Brazil’s Economy Minister suggests extending emergency aid if pandemic persists
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said Friday that if the economic and health impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic persist longer than...
March 13, 2021Topic
emergency aid
Survey: Bolsonaro enjoys his best moment in Congress, but reforms environment still difficult
Perception about the support base and the government's ability to pass bills is growing, but the economic agenda raises caution...
February 27, 2021
Bolsonaro says emergency aid should be R$250 for four months starting in March
President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday, February 25th, that the government should settle the value of the emergency aid at...
February 26, 2021
Brazil Senate president urges prompt emergency aid implementation
Senate president Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) has urged the Ministry of Economy to implement the emergency aid as quickly as possible....
February 24, 2021
Anti-Bolsonaro protests held in several cities in Brazil
Protests against President Jair Bolsonaro were reported in several Brazilian cities on Sunday, February 21st. The rallies were coordinated by...
February 22, 2021
Brazil´s pandemic emergency aid will benefit over 40 million people – government estimate
The reinstatement of the emergency aid will serve more people than initially planned. According to the economic team's estimates, the...
February 15, 2021
Bolsonaro says pandemic emergency aid should return in March, for 4-month period
President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday, February 11th, that a new round of emergency aid should begin to be paid...
February 12, 2021
Brazil emergency aid: Chamber president pressures Economy Minister for immediate solution
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira (PP-AL), on Thursday, February 11th, called on...
February 11, 2021
Dollar soars as Real’s performance worsens amid fiscal risks
The dollar closed up on Tuesday, with the market showing concerns of more public spending with no fiscal compensation. This...
February 9, 2021