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Brazil

Brazil’s Natural Gas Dilemma

Over the past fifteen years, Brazil has experienced a significant 138% increase in natural gas production. This remarkable growth, fueled by the Santos Basin's pre-salt...

Rapid Growth of Brazil’s Indigenous Communities

In the past 12 years, Brazil's indigenous population has grown from 891,000 to 1,694,836, an increase of nearly 89%. Data from the Brazilian stats agency IBGE reveals a significant demographic shift in a key, yet...

Brazil Extends Military Deployment at Major Ports and Airports

Brazil has extended its military deployment at major ports and airports for 30 days to bolster law enforcement. This action continues efforts to curb organized...

Brazil and Japan Ink Agreements on Agriculture and Cybersecurity

On Friday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio...

Brazil’s Fight Against Usury Compared to Developed Nations

In March 2024, Brazil saw credit card interest rates soar to an annual peak of 421.3%, as reported by...

United Front: Paraguay and Brazil Join Forces Against Crime

In the heart of South America, Paraguay and Brazil form a crucial alliance targeting the pervasive networks of organized crime. During a pivotal meeting in...

Brazil’s Mineral Sector Soars

Brazil's mineral sector showcased a remarkable 25% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2024, hitting R$68 billion (approximately...

Brazil’s Oil and Gas Production: Trends and Implications

In March 2024, Brazil's oil output slightly decreased by 2.7%, recording 3.356 million barrels daily. Despite this dip, production...

Brazil’s Economy Faces Trade Deficit, Yet Investment Remains Strong

In March 2024, Brazil recorded a substantial external accounts deficit of $4.6 billion, the...

Brazil’s Budget Dilemma: Fiscal Balance and Political Priorities

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration faces a critical balancing act in managing Brazil's...

Brazil Nears Investment Grade with Moody’s Positive Outlook

Moody's recently upgraded Brazil's credit outlook from stable to positive while maintaining its Ba2 rating. This adjustment, first set in...