Brazil: The Eternal Farm, Trapped by Its Own Bounty
(Analysis) Brazil has long been a global supplier of crops and commodities, its vast lands producing goods that sustain trade
May 31, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
U.S. Challenges Brazilian Judge’s Authority Over American Tech Platforms
The U.S. Department of Justice formally criticized Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes in a May 27 letter.
May 31, 2025
Brazil’s Fiscal Credibility Tested as Moody’s Downgrades Outlook Amid Debt Surge
Moody’s Ratings downgraded Brazil’s credit outlook from “positive” to “stable” on Friday, signaling fading confidence.
May 31, 2025
U.S. Steel Tariffs Hike and Visa Pressures Squeeze Brazil Amid Rising Bilateral Tensions
In May 2025, the U.S. announced plans to double steel import tariffs to 50%, a move projected to cost Brazil...
May 31, 2025
Brazil’s 1.4% Q1 2025 Growth Clashes With Debt Surge to 76.2% of GDP
Brazil’s economy grew 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a historic 12.2% agricultural boom that offset industrial...
May 30, 2025
EU and Brazil Forge Green Trade Pact Amid Looming Political Shifts
The European Union and Brazil launched a renewed economic partnership at the São Paulo Investment Forum on May 29, 2025
May 30, 2025
Petrobras $5.1 Billion Fleet Expansion Targets Brazilian Shipbuilding Revival
Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras announced plans to commission 52 new vessels by 2026 with a 29 billion reais
May 30, 2025
Bolsonaro’s Official Legal Inquiry Complicates Coup Narrative, Defense Argues
Brazil’s former Attorney-General Bruno Bianco testified that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro sought legal guidance days after losing
May 30, 2025
Brazil Faces Growing Fiscal Debt Load, Rises 1.44% in April 2025
Brazil’s federal public debt reached a record 7.617 trillion reais ($1.33 trillion) in April 2025, the National Treasury reported
May 29, 2025