Brazil

  • Nov 8, 2018
  • 2 min read

Bolsonaro agenda faces mounting obstacles in Brazil

The Senate yesterday awarded a 16% pay rise to the judiciary, increasing the fiscal deficit next year

Brazil
  • Nov 7, 2018
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Brazil inflation will keep rates on hold amid doubts

Annualised inflation reached a lower-than-expected 4.56% in October

Brazil
  • Nov 2, 2018
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Justice appointment will stir controversies in Brazil

The president-elect has named federal judge Sergio Moro as justice minister, angering opponents and possibly allies

Brazil
  • Nov 1, 2018
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Brazil ministerial moves prompt widespread questions

The merging of several ministries is raising doubts even among putative beneficiaries of the changes

Brazil
  • Oct 30, 2018
  • 7 min read

Brazil's Bolsonaro may see governability erode quickly

The president-elect scored a strong victory but troubles may lie ahead for governance in a polarised country

Brazil
  • Oct 29, 2018
  • 2 min read

Bolsonaro Brazil win raises more doubts than answers

The long-time congressman is the first far-right president elected in Brazil since the end of dictatorship

Brazil
  • Oct 26, 2018
  • 2 min read

Brazil polls suggest Bolsonaro momentum is slowing

The right-wing presidential contender has seen his polling lead drop sharply in recent days, though it remains strong

Brazil
  • Oct 24, 2018
  • 2 min read

Bolsonaro vote falls but win appears certain in Brazil

The presidential frontrunner retains a large lead despite a slight fall in voting intentions in the past week

Brazil