Brazil
Multinationals face judicial actions in Brazil
Monsanto faces a patent dispute and loss of royalties as other firms are implicated in tender-rigging allegations
BrazilMilitary profile rises but coup is unlikely in Brazil
The armed forces currently enjoy a high level of public trust, and the highest profile since the 1980s
BrazilCongressional role will complicate Brazil asset sales
A Supreme Court judge has ruled that sales of state-controlled company assets require congressional approval
BrazilBrazil Samarco deal may facilitate gradual settlement
Iron mine Samarco has reached a deal to negotiate settlement of huge lawsuits over the next two years
BrazilBrazil Petrobras payout will not end finance problems
The oil company yesterday settled a class action lawsuit in New York
BrazilLula to stay in jail as Brazil election doubts mount
The former president's appeal for release from prison appears to have failed, at least for now
BrazilBrazil Bank holds Selic rate amid rising uncertainty
The Central Bank has again held its benchmark rate at 6.5% following a long period of sustained cuts
BrazilProspects for Brazil to end-2018
Deep political uncertainty and near-term stasis will keep economic recovery modest
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