Politics - Brazil

(Analysis) Late one Wednesday evening, the Central Bank of Brazil subtly lowered the Selic rate from 10.75% to 10.50%. This modest adjustment, though minor, reveals...

(Analysis) In Brazil, 2013 marked a pivotal year as legislative reforms transformed the power dynamic between the Executive and Legislative branches. These adjustments significantly altered the management of presidential vetoes, amplifying Congress's role in governance. Previously,...

The Central Bank of Brazil cut the Selic rate to 10.5% on May 8, 2024, down 0.25 points from 10.75%. This smaller reduction marked a...

Austria's Economy Minister, Martin Kocher, pushed for stronger economic ties with Brazil amid EU-Mercosur...

(Analysis) In his third term as President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has aggressively prioritized foreign policy. His...

Brazil's ongoing political conflict between Arthur Lira and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pits semipresidentialism against the current presidential system. Arthur Lira, Speaker of the...

Brazil's public sector achieved a dramatic fiscal turnaround in March, recording a primary surplus of R$1.177 billion ($0.23 billion). This...

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

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

In the heart of South America, Paraguay and Brazil form a crucial alliance targeting the...

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration faces a critical balancing act in managing Brazil's fiscal challenges. This year, a...