Brazil Optimistic Despite Decline of UN Economic Forecast
UN report notes that harder than expected recession in Brazil will limit economic growth in the region in 2017.
May 17, 2017Topic
Business
Brazil Announces Measures Against Imported U.S. Corn-Based Ethanol
Among the protection mechanisms is the maintenance of a minimum level of stocks and proof of the ability to service...
May 16, 2017
Mobile Banking Reaches One-Third of All Transactions in Brazil
A survey shows that mobile banking in Brazil almost doubled in 2016, to 21.9 billion operations, exceeding for the first...
May 11, 2017
April Shows Brazil’s 12-Month Inflation is Lowest in Ten Years
For the twelve months ending in April inflation rate was 4.08 percent, the lowest 12-month inflation rate since July 2007.
May 10, 2017
Brazil’s Petrobras Free to Sell Shares of Subsidiary
A Federal Court in Sergipe is allowing the oil giant to continue its divestment program, by permitting it to sell...
May 9, 2017
Despite Injunction, Brazil’s Airlines May Charge Checked Baggage
A court in the Brazilian state of Ceara has overturned an injunction and is now re-allowing Brazilian airlines to charge...
May 4, 2017
Brazil’s Trade Balance Registers Best April Result in 28 Years
Despite the decrease in meat exports Brazil’s government forecasts a record trade balance surplus in 2017.
May 3, 2017
Increase in Thefts Lead Brazilians to Insure Cellphones
FenSeg reports a 60 percent theft hike in insured cellphones alone as Brazilians increasingly opt to insure their smartphone.
April 28, 2017
Controversial Labor Bill Passes in Brazil’s Lower House
The bill's supporters hope to modernize labor legislation, generating more jobs and boosting Brazil’s weakened economy.
April 27, 2017