Brazil

  • Sep 1, 2022
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Questions over Brazil's spending promises will persist

The draft 2023 budget foresees a return to primary deficit, with some social spending promises as yet unfunded

Brazil
  • Aug 24, 2022
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Pro-coup allegations prompt police raids in Brazil

The Federal Police have searched the homes of prominent Bolsonaro supporters after alleged pro-coup messages were leaked

Brazil
  • Aug 18, 2022
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Brazil's Bolsonaro faces new pandemic-related charges

The Federal Police are seeking charges against the president for actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Brazil
  • Aug 16, 2022
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Brazil presidential run-off looks increasingly likely

The latest national poll still shows the president lagging in voting intentions but a second round looks likely

Brazil
  • Aug 9, 2022
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Lula lead falls as Bolsonaro denies Brazil coup risk

The former president's lead over the incumbent ahead of the October elections has dropped to 7 points in a new poll

Brazil
  • Aug 4, 2022
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Pre-election economic prospects are poor in Brazil

The Central Bank raised its benchmark rate again yesterday as inflation remains close to 12%

Brazil
  • Aug 3, 2022
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Brazil defence move raises fear of vote interference

The defence minister has requested urgent access to the codes to Brazil's electronic voting system

Brazil
  • Jul 29, 2022
  • 7 min read

Political violence and democracy risks rise in Brazil

The number of violent incidents has been rising in an election campaign which the president looks set to lose

Brazil