Brazil
Low-cost housing offers new Brazil interest challenge
The president has again criticised high interest rates after signing a bill to build 2 million low-cost homes
BrazilDeforestation and tax news will bolster Brazil's Lula
New deforestation data and Lower House approval of the government's tax reform give grounds for cautious optimism
BrazilMercosur summit points to continuing trade obstacles
Brazil has taken over the bloc's pro tempore presidency at a time of continuing divisions
MercosurBrazil's trade and growth figures will improve in 2023
The trade surplus reached a record in the first half of the year as GDP forecasts for the year are also strengthening
BrazilBolsonaro ban will strengthen competitors in Brazil
Former President Jair Bolsonaro has been banned from running for public office until 2030
BrazilBolsonaro electoral ban seems on the cards in Brazil
One judge hearing the former president's trial on abuse of authority charges has voted in favour of disenfranchisement
BrazilProspects for Brazil to end-2023
Policy-making will prove complicated in the second half despite some positive developments
BrazilYear-end goal for Mercosur-EU trade deal is unlikely
The Brazilian president has called for the trade deal to be finalised by year-end, despite objections on both sides
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