Brazil’s Inflation Slowing in July: Daily
Inflation in Brazil slowed down in July, growing by only 0.24 percent after months of price hikes, according to the...
July 19, 2013Topic
inflation
Rio and São Paulo Lower Bus Fares: Daily
Bus fares in Rio de Janeiro will return to R$2.75 after weeks of intense protests, mayor of Rio de Janeiro,...
June 20, 2013
Economic Worries Stoke Brazil Protests
Hundreds of thousands of protesters in São Paulo, Rio and across Brazil have taken to the streets in protests sparked...
June 18, 2013
Brazil Protests Reveal Discontent: Daily
Protests over bus fare increases have turned violent over the last two weeks are spreading across Brazil, expressing discontent over...
June 15, 2013
Rousseff Sees Drop in Popularity Poll
A Datafolha opinion poll has shown an eight-point drop in approval for President Rousseff, the first major fall in popularity...
June 11, 2013
The Curmudgeon on 2014
Elections will be held in October 2014 throughout Brazil, with contenders for federal Congress, Senate and President. Although that seems...
June 11, 2013
Rio Bus Fares Increase 7.2%: Daily
On Saturday, June 1st, fares for Rio de Janeiro buses climbed from R$2.75 to R$2.95, a 7.27 percent increase from...
June 3, 2013
US Dollar Strengthens Against Real: Daily
The Brazilian Real has lost its value, following a period of consistently increasing against the dollar.
May 27, 2013
Retail Slumps with Consumer Confidence
Brazil’s retail sales have seen their first annual drop in almost a decade, prompting debate about whether Brazil’s consumer boom...
May 14, 2013