Economy

Brazil President Gets First Win in Congress in Fight to Contain Public Spending

A congressional committee in Brazil approved on Thursday a constitutional amendment that would limit ...

After 30 Days, No End in Sight for Brazil’s National Bank Strike

Brazil’s banking strike has just reached 30 days this Wednesday (October 5) and is ...

Hydra of Lerna: Brazil’s New Anti-Corruption Action Goes After Ministers and Governor

Brazil’s Federal Police officers executed warrants for Operation Hydra of Lerna at the Workers’ ...

At UN, Brazil President Praises Democracy and Asks Foreigners to Invest in His Country

In the speech marking the opening of the 71st United Nations (UN) General Assembly, ...

Cutting Workers’ Rights? Just a Rumor to Create Division, Says Brazil’s President

Brazilian President Michel Temer announced that he will combat rumors flying around the streets ...

Brazil Believes Privatizing Federal Assets Is the Only Way Out of the Hole

Brazil’s new government has announced a multibillion dollar privatization plan in an attempt to ...

Don’t Count on the Government Rescuing You, Brazil Tells States

Governors of at least 14 Brazilian states have threatened to declare a state of ...

Oil Multinationals Might Soon Have a Bigger Piece of Brazil’s Offshore Pie

Brazil’s House of Representatives is ready to vote on whether to privatize the country’s ...

Federal Airports, Roads and Railways Being Offered by Brazil to Private Sector

Brazilian President Michel Temer announced that Brazil’s government will “extraordinarily open” Brazil infrastructure to ...