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BRAZIL: Growth may not change election outcome
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES272481
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The narrow margin -- the thinnest ever in a Brazilian presidential election -- reflects society’s profound divisions as well as the strength of 'Bolsonarismo' despite the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273763
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BRAZIL: Pre-election claims raise spending doubts
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES273625
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Lula and Bolsonaro together received 91.6% of valid votes in the first round on October 2. This result reflects society’s profound polarisation. At the same time, although voting…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273403
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Given his low popularity, Bolsonaro adopted a series of measures to mitigate the effects of accelerating inflation, economic slowdown and increasing poverty. The objectives are…
Soon after taking office, President Mauricio Macri announced a "rain of new investments" from foreign companies attracted by the business-friendly tone set by his administration…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212198
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BRAZIL: Pre-election economic prospects are poor
The economic effects were immediate: a sharp outflow of portfolio capital, which generated exchange rate devaluation of 27.3% in three months; a contraction in GDP, driven down by…
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro seeks to expand support base
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES271205
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BRAZIL: Rio imposes curfew as Bolsonaro fumes