Development of Public Spending: Study Shows Brazil Ranks 22nd Among 31 Countries
The study conducted by the Fiscal Policy Observatory of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation's Brazilian Institute of Economics (Ibre/FGV), between 2010...
January 7, 2021Topic
IMF
Analysis: Latin America on its Way to Become the World´s Sick Man Again
By Mauricio Cárdenas , Eduardo Levy Yeyati , Andrés Velasco* RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Many regions performed badly when...
January 1, 2021
IMF Head: Latin America Economic Situation “Dramatic”, Structural Changes Needed
Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Tuesday during an online conference for the Council of the...
December 16, 2020
Buenos Aires Province Extends US$7 Billion Debt Deal Deadline to January 4th
Argentina’s Buenos Aires province has extended an already-delayed deadline to January 4th for bondholders to agree a deal to restructure...
December 8, 2020
IMF Says Talks with Argentina ‘Constructive’, Will Continue in Washington
Negotiations between the International Monetary Fund and Argentina over a new IMF loan program are “very fluid and constructive,” with...
December 3, 2020
IMF Reduces Brazil’s Growth Projection to 1.4 Percent in 2018
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the strong showing for Jair Bolsonaro and his pro-market...
October 9, 2018
Brazil and Mercosur Partners Discuss Venezuela Crisis at Summit
Leaders of member countries called on President Maduro to restore institutional order and restart dialogue with Venezuela's opposition.
July 24, 2017
WTO Expects Brazil to Register Gradual Economic Recovery
Overall international feeling that Brazil’s economic woes may be coming to an end, despite the political turbulence.
July 18, 2017
Brazil’s Meirelles Sees Economic Growth if Reforms Approved
Brazilian officials say growth in 2018 may exceed three percent if Congress approves the labor and social security reforms proposed...
April 21, 2017