Brazil
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
BrazilPro-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
BrazilBrazil's Bolsonaro faces new pandemic-related charges
The Federal Police are seeking charges against the president for actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
BrazilBrazil presidential run-off looks increasingly likely
The latest national poll still shows the president lagging in voting intentions but a second round looks likely
BrazilLula 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
BrazilPre-election economic prospects are poor in Brazil
The Central Bank raised its benchmark rate again yesterday as inflation remains close to 12%
BrazilBrazil defence move raises fear of vote interference
The defence minister has requested urgent access to the codes to Brazil's electronic voting system
BrazilPolitical 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
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