Samba Between Giants, Brazil Dances with U.S. and China
(Analysis) Brazil occupies a pivotal role in the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. As a major regional...
October 26, 2024Section
Politics – Brazil
From Over 80% Imports to Self-Sufficiency: Petrobras Leads Brazil’s Fertilizer Push
In a significant move Petrobras has decided to breathe new life into its long-dormant fertilizer plant UFN-III. Coverage and analysis...
October 26, 2024
Historic R$170 Billion Settlement for Mariana Dam Disaster
Nine years after the devastating Mariana dam collapse, Vale and BHP have agreed to a monumental R$170 billion ($30.36 billion)...
October 25, 2024
State Tax Waivers in Brazil Skyrocket: 189% Rise in Five Years
Brazil's state governments are set to forgo R$ 267 billion ($47.68 billion) in revenue through tax benefits by 2025. This...
October 25, 2024
Diplomatic Moves: Brazil Hosts Xi Jinping and Engages with Biden
Brazil is preparing for significant diplomatic engagements as it hosts the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Rio de Janeiro...
October 24, 2024
Brazil: Leadership Tensions Erupt in Lula’s Workers’ Party
(Analysis) The upcoming 2025 election to renew the leadership of Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) is stirring significant behind-the-scenes maneuvering among...
October 24, 2024
Underinvestment Leaves Brazilian Infrastructure in Critical Condition
Brazil faces a severe infrastructure crisis, with investment levels at their lowest since 2013. Economist Claudio Frischtak from Inter.B consultancy...
October 24, 2024
Brazil’s Ambitious $125 Billion Fund to Preserve Tropical Forests
Brazil has launched a groundbreaking financial initiative to conserve tropical forests worldwide. The Tropical Forest Finance Facility (TFFF) aims to...
October 24, 2024
IMF Predicts Significant Increase in Brazil’s Public Debt-to-GDP Ratio
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a concerning forecast regarding Brazil's public finances amid fears of a fiscal crisis....
October 23, 2024