BRICS: Expectation vs reality
As the BRICS countries prepare for their summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, foreign policy (e.g. Syria) and a BRICS bank head the agenda as the new group comes of age.
Argentina – the vultures are still hovering
Holders of some so-called vulture funds are threatening to seize Argentine state assets.
BNDES 6: The Bank speaks out
The giant Brazilian bank offers a rare in-depth interview
Rio: from kudos to chaos
In less than three months Rio has passed from the splendour and success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to a state of public...
BNDES 2: The Bank for Business Credit
Bolsa Familia has helped Brazil's poor. Dubbed 'Bolsa Empresário', BNDES has helped big business and the rich.
Brazil: heroes and rats
As rain-soaked soldiers carried coffin after coffin into the football stadium in the small city of Chapecó, in a procession which seemed as though...
BNDES 1: The Bank, Corruption and the Amazon Dams
Brazil's BNDES, the world's largest development bank, appears to be out of control and damaging Brazil's people and biodiversity
Uruguay’s paradox: will the pandemic accelerate neo-liberal policies?
To many citizens' dismay, Uruguay's exemplary handling of the pandemic could help pave the way for the Lacalle Pou administration to pass new, seemingly neoliberal, legislation.
Compartamos: From Nonprofit to Profit
Compartamos Bank in Mexico. Behind its gentle image is a tough, highly lucrative bank. Bloomberg Business Week Magazine reports.
Brazil: Temer teeters as plea bargain revelations unleash chaos
São Paulo, May 22. Few Brazilians were familiar with the name of Joesley Batista, who with his brother, Wesley, owns Brazil’s biggest meat packing...