Brazil
High interest rate will contribute to Brazil slowdown
The Central Bank held its benchmark rate at 13.75% yesterday, where it looks set to stay despite falling inflation
BrazilPre-election claims raise spending doubts in Brazil
The finance minister yesterday hinted at increased minimum wage and public-sector salary rises, days before the run-off
BrazilWater resources will remain under strain in Brazil
Work has begun on Brazil's National Water Resources Plan for 2022-40 in the wake of last year's drought
BrazilNarrowing Brazil run-off polls highlight polarisation
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains ahead in opinion polls for the run-off, but by a narrowing margin
BrazilWebinar: Brazil on the brink
A webinar discussing the fact that Brazil faces a narrow presidential run-off on October 30
BrazilRun-off campaign reflects social divisions in Brazil
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro face a presidential run-off on October 30
BrazilBrazil crime presence creates wider rule of law fears
The First Capital Command criminal group has become a key actor in cocaine trafficking to Europe and Africa
BrazilLula leads but will face governance problems in Brazil
Two new surveys give the former president the advantage ahead of the October 30 presidential second round
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