Rousseff Labels Petrobras CPI a Political Dispute
Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff deemed the opposition's efforts to establish a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) into Petrobras a "political...
April 8, 2014Topic
CPI
Low 1.79% GDP Growth Expected in 2014: Daily
GDP is expected to rise by less than two percent in 2014, according to the latest Brazilian Central Bank survey.
February 18, 2014
Brazil’s Inflation Forecast Lowered: Daily
For the first time since September 2010, Brazil's Central Bank has lowered its estimate for inflation for the year.
October 1, 2013
Profits Soar for Bus Companies in Brazil
Studies have shown that bus companies that operate lines in São Paulo have seen their net profits increase by up...
August 20, 2013
The Curmudgeon: “It’s not the 20 centavos!” (Revisited)
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This past week, protests about buses have broken out anew, with...
August 20, 2013
Delta Seeks Cachoeira CPI Injunction: Daily
Delta Construção is seeking an injunction from the STF to prevent investigators from the ongoing Cachoeira CPI from gaining access...
June 2, 2012
Brazil Inflation on the Rise
By Jaylan Boyle, Senior Contributing Editor RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL - Those living in the Cidade Maravilhosa will have noticed...
December 14, 2010