Brazil

  • Jun 4, 2018
  • 2 min read

Petrobras CEO quits amid Brazil strike fallout

Pedro Parente has stepped down after last week's truckers' strike undermined both his pricing policy and the government

Brazil
  • Jun 1, 2018
  • 7 min read

Trucking travails highlight Brazil's vulnerabilities

The government has made major concessions to end a ten-day trucking strike that paralysed much of the country

Brazil
  • May 31, 2018
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Strikes will mar economic recovery hopes in Brazil

The government reported modest first-quarter growth yesterday amid concerns for the second quarter and beyond

Brazil
  • May 29, 2018
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Brazil trucking strike raises pre-election concerns

Despite an apparent accord to end the trucking strike, roadblocks continue and demands are increasing

Brazil
  • May 25, 2018
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Brazil truckers' strike suspended but costs will mount

The government has agreed to sustain diesel price cuts for now, buying a 15-day reprieve from the truckers' strike

Brazil
  • May 24, 2018
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Brazil truckers' diesel strike may not be the last

The strike over soaring diesel prices is affecting consumer supplies, industry and exports

Brazil
  • May 23, 2018
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Temer withdrawal will not affect Brazil election

The president has withdrawn his candidacy in October in favour of former Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles

Brazil
  • May 17, 2018
  • 2 min read

Brazil interest rate stability may endure this year

The Central Bank held its benchmark rate in a context of global and domestic uncertainty

Brazil