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Political tensions rise over moves to streamline Brazil’s public sector
Steep prices, complex rules and concern about country’s future see some major bidders back off
ExxonMobil and Shell among those competing in blockbuster auction
Passing of legislation represents significant victory for Bolsonaro
Politicians and businesses will now shift focus to tax reform
President’s relationship with Congress sours as he courts support for legislation
Roberto Campos Neto tries to cut red tape to boost private enterprise in pursuit of growth
Analysts hail ‘positive surprise’ of expansion from previous quarter
Concerns rise that environmentally conscious buyers could boycott the country’s produce
Landmark legislation seen as essential to restoring investor confidence
Monetary policy committee points to advances in pension system reform as impetus for move
Trade and pensions victories do not necessarily signal less ideological style, say observers
Lower house votes for bill widely seen as crucial to restore confidence in economy
Policy paralysis undercuts surge in business optimism after Bolsonaro’s election
Foreigners have been net sellers of country’s stocks since Bolsonaro’s election
Joaquim Levy’s exit raises fears of return to state interference in economy
Pensions bill seems set to withstand protests and latest Bolsonaro controversy
Determination over Itaipú dam treaty talks would banish old political demons
Treaty renegotiations aim for a far better deal than in 1973
Leaders of both houses bullish on prospects for much-needed legislation
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president, took office six months ago with a pledge to figh…
Latin America’s largest economy suffers first-quarter contraction in blow to Bolsonaro
GDP falls 0.2% in first three months of 2019 compared to previous quarter
Vice-president met with Xi Jinping in Beijing to defuse Jair Bolsonaro’s rhetoric
