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Lower growth will pose political risks in Brazil
The Finance Ministry has cut its growth forecasts for this year and next, citing high interest rates among the causes
BrazilBrazil's reindustrialisation will be economic priority
The new government sees manufacturing growth as a key to economic recovery
BrazilNew Brazil Bolsonaro probe will stir supporters' ire
The justice minister has ordered a new investigation into the former president that may delay his return to Brazil
BrazilAMLO’s Latin America inflation plan will fall flat
Plans for a pan-Latin American effort to mitigate inflation are in their infancy but so far look highly optimistic
Latin AmericaBrazil political disputes mark economic policy-making
The tax waiver on fuels ends today, marking a victory for Finance Minister Fernando Haddad
BrazilBrazil's civilian courts will hear military riot cases
A Supreme Court ruling yesterday gave civilian courts jurisdiction over military personnel charged in January 8 riots
BrazilNew Brazil government faces economic challenges
Growth is expected to slow sharply this year while the challenges facing public finances will increase
BrazilLula foreign policy will stress Brazil's regional role
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has visited Washington, Buenos Aires and Montevideo since taking office last month
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