Brazil

  • Dec 20, 2018
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Corruption moves will shake Brazil politics in 2019

Outgoing President Michel Temer faces new corruption charges, and former President Lula da Silva will remain in prison

Brazil
  • Dec 18, 2018
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COP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change

The climate conference met minimum expectations, but far more work is needed to avert environmental catastrophe

International
  • Dec 18, 2018
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Argentine Mercosur presidency will face bumpy ride

The Argentine president takes over tomorrow the pro tempore presidency of the bloc for the next six months

Mercosur
  • Dec 14, 2018
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Confidence in Brazil's Bolsonaro could erode quickly

A new opinion poll shows soaring confidence in the president-elect which is unlikely to prove durable

Brazil
  • Dec 13, 2018
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Economic weakness will keep Brazil's Selic stable

The Central Bank held the benchmark Selic rate again yesterday, as economic anaemia and joblessness keep inflation low

Brazil
  • Dec 10, 2018
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Political restructuring is on the way in Brazil

Mainstream political parties face new challenges following the October general elections

Brazil
  • Dec 5, 2018
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Incoming Brazil chief of staff will face graft probe

The Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into payments to the president-elect's spokesman Onyx Lorenzoni

Brazil
  • Dec 4, 2018
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Indigenous proposal in Brazil will prompt outcry

The president-elect may incorporate indigenous affairs within the Agriculture Ministry, potentially weakening protection

Brazil