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Brazil floods will become more common and costly

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BRAZIL

As of May 13, 147 people had died, another 127 were missing and some 800 were injured as a result of the heavy rain that started in late April and the subsequent floods. Over…

Drought hinders Brazil's economic recovery

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BRAZIL

The impact of the continuing drought in the southeast.

Inflation adds to Brazil’s multiple economic woes

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BRAZIL

This is close to the ceiling of the target band of 2.25-5.25% set for this year. In response, the Central Bank last week raised its benchmark interest rate from a record low of…

Private healthcare will expand in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The outlook for private healthcare.

Prospects for Brazil to end-2021

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PROSPECTS H2 2021

Prospects for Brazil to end-2021.

Brazil's third-quarter bounceback may not be sustained

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BRAZIL

The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still affecting the Brazilian economy. After a sharp recession in the first two quarters of the year, the economy partially…

High corporate debt risks Brazil's post-COVID recovery

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BRAZIL

Small companies have been the most affected. Government programmes have supplied credit but struggled to channel funds to the neediest companies, especially at the beginning of…

Research funding cuts will curb recovery in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Financial constraints on public research and development (R&D) have been worsening over years. The suspension of tax-free imports in late May adds further uncertainty to ongoing…

Latin America risks another lost decade

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LATIN AMERICA

The health crisis, national lockdowns and a global recession have combined to create a difficult environment in Latin America, while governments’ responses to the pandemic have…

Latin America's poor will be worst hit by obesity

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity.