🤝 Lobbying limbo
For decades Brazil has discussed how to regulate the role of lobbyists. A bill has made some progress in Congress, but questions around transparency are still under debate
🎖️ Plot at the Palace
We analyze Jair Bolsonaro’s interrogation in the Supreme Court’s coup-plotting case. Antitrust authorities are set to weigh in on the media’s fight with Google. Hugo Motta learns more about his power as speaker of the House.
🫨 An echo to Colombia’s bloody past
The assassination attempt against right-wing pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay. And the US loses ground to China as Colombia joins the Belt and Road Initiative.
📉 Inflation U-turn or brief detour?
Inflation defies expectations, coming in below estimates. The PT’s head remains in the sand when it comes to social media messaging. Brazil’s employment paradox.
🐷 Whey for livestock
DDGs are important feed supplements for animal farming, and Brazil is looking to start selling its sizeable production to China
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🐼 The name’s bond ... Panda bond
Brazil is eyeing so-called ‘panda bonds’ to diversify its debt profile. The IOF debacle has offered the government a chance to improve the fiscal outlook, but not without a significant dose of pain. We look back at 20 years of the ‘mensalão’ scandal.
