Brazil
Brazil's soaring trade surplus will not be repeated
Despite flat export numbers, the trade surplus reached an estimated USD93.1bn in 2023 thanks to falling imports
BrazilCarbon-trading plan will face limitations in Brazil
Congress is drafting a bill that would establish an emissions-trading scheme, but one which excludes agriculture
BrazilLatin American infrastructure funds will focus on Asia
Four regional development banks have announced a USD10bn 'Routes for South American Integration' fund
Latin AmericaOil disputes will mar Brazil environmental policies
The environment minister has called for a cap on oil production even as government policy prioritises strong growth
BrazilBrazil tax reform benefits may be felt in longer term
The Lower House has finally approved the government's tax reform, whose full implementation will take decades
BrazilVenezuela-Guyana tensions ease but dispute will go on
Following mediated talks yesterday, Caracas and Georgetown have pledged dialogue and not conflict over border dispute
VenezuelaBrazil's economic needs will bring conflicting demands
The Central Bank cut its benchmark rate yesterday while Congress moved to reduce indigenous land protections
BrazilTalks aim to stop further Venezuela-Guyana escalation
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana will meet in Saint Vincent this week as regional bodies seek to defuse crisis
Venezuela
