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September 2023
BRAZIL: Win for indigenous rights in supreme court trial - LatinNews Daily - 22 September 2023
In brief: IDB announces sustainable financing programme in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 22 September 2023
BRAZIL: The first convictions of the 8 January trials - Weekly Report - 21 September 2023 (WR-23-38)
BRAZIL: Lula calls for reform of global governance - Weekly Report - 21 September 2023 (WR-23-38)
BRAZIL: Lula shores up ties with US and its allies - LatinNews Daily - 21 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s central bank cuts interest rates again - LatinNews Daily - 21 September 2023
In brief: Another monthly rise in Brazil’s economic activity - LatinNews Daily - 20 September 2023
BRAZIL: Lula continues calls for peace and climate action at UNGA - LatinNews Daily - 20 September 2023
BRAZIL: Police to review alleged misconduct during Lava Jato probe - LatinNews Daily - 19 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t raises GDP growth forecast for 2023 - LatinNews Daily - 19 September 2023
In brief: Brazil sees record agricultural exports in August - LatinNews Daily - 18 September 2023
BRAZIL: Lula seeks to rebuild ties with Cuba - LatinNews Daily - 18 September 2023
BRAZIL: Supreme court sentences three 8 January rioters - LatinNews Daily - 15 September 2023
In brief: Brazil announces biofuel legislation - LatinNews Daily - 15 September 2023
BRAZIL: Police agree plea bargain with Bolsonaro aide - Weekly Report - 14 September 2023 (WR-23-37)
BRAZIL: Lula’s diplomatic headaches at G20 - Weekly Report - 14 September 2023 (WR-23-37)
BRAZIL: Supreme court begins trials of 8 January rioters - LatinNews Daily - 14 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras announces wind energy projects - LatinNews Daily - 14 September 2023
BRAZIL: Roadmap for green hydrogen unveiled - Economy & Business - September 2023
BRAZIL: A virtuous cycle of growth and popularity? - Economy & Business - September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s inflation rises for second consecutive month - LatinNews Daily - 13 September 2023
BRAZIL: Military police says 8 January rioters were ‘organised’ - LatinNews Daily - 13 September 2023
BRAZIL: Gov’t calls for protection of Cerrado biome - LatinNews Daily - 12 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Lula urges meeting on EU-Mercosur deal - LatinNews Daily - 12 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Eletrobras sells final coal-fired power plant - LatinNews Daily - 11 September 2023
In brief: Paraguay receives regional backing over Argentina waterway toll - LatinNews Daily - 11 September 2023
BRAZIL: Ukraine divisions loom over G20 summit - LatinNews Daily - 11 September 2023
US advises citizens to leave Haiti - LatinNews Daily - 11 September 2023
BRAZIL: Lula underlines democracy, unity on Independence Day - LatinNews Daily - 08 September 2023
In brief: Brazil mobilises financial support for flood victims - LatinNews Daily - 08 September 2023
BRAZIL: Government submits 2024 budget proposal - Weekly Report - 07 September 2023 (WR-23-36)
BRAZIL: São Paulo halts controversial police operation - Weekly Report - 07 September 2023 (WR-23-36)
BRAZIL: Winners and losers in cabinet reshuffle - Weekly Report - 07 September 2023 (WR-23-36)
BRAZIL: Conservative parties gain cabinet seats - LatinNews Daily - 07 September 2023
In brief: Brazil registers record grain production for 2022/23 - LatinNews Daily - 07 September 2023
BRAZIL: Lula steps up pro-indigenous and environmental protection efforts - LatinNews Daily - 06 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s industrial production drops in July - LatinNews Daily - 06 September 2023
BRAZIL: Police arrest suspected killers of quilombola leader - LatinNews Daily - 05 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s vehicle sales drop in August - LatinNews Daily - 05 September 2023
In brief: Brazil posts lower GDP growth for Q2 - LatinNews Daily - 04 September 2023
BRAZIL: Corruption probe implicates Lula’s communications minister - LatinNews Daily - 04 September 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s former security chief testifies before congress - LatinNews Daily - 01 September 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t submits 2024 budget proposal to congress - LatinNews Daily - 01 September 2023
PARAGUAY-BRAZIL: Joint operations target criminal networks near borders - Security & Strategic Review - September 2023
BRAZIL: Quilombola population recognised in official statistics - Security & Strategic Review - September 2023
BRAZIL: Reversing Bolsonaro’s pro-gun legacy - Security & Strategic Review - September 2023
August 2023
BRAZIL: Lula announces plans for new cabinet ministry - Weekly Report - 31 August 2023 (WR-23-35)
BRAZIL: Money laundering scandal hits Bolsonaro’s son - Weekly Report - 31 August 2023 (WR-23-35)
BRAZIL: Shoring up ties with Lusophone African partners - Weekly Report - 31 August 2023 (WR-23-35)
BRAZIL: Supreme court resumes indigenous demarcations trial - LatinNews Daily - 31 August 2023
In brief: Record oil and gas production in Brazil in July - LatinNews Daily - 31 August 2023
BRAZIL: Congress grills former chief of capital’s military police - LatinNews Daily - 30 August 2023
In brief: Denmark donates to Brazil’s Amazon Fund - LatinNews Daily - 30 August 2023
BRAZIL/ARGENTINA: Massa discusses economic cooperation with Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 29 August 2023
In brief: Brazil announces taxes for closed-end and offshore funds - LatinNews Daily - 29 August 2023
BRAZIL: Brics admits six new members - LatinNews Daily - 25 August 2023
In brief: Brazil launches national green hydrogen plan - LatinNews Daily - 25 August 2023
BRAZIL: Further progress for bill to limit indigenous demarcations - Weekly Report - 24 August 2023 (WR-23-34)
BRAZIL: Multiple investigations piling pressure on Bolsonaro - Weekly Report - 24 August 2023 (WR-23-34)
BRAZIL: Lula denies that Brics is an anti-G7 - Weekly Report - 24 August 2023 (WR-23-34)
BRAZIL: Indigenous peoples’ ministry slams bill to limit demarcations - LatinNews Daily - 24 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s congress approves rise in minimum wage - LatinNews Daily - 24 August 2023
BRAZIL: Lula calls for expansion and de-dollarisation at BRICS summit - LatinNews Daily - 23 August 2023
In brief: Congress approves Brazil’s new fiscal framework - LatinNews Daily - 23 August 2023
BRAZIL: Vaza Jato hacker sentenced to 20 years in prison - LatinNews Daily - 22 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s government investigates travel agency cancellations - LatinNews Daily - 22 August 2023
BRAZIL: Military police officers arrested over January riots - LatinNews Daily - 21 August 2023
In brief: Japan lifts ban on poultry from Brazilian state - LatinNews Daily - 21 August 2023
US reacts to Villavicencio assassination in Ecuador - LatinNews Daily - 21 August 2023
BRAZIL: Hacker alleges Bolsonaro hired him for anti-democratic plot - LatinNews Daily - 18 August 2023
In brief: Rise in sugar cane production forecast in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 18 August 2023
BRAZIL: Police probe Bolsonaro allies for jewellery sales - Weekly Report - 17 August 2023 (WR-23-33)
BRAZIL: Lula re-launches infrastructure funding plan - Weekly Report - 17 August 2023 (WR-23-33)
BRAZIL: Lula enjoys rise in approval ratings - LatinNews Daily - 17 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t investigates mass power outage - LatinNews Daily - 17 August 2023
BRAZIL: Opposition grills photojournalist who covered 8 January riots - LatinNews Daily - 16 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras raises fuel prices - LatinNews Daily - 16 August 2023
BRAZIL: Surprise resignation of Eletrobras CEO - LatinNews Daily - 15 August 2023
In brief: Rise in Brazil’s economic activity in June - LatinNews Daily - 15 August 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro allies targeted in jewellery probe - LatinNews Daily - 14 August 2023
In brief: Brazil re-launches flagship infrastructure programme - LatinNews Daily - 14 August 2023
REGION: Mercosur-EU deal hangs in the balance - Economy & Business - August 2023
BRAZIL: Decades-long tax reform in sight - Economy & Business - August 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s two-pronged economic strategy - Economy & Business - August 2023
BRAZIL: Frustration for opposition in MST congress inquiry - LatinNews Daily - 11 August 2023
In brief: Monthly growth for Brazil’s services sector in June - LatinNews Daily - 11 August 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro minister denies coup evidence - Weekly Report - 10 August 2023 (WR-23-32)
BRAZIL: Positive intentions, scarce plans at Amazon summit - Weekly Report - 10 August 2023 (WR-23-32)
BRAZIL: Former highway police chief arrested for alleged election interference - LatinNews Daily - 10 August 2023
In brief: Brazil coffee exports rise in July - LatinNews Daily - 10 August 2023
BRAZIL/REGION: Amazon summit lacks shared goal on curbing deforestation - LatinNews Daily - 9 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s central bank signals further interest rates cuts - LatinNews Daily - 9 August 2023
BRAZIL: New census data for indigenous population - LatinNews Daily - 8 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s vehicle sales up, despite drop in production - LatinNews Daily - 8 August 2023
BRAZIL: Civil society and gov’t officials meet ahead of Amazon summit - LatinNews Daily - 7 August 2023
In brief: Brazil re-launches electricity access programme - LatinNews Daily - 7 August 2023
BRAZIL: Lula performs tricky balancing act on green agenda - LatinNews Daily - 4 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s industrial lobby reports monthly rise in revenue - LatinNews Daily - 4 August 2023
BRAZIL: Central bank lowers benchmark interest rate - Weekly Report - 03 August 2023 (WR-23-31)
BRAZIL: Concerns of police violence in São Paulo - Weekly Report - 03 August 2023 (WR-23-31)
BRAZIL: Central bank cuts interest rates - LatinNews Daily - 3 August 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t promotes debt renegotiation programme - LatinNews Daily - 3 August 2023
BRAZIL: Opposition grills Lula’s former security chief - LatinNews Daily - 2 August 2023
In brief: Slight monthly rise in Brazil’s industrial production - LatinNews Daily - 2 August 2023
BRAZIL: Deadly operation in São Paulo sparks police violence concerns - LatinNews Daily - 1 August 2023
In brief: IMF praises Brazil’s fiscal and monetary policy efforts - LatinNews Daily - 1 August 2023
July 2023
BRAZIL: Indigenous leaders demand government support - LatinNews Daily - 31 July 2023
In brief: Brazil forecasts record levels of meat production - LatinNews Daily - 31 July 2023
More Central Americans added to US corrupt actors list - LatinNews Daily - 31 July 2023
BRAZIL: First ever official census for quilombola population - LatinNews Daily - 28 July 2023
In brief: Brazil exports first shipment of ‘green lithium’ - LatinNews Daily - 28 July 2023
BRAZIL: Enduring challenges for Brazil’s anti-deforestation goals - Security & Strategic Review - August 2023
BRAZIL: More progress in Marielle Franco investigation - Weekly Report - 27 July 2023 (WR-23-30)
BRAZIL: Lula tightens gun regulations - Weekly Report - 27 July 2023 (WR-23-30)
BRAZIL: NGO report highlights indigenous abuses under Bolsonaro - LatinNews Daily - 27 July 2023
In brief: Fitch upgrades Brazil’s credit rating - LatinNews Daily - 27 July 2023
BRAZIL: Protesters demand justice for black women - LatinNews Daily - 26 July 2023
In brief: Brazil registers mid-month deflation for July - LatinNews Daily - 26 July 2023
BRAZIL: Police arrest new suspect in Marielle Franco murder - LatinNews Daily - 25 July 2023
In brief: Tourism rebounds in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 25 July 2023
BRAZIL: Lula tightens gun controls amid wider security measures - LatinNews Daily - 24 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s state governments advised to take action against bird flu - LatinNews Daily - 24 July 2023
BRAZIL: Drop in murders but rise in sexual violence in 2022, report finds - LatinNews Daily - 21 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t forecasts long-term rise in grain harvests - LatinNews Daily - 21 July 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonarista hostility against judiciary - Weekly Report - 20 July 2023 (WR-23-29)
EU-Mercosur deadlock dominates Celac summit - Weekly Report - 20 July 2023 (WR-23-29)
BRAZIL: Lula calls for stronger ties with African partners - LatinNews Daily - 20 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t raises GDP growth forecast - LatinNews Daily - 20 July 2023
BRAZIL/REGION: Impasse persists over Mercosur and Ukraine at EU-Celac summit - LatinNews Daily - 19 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Vale sees rise in iron ore production - LatinNews Daily - 19 July 2023
BRAZIL: Authorities demand data on Bolsonaro social media posts - LatinNews Daily - 18 July 2023
In brief: Slowdown in Brazil’s economic activity in May - LatinNews Daily - 18 July 2023
BRAZIL: Government criticises right-wing aggression against STF justice - LatinNews Daily - 17 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s retail sales drop in May - LatinNews Daily - 17 July 2023
BRAZIL: Lula appoints new cabinet minister - LatinNews Daily - 14 July 2023
BRAZIL: Lula cracks down on illegal gold rush - Economy & Business - July 2023
In brief: Brazil raises forecast for 2023 harvest - LatinNews Daily - 14 July 2023
BRAZIL: Amended tax reform bill passes lower chamber - Weekly Report - 13 July 2023 (WR-23-28)
BRAZIL: Lula’s commitment to Amazon protection - Weekly Report - 13 July 2023 (WR-23-28)
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro testifies over alleged anti-democratic plot - LatinNews Daily - 13 July 2023
In brief: Brazil coffee exports fall in 2022/23 harvest - LatinNews Daily - 13 July 2023
BRAZIL: Congress grills Bolsonaro aide on suspected coup conspiracy - LatinNews Daily - 12 July 2023
In brief: Brazil registers monthly deflation in June - LatinNews Daily - 12 July 2023
In brief: Experts lower Brazil’s annual inflation forecast - LatinNews Daily - 11 July 2023
BRAZIL: Gov’t minister urges tougher crackdown on illegal mining - LatinNews Daily - 11 July 2023
PARAGUAY: Security operation targets network of Brazilian drug trafficker - LatinNews Daily - 11 July 2023
BRAZIL: Lula meets Colombia’s Petro, urges Amazon protection - LatinNews Daily - 10 July 2023
In brief: Rise in vehicle production in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 10 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s tax reform bill clears first hurdle - LatinNews Daily - 07 July 2023
BRAZIL: Lula replaces minister to appease centrists in congress - LatinNews Daily - 07 July 2023
Brazil prepares for post-Bolsonaro era - Weekly Report - 06 July 2023 (WR-23-27)
BRAZIL: Congress to review updated tax reform bill - LatinNews Daily - 06 July 2023
BRAZIL/REGION: Brazil assumes Mercosur presidency - LatinNews Daily - 05 July 2023
In brief: Rise in Brazil’s industrial production in May - LatinNews Daily - 05 July 2023
BRAZIL: Gov’t boasts green ambitions ahead of August Amazon summit - LatinNews Daily - 04 July 2023
REGION: Mercosur debates EU trade deal - LatinNews Daily - 04 July 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras returns to bond market - LatinNews Daily - 04 July 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro barred from running for office for eight years - LatinNews Daily - 03 July 2023
In brief: Quarterly drop in Brazil’s unemployment rate - LatinNews Daily - 03 July 2023
June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s central bank raises growth forecast - LatinNews Daily - 30 June 2023
BRAZIL: More TSE judges vote against Bolsonaro - LatinNews Daily - 30 June 2023
BRAZIL: Congress investigates landless workers’ movement - Security & Strategic Review - July 2023
BRAZIL: Regulating Brazil’s online information ecosystem - Security & Strategic Review - July 2023
BRAZIL-ARGENTINA: Lula and Fernández seek further integration - Weekly Report - 29 June 2023 (WR-23-26)
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s reckoning at the electoral court - Weekly Report - 29 June 2023 (WR-23-26)
In brief: Chinese firm acquires car factory in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 29 June 2023
BRAZIL: Lula hosts Canada’s foreign minister - LatinNews Daily - 29 June 2023
BRAZIL: Key TSE judge deals blow to Bolsonaro’s political prospects - LatinNews Daily - 28 June 2023
In brief: Brazil launches agriculture funding plan - LatinNews Daily - 28 June 2023
BRAZIL/ARGENTINA: Lula hosts Argentina’s Fernández - LatinNews Daily - 27 June 2023
In brief: Brazil registers current account surplus in May - LatinNews Daily - 27 June 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s France visit marred by trade deal tensions - LatinNews Daily - 26 June 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro on trial over election fraud claims - LatinNews Daily - 23 June 2023
In brief: Tax reform bill submitted to congress in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 23 June 2023
BRAZIL: Economic growth prospects improve - Weekly Report - 22 June 2023 (WR-23-25)
BRAZIL: Lula seeks blessing from the Vatican - Weekly Report - 22 June 2023 (WR-23-25)
BRAZIL: Lula kicks off Europe trip in Italy - LatinNews Daily - 22 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s central bank maintains interest rate unchanged - LatinNews Daily - 22 June 2023
BRAZIL: Congress questions ex-police chief on alleged voter suppression - LatinNews Daily - 21 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t extends tax breaks for car sales - LatinNews Daily - 21 June 2023
BRAZIL: Another school attack piles more pressure on Lula gov’t - LatinNews Daily - 20 June 2023
In brief: Experts raise forecast for Brazil’s annual GDP growth - LatinNews Daily - 20 June 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro to be questioned again about alleged coup plot - LatinNews Daily - 19 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s economic activity rose in April - LatinNews Daily - 19 June 2023
BRAZIL: Police raid properties of 8 January inquiry member - LatinNews Daily - 16 June 2023
In brief: Monthly slump in Brazil’s services sector in April - LatinNews Daily - 16 June 2023
A new pricing policy at Brazil’s Petrobras - Economy & Business - June 2023
BRAZIL: Uncertain road ahead for EU-Mercosur trade deal - Weekly Report - 15 June 2023 (WR-23-24)
BRAZIL: NGOs denounce violence against indigenous activists - LatinNews Daily - 15 June 2023
In brief: S&P improves credit outlook for Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 15 June 2023
In brief: Drop in Brazil’s coffee exports in May - LatinNews Daily - 14 June 2023
BRAZIL: Congress to question Bolsonaro allies about 8 January riots - LatinNews Daily - 14 June 2023
BRAZIL: Lula discusses trade deal with EU’s Von der Leyen - LatinNews Daily - 13 June 2023
In brief: Lower annual inflation forecast for Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 13 June 2023
BRAZIL: Drop in Lula’s approval ratings - LatinNews Daily - 12 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Unipar bids for stake in rival Braskem - LatinNews Daily - 12 June 2023
US requests trade dispute consultations with Mexico over biotech policies - LatinNews Daily - 12 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Nubank lays off nearly 300 staff - LatinNews Daily - 09 June 2023
BRAZIL: Bird flu cases continue to rise - LatinNews Daily - 09 June 2023
BRAZIL: Government begins tax reform marathon - Weekly Report - 08 June 2023 (WR-23-23)
BRAZIL: Green agenda under threat - Weekly Report - 08 June 2023 (WR-23-23)
BRAZIL: Further evidence emerges about coup attempts - LatinNews Daily - 08 June 2023
In brief: Inflation slowdown exceeds expectations in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 08 June 2023
BRAZIL: Indigenous mobilise ahead of landmark vote - LatinNews Daily - 07 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s vehicle production surges in response to tax breaks - LatinNews Daily - 07 June 2023
In brief: Charges brought against former CEOs of Brazil’s Americanas - LatinNews Daily - 06 June 2023
BRAZIL: Government announces measures for green agenda - LatinNews Daily - 06 June 2023
BRAZIL: Police charges suspected mastermind behind Amazon murders - LatinNews Daily - 05 June 2023
US official talks migration in Colombia - LatinNews Daily - 05 June 2023
In brief: Strong GDP growth in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 02 June 2023
BRAZIL: Lula nominates personal lawyer to supreme court - LatinNews Daily - 02 June 2023
REGION: Bird flu concerns sweep through Southern Cone - Security & Strategic Review - June 2023
BRAZIL: The double-edged sword of Chinese investment - Security & Strategic Review - June 2023
BRAZIL: Petrobras Amazon oil project proves divisive - Weekly Report - 01 June 2023 (WR-23-22)
BRAZIL: Centrist-led congressional committee to probe 8 January riots - Weekly Report - 01 June 2023 (WR-23-22)
Brazil’s Lula puts regional integration back on the agenda - Weekly Report - 01 June 2023 (WR-23-22)
BRAZIL: Congress approves new gov’t structure in bitter victory for Lula - LatinNews Daily - 01 June 2023
In brief: Brazil’s unemployment rate drops year-on-year - LatinNews Daily - 01 June 2023
May 2023
BRAZIL/REGION: Lula pushes for integration at regional leaders’ summit - LatinNews Daily - 31 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s banking sector demands deforestation monitoring - LatinNews Daily - 31 May 2023
BRAZIL: Lula hails UN confirmation that Brazil to host COP30 - LatinNews Daily - 30 May 2023
In brief: Brazil registers current account deficit in April - LatinNews Daily - 30 May 2023
VENEZUELA/BRAZIL: Maduro and Lula promise closer integration - LatinNews Daily - 30 May 2023
BRAZIL: Congress begins inquiry into 8 January riots - LatinNews Daily - 26 May 2023
In brief: Tax breaks aim to boost Brazil’s car industry - LatinNews Daily - 26 May 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s cooperation with the Global South - Weekly Report - 25 May 2023 (WR-23-21)
BRAZIL: Ministers rail against restructuring - Weekly Report - 25 May 2023 (WR-23-21)
BRAZIL: Fiscal framework bill approved in lower house - LatinNews Daily - 25 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras to appeal ban on Amazon oil project - LatinNews Daily - 25 May 2023
BRAZIL: Congress begins inquiry into landless workers’ movement - LatinNews Daily - 24 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s fiscal framework bill clears initial hurdle - LatinNews Daily - 24 May 2023
BRAZIL: Court dismisses judge critical of Lava Jato methods - LatinNews Daily - 23 May 2023
In brief: Bird flu threatens Brazil’s poultry industry - LatinNews Daily - 23 May 2023
In brief: Quarterly rise in Brazil’s economic activity - LatinNews Daily - 22 May 2023
BRAZIL: Lula continues calls for peace at G7 summit - LatinNews Daily - 22 May 2023
BRAZIL: Oil project exposes fissures in ruling coalition - LatinNews Daily - 19 May 2023
In brief: Lower annual rise forecast for Brazil’s coffee harvest - LatinNews Daily - 19 May 2023
BRAZIL: A new cap on more government spending - Economy & Business - May 2023
BRAZIL: Supreme court to probe tech giants - Weekly Report - 18 May 2023 (WR-23-20)
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s inner circle under pressure - Weekly Report - 18 May 2023 (WR-23-20)
BRAZIL: Former corruption prosecutor accuses TSE of lawfare - LatinNews Daily - 18 May 2023
In brief: Rise in Brazil’s retail sales - LatinNews Daily - 18 May 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro testifies over fake vaccine records - LatinNews Daily - 17 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras launches new pricing policy - LatinNews Daily - 17 May 2023
BRAZIL: Government presents updated fiscal framework bill - LatinNews Daily - 16 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s agricultural production value forecast to rise - LatinNews Daily - 16 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s inflation slows in April - LatinNews Daily - 15 May 2023
BRAZIL: UN envoy highlights indigenous abuses - LatinNews Daily - 15 May 2023
US designates former Colombian military officials over rights abuses - LatinNews Daily - 15 May 2023
BRAZIL: Former Bolsonaro minister freed from jail - LatinNews Daily - 12 May 2023
In brief: Drop in profits for Brazil’s Petrobras - LatinNews Daily - 12 May 2023
BRAZIL: Lula appeases European allies - Weekly Report - 11 May 2023 (WR-23-19)
BRAZIL: Government ally to serve on central bank board - Weekly Report - 11 May 2023 (WR-23-19)
BRAZIL: Top Lula advisor in Ukraine - LatinNews Daily - 11 May 2023
In brief: Rise in Brazil’s industrial production in March - LatinNews Daily - 11 May 2023
BRAZIL: Tech platform Telegram rails against online regulation - LatinNews Daily - 10 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Embraer to produce Swedish fighter jets - LatinNews Daily - 10 May 2023
BRAZIL: Lula secures UK donation to Amazon Fund - LatinNews Daily - 09 May 2023
In brief: Brazil deputy minister named for central bank role - LatinNews Daily - 09 May 2023
BRAZIL: Lula appoints new security chief - LatinNews Daily - 05 May 2023
In brief: Quarterly profits for Brazil’s Eletrobras down year-on-year - LatinNews Daily - 05 May 2023
BRAZIL: Reining in the armed forces - Security & Strategic Review - May 2023
BRAZIL: Resistance to online regulation efforts - Weekly Report - 04 May 2023 (WR-23-18)
BRAZIL: Six indigenous territories gain legal protection - Weekly Report - 04 May 2023 (WR-23-18)
ARGENTINA-BRAZIL: Fernández turns to Lula seeking respite - Weekly Report - 04 May 2023 (WR-23-18)
BRAZIL: Police raid Bolsonaro’s home in vaccine card probe - LatinNews Daily - 04 May 2023
In brief: Brazil’s interest rate maintained - LatinNews Daily - 04 May 2023
BRAZIL: Congress postpones vote on online regulation - LatinNews Daily - 03 May 2023
In brief: Monthly drop in Brazil’s trade surplus - LatinNews Daily - 03 May 2023
In brief: Argentina and Brazil pledge to boost bilateral trade - LatinNews Daily - 03 May 2023
BRAZIL: Deadly violence on Yanomami territory - LatinNews Daily - 02 May 2023
In brief: Rise in Brazil’s economic activity in February - LatinNews Daily - 02 May 2023
April 2023
BRAZIL: Congress to review online regulation bill - LatinNews Daily - 28 April 2023
In brief: Yearly rise in Brazil’s job creation - LatinNews Daily - 28 April 2023
BRAZIL: Police clamp down on illegal gold suppliers - Weekly Report - 27 April 2023 (WR-23-17)
BRAZIL: Select committee sets stage for more culture wars - Weekly Report - 27 April 2023 (WR-23-17)
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro testifies over 8 January riots as congress opens inquiry - LatinNews Daily - 27 April 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Embraer sees yearly rise in Q1 deliveries - LatinNews Daily - 27 April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula arrives in Spain to push EU trade deal - LatinNews Daily - 26 April 2023
In brief: Brazil registers current account surplus for March - LatinNews Daily - 26 April 2023
BRAZIL: Demonstrations for indigenous land rights - LatinNews Daily - 25 April 2023
In brief: Experts raise forecast for Brazil’s annual GDP growth - LatinNews Daily - 25 April 2023
BRAZIL: GSI releases footage of 8 January riots - LatinNews Daily - 24 April 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Embraer partners with Portuguese manufacturer - LatinNews Daily - 24 April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula begins Europe trip in Portugal - LatinNews Daily - 21 April 2023
In brief: Rise in Brazil’s sugar cane production - LatinNews Daily - 21 April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s beef with the central bank - Economy & Business - April 2023
BRAZIL: Lojas Americanas – downfall of a retail empire? - Economy & Business - April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula faces pushback over Ukraine - Weekly Report - 20 April 2023 (WR-23-16)
BRAZIL: Blow for Lula as security chief quits - LatinNews Daily - 20 April 2023
In brief: Brazil’s industrial production down in February - LatinNews Daily - 20 April 2023
BRAZIL: Supreme court begins hearings for 8 January rioters - LatinNews Daily - 19 April 2023
In brief: Brazil’s gov't presents key fiscal framework bill - LatinNews Daily - 19 April 2023
BRAZIL/REGION: Russia’s Lavrov kicks off regional tour in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 18 April 2023
In brief: Slight drop in Brazil’s economic activity in January - LatinNews Daily - 18 April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula inks agreements with China’s Xi - LatinNews Daily - 17 April 2023
In brief: Slow start to the year for Brazil’s services sector - LatinNews Daily - 17 April 2023
BRAZIL: Electoral prosecutor piles pressure on Bolsonaro - LatinNews Daily - 14 April 2023
In brief: Brazil increases forecast for 2023 harvest - LatinNews Daily - 14 April 2023
Challenges loom as Brazil’s Lula marks first 100 days in office - Weekly Report - 13 April 2023 (WR-23-15)
BRAZIL: Lula begins China visit - LatinNews Daily - 13 April 2023
In brief: Retail sales in Brazil rise in January - LatinNews Daily - 13 April 2023
BRAZIL: Pressure on social media companies over school violence - LatinNews Daily - 12 April 2023
In brief: Brazil’s inflation slows in March - LatinNews Daily - 12 April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula celebrates first 100 days despite looming challenges - LatinNews Daily - 11 April 2023
In brief: Yearly increase in Brazil’s Q1 vehicle production - LatinNews Daily - 11 April 2023
BRAZIL: Haddad seeks fiscal deal - Weekly Report - 06 April 2023 (WR-23-14)
BRAZIL: Deadly preschool attack prompts government response - LatinNews Daily - 06 April 2023
In brief: Brazil registers record oil and natural gas production in February - LatinNews Daily - 06 April 2023
In brief: Yearly rise in Brazil’s car sales - LatinNews Daily - 05 April 2023
BRAZIL: Corruption investigators seize more jewellery from Bolsonaro - LatinNews Daily - 05 April 2023
BRAZIL: Government targets online sales amid push for tax reform - LatinNews Daily - 04 April 2023
In brief: Record exports for Brazil in March - LatinNews Daily - 04 April 2023
BRAZIL: New poll shows growing pessimism over economy - LatinNews Daily - 03 April 2023
In brief: Year-on-year rise in Brazil’s fiscal deficit - LatinNews Daily - 03 April 2023
March 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro returns from US - LatinNews Daily - 31 March 2023
In brief: Brazil’s central bank raises inflation forecast - LatinNews Daily - 31 March 2023
BRAZIL: Urban and rural violence both major challenges - Security & Strategic Review - April 2023
BRAZIL: Lula postpones China visit; reset remains on the cards - Weekly Report - 30 March 2023 (WR-23-13)
BRAZIL: Government confirms details of new fiscal framework - LatinNews Daily - 30 March 2023
In brief: Lending by Brazilian banks falls for second month - LatinNews Daily - 30 March 2023
BRAZIL: Ethics commission to probe communications minister - LatinNews Daily - 29 March 2023
In brief: Brazil’s current account deficit shrinks - LatinNews Daily - 28 March 2023
BRAZIL: Fatal stabbing sparks concerns about school attacks - LatinNews Daily - 28 March 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s visit to China postponed for health reasons - LatinNews Daily - 27 March 2023
In brief: Inflation slows in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 27 March 2023
In brief: China to restart beef imports from Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 24 March 2023
BRAZIL: Deadly clash between police and criminal gang in Rio - LatinNews Daily - 24 March 2023
BRAZIL: Poll offers Lula some encouragement - Weekly Report - 23 March 2023 (WR-23-12)
BRAZIL: Abin accused of illegal electronic surveillance - Weekly Report - 23 March 2023 (WR-23-12)
BRAZIL: Police uncover criminal plot targeting politicians - LatinNews Daily - 23 March 2023
In brief: Brazil maintains high interest rates - LatinNews Daily - 23 March 2023
BRAZIL: Lula announces measures to tackle racial inequality - LatinNews Daily - 22 March 2023
In brief: Brazilian meatpacker JBS reports major slump in profits - LatinNews Daily - 22 March 2023
BRAZIL: Key health programme to be relaunched - LatinNews Daily - 21 March 2023
In brief: Brazilian retailer Americanas reportedly presents recovery plan - LatinNews Daily - 21 March 2023
BRAZIL: Lula receives early poll boost but challenges loom - LatinNews Daily - 20 March 2023
In brief: Brazil lowers growth forecast - LatinNews Daily - 20 March 2023
US Trade Representative visits Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 20 March 2023
BRAZIL: Intelligence agency to be investigated over illegal monitoring - LatinNews Daily - 17 March 2023
In brief: EU competition commissioner visits Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 17 March 2023
PARAGUAY/BRAZIL: Paraguay wants better Itaipú terms from Lula, again - Economy & Business - March 2023
BRAZIL: Economic policies cause a stir - Economy & Business - March 2023
BRAZIL: Demarcation of indigenous lands: a big issue for Lula - Weekly Report - 16 March 2023 (WR-23-11)
In brief: Steel production drops in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 16 March 2023
BRAZIL: Lula relaunches anti-crime policies amid cartel violence - LatinNews Daily - 16 March 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras loses appeal against US$3bn tax payment - LatinNews Daily - 15 March 2023
BRAZIL: Cartel leads wave of violence in Rio Grande do Norte - LatinNews Daily - 15 March 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Eletrobras sees profits slump - LatinNews Daily - 14 March 2023
BRAZIL: SVB crisis could lead to lower interest rates - LatinNews Daily - 14 March 2023
Blinken meets Brazil’s Vieira - LatinNews Daily - 13 March 2023
In brief: Monthly inflation rises in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 13 March 2023
BRAZIL: Homicide rate dips – but will it last? - LatinNews Daily - 13 March 2023
In brief: Brazil’s coffee exports slump - LatinNews Daily - 10 March 2023
BRAZIL: Central bank downplays risk of credit crunch - LatinNews Daily - 10 March 2023
Lula sticks to his (neutral) foreign policy guns - Weekly Report - 09 March 2023 (WR-23-10)
BRAZIL: Lula unmoved by corruption allegations - Weekly Report - 09 March 2023 (WR-23-10)
BRAZIL: Diamonds are forever - Weekly Report - 09 March 2023 (WR-23-10)
In brief: Brazil expects imminent end to suspension of beef exports to China - LatinNews Daily - 09 March 2023
BRAZIL: Lula launches gender rights package - LatinNews Daily - 09 March 2023
BRAZIL: Jewellery scandal sets back Bolsonaro’s plans - LatinNews Daily - 08 March 2023
In brief: Brazil hails Mexico’s decision to allow Brazilian beef imports - LatinNews Daily - 08 March 2023
BRAZIL: Communications minister avoids dismissal - LatinNews Daily - 07 March 2023
In brief: Brazil begins tests for digital currency - LatinNews Daily - 07 March 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro hedges his bets at CPAC - LatinNews Daily - 06 March 2023
US requests extradition of son of Mexico’s ‘El Chapo’ - LatinNews Daily - 06 March 2023
In brief: Cultivation and sale of GM wheat approved in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 06 March 2023
In brief: Quarterly drop in Brazil’s GDP - LatinNews Daily - 03 March 2023
BRAZIL: Two ministers face corruption allegations - LatinNews Daily - 03 March 2023
The challenges surrounding Brazil’s Yanomami crisis - Security & Strategic Review - March 2023
BRAZIL: Business re-assessing Fernando Haddad? - Weekly Report - 02 March 2023 (WR-23-09)
In brief: Year-on-year drop in Brazil’s trade surplus - LatinNews Daily - 02 March 2023
BRAZIL: Centrão seeks negotiations on fuel taxes - LatinNews Daily - 02 March 2023
In brief: Paraguay and Brazil hail Itaipú debt pay-off - LatinNews Daily - 01 March 2023
BRAZIL: Kerry in Brasília to follow up on climate pledges - LatinNews Daily - 01 March 2023
In brief: Brazil’s unemployment rate down in Q4 2022 - LatinNews Daily - 01 March 2023
February 2023
In brief: Monthly drop in lending in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 28 February 2023
BRAZIL: Haddad wins the battle over fuel taxes - LatinNews Daily - 28 February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s current account deficit drops year-on-year - LatinNews Daily - 27 February 2023
US grants extradition of Peru’s Toledo - LatinNews Daily - 27 February 2023
BRAZIL: Political battle over fuel tax waiver - LatinNews Daily - 27 February 2023
In brief: Sharp drop in Brazil’s coffee exports - LatinNews Daily - 24 February 2023
BRAZIL: Confidence that ban on China beef exports will be short-lived - LatinNews Daily - 24 February 2023
BRAZIL: Ringing the changes in the army - Weekly Report - 23 February 2023 (WR-23-08)
BRAZIL: Franco investigation reopened - Weekly Report - 23 February 2023 (WR-23-08)
BRAZIL: Government faces fake news conundrum - Weekly Report - 23 February 2023 (WR-23-08)
In brief: Brazil suspends beef exports to China - LatinNews Daily - 23 February 2023
BRAZIL: Government reopens Marielle Franco investigation - LatinNews Daily - 23 February 2023
In brief: New business openings fall in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 22 February 2023
BRAZIL: BSE case places beef exports at risk - LatinNews Daily - 22 February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s soy harvest forecast lowered - LatinNews Daily - 21 February 2023
BRAZIL: Disaster brings São Paulo governor closer to Lula - LatinNews Daily - 21 February 2023
Brazil’s Lula meets Biden in US - LatinNews Daily - 20 February 2023
BRAZIL: Tragedy in São Paulo casts shadow over Carnival - LatinNews Daily - 20 February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s monthly economic activity rises after long slump - LatinNews Daily - 17 February 2023
BRAZIL: More army changes in wake of Planalto crisis - LatinNews Daily - 17 February 2023
TRACKING TRENDS - Weekly Report - 16 February 2023 (WR-23-07)
BRAZIL: Lula conducts diplomatic re-set - Weekly Report - 16 February 2023 (WR-23-07)
BRAZIL: Future conflict over Amazon oil? - Weekly Report - 16 February 2023 (WR-23-07)
In brief: Brazil’s gov’t to revive frozen infrastructure projects - LatinNews Daily - 16 February 2023
BRAZIL: Federal police break up gold smuggling network - LatinNews Daily - 16 February 2023
BRAZIL: Putschist decree admitted as evidence - LatinNews Daily - 15 February 2023
In brief: Experts revise down forecast for Brazil’s primary deficit - LatinNews Daily - 15 February 2023
BRAZIL-REGION: Lula backs integration talk with money - Economy & Business - February 2023
In brief: Brazilian retailer Americanas reveals even greater debt - LatinNews Daily - 14 February 2023
BRAZIL: Campos Neto defends the central bank - LatinNews Daily - 14 February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s coffee exports drop in January - LatinNews Daily - 13 February 2023
BRAZIL: Lula and Biden meet in Washington - LatinNews Daily - 13 February 2023
BRAZIL: Iranian navy visit reportedly moved - LatinNews Daily - 10 February 2023
In brief: Inflation drops slightly in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 10 February 2023
BRAZIL: The interest rate war - Weekly Report - 09 February 2023 (WR-23-06)
In brief: Brazil registers record oil and natural gas production in 2022 - LatinNews Daily - 09 February 2023
BRAZIL: Diplomatic re-set with France despite Ukraine disagreement - LatinNews Daily - 09 February 2023
BRAZIL: Lula takes aim at Eletrobras privatisation - LatinNews Daily - 08 February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s vehicle production up year-on-year - LatinNews Daily - 08 February 2023
BRAZIL: Lula repeats his criticism of high interest rates - LatinNews Daily - 07 February 2023
In brief: New head of Brazil’s BNDES promises ‘Eximbank’ to boost exports - LatinNews Daily - 07 February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s industrial production drops in 2022 - LatinNews Daily - 06 February 2023
BRAZIL: Aircraft carrier sunk off the Atlantic coast - LatinNews Daily - 06 February 2023
BRAZIL: Undoing Bolsonaro’s foreign policy legacy - Security & Strategic Review - February 2023
In brief: Brazil’s car sales rise year-on-year - LatinNews Daily - 03 February 2023
BRAZIL: New coup claims put Bolsonaro on the back foot - LatinNews Daily - 03 February 2023
Scholz visit launches diplomatic comeback - Weekly Report - 02 February 2023 (WR-23-05)
BRAZIL: Lira emerges as the power broker - Weekly Report - 02 February 2023 (WR-23-05)
BRAZIL: Lula boosted by congressional leadership vote - LatinNews Daily - 02 February 2023
In brief: Brazil maintains high interest rate - LatinNews Daily - 02 February 2023
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro plans for a political comeback - LatinNews Daily - 01 February 2023
In brief: Brazil posts strong job creation for 2022 - LatinNews Daily - 01 February 2023
January 2023
In brief: Germany offers funds for Brazilian environmental projects - LatinNews Daily - 31 January 2023
BRAZIL: Top court orders Yanomami genocide probe - LatinNews Daily - 31 January 2023
Cuba and US officials resume dialogue on law enforcement - LatinNews Daily - 30 January 2023
BRAZIL: STF blocks move against pro-Bolsonaro legislators - LatinNews Daily - 30 January 2023
ARGENTINA/REGION: Scholz visits Argentina, Chile - LatinNews Daily - 30 January 2023
BRAZIL: UN offers help with Yanomami humanitarian crisis - LatinNews Daily - 27 January 2023
In brief: New director approved for Brazil’s Petrobras - LatinNews Daily - 27 January 2023
BRAZIL: Yanomami tragedy causes consternation - Weekly Report - 26 January 2023 (WR-23-04)
BRAZIL: Lula tightens his grip on security forces - Weekly Report - 26 January 2023 (WR-23-04)
Democracy dominates Celac summit in Argentina - Weekly Report - 26 January 2023 (WR-23-04)
In brief: Brazil’s bankrupt Americanas owes US$8bn, says court - LatinNews Daily - 26 January 2023
BRAZIL: In Uruguay, Lula proposes Mercosur-China trade deal - LatinNews Daily - 26 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras raises petrol prices - LatinNews Daily - 25 January 2023
ARGENTINA/REGION: Celac summit exposes rifts amid show of unity - LatinNews Daily - 25 January 2023
BRAZIL: Gov’t responds to indigenous Yanomami health crisis - LatinNews Daily - 25 January 2023
In brief: Argentina hosts major business event with Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 24 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s BNDES seeks repayment from scandal-hit Americanas - LatinNews Daily - 24 January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula boosts ties with Argentina and Venezuela in first foreign trip - LatinNews Daily - 24 January 2023
In brief: Brazil and Argentina to discuss launching shared currency - LatinNews Daily - 23 January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula fires army chief - LatinNews Daily - 23 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s coffee harvest expected to increase in 2023 - LatinNews Daily - 20 January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula shakes up police leadership - LatinNews Daily - 20 January 2023
BRAZIL: A major crackdown on anti-democratic rioters - Weekly Report - 19 January 2023 (WR-23-03)
In brief: Brazil’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen project announced - LatinNews Daily - 19 January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula accuses Bolsonaro of responsibility for coup attempt - LatinNews Daily - 19 January 2023
REGION: Uruguay tells Mercosur to grow or die - Economy & Business - January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s economic challenges - Economy & Business - January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s Petrobras exceeds production target - LatinNews Daily - 18 January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula’s gov’t withdraws from global anti-abortion alliance - LatinNews Daily - 18 January 2023
In brief: Think tank highlights record year for Mercosur beef exports - LatinNews Daily - 17 January 2023
In brief: Brazil registers record coffee export revenue in 2022 - LatinNews Daily - 17 January 2023
BRAZIL: Dozens indicted for anti-democratic attacks - LatinNews Daily - 17 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s monthly economic activity drops - LatinNews Daily - 16 January 2023
BRAZIL: STF includes Bolsonaro in probe into anti-democratic acts - LatinNews Daily - 16 January 2023
US condemns storming of Brazil’s institutions - LatinNews Daily - 16 January 2023
In brief: Brazil predicts even higher record harvest for 2023 - LatinNews Daily - 13 January 2023
BRAZIL: Finance minister unveils plan to curb deficit - LatinNews Daily - 13 January 2023
Brazil’s democratic institutions under attack - Weekly Report - 12 January 2023 (WR-23-02)
In brief: Retail sales in Brazil drop in November - LatinNews Daily - 12 January 2023
BRAZIL: Pro-Bolsonaro deputies to face probe over Brasilía riots - LatinNews Daily - 12 January 2023
BRAZIL: Did the top court go too far? - Security & Strategic Review - January 2023
BRAZIL: New government faces up to extremist threats - Security & Strategic Review - January 2023
BRAZIL: Supreme court orders arrest of former Bolsonaro minister - LatinNews Daily - 11 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s annual inflation down but remains above target - LatinNews Daily - 11 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s inflation forecast revised up - LatinNews Daily - 10 January 2023
BRAZIL: Pro-coup camps dismantled after two months - LatinNews Daily - 10 January 2023
US to expel more migrants to Mexico - LatinNews Daily - 09 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s BNDES to fund new renewable energy plants - LatinNews Daily - 09 January 2023
BRAZIL: Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm congress and presidential palace - LatinNews Daily - 09 January 2023
BRAZIL: Tebet sees role for “divergent” voice in planning ministry - LatinNews Daily - 06 January 2023
In brief: Industrial production drops slightly in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 06 January 2023
Team Lula begins to roll in Brazil - Weekly Report - 05 January 2023 (WR-23-01)
In brief: Incoming CEO of Brazil’s Petrobras reassures on fuel prices - LatinNews Daily - 05 January 2023
BRAZIL: Environment minister begins to set new agenda - LatinNews Daily - 05 January 2023
BRAZIL: Business rattled over Lula’s fiscal policy - LatinNews Daily - 04 January 2023
In brief: Brazil’s oil and natural gas production falls in November - LatinNews Daily - 04 January 2023
In brief: Record trade surplus in Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 03 January 2023
BRAZIL: Lula offers unity and reconstruction - LatinNews Daily - 03 January 2023