Brazil

Despite better prospects for crop production this year, meat exports may not easily recover from scandal

The former speaker's 15-year sentence may bolster faith in the courts if not in politicians

The court case involving campaign finance allegations will ratchet up uncertainties yet again

Public reactions to corruption are arguably both angry and increasingly demoralised

Reduced lending may slow recovery but over time may facilitate a more sustainable growth model

Concerns over corruption and the safety of meat sold to domestic consumers are mounting

Companies, the political class and nascent economic recovery are likely to be hit

Governmental attempts to reassure importers that meat products are safe have failed to convince