Brazil

  • Jan 6, 2021
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Fiscal constraints will raise Brazil recovery risks

The World Bank foresees only modest GDP growth this year and next as the president calls the country "bankrupt"

Brazil
  • Dec 31, 2020
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Vaccine obstacles will carry political costs in Brazil

The federal government has yet to authorise any vaccine and has failed to acquire syringes for a vaccination campaign

Brazil
  • Dec 29, 2020
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Politics will mar vaccine rollout in Brazil, Argentina

Early vaccine approvals and rollouts are facing political obstacles

Brazil
  • Dec 24, 2020
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Vaccine fears may limit uptake in Brazil and Argentina

Announcements relating to Chinese and Russian COVID-19 vaccines have raised concerns in Brazil and Argentina

Argentina
  • Dec 24, 2020
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Samarco return will aid Brazil's hard-hit Vale

The Samarco iron ore complex has restarted operations after a five-year closure following a tailings dam collapse

Brazil
  • Dec 23, 2020
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Brazil corruption cases add to Bolsonaro allies' woes

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella was arrested over bribery allegations yesterday, days before leaving office

Brazil
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Sinovac moves closer to Sao Paulo roll-out in Brazil

The Butantan Institute is expected to issue an official statement tomorrow on the results of Sinovac's late-stage trials

Brazil
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Risks and opportunities 2021: Latin America

The pandemic-induced recession is the steepest on record and recovery in 2021 will be muted

Latin America