Tag: Sao Paulo

Monday, September 3rd 2018 - 09:24 UTC
Lula's party challenges Electoral Court ruling and keeps him as candidate

Brazil's Workers Party, PT, said on Saturday that it's sticking with former president Lula da Silva as its presidential candidate even though the electoral court has thrown him off the ballot for an election just five weeks away.
Friday, August 31st 2018 - 08:59 UTC
Brazilian Supreme Court confirms constitutionality of outsourcing

Brazil’s Supreme Court voted 7-4 on Thursday to allow companies to outsource all types of jobs, a ruling that confirms the constitutionality of labor rules set last year under a law that was fiercely opposed by unions.
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 07:21 UTC
Temer's record unpopularity linked directly to the performance of the economy

A Datafolha survey shows that the all-time high unpopularity of Brazilian President Michel Temer (MDB) is due essentially to dissatisfaction with the overall performance of his administration, particularly regarding the economy. It also shows that the president's personal image and the loss of status caused by corruption scandals that involve him are secondary issues.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 11:18 UTC
Brazil's industries lobby, FIESP, ready to join a presidential ticket

Brazilian presidential candidate Ciro Gomes has sounded out steelmaking tycoon Benjamin Steinbruch as a possible vice presidential running mate in October and allegedly he would join the ticket if invited.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 08:53 UTC
With Lula out of the presidential race, far-right candidate Bolsonaro is the clear frontrunner

Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro is the clear frontrunner in Brazil’s election in October with up to 25% of voter support, followed by center-left populist Ciro Gomes with 12%, a new poll revealed on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 29th 2018 - 08:48 UTC
Brazilian cocktail: Wall Street, oil prices, truckers strike and a weak government

A nationwide protest by Brazilian truckers was slow to unwind on Monday, even after the week-long demonstrations against diesel price hikes got the government to cave to their demands, causing stocks and the currency to slide.
Friday, May 11th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Despite legal setbacks, Lula reiterates his intention to run for a third presidential term

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reiterated on Thursday his intention to run for a third presidential term. Lula was jailed on April 7 and is serving a sentence of 12 years and one month for corruption and money laundering.
Thursday, April 19th 2018 - 08:52 UTC
Lula's party preparing Plan B: a united left front for October elections

The most likely political heir to jailed former President Lula da Silva insists the leftist leader is still the Workers Party’s candidate for the October elections, but he is preparing to step into the role. Fernando Haddad told the Brazilian media that he was talking with other left-wing parties about forging a united leftist front for the elections if Lula is barred from running by a corruption conviction.
Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 08:42 UTC
Brazilian stock exchange leads the world in growth in 2018

As Brazil continues to benefit from the return of growth and curbed interest rates and inflation, the São Paulo Stock Exchange has seen an unprecedented growth curve. In addition to achieving historical highs, the Brazilian stock market beat the performance of some of the largest stock exchanges in the planet. This means more people betting on Brazilian companies and the future of the country, according to a report from the Brazilian-American chamber of Commerce.
Monday, March 19th 2018 - 08:41 UTC
If visiting Brazil get yellow fever shots, recommends CDC, outbreak has spread to urban areas

Travelers to Brazil are being warned to vaccinate themselves against yellow fever due to an outbreak of the disease in urban areas, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warned in a press release on Friday.