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Hard-fought battles with price pressures in the 1980s and 1990s meant rate-setters acted fast when costs soared
Extreme weather phenomenon could spark inflationary surge due to food and energy shortages
Brazilian miner sells 13% slice of business to aid ‘energy transition’ in $3.4bn cash deal
Investors welcome bold environmentalist programme from leftwing president
Subsidies for manufacturers and a non-aligned foreign policy are rooted in the former trade union leader’s formative years
Climate change’s effects on agriculture will worsen existing global inequalities
President refuses to sign Mercosur agreement unless Brussels backs down over foreign competition clause
Brussels aims to boost Latin America ties but struggles to resolve environmental spat with Brazil and Argentina
Also in this newsletter: should EU countries be able to spy on journalists?
Senate vote now needed to simplify one of world’s most complicated tax regimes
High interest rates and falling inflation fuel big rally in region’s markets
Fintech’s chief says improving economic picture will boost recovery following group’s bumpy comedown from pandemic frenzy
Decision a blow to rightwing former president’s hopes of a swift comeback
Tree cover the size of Switzerland destroyed globally last year with Brazil top of the list for largest decline
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa says greenback’s dominance is ‘on the agenda’ for Brics meeting
Rightwing populist accused of abusing his presidential powers during election
Amid widespread speculation about a coup attempt, the Biden administration pressured politicians and generals to respect the result
Brazilian oil major is trying to overcome opposition to plans for drilling off the mouth of the Amazon river
Leftwing leader must manage ties with emboldened parliamentary bloc after damaging defeats
Also in today’s newsletter: How Europe lost its prime trade relationship with Brazil
‘A big fight’: potential new fossil fuel source causes rift in Lula government after green pledges
The growing influence of sports gambling has spurred calls for a better legal framework for the industry
Latin American leaders’ embrace of authoritarian president curtails west’s ability to press for free and fair elections
Foreign policy adviser to leftwing president Lula warns western leaders’ stance risks provoking a wider conflict
Appointment of ‘friend and comrade’ angers rightwing opposition and legal experts
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