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Mercosur responds to EU document of environmental demands

15-09-2023 16:27 Mercosur responds to EU document outlining environmental demands amid moves to close free-trade agreement between both blocs.

Brazil inflation accelerated in August to 4.61%

12-09-2023 14:54 Brazil’s inflation rate rises for second straight month in the wake of trimming of rates by central bank, but food prices decrease.

Brazil's surprise economic rebound could provide boost for Argentina

02-09-2023 14:52 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government implemented measures to reactivate consumption that strengthened the Brazilian economy. Facts and surprises.

by Eleonora Gosman

Brazil to send business leaders to Cuba in push to rebuild ties

02-09-2023 10:32 Delegation of at least 30 Brazilian business leaders will travel to Havana on Monday in search of opportunities to boost trade with Cuba, the latest step in Lula's push to repair relations between the two nations.

South America seeks roadmap to save Amazon at 'landmark' summit

08-08-2023 13:34 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened what he called a "landmark" summit Tuesday, urging fellow South American leaders to chart an ambitious roadmap to save the Amazon rainforest.

Brazil’s Lula says he expects rate cut, but renews Central Bank criticism

02-08-2023 14:19 President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expects Brazil's central bank to initiate an interest rate-cutting cycle as he has demanded, while also reiterating his criticism of bank chief Roberto Campos Neto, questioning his understanding of the Brazilian people and who he serves.

Lula sees global fatigue over Ukraine as he pushes for peace

19-07-2023 13:44 Brazil's Lula calls for peace as world grows weary of Ukraine conflict.

Brazil’s economic activity tumbles past all forecasts

17-07-2023 19:57 Brazil's economy shrank more than expected in May, but President Lula's government's reforms and anticipated rate cuts have raised investor optimism.

Argentina, Brazil take aim at EU's environmental trade deal terms

04-07-2023 14:49 Argentina and Brazil slam "unacceptable" EU stance in negotiations with the Mercosur bloc for long-delayed free-trade deal.

Alberto Fernández shows off support for Sergio Massa at Mercosur summit

04-07-2023 14:34 At the Mercosur summit in Puerto Iguazú, President Alberto Fernández shows off support for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who secures a host of invitations from foreign leaders.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Lula tells EU chief Brazil has 'concerns' over Mercosur trade deal

12-06-2023 19:06 Brazil President Lula says he has "concerns" over the European Union's efforts to add new environmental protections to a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur.

Lula leads tributes on anniversary of Amazon double murder

06-06-2023 11:03 Loved ones and admirers stage commemorations for British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who were murdered a year ago while documenting environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest.

JP Spinetto: Lula’s dreams ignore Brazil’s economic reality

31-05-2023 21:01 Brazil’s president talks a lot about the need for a united political front in Latin America, but he should focus on trade and economic integration.

Latin America's leaders and UNASUR: unity in the midst of divergence

31-05-2023 10:31 Everybody was onboard with unity at the meeting of South American leaders in Brasília, but the presence of Nicolás Maduro caused divergence.

by Eleonora Gosman

Brazil's Lula meets with Venezuela's Maduro

29-05-2023 14:08 Brazilian President Lula meets Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, renewing a relationship severed under Jair Bolsonaro.

Lula gathers South American peers with integration on agenda

28-05-2023 14:43 South American leaders meet in Brasília on Tuesday for an informal summit at which Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government hopes to revive regional integration.

Lula to send finance minister to China in push for Argentina aid

20-05-2023 08:47 Brazil's push to support Argentina through its economic crisis set to continue in China.

Indigenous youths use tech as 'weapon' to protect Amazon

09-05-2023 16:38 Txai Surui, and many young Indigenous activists, use technology instead of weapons to defend the Brazilian Amazon.

Brazil to finance Argentina’s imports to relieve pressure on reserves

04-05-2023 01:14 Lula assures that he is seeking solutions to sustain Brazilian exports to Argentina and that he will be lobbying the International Monetary Fund (IMF) "to remove the knife from Argentina’s throat."

Argentina and Brazil mull trade credit lines bypassing US dollar

03-05-2023 16:38 Over 200 Brazilian firms eye exporting in reais, not dollars; Lines would lift exports to Argentina amid its currency crisis.