Brazil
Brazil's Lula drops release bid to boost Haddad vote
The former president has dropped an appeal for release from prison while a ruling on his presidential bid is awaited
BrazilVenezuelan migrant influx raises Brazil border worries
A ruling closing the border to Venezuelan migrants has been suspended on appeal
BrazilLula nomination may boost Haddad's hopes in Brazil
The Workers' Party has nominated the jailed former president as focus shifts to vice-presidential candidates
BrazilField remains open as Brazil election campaign begins
The election outcome remains wide open as Brazil gears up for the campaign
BrazilAlckmin alliance may bolster tepid candidacy in Brazil
Social Democrat Geraldo Alckmin has won the backing of a centrist coalition for his second presidential bid
BrazilBrazil rate depreciation will temper mining gains
Mining giant Vale saw lower-than-expected Q2 net profits, but production and adjusted earnings rose
BrazilPetrobras Brazil outlook improves but challenges loom
The company's performance is improving but political doubts will mount pre-election
BrazilLatin American regional integration moves will be slow
The two largest regional trading blocs have agreed on an 'action plan' to boost integration
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