Brazil

  • Apr 3, 2023
  • 7 min read

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
  • Mar 20, 2023
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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

Brazil
  • Mar 9, 2023
  • 7 min read

Brazil's reindustrialisation will be economic priority

The new government sees manufacturing growth as a key to economic recovery

Brazil