Tag: Brazilean general election 2014

Tuesday, September 23rd 2014 - 11:11 UTC
Rousseff's government denies Brazil has any 'imperial' intentions

President Dilma Rousseff's main foreign affairs' advisor Marco Aurelio Garcia denied Brazil has any “imperial intentions” in reply to claims relative to Cuba from presidential opposition candidate Marina Silva.
Thursday, August 28th 2014 - 06:51 UTC
Marina leaps ahead in presidential debate; wants brightest minds to join her government

A surging Marina Silva took Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff to task in an election debate Tuesday night when she touted her government's achievements in improving social conditions and defending wages in the midst of global economic crisis.
Wednesday, August 13th 2014 - 22:01 UTC
Campos' successor, Marina Silva represents a stronger challenger for Dilma

The deceased Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos, 49, was a former governor of the northeastern state of Pernambuco and belongs to a traditional family from the Brazilian political establishment.
Wednesday, August 13th 2014 - 21:58 UTC
Brazilian presidential candidate dies in air crash; three days national mourning

Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos, a contender to unseat President Dilma Rousseff in October elections, died Wednesday when his campaign jet crashed in the city of Santos, killing all seven people aboard.
Tuesday, August 12th 2014 - 05:44 UTC
Brazilian government anticipates 6% hike in fuel prices, after October election

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff admitted on Monday the government could increase domestic fuel prices at refineries by up to 6% after the October presidential election. The increase of 5.5% and 6% is a preliminary calculation and is geared to help prop the finances of the government managed oil and gas giant Petrobras.
Wednesday, August 6th 2014 - 07:57 UTC
Brazil denies any 'stagflation' and forecasts economy with 'reasonable' growth level in 2015

Brazil is far from stagflation, central bank chief Alexandre Tombini said on Tuesday, forecasting the economy will pick up speed and inflation will ease in coming months. In similar terms Economy minister Guido Mantega said the economy should pick up in the second half of the year after a slow start and hit more “reasonable” growth levels in 2015.
Saturday, July 26th 2014 - 06:24 UTC
Santander apologizes to President Rousseff for leaking 'political bias' comments

Banco Santander Brasil SA, apologized for a note sent to some of its high-income clients in Brazil saying the economy would worsen if President Dilma Rousseff’s chances of being re-elected stabilized or improved.
Thursday, July 17th 2014 - 05:24 UTC
Brazil’s main October presidential battle will take place in Sao Paulo

When opposition party Senator Aecio Neves officially kicked off his presidential campaign last week, he posted a video on Facebook calling for a “fairer, more efficient, and more generous Brazil”. However the word ‘efficient’ struck some as an odd rallying cry in a tropical country known for its, well, un-Swiss-like approach to time.
Wednesday, July 9th 2014 - 07:16 UTC
Brazil's KO becomes open question for Dilma's re-election and social unrest

Brazilians cried, cursed their president and covered their faces in shame after their beloved football team's humiliating 7-1 thrashing by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals Tuesday. President Dilma Rousseff twitted how sad she was with defeat but called on Brazilians “we won't let ourselves stay down”.
Thursday, June 5th 2014 - 07:20 UTC
High inflation and unemployment challenging Brazilian economy in election year

With the World Cup just eight days away, high inflation and unemployment is once again challenging Brazil’s economy, with the impact sure to influence this year’s election campaigns. Investors warned earlier this week that spending promises will undermine the fiscal discipline needed to restore confidence in the country and boost economic growth.