Brazil Emerges as Second-Largest Magnet for Foreign Direct Investment
In the first half of 2024, Brazil solidified its position as a prime destination for foreign capital. The South American...
October 31, 2024Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low of 6.4%
In a remarkable turn for Brazil's economy, the third quarter of 2024 saw a significant drop in unemployment rates. The...
October 31, 2024
Brazil’s Urban Centers Witness Left’s Worst Performance in Two Decades
Left-wing parties in Brazil have recorded their worst performance since 2000 in the country's largest electoral districts. The recent municipal...
October 31, 2024
Brazil’s Piauí Water and Sewage Auction: A Single Bidder Raises Concerns
Piauí's recent water and sewage concession auction, held on October 30, 2024, at B3, resulted in a single bidder: Aegea.
October 31, 2024
Venezuelan Parliament Seeks to Declare Lula’s Special Advisor ‘Persona Non Grata’
On Tuesday, October 30, Jorge Rodríguez, the President of Venezuela’s Parliament, announced plans to request that Celso Amorim, special advisor...
October 31, 2024
Brazil’s Judicial Regulation of Social Media: A Crisis in Separation of Powers
(Analysis) In a controversial expansion of judicial authority Brazil's Supreme Court led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Analysis from The...
October 31, 2024
Brazil Tops World Bank Arm IFC Investment List with 12% Increase in Funding
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has allocated a record-breaking $7.3 billion in loans to Brazil for the fiscal year ending
October 30, 2024
Brazil-Venezuela Relations Sour Amid Political Tensions and Economic Disputes
The once-cordial relationship between Brazil and Venezuela has hit a rough patch as recent events have strained diplomatic ties between...
October 30, 2024
Brazilian Interest Rates Keep Rising as U.S. Election Looms
The financial markets experienced another day of rising interest rates. This marks the third consecutive session of increases. Investors closely...
October 29, 2024