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Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws
Former bank executive Gabriel Galípolo will serve as monetary policy director
Government says push to expand the role of the state will be accompanied by commitments for balanced budgets
President has in effect abandoned his ‘big tent’ coalition only a few months into his third term
Leftist president lends his voice to Beijing’s efforts to boost renminbi’s role in global commerce
Weak investment and slowdown in industry and services end five consecutive quarters of growth
President questions independent monetary policy and bank’s continuing independence
Body Shop and Avon owner is concentrating on revamping its brands during consumer spending squeeze
Lula administration announces package of tax rises and spending cuts
Petrobras and Banco de Brasil shares hit by volatility in new president’s first week
The veteran leftist’s best chance of fulfilling campaign pledges is to harness the power of investment and trade
Alleged bomb plot adds to tensions surrounding return to leftwing rule in divided nation
High interest rates and fiscal uncertainty challenge leftwing leader’s pledge that ‘good times’ will return
President-elect has called for a change in strategy at the state-controlled oil producer
President-elect faces his first big political test as he tries to sidestep spending caps
Leftist president-elect has strong green credentials but there are concerns over economic policy
Rivals Lula and Bolsonaro vie to lead Latin America's largest country
Voters rank economy above crime and corruption as the most important issue
Extra welfare payments worth billions could boost Bolsonaro’s re-election prospects
Chief executive says digital lender is on the hunt for bargain acquisitions
Leftwing ex-president to give state a bigger role in investment if he beats Bolsonaro in October election
Economists warn strong first-quarter growth unlikely to continue
Memories of the 1980s and 1990s loom as prices rise at the fastest pace in two decades
Environmental study finds Brazilian company’s carbon footprint is larger than all of Italy
Supply problems and rising costs make it difficult to replace lost agricultural output caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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