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IMF Projects Ongoing Fiscal Struggles for Brazil During Lula’s Presidency

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its fiscal projections for Brazil, predicting continued budget deficits until the end of President Luiz Inácio Lula...

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...

Brazilian Steel Struggles Amid Import Surge

The Brazilian steel industry has witnessed notable shifts in early 2024, with crude steel...

Brazil’s Industrial Confidence Wanes in April

In April, industrialists showed less confidence in the economy, marking a shift from the stable sentiment observed in March. The...

Global Capital Dominates Brazilian Tech M&A Landscape in 2023

In 2023, the Brazilian technology sector witnessed a significant influx of foreign investment in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). International companies and funds contributed to 90%...

New Era’s Strategic Focus on Brazil for Expansion

New Era, a global leader in cap manufacturing, is honing in on Brazil for its next phase of growth. The...

Brazil’s Jobless Rate at 7.8%, Wages Up

Brazil's jobless rate slightly rose to 7.8% by February, a small climb from November but an improvement from last...

Falling Prices, Rising Costs Hit Brazil’s Soybean Industry

In Brazil, a leading producer of soybeans, the upcoming 2023/24 season is poised to...

Brazil Sees Major Export Growth to China in 2024

In the first two months of 2024, Brazil's exports to China surged by 49.1%. This growth,...

Vale Confronts Major Legal Challenge in Dutch Court Over Mariana Tragedy

Vale is set to face a significant legal challenge in the Netherlands, linked to the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam...