Brazil Brazil's Lula tops poll despite corruption conviction If the former president is allowed to run in the October election, a new poll shows he would lead the field with 34 percent of the vote. 01/02/2018
Brazil Brazil emerges from recession Brazil’s economy has emerged from its worst recession on record. The fastest growth rate in nearly four years was announced by the national 02/06/2017
Brazil Anti-Temer protest turns violent in Brasilia The army was deployed after a government ministry was set alight in the worst anti-government violence in Brasilia for four years. 25/05/2017
Brazil Clashes erupt as indigenous activists protest in Brasilia Indigenous people and police have clashed near Brasilia’s congressional building, during a protest over land disputes. 26/04/2017
Brazil Clashes in Brazil as protest against pension reforms turn violent Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Brazil to protest against pension reforms. 16/03/2017
economy Brazil suffering worst ever recession Brazil's worst-ever recession has unexpectedly deepened; GDP dropped by 3.6 percent in 2016; almost as bad as 2015's 3.8 percent slump. 07/03/2017
Brazil Protests across Brazil as Senate passes 20-year austerity plan Brazilian Senators approved a constitutional amendment to limit public spending for 20 years, prompting demonstrations in numerous states. 14/12/2016
Brazil Brazil: can the Olympics boost a country in limbo? The Olympic torch may have arrived in Rio, but it does not seem to have ignited much joy in Brazil. 04/08/2016
economy Brazil: boom to bust story continues as GDP shrinks again Brazil's economy shrank for the fifth straight quarter between January and March. Agriculture, industry and services all declined amid a political crisis and sweeping bribery scandal. 01/06/2016
Business Line Brazil's economic struggle and the counterintuitive oracle of technology Brazil's interim president Michel Temerm promises economic as well political calm, but he faces a massive challenge, and Warren Buffett's surprise technology investment choices. 18/05/2016
Brazil Brazil's new government sets sights on reversing economic slump Brazil’s newly installed Cabinet is getting to work, in the wake of Dilma Rousseff’s suspension. The economy is a priority for incoming interim 13/05/2016
Insight With Michel Temer at the head, what's next for Brazil? He’s the man of the moment in Brazil, but relatively unknown on the international stage. Michel Temer has taken the reins as president, for an as-yet 13/05/2016
economy Brazil's economy heading for depression after slumping 3.8% in 2015 The spectre of depression hangs over Brazil after its economy contracted by 3.8 percent last year as businesses invested less and laid off more than 1.5 million workers. 03/03/2016
Brazil Brazil in crisis as Zika fears mount In exactly six months, the summer Olympic Games will open in Rio de Janeiro. Even though some 500 millions de dollars have been axed to balance the 05/02/2016
economy Zika virus fear boosts sales of 'Cancel For Any Reason' travel insurance Purchase of 'Cancel For Any Reason' polices for trips to Zika-impacted areas has surged according to US insurance company RoamRight. 02/02/2016
economy Brazil's recession deepens as economy shrinks more Brazil’s worst recession in 25 years has deepened. The economy shrank 1.7 percent in the third quarter – half a percent more than analysts had 01/12/2015
Brazil Brazil: Federal Court says Rousseff government cooked the books Brazil’s beleaguered President has been dealt another major blow. The country’s federal court has rejected Dilma Rousseff’s government’s latest 08/10/2015
Brazil Poll reveals Rousseff is most unpopular Brazilian president in three decades The clattering of pots and pans echoed through Brazil’s towns and cities on Thursday night to coincide with a televised message by President Dilma 08/08/2015
Brazil Brazil's President Rousseff starts second term with anti-corruption pledge Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has begun her second term in office. As she took the oath, Rousseff promised to rein in government spending to lift 01/01/2015
Unreported Europe Mixed fortunes for Europeans chasing the Brazilian dream With the World Cup underway, Brazil has become the destination of thousands of people from around the world. They may have come to support their 13/06/2014
