Markets

Brazilian shares tumble on fears president could be ousted

Brazil's Bovespa index fell 10 percent on a report President Michel Temer condoned an attempt to silence a potential witness in a corruption probe.

18/05/2017

Brazil

Brazil's Temer denies approving hush money in corruption case

A newspaper has reported claims the president was recorded giving his blessing to an attempt to pay a potential witness in a corruption case to keep quiet.

18/05/2017

Brazil

Brazil Petrobras probe: judge targets dozens of politicians

In Brazil, President Michel Temer’s government is reeling after a Supreme court judge placed dozens of politicians under formal investigation for bribery.

12/04/2017

Brazil

Exports hit as Brazil meat corruption scandal grows

He is leading by example.

20/03/2017

Brazil

Brazil's Temer seeks to calm fears over meat corruption scandal

Brazil’s president has played down a corruption scandal that’s tarnished its valuable meat industry.

20/03/2017

Brazil

Troops drafted to end Brazilian crime surge as police strike

Brazil's financial plight endangers life as police strike

07/02/2017

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: New President Temer booed at Independence Day Parade and at Paralympics

There were jeers from protesters on Wednesday as Michel Temer arrived to take part in his first Independence Day Parade as Brazil’s President.

08/09/2016