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Economic optimism may be overstated in Brazil
The Economy Ministry has updated its macroeconomic forecasts for the year, promising "positive surprises"
BrazilEletrobras sale will add to Brazil election turmoil
The Federal Accounts Tribunal has reportedly approved the partial privatisation of electricity utility Eletrobras
BrazilBolsonaro will ratchet up judicial tensions in Brazil
The president is suing a Supreme Court justice who has launched probes into his activities on several occasions
BrazilInflation will remain a key election issue in Brazil
Consumer price inflation reached a 19-year high of 12.13% in April
BrazilAMLO summit stance will play well across Latin America
The Mexican president has threatened to boycott the Summit of the Americas, in defence of “universal fraternity”
MexicoElection will raise institutional frictions in Brazil
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially launched his election bid on May 7 after leading polls for months
BrazilPetrobras results may drive new Brazil price pressure
President Jair Bolsonaro described Petrobras's first-quarter net income as a "crime" as inflation pressures mount
BrazilBrazil inflation and interest rates will impact polls
The Central Bank raised its benchmark rate at a tenth consecutive meeting yesterday after inflation topped 12%
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