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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
BrazilCOP 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
InternationalArgentine Mercosur presidency will face bumpy ride
The Argentine president takes over tomorrow the pro tempore presidency of the bloc for the next six months
MercosurConfidence in Brazil's Bolsonaro could erode quickly
A new opinion poll shows soaring confidence in the president-elect which is unlikely to prove durable
BrazilEconomic 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
BrazilPolitical restructuring is on the way in Brazil
Mainstream political parties face new challenges following the October general elections
BrazilIncoming 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
BrazilIndigenous proposal in Brazil will prompt outcry
The president-elect may incorporate indigenous affairs within the Agriculture Ministry, potentially weakening protection
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