Exchange rate: U.S. dollar not expected to return to previous levels – Brazil’s Economy Minister
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes on Tuesday said that the exchange rate has experienced what he classifies as "overshooting" and that...
June 9, 2021Topic
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes
Emergency aid to be renewed for another 2 or 3 months – Brazil’s Economy Minister
According to the Minister, once the payment of aid installments comes to an end, the government will implement a new,...
June 9, 2021
“No one will dictate anything to anyone,” says Brazilian negotiator on MERCOSUR reform
Brazil is proposing tariff reductions and flexibility in negotiations with other international partners. Argentina is resistant.
June 8, 2021
Bolsonaro says reforms could improve Brazil’s business environment
Jair Bolsonaro said at Brazil 2021 Investment Forum that reforms will reduce the "Brazil cost" and improve the country's business...
May 31, 2021
Majority supports raising taxes to reduce inequality in Brazil
Support has more than doubled since 2017, rising from 24% of Brazilians to 56%.
May 31, 2021
Agreements with Asia could threaten jobs in Brazil – CNI
CNI points out that agreements with Asian countries may lead to a US$12.8 billion annual trade deficit in Brazil.
May 28, 2021
Economy Minister denies leaving MERCOSUR, but says Brazil intends to modernize it
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes reiterated that the Brazilian government does not want to leave MERCOSUR, but rather modernize the bloc
May 28, 2021
‘We are liberals, but we are not fools,’ says Brazil’s Minister Guedes on economic openness
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said "We are liberals, but we are not fools," at an event held by the Industry...
May 27, 2021
Brazil’s infrastructure will receive US$49 billion in investments by 2022 – Minister
Infrastructure Minister Tarcísio de Freitas said that total private investments in infrastructure by next year should reach R$260 billion
May 27, 2021