Brazil
Steady Rise in Brazil’s Economic Activity
February saw the fourth straight month of growth for the Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), a precursor to GDP.
The index rose by...
Rising Dollar Tightens Economic Challenges for Lula’s Government
(Analysis) The Brazilian Real has significantly weakened since the beginning of the year, culminating in the dollar peaking at R$5.268 on Tuesday, April 16.
Economists attribute this trend to global risk aversion, which complicates the...
Escalating Strains Between Brazilian Congress and Supreme Court Raise Alarms
(Analysis) In Brazil, tensions between Congress and the Supreme Court (STF) are escalating, drawing attention nationwide and beyond.
Criticism has peaked, with Elon Musk calling...
The Brazilian Real Faces Steepest Depreciation Globally in April
April 2024 has been a challenging month for the Brazilian Real, which saw the...
Vale’s Production Dynamics in Early 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Vale, a titan in Brazilian mining, unveiled a notable 6.1% growth in iron...
Early 2024 Inflation Dynamics Across Latin America
In the first quarter of 2024, Latin America displayed a remarkably wide spectrum of varying inflation rates.
Argentina recorded the world's highest consumer price index,...
The Strategic Alliances Between Latin America’s Left and Iran
Over the past weekend, an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel elicited minimal criticism from leftist governments in Latin...
Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo
On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers'...
In Lula’s Brazil, Non-Compliant Land Use Risks State Claims
Yesterday, President Lula launched the "Terra da Gente" program, marking a pivotal change in...
Brazilian Steel Struggles Amid Import Surge
The Brazilian steel industry has witnessed notable shifts in early 2024, with crude steel production...
Brazil Revises Fiscal Goals, Eyes Surplus by 2028
On Monday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government submitted the 2025 Budgetary Guidelines Law Project (PLDO) to Congress,...
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