Macro view
The word in Brasília
Starting to grasp the tax nettle
Reform of the value-added ICMS tax is welcome, and more moves should come before the end of the year.
Consumer Survey
Consumers still on the back foot in June
Most of our consumer indices showed small improvements, although there are clear differences among social groups.
Finance
Amapá: a new export drive
Iron ore, forestry and açaí berries are among the region’s growth products. Part of our state-by-state private equity series.
King of Palms: growth from açaí
A successful palm business in Amapá lacks access to capital
Bracing for the cowboy influx
New arrivals to Amapá aim to bring hundreds of thousands of hectares into production.
Bulls and Bears
Uncertainty over stimulus impacts
Forecasts are again under threat, as industry disappoints
Agenda: Etav to open for business
The public company managing the bullet train is to start operations with 100 staff.
Guest Column
Brazilian soft power is discreet but effective
Scepticism about the outcome of Rio+20 should not overshadow Brazil’s diplomatic achievement, says Rubens Barbosa.
Best of local comment
The president’s popularity
Record approval ratings should strengthen Dilma Rousseff's ability to face down left-wing demands.
Mercosul and China
Commentators debate what regime change in Paraguay means for Brazil’s regional leadership
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09 May 2013
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