Brazil

  • Jun 4, 2020
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Industrial crash will drive sharp Brazil contraction

Industrial output saw a record drop in April, prompting fears of a double-digit fall in GDP in the second quarter

Brazil
  • Jun 1, 2020
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Brazil crises put governance and democracy at risk

President Jair Bolsonaro joined another rally yesterday calling for the Supreme Court's closure as COVID-19 cases soar

Brazil
  • May 28, 2020
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Heavy Brazil job losses will not end lockdown support

A new Datafolha poll shows strong support for continued lockdown measures as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to soar

Brazil
  • May 27, 2020
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Rio probe will boost claims of Brazil police pressure

Federal Police raided homes belonging to the Rio de Janeiro governor yesterday amid claims of presidential interference

Brazil
  • May 27, 2020
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Latin America virus crisis could worsen dramatically

Latin America is now the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many governments are keen to ease quarantine

Latin America
  • May 26, 2020
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Court probe and COVID-19 crisis will damage Bolsonaro

The president faces more backlash following the release of a video relating to claims of interference in a police probe

Brazil
  • May 20, 2020
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New forecasts predict deeper Latin America recession

Goldman Sachs is now predicting a 7.6% contraction for the region this year due to the effects of COVID-19

Latin America
  • May 20, 2020
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US travel ban threat as Brazil COVID-19 cases soar

Brazil hit a new 24-hour record for new COVID-19 cases and deaths yesterday as the US president suggested a travel ban

Brazil