Alleged bomb plot adds to tensions surrounding return to leftwing rule in divided nation
New leftwing government has pledged to end deforestation of Amazon by end of decade
Constitutional amendment will allow incoming president to fulfil promise to spend more on welfare and infrastructure
Rejection of Bolsonaro-era mechanism and second ruling on welfare spending boosts Lula in run-up to inauguration
Choice of defence minister comes as pro-Bolsonaro supporters protest the outcome of the country’s election
Brazil’s political right is directionless as leader withdraws from view ahead of handover to Lula
Choice of Fernando Haddad will disappoint investors hoping for a more market-friendly figure
President-elect has called for a change in strategy at the state-controlled oil producer
President-elect diverges from Bolsonaro and emphasises multilateralism, environment and greater regional integration
President-elect greeted at UN summit with chants of his name from supporters
President-elect faces his first big political test as he tries to sidestep spending caps
Technology makes farming in developed areas more sustainable but rainforest destruction has been soaring
Leftist president-elect has strong green credentials but there are concerns over economic policy
Former minister says climate change will be a top priority after increase in deforestation under Bolsonaro
Outgoing president’s comments signal an attempt to de-escalate tensions after he lost Brazil election
Hard-right leader breaks his silence as his administration prepares to hand over the presidency to leftist rival Lula
Markets keen for details on how leftwing president can pursue path of fiscal responsibility
Renault and Nissan close in on deal to save longtime alliance
Financial markets trade cautiously after veteran leftist’s narrow win
Persistently low growth has blighted the South American giant
Country’s yield has come down from more than 13.5 per cent in July to just over 12 per cent today
Leftwing former president defeats Jair Bolsonaro by narrow margin after bitterly divisive campaign
Narrow presidential victory a testament to enduring strength of ‘Bolsonarismo’
Politician’s rise from poor shoeshine boy to Brazil’s highest office inspired millions in profoundly unequal nation
Contest narrows between Jair Bolsonaro on the right and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the left
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