a ceasefire in Gaza, some condemning Israel in notably undiplomatic terms
Latin AmericaBrazil primary deficit doubts will mar expectations
The president appears to have rejected the finance minister's commitment to eliminate the primary deficit next year
BrazilBrazil's investment tax reform may fall short
The Lower House yesterday adopted a bill modifying taxes on closed-end and offshore funds
BrazilNew harmful trade interventions will fall into 2024
Trade protectionism grew in 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
InternationalBrazil congressional inquiry adds to Bolsonaro's woes
A congressional commission has recommended prosecuting the former president and 60 others over the January 8 riots
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