EDITORIAL Menem: A man of his times – and ours 20-02-2021 06:08 Despite his passing, Carlos Menem’s spirit remains very much around, in both the current government and the country as a whole.
LATIN AMERICA Mexican president wants referendum on judging predecessors 15-09-2020 15:19 Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday asked the Senate for a referendum on whether to prosecute five of his predecessors over allegations including corruption.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil’s economic team in disarray after two high-profile losses 12-08-2020 13:30 Brazilian economy minister Paulo Guedes said Tuesday two of his top deputies had resigned in a "stampede," news that could rattle market confidence in his reform agenda.
Bloomberg Brazil gets US$5.2 billion by pursuing its downsizing plan 06-02-2020 13:34 The Brazilian State Development Bank (BNDES) disposed of its stake in oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA, selling all 734 million shares and raising US$5.2 billion, in a wave of asset sales aimed at reversing years of government-led economic growth.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to China 13-11-2019 12:38 Gone is last year’s fiery campaign trail rhetoric about China being a rapacious power intent on exploiting Brazilian resources. China is, after all, Brazil’s biggest trading partner.
Bloomberg Brazil finally delivered on pensions – now comes everything else 11-07-2019 12:52 Pension bill approval has mostly been priced into markets, but investors will want more reform.