Brazil
Continuing Brazil contradictions will crimp coherence
New splits between the president and members of his team over policy are coming to light on a daily basis
BrazilPrivatisation and pension proposals emerge in Brazil
The government has announced plans for transport concessions and a watered-down pension reform
BrazilEarly initiatives will prompt mixed reaction in Brazil
The new president has announced economic and legal changes, as well as measures that will prompt environmental fears
BrazilBrazil's reliance on foreign oil investment will rise
The new government looks set to continue policies to increase foreign oil investment, but not Petrobras privatisation
BrazilBrazil's Bolsonaro will face constraints in office
President Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in yesterday, promising an end to 'political correctness' and socialist ideology
BrazilBrazil airline ownership shift may attract investment
An increase in foreign ownership limits for airlines to 100% from 20% aims to bring in funds and ease financial woes
BrazilNew corruption charges complicate year-end in Brazil
A further 42 people face Car Wash charges, while the president-elect's son is under scrutiny in a different probe
BrazilBrazil's Petrobras probe hits global oil traders
Vitol, Glencore and Trafigura are under investigation for bribery allegations, part of the Operation Car Wash probe
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