Brazil

  • Nov 10, 2023
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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

Brazil
  • Nov 9, 2023
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Brazil 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

Brazil
  • Nov 2, 2023
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Rate 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

Brazil
  • Nov 1, 2023
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Israeli-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 America
  • Oct 30, 2023
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Brazil primary deficit doubts will mar expectations

The president appears to have rejected the finance minister's commitment to eliminate the primary deficit next year

Brazil
  • Oct 26, 2023
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Brazil's investment tax reform may fall short

The Lower House yesterday adopted a bill modifying taxes on closed-end and offshore funds

Brazil
  • Oct 25, 2023
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New 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

International
  • Oct 19, 2023
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Brazil congressional inquiry adds to Bolsonaro's woes

A congressional commission has recommended prosecuting the former president and 60 others over the January 8 riots

Brazil