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Brazil trims GDP outlook, sees slower recovery amid cautious monetary easing cycle

Brazil trims GDP outlook, sees slower recovery amid cautious monetary easing cycle

BRASILIA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's government on Tuesday lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.0% from the 2.3% projected in July, saying a stronger outlook for the agricultural sector would not offset expectations for weaker services and industrial output.
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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
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Lula and Bolsonaro statistically tied in potential Brazil runoff, polls suggest

Lula and Bolsonaro statistically tied in potential Brazil runoff, polls suggest

SAO PAULO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in simulated runoffs ahead of next month's election, two polls showed on Monday.
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Brazil's Lula meets Mamdani in New York ahead of major elections

Brazil's Lula meets Mamdani in New York ahead of major elections

By Marcelo Teixeira NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday for a first chat between two of the biggest names of the political left in the Americas ahead of key elections in both Brazil and the United States.
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Brazil has record number of Indigenous candidates for general elections

Brazil has record number of Indigenous candidates for general elections

By Pilar Olivares, Aline Massuca and Andre Romani RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Almost 200 Indigenous candidates, a record, are running for public office in Brazil's general elections next month, official data showed, campaigning on environmental protection in an increasingly conservative
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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
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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
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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. 
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Corporate finance chiefs lift inflation outlook, cite rates as concern - Fed survey

Corporate finance chiefs lift inflation outlook, cite rates as concern - Fed survey

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Company chief financial officers expect higher inflation this year and next, and have begun to cite rising interest rates as a top concern, according to a new US Federal Reserve survey.
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South African inflation rises modestly; most analysts still expect rate hike

South African inflation rises modestly; most analysts still expect rate hike

By Nilutpal Timsina JOHANNESBURG, Sept 23 (Reuters) - South African inflation picked up slightly in August, but analysts said the smaller-than-expected uptick was unlikely to influence the central bank's interest-rate announcement later in the day.
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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