Joaquim Levy, Brazil’s new Minister of Finance was not long ago working for Aecio Neves, Dilma Rousseff’s rival in the presidential elections. Neves commented Levy’s nomination by saying that “it is the same as nominating a CIA agent to run the KGB”. Why on earth would president Rousseff appoint him Minister of Finance? Journalist Miriam LeitãoContinue reading “Why Rousseff’s Minister of Finance comes from her opponent’s team?”
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A test for Brazilian democracy
Amidst a history full of oligarchies and military coups, Brazilian democracy emerges and give signs of maturity. An exciting presidential race challenges the supremacy of popular party PT, in office after 12 years. But what could be an easy reelection has become a nightmare for Lula and his party. President Dilma Rousseff (PT) is strugglingContinue reading “A test for Brazilian democracy”
Brazil presidential elections: Where will Marina voters go?
Ibope and Datafolha polls both shows Aecio Neves with 51% of valid votes, while Dilma Rousseff has 49%. Where will Marina Silva’s voters go? First take of Ibope poll: 64% of Marina Silva’s voters in the first round choose Aecio in the second round. Only 18% say they will vote for Dilma Rousseff. 10% blank/null and 8% haveContinue reading “Brazil presidential elections: Where will Marina voters go?”
Thoughts on the D Day celebrations and Portinari’s War and Peace at the Grand Palais
Brazilians didn’t have much to do with the Second World War but here in Paris it is hard to forget the date. Celebrations are extensive. Tv and local newspapers have a huge coverage of the event and of course, the odd thing: in the midst of conflicts in Ukraine, Obama and Putin are in town atContinue reading “Thoughts on the D Day celebrations and Portinari’s War and Peace at the Grand Palais”
Brazil: our highlights of 2012
2012 was a year of contrasts for Brazil. To start with, FDI was record but the country is not cheap anymore. Momentum is still positive. 7 out of 10 business leaders interviewed by the E&Y attractiveness survey point Brazil as the most attractive place to establish operations in Latin America. Is it a good result? Considering the size of the Brazilian economy,Continue reading “Brazil: our highlights of 2012”
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