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The $20 Trillion Handshake on Hold: Why the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Just Hit Another Wall
The EU-Mercosur trade deal, decades in the making, is delayed again. We explore the deep economic and political reasons and what it means for investors.
Beyond Lula vs. Bolsonaro: The Hidden Economic Engine Driving Brazil’s Political Turmoil
Brazil’s political chaos isn’t just left vs. right. A deeper economic model, the “developmentalist state,” is the true driver of instability and risk.
Lula’s High-Wire Act: Balancing Brazil’s Climate Goals with a Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Bet
Brazil’s President Lula champions climate action while overseeing a massive oil expansion. Can this high-stakes economic paradox succeed?
Amazon’s Crossroads: Why COP30 in Belém is a High-Stakes Gamble for Global Finance
COP30 in the Amazon is a critical test for global finance. Can market-based solutions and fintech finally make a living rainforest more valuable than a dead one?
Brazil’s Security Crisis: A Red Flag for the Economy and Global Finance?
A deadly police raid in Brazil exposes deep political weakness, signaling significant economic risks and instability for investors and global finance leaders.