Lula's Camp Leads Just 1 of Brazil's 3 Biggest Governor Races Polls in São Paulo, Rio and Minas Gerais put Lula's camp ahead in only one governor race six days before Brazil's Oct. 4 election. Latin Times · 21h ago
Brazilian police crack down on $4.8B tax evasion and money laundering scheme Brazilian police have launched a major operation to dismantle a tax evasion and money-laundering scheme in the fuel sector The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Brazil mulls legal challenges to tariffs as impacts weigh on US consumers Coffee and beef prices have already surged as tariffs on Brazil are expected to drive them higher. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
Brazil Vows To Fight Trump Tariff 'Injustice' Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trump's tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to lodge appeals if last-ditch negotiations fail. International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025
The Latest: Trump extends Mexico trade talks for 90 days, while Aug. 1 deadline nears for others President Donald Trump said Thursday that there would be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that country’s leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, as the 25% tariff rates stay in place The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Brazil's Real Hits Record Low Against US Dollar Brazil's real hits historic low against the dollar due to government spending concerns and market uncertainties. President Lula defends fiscal responsibili... Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Brazil's currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula's fiscal measures debated Brazil’s real has fallen to its weakest level against the dollar since the currency was introduced in 1994, undercut by investors’ frustration with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's efforts to rein in government spending The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
Brazil's 2026 Elections, Without Lula Or Bolsonaro? Brazil's 2026 presidential election may offer a field of candidates featuring neither incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva nor far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024
Attempt to arrest Brazilian music star highlights boom in online gambling Arrest order for Gusttavo Lima, swiftly overturned, shows unregulated betting as criminal headache and health crisis The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024
G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing the super-rich Finance ministers from leading rich and developing nations have agreed to strive toward effectively taxing the super-rich The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
G20 Seeks Common Ground On Taxing Super-rich G20 finance ministers are expected to take a first step towards international cooperation on taxing the super-rich Friday, with a deal in Brazil likely to call for individual nations to strengthen their own measures, rather than delivering a set of unified regulations. International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024
At IMF, Brazil And France Renew Push For 'Fairer' International Taxation The international community must do more to make the world's richest companies and individuals pay their "fair" share of taxes, Brazil and France's finance ministers said Wednesday. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
Divided G20 Blocked By 'Impasse' Over Ukraine, Gaza The first G20 finance ministers' meeting of the year ended Thursday without a joint statement due to deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, officials said. International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024
Brazil Urges G20 Ensure 'Super-rich Pay Fair Share' Of Taxes Brazil's finance minister called Thursday for an international plan to ensure the world's super-rich pay their taxes, urging G20 nations to adopt a shared stance on preventing billionaire tax-dodging by July. International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024
Top News · Dec 28, 2023 Haddad Unveils Creative Tax Tweaks for Brazil's Balanced Economy Get ready for Brazil's tax tweaks roller coaster! Haddad brings some creative moves to balance the public accounts and give the economy a much-needed boost.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Brazil's Lula unveils $200 billion infrastructure plan as skeptics caution about spending spree Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a plan to spend 1 trillion reais (nearly $200 billion) on infrastructure, energy and transportation over the next four years in a bid to boost economic growth and employment in Latin America’s largest nation
Reuters · May 11, 2023 Brazil's Haddad raises concerns about economic situation, drought in Argentina Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad expressed serious concerns on Thursday that Argentina's economic challenges and a major drought there could affect the country's "political destiny" and usher in an extremist government.
Reuters · May 11, 2023 Yellen highlights common goals with Brazil on climate, development U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted the fight against climate change and other goals shared by the United States and Brazil, in a meeting with Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Japan on Thursday.
Reuters · May 5, 2023 Brazil's Haddad backs longer-term target for inflation, no talk of goal change Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that he favored taking a long-term view of inflation and that the central bank could begin cutting interest rates.
Reuters · Mar 20, 2023 Lula government discusses Brazil's new fiscal framework with lawmakers Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to unveil a long-awaited new fiscal framework before he travels to China at the end of the week but wants the proposal discussed privately with congressional leaders first, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2023 Brazil govt to resume fuel taxes -ministry The Brazilian government is set to resume the collection of federal taxes on fuels this week, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.
Reuters · Feb 24, 2023 Debate grows among Lula's team over Brazil fuel tax policy A debate has broken out among senior aides to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over fuel taxes, underlining the competing views within his circle over the future path of his nascent leftist administration.
Reuters · Feb 3, 2023 Brazil's finance ministry to back minimum wage increase starting in May -sources Brazil's finance ministry sees room for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to raise the minimum wage as of May at a cost of up to 5 billion reais ($975 million) to the government, two sources in the ministry told Reuters on Friday.
Reuters · Jan 23, 2023 Lula floats shared 'trading currency' during Argentina trip Brazil and Argentina are in early talks to establish a shared unit of value for bilateral trade to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday, though the move is not aimed at replacing existing currencies.
Reuters · Jan 23, 2023 Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency Brazil and Argentina aim for greater economic integration, including the development of a common currency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez said in a joint article they penned.