Brazil
Jailing of Lula today will fuel Brazil polarisation
A federal judge ordered the former president to turn himself in while seeking to reduce the spectacle involved
BrazilPoor productivity undermines Brazil's economic outlook
Improvements to productivity require a range of initiatives, none of which will have a short-term effect
BrazilLula imprisonment imminent as Brazil divisions mount
The Supreme Court has determined that the former president must go to jail while his appeals continue
BrazilBrazil military rumours could worsen volatile climate
The army chief yesterday hinted at a possible military reaction if former President Lula does not go to prison
BrazilBrazil bank moves may not counter political concerns
The Central Bank has cut reserve requirements but the volatile political climate is likely to dampen lending demand
BrazilBrazil campaign controversies raise violence risks
Shots were fired at the former president's campaign buses yesterday, while a Netflix series has stirred partisan wrath
BrazilBrazil's Lula edges closer to jail but doubts persist
An appeals court has upheld the former president's corruption conviction, as the centre-right contest heats up
BrazilSuggested Temer candidacy may fall flat in Brazil
The president has for the first time suggested that he will seek to retain office through the ballot box
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