Brazil to File Complaint Against Canada and Bombardier at WTO
Brazil says Canada's government injected US$2.5 billion into aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, affecting the competitiveness of the market.
December 21, 2016Topic
Business
Turmoil in Brazil Not to Effect Economy, GDP to Grow
Finance Minister Meirelles says the economic agenda continues normally despite current political turbulence and that GDP will grow by 2...
December 20, 2016
Number of Foreigners Seeking Work Visas in Brazil Fell in 2015
In addition to being in the middle of the country’s harshest recession in decades, foreigners found were discouraged by the...
December 19, 2016
Brazil’s Government Announces New Stimulus Plan
While some say that the measures are positive start, others claim it is a diversion from the escalating political turbulence...
December 16, 2016
Latin American Region to Register ‘Moderate’ GDP Growth in 2017
Region's recovery will be 'fragile' as long as the uncertainties continue, particularly the recently observed protectionist trends, say ECLAC officials.
December 15, 2016
Brazil’s Senate Proposes End of ‘Super Salaries’
Despite the Constitutional limit of R$33.700/month, some Congressional legislators receive ‘super salaries' ranging from R$ 52,700 to R$67,500.
December 14, 2016
Retail Sales Decline 8.2 Percent from Last Year in Brazil
The negative results seen in supermarkets, food and beverages, fuels and lubricants and pharmaceuticals sales led the indicator to negative...
December 13, 2016
Brazil’s November IPCA is Lowest for Month Since 1998
According to the IBGE the 0.18 percent inflation registered for the month is the lowest index for November since 1998.
December 9, 2016
Brazil’s Minas Gerais Declares State of Financial Calamity
The state, which registers a deficit of R$8 billion in its accounts, is the third to declare financial emergency this...
December 7, 2016