A government drive to reduce electricity tariffs has encountered opposition
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Electricity reforms confirm government’s direction of travel
Some softening of renewal terms is possible, but the government’s determination to reduce the ‘Brazil cost’ is clear.
11 October 2012
The multiplier effect of low-income housing
According to our survey, builders merchants nationwide are reporting a rapid increase in sales.
11 October 2012
Minha Casa, Minha Vida still offers benefits for housebuilders
Cautious developers have shunned the scheme, but the experience of Direcional and MRV has been positive.
11 October 2012
Sharpening the investment tools
The government is determined to keep the public sector as an important player in the next phase of the transport upgrades.
27 September 2012
State Grid – feeling out the market
With assets of R$4bn in Brazil, the utility has a platform for ambitious expansion.
27 September 2012
An electricity conundrum
Local analysts debate whether lower electricity prices raise a real risk for lower investment in the sector.
27 September 2012
Agenda: inflation report precedes rate decision
Recent price pressures are unlikely to change the central bank.
27 September 2012
Agenda: key July data due
In politics, São Paulo mayoral candidates head to TV debates.
13 September 2012
Airport controversy
Ahead of fresh announcements, local media reports Dilma Rousseff's dissatisfaction with the last set of airport privatisations.
30 August 2012
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09 May 2013
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