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Explainer-Brazil's two main presidential candidates promise fiscal fixes, but leave hard choices unsaid

Explainer-Brazil's two main presidential candidates promise fiscal fixes, but leave hard choices unsaid

By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The two leading candidates in Brazil's tightly contested presidential race differ sharply on how fast they would tackle the country's fiscal challenges, but both have stopped short of detailing the politically costly measures likely

Brazil mid-September inflation exceeds forecasts ahead of tight election

Brazil mid-September inflation exceeds forecasts ahead of tight election

SAO PAULO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's mid-September inflation accelerated more than expected, official data showed on Friday, adding to concerns about persistent price pressures as voters head into a tight presidential election and the central bank weighs its next steps after cutting interest

Cowboys look to corral Ravens' Lamar Jackson in Rio as questions about field conditions persist

Cowboys look to corral Ravens' Lamar Jackson in Rio as questions about field conditions persist

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to corral Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens as the first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro raises questions about field conditions

Ravens dominate Brazil search interest ahead of Cowboys game in Rio

Ravens dominate Brazil search interest ahead of Cowboys game in Rio

Analysis of Google search volume across Brazil ahead of Sunday's Baltimore-Dallas game in Rio de Janeiro, proved Ravens were more popular than Cowboys

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

Sept 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election and reject any outside role in combating organized crime, remarks that appeared aimed at both Washington and his

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

By Fabio Teixeira and Ricardo Brito RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's general election in what experts say is an unprecedented effort in Latin American politics.

Brazil central banker says predictable rate moves best response to uncertainty

Brazil central banker says predictable rate moves best response to uncertainty

BRASILIA, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank monetary policy director Nilton David said on Wednesday that the best response to the current uncertainty was to pursue smooth and predictable interest rate moves. Speaking at an event hosted by J.

Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in electoral processes

Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in electoral processes

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is warning countries against interfering in others' internal affairs

Increasing violence in Brazil's Bahia state challenges Lula in his election stronghold

Increasing violence in Brazil's Bahia state challenges Lula in his election stronghold

A recent killing in Salvador highlights rising violence in Bahia, Brazil

Brazil's president says UN's credibility at all-time low as conflicts surge worldwide

Brazil's president says UN's credibility at all-time low as conflicts surge worldwide

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is warning countries against interfering in others' internal affairs

Jerry Jones 'comfortable' with field conditions in Brazil for Cowboys-Ravens

Jerry Jones 'comfortable' with field conditions in Brazil for Cowboys-Ravens

Many have been concerned about the field conditions for Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil. Jerry Jones isn't one of them.