Brazil
Brazil's worsening deforestation will harm exports
Data for the twelve months through July show the worst deforestation figures for over a decade
BrazilLatin America P2P lending faces structural constraints
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is on the rise regionwide but may struggle to reach its potential
Latin AmericaVenezuela embassy occupation heightens Brazil tensions
Supporters of Venezuela's 'interim president' yesterday occupied the Venezuelan embassy in Brasilia
BrazilBrazil oil auctions fall short of expectations
Pre-salt oil auctions in early November brought in only around two-thirds of the funds the government had hoped for
BrazilBolsonaro break with party raises Brazil reform risks
It has been announced that the president will leave his Social Liberal Party and found a new one
BrazilBrazil jobs measures aim to boost growth and support
The government has announced proposed measures aimed at stimulating growth and job creation
BrazilLula release will entrench divisions in Brazil
The former president aims to rally opposition to President Jair Bolsonaro but will bolster his support in some quarters
BrazilLula release looms as Brazil oil auction fails again
A ruling yesterday will probably see the former president released from jail, even as current government policies falter
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