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Basic income will prove difficult to adopt globally
Some successful experiences of giving all citizens an unconditional cash payment may push other countries to try it
InternationalBrazil business will see no rapid recovery
The business climate remains muted, although legislative logjams may soon ease
BrazilMaia may unblock legislative delays in Brazil
The new Lower House speaker will favour the president's agenda -- and in theory could succeed him at some stage
BrazilRio de Janeiro security boost will be short-term
Federal funds and a temporary military presence will not alleviate long-term security concerns
BrazilBrazil Olympic impact will not meet expectations
Despite some improvements in infrastructure and security, serious deficiencies are still evident
BrazilCunha departure may ease Congress tensions in Brazil
The Lower House speaker's resignation could facilitate approval of some unpopular austerity measures
BrazilNo honeymoon for Brazil's Temer in public opinion
Although somewhat better placed than Rousseff, the interim president has difficult image problems
BrazilBrazil's local elections constrain national politics
Local election priorities will dominate many short-term calculations as politicians look to the 2018 presidential vote
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