Brazil

BTG Pactual (BPAC11) started 2024 strongly, recording a net profit of R$2.9 billion ($568.6 million) in the first quarter, up 27.7% from last year. The...

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) revised its 2024 growth forecast for the region to 2.1%, up from 1.9%. This update aligns with global forecasts but continues to portray modest regional...

A recent Quaest poll reveals that a significant portion of Brazilians do not support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking another term in...

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, faces a severe crisis as repeated floods threaten the...

In April 2024, Brazil's construction sector witnessed a significant and impactful shift in its operations. The National Civil Construction Index...

(Analysis) Following President Lula's directive, Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski investigates accusations of misinformation about Rio Grande do Sul flood relief. This effort aims to counter...

Brazil has responded to devastating floods by deploying over 20,000 military personnel in Rio Grande do Sul. This response, known...

For the second year running, Brazil's sugar production has increased, promising to stabilize lower prices and alleviate shortages faced...

In early 2024, Brazil's top four retail banks earned a remarkable R$26.3 billion ($5.16...

Minister Fernando Haddad and Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco agreed to continue payroll tax relief for...

CPFL Energia (CPFE3) reported a substantial net profit of R$1.75 billion ($342.1 million) for the first quarter. This marked a...