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Brazilian families have never been in so much debt

Growing indebtedness has been fueled by low incomes, rising inflation and now soaring interest rates

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

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Brazilians are spending more abroad

Demand for travel has seen a notable increase, but it remains below pre-pandemic levels, held back by high fuel prices, rising inflation, and a still-disfavorable exchange rate

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

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How much richer is Brasília than the rest of Brazil?

Per capita income in the Brazilian capital is 260 percent higher than in Maranhão, the country’s poorest state

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

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With inflation at a 19-year high, this year’s Easter eggs are shrinking

The price of consumer items traditionally bought at Easter, such as chocolate eggs, sardines, or salt cod, is rising even faster than inflation

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

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Brazil’s public debt could hit 90 percent of GDP

A new report highlights Brazil’s worsening debt trajectory, impacted by the pandemic, global inflation, and the upcoming general election

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

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Central Bank workers’ strike still threatens PIX

Central Bank services could be disrupted. And there’s a risk of strikes widening should police earn a raise while Central Bank staff do not

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

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Why the Brazilian Real gained ground in 2022, despite the war in Ukraine

The Brazilian currency has been the world's best-performing in 2022, despite a multitude of uncertainty factors

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz

degrees Shortfall in scholarship funding discourages applicants from pursuing further study – an indication of the way the sector has been mismanaged

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Number of graduate degrees falls during the pandemic in Brazil

Shortfall in scholarship funding discourages applicants from pursuing further study – an indication of the way the sector has been mismanaged

2 years ago • Ana Ferraz