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COUNTRY INSIGHTS
Datafolha shows pessimism about the economy
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 24 Mar 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has led to pessimism in the population in relation to the economy. According to a Datafolha poll released today, March 24, 79% of respondents estimate that the Brazilian economy “will be greatly affected by the crisis." Fifty percent believe that the pandemic will damage ...
Measures announced by the Central Bank total R$ 1.216 trillion
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 23 Mar 2020
Another set of measures was announced today by the government. To combat the negative effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the financial system, the Central Bank (BC) announced the availability of R$ 1.216 trillion for Brazilian banks. The figure, released today by the BC itself, is equivalent ...
The political and economic consequences of COVID-19 and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 23 Mar 2020
New measures to mitigate the economic effects of the coronavirus are expected. CNI/Ibope may release a new opinion poll about the government. The Lower House will implement its online voting system. On Wednesday, the IBGE releases partial inflation results for March (IPCA-15). This week’s Talk...
Coronavirus update - the Health Minister's statements and additional measures
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 20 Mar 2020
As of today, according to the Ministry of Health, there are 699 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Brazil, and eight fatalities. It is important to note that the Ministry will no longer release the number of suspected or dismissed cases, only confirmed cases. The Ibovespa closed at 66, 800, down 2...
Coronavirus - latest measures
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 19 Mar 2020
As of today, the Ministry of Healthcare has announced that there are 428 coronavirus cases in Brazil, with suspected cases at 11, 278, dismissed cases at 1,841, and seven deaths from the virus. The Ibovespa closed at 69.389 +3.58 and the dollar stood at 5.1. The business sector is mobilizing t...
President Bolsonaro gives a press conference, and more measures to combat the virus are announced
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 18 Mar 2020
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic took hold, this afternoon President Jair Bolsonaro gave a press conference, accompanied by ministers who are part of the Executive’s Crisis Committee. The initiative comes after criticism on social media as well as protests that took place against...
More economic measures in Brazil to combat the impact of the coronavirus
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 17 Mar 2020
It is evident that the federal government´s engagement is increasing. Yesterday the government decided to create a crisis cabinet in the presidency, coordinated by the chief minister of the Civil House, General Braga Netto, along with sixteen other ministers, the president of the Central Bank, th...
Coronavirus measures - an update
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 16 Mar 2020
President Jair Bolsonaro continues to fuel controversy with the Speakers of the House and the Senate over budgeting issues. In a radio interview on March 16, he said that he welcomes with open arms an understanding with the leaders of the Congress about the matter. Meanwhile, the government is di...
Measures to combat the coronavirus
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 16 Mar 2020
Several companies throughout the country are beginning to establish work-from-home policies. Classes in schools and universities are being suspended. There are doubts as to whether the National Congress will function over the next few weeks. The government will announce new measures to contain th...
Tension between the branches and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 09 Mar 2020
Minister Paulo Guedes is expected to send a Tax Reform proposal to Congress. On Wednesday, March 11, he will take part in a public hearing in the Joint Committee on Tax Reform. Revised GDP projections for 2020 will be released. Congress analyzes bills from the Executive on the Compulsory Budget. ...
Institutional dispute threatens Tax Reform and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 02 Mar 2020
The 2019 GDP results are the highlight of the economic agenda. Due to the coronavirus, the Ministry of Economy has downgraded projections for 2020 GDP growth. News of the video shared by Jair Bolsonaro calling for protests against Congress and in support of the government on March 15 continues to...
Brazilian Politics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 17 Feb 2020
This is the week before Carnaval but there are important events on the agenda. Jair Bolsonaro will install Gen. Walter Braga Netto as his Chief of Staff and Onyx Lorenzoni as Minister of Social Development. In the Senate, the CCJ may vote on the Funds Amendment. The Joint Committee on Tax Refo...
Taxation of profits and dividends on the agenda once again and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 10 Feb 2020
Congress meets on February 11 to analyze presidential vetoes that reinforce the Compulsory Budget, giving legislators control of the execution of R$ 42.6 billion in amendments. The Joint Committee on Tax Reform will be created this week. The Senate holds a confirmation hearing for Nestor Forster,...
Main items on the agenda in February and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 03 Feb 2020
Congressional activity resumes Monday, February 3. The Joint Committee for Tax Reform is one of the main priorities. The STF will discuss a case related to retirement. The Central Bank holds first meeting of the year to decide the benchmark interest rate. This week’s Talking Points • Main ite...
The government's legislative priorities and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 27 Jan 2020 · 1 response
This is the last week of the recess for the National Congress and the Superior Courts. President Jair Bolsonaro returns to Brazil from his trip to India on Tuesday, January 28. The National Treasury and Central Bank release the consolidated public account results for 2019. On Friday, January 31, ...