Brazil

  • Apr 6, 2015
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BNP sees worsening outlook for Brazil this year

The signs for most already gloomy indicators are deteriorating, prompting fears of a sharp contraction this year

Brazil
  • Apr 2, 2015
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Approval ratings approach rock bottom in Brazil

The unpopularity of the government and its austerity plans will make any reform progress politically costly

Brazil
  • Apr 2, 2015
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Angola-Brazil business pledges will fall short

Brazil and Angola have reaffirmed their strong relationship, but the latter is poorly placed to fully benefit

Angola
  • Mar 27, 2015
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New bribery scandal will worsen bleak Brazil outlook

A new corruption scandal that may have cost billions in lost taxes makes a growth recovery this year even less likely

Brazil
  • Mar 25, 2015
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US ties with Latin America may thaw

Gestures towards Brazil and Cuba may boost the US image in the region, despite the negative impact of the Venezuela spat

Latin America
  • Mar 25, 2015
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Brazil minimum wage decree is small step forward

The move is a small victory for Rousseff, but her legislative agenda will still face obstacles in a negative context

Brazil
  • Mar 24, 2015
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Pessimistic panorama could yet see Brazil rating cut

The fallout from the Petrobras scandal is putting the government, and Brazil's investment grade rating, at some risk

Brazil
  • Mar 23, 2015
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Brazil's Petrobras deals Rousseff credibility new blow

The president's version of events appears to enjoy scant credibility among increasingly irritated voters

Brazil