BNDES and FIDA launch project to benefit rural producers in Brazil’s semi-arid Northeast
The project intends to benefit 250,000 families (1 million people) in up to 4 Northeastern states.
July 5, 2021Topic
Ministry of Economy
Bolsonaro vetos CONDECINE tax waiver for streaming film industry
President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday, June 15, in a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, partially sanctioned Provisional Measure (MP) 1018/2020,...
June 16, 2021
Brazil’s startup legal framework sanctioned and comes into force
The measure should foster the creation of innovative companies.
June 2, 2021
Brazil creates net 120,900 formal jobs in April
According to the Ministry of Economy, in April, there were 1,381,767 new hires and 1,260,832 dismissals in the formal labor...
May 26, 2021
After recent economic activity, Brazil government raises GDP 2021 growth projection to 3.5%.
Brazil's government raises GDP projection to 3.5%, above the expected 3.2%, due to higher activity, depending on the evolution of...
May 18, 2021
Brazil suspends subsidized agricultural financing; deadlock impacts next harvest
The Ministry of Economy said that financial institutions operating credit lines subsidized by the National Treasury are being notified to...
May 7, 2021
Brazil expected to post lowest growth among the world’s 10 largest economies – FGV study
In 2021, the world's seven largest economies will outperform Brazil.
April 30, 2021
Brazil generated 184,000 new formal jobs in March
Year-to-date records a positive balance of 837,074 jobs.
April 28, 2021
Analysis: Dollar down 6% since early March, back to R$5.40; will the slump continue?
Analysts assess that the U.S. currency may continue to drop, but it depends on the Fed and domestic politics.
April 28, 2021