Brazil
Bolsonaro son targeted in Brazil espionage probe
Properties of Carlos Bolsonaro, the son of the former president, were searched yesterday by Federal Police
BrazilSamarco damages may prompt Brazil regulation rethink
A federal court has determined damages of nearly USD10bn following a tailings dam collapse in 2015
BrazilClimate change risks self-perpetuation in Amazonia
A new study cites climate change rather than El Nino as the main driver of severe drought in Amazonia
Latin AmericaBrazil industrial plan will widen state economic role
The government has announced a reindustrialisation plan involving state financing and subsidies
BrazilBrazil foreign policy successes will prove elusive
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has restored Brazil’s global presence but has failed to achieve most of his goals
BrazilPrimary deficit target will be missed again in Brazil
The primary deficit rose to 2.1% of GDP last year, according to a Senate oversight body yesterday
BrazilDeforestation data presents mixed picture in Brazil
Deforestation in the Cerrado soared last year even as it declined sharply in Amazonia
BrazilLatin American divisions will deepen over Israel-Gaza
Brazil and Colombia have expressed diplomatic support for South Africa's ICJ case against Israel, with Paraguay opposed
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