Rappler's latest stories on Brazil economy
Sao Paulo reopens stores, but many have closed for good
After 3 months with no revenue, many small businesses in Brazil are forced to close for good
Brazil cuts interest rate to new low amid virus rout
Brazil's economy is reeling as the country has become one of the worst flashpoints in the coronavirus pandemic
Brazil GDP shrinks 1.5% in Q1 2020 due to pandemic
The 1st quarter drop in Brazil's gross domestic product only reflects the early effects of the coronavirus crisis, with 2nd quarter numbers expected to be much worse
Brazil risks 'economic collapse' over virus lockdown – minister
Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes warns of 'economic collapse' and 'social disorder' in 'about 30 days' if coronavirus lockdown measures persist
Hit by virus, Brazil cuts interest rate to record low
'The current economic environment demands extraordinarily strong monetary stimulus,' says Brazil's central bank
Brazil taps $8 billion for small businesses hit by coronavirus
Small and medium-sized businesses in Brazil will be able to take out loans at 3.75% interest – well below the market rate of around 20%
Brazil's president vows to veto corruption amnesty
President Michel Temer says it would be impossible for him to approve the supposed corruption amnesty being eyed by Congress for itself
Brazil president urges economy reforms, slams 'psychological aggression'
Michel Temer is seeking to cement his authority in the face of multiple challenges on both the economic and political fronts
Rousseff vows crisis won't mar Rio Games as flame relay begins
UPDATED As Brazil starts its Olympic countdown President Rousseff will be counting down the days until the Senate vote on her impeachment
Olympics: Rio shrugs off doubts for 100-day countdown
As the world counts down to the Games Brazil s government and global sports leaders insist they can overcome the host country s political meltdown and troubled preparations
Will Brazil's mega-crisis hurt the Olympic Games?
With 100 days to go the 2016 Summer Games are plunged in uncertainty even if the International Olympic Committee IOC has tried to stay upbeat
Brazilians march against Rousseff government
Marchers – many wearing the yellow and green jerseys of the national football team – call for President Dilma Rousseff s ouster and an end to impunity for corruption
Incumbent Rousseff to face Neves in Brazil run-off
UPDATED With nearly all ballots counted the leftist incumbent has 42 of the vote to 34 for business world favorite Neves who fended off the once unstoppable looking Silva to reach the October 26 run off
Brazil votes for next president after dramatic campaign
The telenovela like drama of the race – a candidate s death in a fiery plane crash a poor maid s rise to the cusp of the presidency a seedy oil scandal – continued down to the wire; Some 142 8 million voters will cast their ballots in the polls
Moody's negative on Brazil in new blow to Rousseff
As the country prepares to go to the polls on October 5 Moody s warns that sustained low growth and worsening debt metrics could see Brazil s credit rating cut
Brazil incumbent goes on offensive in presidential debate
In the second debate between the main candidates ahead of the October 5 first round vote Dilma Rousseff sought to come off the ropes three days after Brazil entered recession
Brazil falls into recession as election looms
The contraction of Latin America s largest economy could further weaken President Dilma Rousseff s chances for re election in October
Brazil launches election campaign amid World Cup fever
The continent sized nation of 200 million – currently hosting the world s biggest sporting event – will hold elections for the presidency Congress state governorships and state legislatures in October
