Raymond Colitt
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 00:00
Rousseff, who last week ordered $30 billion in budget cuts for 2011, has held firm in the face of calls from union leaders and their backers in Congress to allow an increase in the monthly minimum wage.
Monday, February 7, 2011 - 00:00
After strains in recent years over trade disputes and Brazil's cozy relationship with Iran, new President Dilma Rousseff has openly sought closer ties with the United States.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 00:00
President Dilma Rousseff took office on Jan. 1 pledging strict inflation control and other centrist economic policies, but also defending a strong welfare state that will burden public finances.
Friday, January 7, 2011 - 00:00
The signs of reconciliation follow a power struggle between the centrist PMDB party and Rousseff's ruling Workers' Party, over prized posts in the government and in public enterprises.
Monday, December 20, 2010 - 00:00
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he will work on alleviating poverty in Africa when he steps down from office, but played down speculation that he might be interested in heading the United Nations.
Monday, September 6, 2010 - 00:00
Rousseff garnered 51 percent voter support against 27 percent for the main opposition candidate Jose Serra
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 00:00
Rousseff will have to reconcile competing demands from members of her own Workers' Party, which is divided between leftists pushing for a greater state role in the economy and moderates who back the more market-friendly policies.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 00:00
Heavy government spending, oil policies and the new balance of power in Congress after the presidential election are among the risks to watch
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 00:00
Brazil's air force prefers France's Rafale jet as its next-generation fighter despite the plane's higher price tag, Defense Minister Nelson Jobim said.
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 00:00
A diplomatic source familiar with the document described the accord as partly symbolic.