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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
BrazilBrazil 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
BrazilHeavy 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
BrazilRio 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
BrazilLatin 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 AmericaCourt 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
BrazilNew 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 AmericaUS 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
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