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1 – 10 of 25The economy is at a crossroads: high unemployment and increasing poverty are generating pressures for greater income transfers, but the delicate fiscal position is generating…
For 2023, the market expects a significant slowdown, with growth of around 0.8%. This presents a highly challenging context for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his finance…
Poorer households' consumption rose markedly under the centre-left governments of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvia (2003-10). Some argue this depoliticised the poor; the new…
BRAZIL: Welfare extension will spark fiscal concerns
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES259397
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The increase, the largest since 2002, comes despite low growth expectations and reflects concerns over rising inflation, with the Central Bank warning of a similar rate rise in…
BRAZIL: Privatisation plans will raise spending doubts
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263373
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BRAZIL: Welfare spending looks set to pass Congress
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES274567
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Obesity and malnutrition are rising in the region, as slowing growth sees a rise in poverty
Lula and President Jair Bolsonaro continue to lead polls ahead of the October general elections. Lula has been leading for months but his advantage over Bolsonaro is narrowing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270087
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Bolsonaro’s popularity gains come despite the impact of COVID-19 and an economy hit hard by the pandemic, a serious wildfire crisis and multiple scandals involving his family and…