Brazil

  • Apr 6, 2023
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Brazil probes may hurt Bolsonaro yet fire up his base

The former president was interrogated by police yesterday over an alleged attempt to smuggle jewellery while in office

Brazil
  • Apr 5, 2023
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Environmental issues may delay Mercosur-EU trade deal

Reports today point to new obstacles to ratification of the long-delayed Mercosur-EU trade agreement

Mercosur
  • Apr 3, 2023
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Bolsonaro may struggle to lead Brazil's opposition

Former President Jair Bolsonaro returned to Brazil on March 30 after three months in the United States

Brazil
  • Mar 30, 2023
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Bolsonaro return may heighten Brazil security risks

The former president has arrived back in Brasilia today after three months in the United States

Brazil
  • Mar 27, 2023
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Lula's cancelled China trip prompts concerns in Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has indefinitely postponed a high-level visit to China after a pneumonia diagnosis

Brazil
  • Mar 23, 2023
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Drug gang plot raises security threat in Brazil

At least nine people were arrested yesterday over an apparent plot to kidnap and murder several high-ranking officials

Brazil
  • Mar 23, 2023
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High interest rate will drive Brazil policy tensions

The Central Bank (BCB) yesterday held its benchmark rate at 13.75% despite government pressures to begin easing

Brazil
  • Mar 22, 2023
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Americanas raises corporate debt concerns in Brazil

Retailer Americanas has presented a draft reorganisation plan following disclosure of heavy unforeseen losses

Brazil