Tag Archives: Latin America

Conservative politicians backed by a wealthy agricultural sector cement their presence in Congress, churches and commerce despite right-wing President Bolsonaro’s election loss Come Jan. 1, about 65% of senators who will take office will either be allied to Mr. Bolsonaro … Continue reading →

Agribusiness leaders contributed the lion’s share of financing for President Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election campaign, underscoring his close ties with farm interests, while his leftist challenger relied almost exclusively on public party funding.Individual donors contributed nearly 80% of Bolsonaro’s campaign funds, … Continue reading →

In the last few years, Brazil has seen a crowding-in of the private sector. In the financial system, government-controlled banks had the largest share of loans, but that percentage has dropped in recent years, and the private sector has moved … Continue reading →

NOTE: This short 25 minute film from the Financial Times is the closest thing to an objective overview you can expect from English language media concerning the Brazil elections. FT Brazil bureau chief Bryan Harris travels the nation to look … Continue reading →

Those eyeing his comeback are split into two camps: locals who loathe him and foreigners who welcome his return. His handpicked successor was impeached; the economy tanked; poverty soared; and a corruption scandal rocked the country, ultimately landing him in jail for 580 … Continue reading →

At 12 per cent, annual inflation in Brazil is now at an almost two-decade high. Triggered by the surge in global food and fuel costs, officials are increasingly concerned that price pressures are becoming entrenched across the economy… READ MORE … Continue reading →

It’s getting very expensive to export soybeans from Brazil, the world’s top supplier. That’s according to Cargill Inc., one of the biggest global shippers of the oilseed. Diesel price hikes and worsening road conditions have led to expensive freight rates. … Continue reading →

There were impressive results for active managers in the Brazil Corporate Bond Funds category, with 93.6% of them beating the benchmark in March 2020 and 88.2% Q1 2020. However, were these performance results due to true skill? This outperformance may … Continue reading →

Three decades after a series of failed stabilization policies wiped out many Brazilians’ savings, a legal fight over compensation appears to be nearing an end. But more than a long-awaited payday for some one million claimants, the restitution will also … Continue reading →

Centrist TV celebrity Luciano Huck’s path to an election win includes Main St. appeal, but he remains challenged by lack of political experience and big party support. READ MORE

Brazil has suffered boom-and-bust cycles and political instability since independence from Portugal in 1822. Half its 2015 exports were raw products, so its prosperity is sensitive to the vagaries of the commodities markets. On paper, Brazil looks like a powerhouse. It’s the … Continue reading →

Brazil plans to invest 59 billion reais ($18.50 billion) in public funds by the end of 2018 to accelerate the economic recovery and bolster aging infrastructure. READ MORE