Brazil Announces Easing of Protectionism in Auto Industry
After criticism of 'exacerbated protectionism’, officials announce possibility of reducing domestic protection measures in the auto industry.
April 19, 2017
Brazil’s Temer Comments on Motives of Rousseff Impeachment
Former President Rousseff is now asking that Temer's TV interview be added to her defense appeal.
April 18, 2017
U.S. Judge Orders Brazil’s Odebrecht to Pay US$2.6B Fine
Along with its subsidiary, Braskem, Odebrecht is ordered to pay the governments of Brazil, the United States and Switzerland.
April 18, 2017
Brazil’s Government Pushes for Reform Bill Amidst Scandal
Despite the turbulence caused by the investigation of dozens of legislators, Temer Administration pushes for social security reform approval in...
April 17, 2017
New Measures to Attract Foreign Tourists Announced in Brazil
Among measures are electronic visas, expansion of the regional air network and opening of one hundred percent of Brazilian airlines...
April 17, 2017
Eight of Brazil’s Cabinet Members Investigated for Corruption
Among those investigated are President Temer’s closest aides, Chief of Staff Eliseu Padilha, and the General Secretariat, Wellington Moreira Franco.
April 14, 2017
Major Parties Lead Number of Accused in Brazil Corruption Case
The three leading political parties, PT, PMDB and PSDB, have the highest number of politicians being investigated.
April 14, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Named in Corruption Case Testimony
Executives say all politicians resort to illicit donations and that President Temer met with Odebrecht to discuss R$40 million contribution...
April 13, 2017
Largest Interest Rate Cut in 8 Years Announced in Brazil
Brazil's Central Bank decided unanimously to reduce the Selic by one percentage point to 11.25 percent.
April 13, 2017