Paulo Prada
Monday, July 11, 2011 - 00:00
Coalition parties upset about being excluded from big government jobs are undermining Ms. Rousseff's legislative agenda by siding with the opposition on some votes, and delaying others.
Monday, March 21, 2011 - 00:00
As the first reports of airstrikes over Libya came in this weekend, President Barack Obama was in Brazil, talking to his counterpart about trade policy and biofuels.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 00:00
Ms. Rousseff remained the front-runner, with 48% support. The Datafolha poll showed Mr. Serra with 41%, with 7% undecided
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 00:00
Latin America's recent transformation to growing economic power from financial basket case has improved the region's ties with the International Monetary Fund and is giving area countries newfound heft.
Monday, March 29, 2010 - 00:00
Brazil is already the biggest economy in Latin America and the 10th-biggest in the world. By 2050, it will likely move into fourth place.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 00:00
Government, After Slow Start, Raises Death Toll, Expands Curfews, Prompting Chileans to Take Stock.
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 00:00
While disappointing to Mr. Uribe's political base, the decision is unlikely to prompt major policy changes in Colombia, especially in terms of the focus on internal security.
Friday, February 26, 2010 - 00:00
The Venezuelan government immediately protested the findings, but it can't easily dismiss a report that came from an independent intergovernmental commission.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:00
It remains unclear whether foreign producers will compete enthusiastically or make cursory bids for the rights on offer-seven oil blocks in the eastern Orinoco region.
Monday, December 7, 2009 - 00:00
Second Term Expected to Bring More Ambitious Economic Changes; Ruling Party Poised to Take Over Senate