The Economist’s coverage of the Latin American middle class emphasizes that the continued expansion requires better schools. ““Middle class” is a slippery concept. What is clear is that Latin American societies are changing rapidly in response to urbanisation, democracy, economic reform and globalisation. Poverty has declined almost everywhere. Just as important, income distribution has beenContinue reading “Latin America: Societies on the Move”
Category Archives: Brazil
Optimist about Dilma’s administration
“The economist” and I are optimist about Dilma’s administration. Why? 1) She showed she wants to fight inflation 2) She said she will dedicate her administration to eliminate misery 3) Promised political and tax reforms 4) She started to change Lula’s foreignContinue reading “Optimist about Dilma’s administration”
Brazilian Sugar and Ethanol, at a glance
Sugar cane Brazilian ethanol industry has been a target for acquisition for some time and will probably continue to do so. Studies on the industry and its local peculiarities will help the international investor. This PwC article was published recently and offers a good ensemble of the topic. What investors don’t know is that The sector’sContinue reading “Brazilian Sugar and Ethanol, at a glance”
Brazil’s New President – Coming Down to Earth
Brazil’s New President – Coming Down to Earth For a variety of reasons outlined by The Economist, liquidity looks set to continue to flow towards Brazil. “She has said she wants real interest rates, currently higher than those in any other big economy, to fall from 5% to 2% by 2014. But inflation crept upContinue reading “Brazil’s New President – Coming Down to Earth”
Latin America: Democracy, Latino-Style
Brazil reacted negatively to a military coup in Honduras, which is re-assuring to Brazil watchers who would like the Latin American democracy to avoid slipping backwards towards a military dictatorship. “EARLY in the morning on June 28th 2009 a group of soldiers barged into the official residence of Honduras’s president and bundled its occupant, ManuelContinue reading “Latin America: Democracy, Latino-Style”
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