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Politics - Brazil

Brazil’s Political Clash: Semipresidentialism or Presidentialism

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 Marks Fiscal Success with March Surplus Turnaround

Brazil's public sector achieved a dramatic fiscal turnaround in March, recording a primary surplus of R$1.177 billion ($0.23 billion). This came after February's steep deficit of R$48.692 billion ($9.55 billion). According to the Central Bank,...

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...

Brazil’s Political Shift: A Conservative Resurgence

In early 2024, Brazil's National Congress, having turned to a more conservative stance, saw a significant political shift. Right-wing legislators gained ground, diminishing the influence...

Brazil Boosts Industry with New Tax Incentive

The Brazilian Senate approved a significant legislative project to rejuvenate the nation's industry. This new law enables companies to write...

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...

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...

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...

Brazil’s Press Freedom Faces Legal Challenges

(Analysis) This week, Jorge Messias of Brazil's Attorney General's Office took a decisive step that stirred national debate. By forwarding...