Brazil

  • Mar 11, 2021
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Lula and Bolsonaro are squaring up for 2022 in Brazil

The current and former presidents attacked each other yesterday amid speculation of a head-to-head election next year

Brazil
  • Mar 10, 2021
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Lula appeal could end threat of new retrial in Brazil

The Supreme Court will rule next week on whether charges against the former president should be thrown out

Brazil
  • Mar 9, 2021
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Lula ruling will rock pre-2022 panorama in 2022

A Supreme Court judge yesterday quashed the former president's corruption convictions, opening the door to a 2022 bid

Brazil
  • Mar 9, 2021
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EU-Mercosur deal faces an uncertain future

Austria has confirmed that it will not ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing environmental concerns

EU
  • Mar 5, 2021
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Rio imposes curfew as Brazil's Bolsonaro fumes

The city of Rio de Janeiro will impose a night-time curfew from today as COVID cases rise

Brazil
  • Mar 4, 2021
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COVID will limit Brazil recovery from sharp 2020 fall

GDP saw its sharpest fall for 30 years in 2020, with a 4.1% contraction

Brazil
  • Mar 3, 2021
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Fiscal frailty will mar economic recovery in Brazil

Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has suggested that GDP might perform better than expected in 2020 and 2021

Brazil
  • Mar 2, 2021
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Tax policy shifts will heighten uncertainty in Brazil

A plan to cut federal diesel taxes may be compensated by a rise in banking taxes

Brazil