Bolsonaro Calls Brazil “Broke”, Says He Can’t Do Anything; Economists Differ
In his first working day in 2021, President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday, January 5th, that Brazil is "broke". To...
January 6, 2021Topic
Brazil economy
With End of Emergency Brazil Should Reduce Employment Costs Over R$60 Billion
The Emergency Benefit for Preservation of Employment and Income (BEM), which enabled the reduction of working hours and wages in...
January 6, 2021
Banco do Brasil to Sell 1,404 Repossessed Properties at Large Discounts
Banco do Brasil (BB) has announced the sale of 1,404 properties with discounts that could reach 70%. This offer includes...
January 6, 2021
Opinion: Thinking the Unthinkable – Is “Loser” Trump Truly Deranged?
The most concise definition of Trump Derangement Syndrome, abbreviated TDS, is a "hatred of President Trump so intense that it...
January 6, 2021
Brazil’s Real Leads Latin American FX Losses on Virus Fears
Brazil's real led losses across Latin American currencies on Tuesday January 5th, as a mix of weak economic data and...
January 5, 2021
Brazil Trade Balance at US$50.995 Billion Surplus in 2020, Below Prior Estimates
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the coronavirus pandemic affecting imports more than exports, Brazil recorded a positive balance of...
January 5, 2021
Analysis: Massive Changes Ahead in Brazil´s Oil and Gas Industry Amid Global Competition
Brazil needs to continue making important oil industry reforms in 2021 to remain as one of the world’s top destinations...
January 4, 2021
Eighteen Killed in Honduras During New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The Honduran police said on Friday 18 people were killed in several violent incidents during New Year's Eve celebrations.
January 2, 2021
São Paulo Mayor Covas Pledges More Beds for COVID-19 Patients
The mayor of São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, began his second term in office Friday, pledging to make more hospital...
January 2, 2021