Brazil launches second issuance of sustainable bonds

Brazil’s National Treasury on Thursday announced its second issuance of sustainable bonds on the international market, aiming to raise up to USD 10 billion. This […]

Brazilian Feds target more January 8 rioters

The Brazilian Federal Police on Thursday launched the 28th stage of their ongoing investigation into the January 8, 2023 riots, where supporters of former far-right […]

Casino bill moves through Brazilian Senate

The Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee on Wednesday approved by a slim 14-12 vote a bill to legalize casinos in Brazil. The bill will proceed […]

For Brazil, EU-Mercosur deal status remains unchanged

Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday told lawmakers at the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the conditions for concluding a free-trade deal between the European […]

Explaining Brazil #298: Global ambitions, domestic neglect?

Brazil’s President Lula has placed huge importance on diplomacy and international politics since returning to the country’s top office — though he has faced criticism […]

Lula’s popularity tilts up

Fresh data from pollster Datafolha shows a slight improvement in President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s popularity — his approval ratings were up by one […]

Marielle murder masterminds will face trial

A Supreme Court panel unanimously accepted charges against Congressman Chiquinho Brazão, his younger brother Domingos Brazão, and former Rio State Police Chief Rivaldo Barbosa for […]