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Brazil disputes S&P downgrade to BBB-

Brazil disputes S&P downgrade to BBB-

A sluggish economy, weaker growth potential, rising debt, and government deficit were given as reasons for the demotion.

Brasilia injects $5.1 bln into electricity sector

Brasilia injects $5.1 bln into electricity sector

The country faced a massive blackout on February 4 that affected three regions, striking 13 states and the capital city.

Brazil’s industrial output beats forecasts

Brazil’s industrial output beats forecasts

IBGE data showed that industrial output for February had grown by 2.9 per cent - 0.4 per cent above estimates.

Brazil’s economy beats forecasts, grows 0.7% in Q4

Brazil’s economy beats forecasts, grows 0.7% in Q4

"It was a surprise even for the government," said Finance Minister Guido Mantega.

Brazil moves to end tension over land disputes

Brazil moves to end tension over land disputes

Conservationists say that deforestation dramatically surged since Congress passed a 2012 bill that weakened existing land and forest codes.

Brazil’s economy ‘resilient’ says central bank chief

Brazil’s economy ‘resilient’ says central bank chief

Tombini also indicated he wasn't worried about Fed Tapering, saying it was a sign of a strengthened US economy.

Brazil set to become world’s largest soybean producer

Brazil set to become world’s largest soybean producer

China is expected to account for 64 per cent of world soybean imports in 2013-14.

Brazil braces for more power blackouts

Brazil braces for more power blackouts

The government has admitted to problems in energy distribution.

Brazil, Russia, China growing around trend- OECD

Brazil, Russia, China growing around trend- OECD

Presently BRICS GDP equals that of half of the 34-member OECD.

NSA spying fallout: Brazil-US talks fail

NSA spying fallout: Brazil-US talks fail

Brazilian Foreign Minister Figueiredo met Thursday with US National Security Advisor Susan Rice.