President Lula: Central Bank Should Serve Public, Not Markets
In Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva advocates a shift in the Central Bank's focus toward national monetary concerns....
July 3, 2024Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Path to Investment Grade: Fiscal Reforms and Economic Growth
Brazil must better manage its public accounts to achieve "investment grade" status from international credit rating agencies. Todd Martínez of...
July 3, 2024
Milei in Brazil: No Dialogue with Lula
Argentine President Javier Milei will visit Brazil but won't meet President Lula da Silva. This absence highlights ongoing diplomatic tension.
July 2, 2024
Brazil’s Drug Trafficking Crisis Exposed
An Ipsos survey reveals that 61% of Brazilians have seen or heard about drug trafficking crimes in their neighborhoods over...
July 1, 2024
Brazil’s Struggle to Sustain Improved Quality of Life for Its Citizens
Brazil marks 30 years since the Real Plan celebrating progress in life expectancy education and income. Coverage and analysis from...
June 30, 2024
Public Safety and Crime in São Paulo: Top Concerns for Voters
Public safety and crime are the most pressing issues for 29% of São Paulo voters according to a Genial/Quaest survey....
June 29, 2024
Record Revenue Fails to Halt Brazil’s $51 Billion Deficit
By May 2024 Brazil's primary deficit rose to R$ 280.2 billion ($51 billion). This is the highest since June 2021....
June 28, 2024
Record Revenue Fails to Curb Brazil’s Towering Deficit
In the last 12 months Brazil’s primary deficit excluding interest payments rose to R$280.2 billion ($51 billion). Coverage and analysis...
June 28, 2024
Galípolo, Lula’s Man in Central Bank, Clarifies Autonomy’s Role
Galípolo’s speech delivers a nuanced message to multiple stakeholders. He reassures the government and public that the Central Bank’s autonomy...
June 28, 2024