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G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors at a conference in Chengdu in China on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

G-20 pledges to use all tools to fight weak global recovery

2 min read . 24 Jul 2016

The impeachment committee vote on the fate of Dilam Rousseff at the Congress in Brasilia. Photo: AFP

Brazil lawmakers push Dilma Rousseff a step closer to impeachment

3 min read . 12 Apr 2016

Demonstrators wear masks in the likeness of Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, former president of Brazil, during a protest against Dilma Rousseff on Sunday. Photo: Bloomberg

Lula said to decide as early as Tuesday on Brazil cabinet post

1 min read . 15 Mar 2016

A file photo of Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff with her mentor ex-President Lula da Silva. A potential arrest of Lula could jeopardize Rousseff’s political survival. Photo: AFP

Brazil’s ex-president Lula charged in money laundering probe

3 min read . 10 Mar 2016

Officials led Chinese finance minister Lou Jiwei (center left in front) and PBC governor Zhou Xiaochuan (center right in front) pose for a family photo of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Shanghai on 27 February 2016. Photo: AP

G-20 reaffirms no-devaluation pledge, to consult on currencies

1 min read . 27 Feb 2016

The divide emerged over whether the G-20 will back a more ‘differentiated’ approach, where developed nations carry an extra burden, or ‘shared’ emissions responsibilities, which would require developing nations to make bigger cuts. Photo: Getty Images

France pushes for tougher climate pledge at G-20 ahead of Paris talks

2 min read . 16 Nov 2015

Obama said he told Castro in private what he has said in public: The US-Cuba dialogue will proceed, even as both sides continue to have differences. Photo: AFP

Obama, Cuba’s Castro agree to disagree at historic meeting

4 min read . 12 Apr 2015

A file photo of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Photo: Bloomberg

Brazil raises rates to highest since 2009

2 min read . 06 Mar 2015

About 10,000 protesters gathered on Saturday on Sao Paulo’s main street, calling for Rousseff’s impeachment with some pleading for military intervention. Photo: AFP

Petrobras probe to alter Brazilian society forever: Dilma Rousseff

1 min read . 16 Nov 2014

A member of the event staff walks past a BRICS sign ahead of the summitt in Sanya, Hainan Province, China in April 2011. Photo: Bloomberg

BRICS to speed up bank formation as global recovery disappoints

2 min read . 15 Nov 2014

The selloff underscores the urgency for Rousseff to restore investor confidence by signalling a change in economic policy and naming a replacement for departing finance minister Guido Mantega. Photo: AFP

Dilma Rousseff gets no-confidence vote from markets

3 min read . 28 Oct 2014

Presidential candidate from the Brazilian Social Democracy Party, Aecio Neves. Photo: AFP

Brazil votes in presidential runoff as polls show voters divided

4 min read . 26 Oct 2014

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff has 40% support for Sunday’s vote. Photo: AFP

Brazilians head to polls as voters decide on change or caution

3 min read . 05 Oct 2014

Delegates of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting pose together for the official photograph in the northern Australian city of Cairns. Photo: Reuters

G20 sees possible financial market risks amid uneven growth

5 min read . 22 Sep 2014

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has attempted to revive growth with tax cuts, billions of dollars in credit and higher social spending. Photo: Bloomberg

Brazil slips into recession for first time in over 5 years

3 min read . 29 Aug 2014

Eduardo Campos died when his small plane crashed in Sao Paulo state following an aborted landing attempt because of bad weather. Photo: Bloomberg

Death of Brazil presidency candidate resets election outlook

5 min read . 14 Aug 2014

The bank is designed to provide an alternative to financing from the IMF and the World Bank, where Brics countries have been seeking more say. Photo: Reuters

Brics bank created; China gets headquarters, India its presidency

3 min read . 16 Jul 2014

The measures taken by the Brics nations don’t seem big enough to boost growth or cohesion in the group as foreign investor sentiment sours and member states focus on issues close to home. Photo: Bloomberg

Brics fight waning clout with $150 billion deal in Brazil summit

5 min read . 14 Jul 2014

The change in mood regarding the World Cup in Brazil is a lifeline for President Dilma Rousseff, whose popularity had plummeted 27 percentage points in June from a year earlier. Photo: AP

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff scores World Cup win ahead of elections

4 min read . 02 Jul 2014

Rousseff’s support among voters fell to 39% this month from 37% in April, according to a 13-15 June Ibope poll that pitted her against potential competitors. Photo: AFP

Brazil’s Rousseff wins party nomination to run for a second term

2 min read . 21 Jun 2014

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