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New Brazil downgrades likely but impeachment less so
Rousseff's allies are gaining ground in the Lower House, but the economic downturn is nowhere near its end
BrazilPre-salt shifts could ease investor worries in Brazil
Reducing the burden on Petrobras and signalling political flexibility would be positive, if limited steps
BrazilBrazil's Zika fight will focus on mosquito eradication
As Brazil struggles with the spread of Zika, anti-mosquito action and international research efforts provide some hope
BrazilBrazil's banks boost profits despite fall in lending
High interest rates are elevating bank profits, despite waning demand for credit
BrazilCorruption claims will not cede in Brazil
The governing Workers' Party is the main target of corruption claims at present, but far from the only one
BrazilMosquito mobilisation will not suffice in Brazil
Anti-mosquito measures in past epidemics have proved only partially successful, with institutional capacity patchy
BrazilBrazil's industrial output will see no rapid recovery
Falling output, employment and consumer demand constitute a vicious circle that will not easily be broken
BrazilZika threat is gaining ground in Brazil
Whatever the official line, concerns over Zika may threaten the August Olympics, and the government's credibility
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