Brian Winter
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 00:00
The contract to overhaul Brazil's Air Force with more than 36 new fighter jets will be worth at least $4 billion and is one of the most closely watched defense deals in the emerging-market world.
Friday, September 7, 2012 - 00:00
Calmon, who serves as a kind of ombudswoman for Brazil's judicial system, said her work was being undermined by "bandits who hide behind their togas" --corrupt judges who, she said, favor special interests and line their pockets.
Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 00:00
While the Summer Olympics will be almost entirely confined to Rio de Janeiro, and therefore easier to manage, the World Cup will take place in 12 cities -- most of which face logistical and financial challenges.
Friday, July 20, 2012 - 00:00
It is possible that a cozier relationship with Brazil's government and its biggest aircraft manufacturer could give Boeing an advantage in another, much bigger deal -- a tender worth at least $5 billion for a new generation of fighter jets.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 00:00
No matter how much politicians and executives gripe about stagnant growth, most people on the street are still in a surprisingly cheery mood.
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's economic rise is forcing it to deal with a problem it long regarded as the sole concern of rich countries like the United States: the need to secure its borders and slow down a flood of drugs, illegal immigrants and other contraband.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 00:00
Her comments punctuated a generally cordial White House visit that yielded some modest advances in cooperation on aviation and technology sharing, but also exposed clear differences.
Monday, April 9, 2012 - 00:00
Washington will announce new steps that will make it easier for Brazilians to obtain visas to visit the United States.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 00:00
Some of the same officials who just six months ago were celebrating Brazil's seemingly unstoppable emergence as an economic power now privately admit they have few good options to meaningfully kick-start activity.
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 00:00
The other two bidders in the competition are Boeing with its F-18 Super Hornet and Saab with its Gripen.