Brazil: Lula’s strength today is similar to the Real Plan in 1994

Read more at: www.latampolitics.comIn 1994, President Lula lost the elections in first-round voting because, amongst other reasons, he vehemently attacked the Real Plan. During that year, Lula stated that the plan was electoral and was only put together in order to elect...

Brazil: Inflation threatens Lula`s Achievements

Inflation in 2008 estimated by the five institutions that most accurately project inflation rates will be 6.62%, which is above the maximum target limit (6.50%), according to the Central Bank’s Focus survey. For the first time, the number dropped, but only very slightly...

Observing Brazil - US Relations

Ideological aspects apart, the Brazil – U.S. relationship is good. Lula has a good personal relationship with President George W. Bush. To some White House officials, their main concerns towards Brazil in the moment are:-          Knowing better who are the...

A Look Into Brazil`s Foreign Policy

Since the beginning of Lula`s administration, Brazil`s foreign policy has been characterized as being more ideological than the domestic policy implemented by President Lula. Historically, the Itamaraty (Brazil`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs), has adopted the posture of...