Brazil
Brazil's Odebrecht downgrade adds to company woes
The construction giant's corruption difficulties will take time to work through
BrazilBrazilian Left struggles to find a way forward
Leftist parties have been undermined not only by corruption but also by losing touch with their supposed popular base
BrazilBrazilian Embraer's output rises but doubts persist
The company still faces challenges from the poor domestic economic climate and rising international competition
BrazilBrazil decree may boost airline investment and Embraer
Allowing 100% foreign ownership of domestic airlines may again prove controversial but could boost a flagging sector
BrazilRate cuts alone will not enable recovery in Brazil
Rate cuts and greater investment by Petrobras will be welcomed, but economic recovery still faces major hurdles
BrazilDeath toll mounts in gang-led Brazil prison riots
Brazil's two leading drug gangs are fighting for supremacy, and may carry their fight increasingly to the streets
BrazilDomestic slump boosts Brazil's trade surplus
The record 2016 surplus may be matched in 2017, but this reflects domestic weakness rather than economic optimism
BrazilStrong dollar is likely to dampen EM activity in 2017
Better China and Europe PMIs suggest firmer global manufacturing -- but South East Asia and Latin America are lagging
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