Brazil

  • Jan 30, 2019
  • 2 min read

Vale could prove a test of Brazil's regulatory resolve

Five arrests have been made following last week's catastrophic dam break, and precautions will cut iron ore output

Brazil
  • Jan 29, 2019
  • 2 min read

Brazil finances look favourable but doubts remain

The trade and current account balances looked healthy at the end of 2018 but investors may wait for policy signs

Brazil
  • Jan 28, 2019
  • 2 min read

New mining disaster in Brazil poses risks for Vale

Hundreds are missing following a dam burst at a mine owned by Vale, just over three years since the Samarco dam tragedy

Brazil
  • Jan 25, 2019
  • 2 min read

Brazil gay rights activist departs over death threats

One of Brazil's few openly gay legislators says he has left the country over death threats

Brazil
  • Jan 24, 2019
  • 7 min read

Radical foreign policy turn could undermine Brazil

President Jair Bolsonaro is shifting away from foreign policy pragmatism to an ideological and nationalistic stance

Brazil
  • Jan 23, 2019
  • 2 min read

Bolsonaro Davos speech will not ease Brazil concerns

The president's Davos debut was thin on detail and environmental reassurances, while a new payments probe may hit reform

Brazil
  • Jan 22, 2019
  • 2 min read

Brazil infrastructure bids 'welcome' Chinese interest

The government will launch rail and airport concessions in the second quarter

Brazil
  • Jan 21, 2019
  • 2 min read

President's son faces financial probes in Brazil

Senator-elect Flavio Bolsonaro is facing a series of investigations into financial transactions

Brazil