Brazil's economy falls into recession, latest figures show

Brazil has fallen into recession, just a month before the general election, latest figures show.

Rousseff Maintains Poll Lead With Brazil Ballot Win Intact

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff maintained her lead over her nearest challengers less than two months before elections, according to an Ibope poll that shows her winning a possible run-off.

Brazil's industrial output dropped for 4th month in June

(Reuters) - Brazilian industrial output dropped in June for a fourth straight month as automobile production plunged, in a further sign of the downturn in the country's economy, Latin America's largest.

Brazil's industrial output dropped for 4th month in June

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Brazilian industrial output dropped in June for a fourth straight month as automobile production plunged, in a further sign of the downturn in the country's economy, Latin America's largest.

Brazil World Cup Defeat Unlikely to Force Rousseff Loss

President Dilma Rousseff enjoyed increased support ahead of elections in October as Brazil hosted the World Cup without major problems.

Brazil's Rousseff picked by party for tough election October 5

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's ruling Workers' Party formally nominated President Dilma Rousseff on Saturday to run for re-election in October in what is shaping up to be its toughest race since winning power in 2002.

Other Views: Brazil's economy needs work

Brazil is favored to win this year’s World Cup. Yet the cost of hosting the games, along with some expensive promises made by a president seeking re-election, may turn any athletic triumph into a Pyrrhic victory.

GE Sees $10 Billion Latin America Infrastructure Orders

General Electric Co. (GE) expects about $10 billion in orders in Latin America this year as an expanding middle class clamors for improved infrastructure from electricity and clean water to transportation.

Brazil economy stuck in doldrums as Rousseff seeks re-election

(Reuters) - Brazil's economy barely grew in the first quarter as investment plunged, reflecting a broad malaise that has stirred recent labor unrest and street protests as President Dilma Rousseff seeks a second term.

World Cup 2014: Brazil will win the tournament, at least according to Goldman Sachs

Further evidence of Brazil’s chances of securing a record sixth World Cup came from economists at Goldman Sachs today, who predicted the hosts would beat Argentina 3-1 in the final.

Brazil's president holds wide lead ahead of re-election bid: poll

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is holding on to her wide lead over potential rivals and would win a second term outright in the October 5 general election, according to a poll published on Thursday.

Brazil World Cup: Tourism board worried by hotel prices

Brazil's tourism board has asked world football governing body Fifa and hotel operators to try to bring down hotel prices – which have reportedly sky-rocketed for the World Cup period.

Brazil Braces for More Protests Despite Rousseff Promise

Brazilian police expect 130,000 people to take to the streets today as officials rush to respond to demands for improved health care and education in protests that have coincided with a dry run for the World Cup.