Tag Archives: Brazil

Problems at Petrobras Mount as Brazil’s Oil Production Stagnates

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Energy and environment expert Nick Cunningham on the travails of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras. This piece first appeared on oilprice.com, thanks for sharing!

Posted in Brazil, Uncategorized | Tagged Brazil, energy, oil, petrobras | Leave a comment

A Gringo’s Guide to the Brazilian Presidential Election

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

By João Schlüter, a Brazilian political analyst

Posted in Brazil | Tagged Aécio Neves, Brazil, Brazil elections, dilma, Eduardo Campos, Joaquim Barbosa, Lula, Marina Silva | 4 Comments

What Brazil Can Learn from Malaysia

Posted on April 2, 2014 by J.J.

James Stranko on dealing with global scrutiny

Posted in Brazil | Tagged Brazil, brazil 2014, Brazil Doing Business, brazil downgrade, Brazil infrastructure, brazil world cup ready?, Malaysia and Brazil, world cup | 2 Comments

Brazilian Bonds: Hot or Not?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by theoakahn

Theodore Kahn on the financial markets’ love-hate relationship with Brazil.

Posted in Brazil, Uncategorized | Tagged bond markets, Brazil, Chavez, dilma, fiscal policy, Investment, monetary policy, Venezuelan bonds | 4 Comments

Why Bolsa Familia Works

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Brazilian economist Carlos Góes on the libertarian roots of Conditional Cash Transfer programs

Posted in Brazil, Uncategorized | Tagged Bolsa Familia, Brazil, CCT, Conditional Cash Transfers, libertarian latin america, Lula, Mexico, Milton Friedman, Opotunidades | 4 Comments

Why Brazil’s Economy is in Trouble but Dilma is Not (yet)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cornelius Fleischhaker

Brazil’s economy has performed poorly under Dilma Rousseff but her chances for reelection are still bright as of now.

Posted in Brazil | Tagged Brazil, brazil economy, Brazil elections, Dilma Rousseff, equality, poverty | 1 Comment

Rio of Faith

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Filmmaker Marcos Moura on the documentary “Rio de Fé”, which he co-directed

Posted in Brazil, Uncategorized | Tagged Brazil, Carlos Diegues, catholic in latin america, latin america documentary, Pope Francis, religion in latin america, rio de fe, rio de janeiro | Leave a comment

Justice At Last in Brasilia

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Mancha Contributor

Joel Covelli on corruption and justice in Brazilian politics

Posted in Brazil | Tagged Brazil, Henrique Alves, José Dirceu, mensalão, Supremo Tribunal Federal | Leave a comment

Chinese Investment in Latin America: Much Ado about Next to Nothing

Posted on November 20, 2013 by theoakahn

Theodore Kahn on why the China-Latin America relationship disappoints.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brazil, China, China FDI, China-Latin America, Foreign direct investment, Japan, Latin America, natural resources, PetroChina | 3 Comments

Brazil: Why the Protests didn’t sink Dilma

Posted on November 1, 2013 by theoakahn

Theodore Kahn on why Dilma is in the driver’s seat for Brazil’s 2014 elections.

Posted in Brazil, Uncategorized | Tagged Brazil, Brazil 2014 elections, Brazil elections, Dilma Rousseff, Eduardo Campos, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Marina Silva, polls, Worker's Party | 3 Comments