Brazil
Rousseff's Brazil reforms risk running onto the rocks
The unpopular president lacks political leverage to push reforms that are anathema to much of her coalition
BrazilPolls, economic data feed downward spiral in Brazil
Successful economic reforms are unlikely given the government's unpopularity -- in turn deepened by economic gloom
BrazilWage increase is new blow to Brazil austerity plan
The president's political capital is waning, hampering efforts to woo investors through economic policy adjustments
BrazilBrazil's Petrobras plan will struggle despite new plan
The new investment plan is more realistic, but finances are still on a shaky footing as corruption probes continue
BrazilBrazil's Rousseff seeks to boost confidence on US trip
The Rousseff visit will not lead to significant changes, but is indicative of the woes of the Brazilian economy
BrazilBrazil's inflation target band to narrow from 2017
The yet unchanged target of 4.5% appears almost risible this year, with inflation set to double that figure
BrazilPensions vote signals political rebellion in Brazil
Austerity attempts will not readily gain congressional backing, with worrying effects both political and economic
BrazilRousseff, PT face widening sea of troubles in Brazil
Economic difficulties and corruption claims may split the PT as leaders try to save their careers
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