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Petrobras’s Q1 2024: Production Growth Amid Challenges

In Q1 2024, Brazil's Petrobras reported a production of 2.776 million barrels per day (bpe/d), a 3.7% increase from 2023. Despite this, there was a...

Brazil: $25 Billion Settlement Offered in 2015 Mariana Tragedy

In November 2015, a dam failure in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais, operated by Samarco—a Vale and BHP venture—resulted in a catastrophic event. Near Mariana, the collapse unleashed a vast mud flood, devastating large areas and...

Brazil’s Call to G7: Empower Developing Nations

Yesterday, amid bustling international dialogues, Brazil stood firm at the G7's Climate, Energy, and Environment ministerial meeting. The nation, currently presiding over the G20 and...

Why Brazil’s Selic Might Not Go Far Below 10% Despite Hopes to The Contrary

(Analysis) Amid global and local fiscal pressures, Brazil may end its monetary easing, with...

Brazil’s March Deficit Narrows Yet Fails Analysts’ Expectations

In March 2024, Brazil's central government reported a primary deficit of R$1.527 billion ($299.29 million). Brazil's primary deficit in March...

Brazil’s Looming Pension Shortfall Calls for Action

Brazil's pension system is under pressure, with experts predicting a dire financial shortfall by 2024. A recent report from the National Treasury projects a deficit...

Brazil’s Speaker of the House Seeks Tighter Supreme Court Controls

Arthur Lira, leader of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, unveiled a major proposal at the 89th ExpoZebu in Uberaba. He aims...

Why More Young Brazilians Are Considering Emigration

In Brazil, young people are increasingly expressing a desire to emigrate due to political and economic frustrations. This widespread sentiment...

Embraer’s Major Investment Enhances Brazil’s Aviation Industry

Embraer, recognized as the world’s third-largest aircraft manufacturer, unveiled a significant investment plan for...

Insights into Brazil’s April Inflation Slowdown

In April, inflation in Brazil experienced a significant deceleration, as evidenced by the IPCA-15 index,...

The Billionaire Tax: A Global Call for Equity

Finance ministers from G20 nations such as Brazil, Germany, South Africa, and Spain recently backed a new proposal for...