Analysts Say Brazil’s Economic Measures May Not be Enough
Government says measures would not only do away with estimated R$30 billion deficit next year but insure a R$34 billion...
September 17, 2015Topic
Budget
Brazil’s Announcement to Reduce Deficit Receives Criticism
Many Congressional representatives have come out openly against some of the announced measures, especially the one which calls for a...
September 15, 2015
Brazil’s Government to Announce Cuts in Spending
Brazil’s government is expected to start announcing measures on Friday, September 11th, to cut expenses so that it may reduce...
September 11, 2015
Brazil’s Rousseff Discusses Budget Cuts With Economic Team
Federal budget cuts are expected to fall between R$ 60-80 billion in 2015 so that primary surplus target is met.
May 18, 2015
The Ups and Downs of Rio’s Favela Hostels
While it will often work off a caipirinha, the hilly hike up to bed might not be ideal for late-night...
July 8, 2014
Budget Travel Options in Salvador for the World Cup
In Salvador, when the words ‘Carnival’ and ‘World Cup’ are heard by budget travelers they are followed by thoughts of...
March 4, 2014
Congress to Decide on Brazil’s 2014 Budget
The final version of the proposed federal budget (LOA) report for 2013 has cut the amount of funding provided for...
December 17, 2013
Visiting Rio on a US$2,500 Budget
Despite its place as one of the most expensive cities in Latin America, Rio can still be an enjoyable destination...
November 12, 2013
Brazil Infrastructure Spending Slows
The Brazilian government has spent only 17.6 percent of the R$130.4 billion authorized for investments in the country this year,...
June 11, 2013